190cc Petrol Lawnmower in Woodies - €100 off

Stallingrad

This is not bad at all. Lidl/Aldi recently had theirs for around €220, but they have the less powerful B&S engine (149cc V this 190cc) and a much smaller grass collection. Had I not just bought Aldi's I would have jumped at this.

190cc at this price is very hard to find.

stimpson

That also seems to be variable speed. Bollix anyway.

Barr

So what price is it ?

The Dagda

Barr wrote: »

So what price is it ?

There's a really big price tag in the photo! :rolleyes:

comongethappy

Barr wrote: »

So what price is it ?

€229

Barr

Ahh the photo is blocked on my work PC

gerrykiddy

Over 60's get another 10% on a thursdays.

A Law

gerrykiddy wrote: »

Over 60's get another 10% on a thursdays.

Doesn't work on discounted stock I think. Axa card gives u 10% off anytime aswell.

MisterAnarchy

http://www.woodiesdiy.com/Product/Pro-Lawn-Plus-Self-Propelled-Petrol-Mower/8743/4.0.0

evolving_doors

joefuss1986 wrote: »

Doesn't work on discounted stock I think. Axa card gives u 10% off anytime aswell.

I still have a loyalty card from 5 years ago that works with most things (even sale items sometimes!... maybe it depends who's on the till as they type it in manually!).

Edit: Just reserved now online (no credit card needed), thanks for the link and thanks op...what a bargain...

A Law

Does that mean you're volunteering to buy it and we give you the money??

evolving_doors

joefuss1986 wrote: »

Does that mean you're volunteering to buy it and we give you the money??

Im volunteering to buy it and ye can pay to watch me cut the grass,

I use a very ancient forgotten method ...following a parabola edge with a 3:4 height differential between right and left wheels. The rotation of the blades must be kept in tune with an A 440hz.

Fr_Dougal

Thanks, OP. Just picked one up...I don't even have a lawn!

epopnomis

So this is worth getting, anyone used it yet???? Is she purring like a kitten?

The lips

stimpson wrote: »

That also seems to be variable speed. Bollix anyway.

Nothing on the add or any other pro lawn plus 18" mower info I can find has variable speed.

I see the lever would lend us to believe it has though.

Has anyone used one or seen it in the flesh?

The lips

The lips wrote: »

Nothing on the add or any other pro lawn plus 18" mower info I can find has variable speed.

I see the lever would lend us to believe it has though.

Has anyone used one or seen it in the flesh?

Edit: it is variable speed using the throttle lever. Blade will slow along with wheel speed.

stimpson

The lips wrote: »

Nothing on the add or any other pro lawn plus 18" mower info I can find has variable speed.

I see the lever would lend us to believe it has though.

Has anyone used one or seen it in the flesh?

It has a red speed lever on the left.

Stallingrad

I think that lever is the choke.

stimpson

Stallingrad wrote: »

I think that lever is the choke.

Those engines have an automatic choke.

Howjoe1

stimpson wrote: »

That also seems to be variable speed. Bollix anyway.

excuse my confusion, but is that a positive?

The current lawnmower is on its last legs, might be time to take the plunge.

stimpson

Howjoe1 wrote: »

excuse my confusion, but is that a positive?

The current lawnmower is on its last legs, might be time to take the plunge.

It is a positive. I'm saying bollix because I bought the Aldi one. This looks like a very good deal.

Stallingrad

stimpson wrote: »

because I bought the Aldi one. This looks like a very good deal.

Me too, tempted to buy this and flog the Aldi one. In its favor the Aldi does have the 575EX engine with the quick start (no priming required), but the grass box on it is too small for my garden.

stimpson

Stallingrad wrote: »

Me too, tempted to buy this and flog the Aldi one. In its favor the Aldi does have the 575EX engine with the quick start (no priming required), but the grass box on it is too small for my garden.

Looking at the specs, it's not that much more powerful - 7.5 Nm vs 8.5 Nm, and it's a couple of kilos heavier.

TimMac

Word of warning lads there have been a lot of people on this forum complaining about the back wheels falling off these within 12 months of purchase.
might be better off spending a bit extra to get something more reliable

Howjoe1

TimMac wrote: »

Word of warning lads there have been a lot of people on this forum complaining about the back wheels falling off these within 12 months of purchase.
might be better off spending a bit extra to get something more reliable

Thanks. Just reading reviews, pretty negative by and large. I might hold off on buying this one.

Howjoe1

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/garden/garden-power-tools/lawnmowers/qualcast-46cm-petrol-rear-roller-lawn-mower---125cc-245671

Any thoughts on the Qualcast mower in Homebase with a 2 year warranty as a better option?

Just notice price is sterling, so a bit dearer.

stimpson

I saw the Aldi one in my local during the week. If you're looking for peace of mind it has a 3 year guarantee.

celtic_oz

anyone buy this recently ?

breffni bogballer

Anybody have any idea about the mowers at present in aldi as of 19-3;15

stimpson

breffni bogballer wrote: »

Anybody have any idea about the mowers at present in aldi as of 19-3;15

It looks to be the same as last years. I had mine out last weekend for the first cut of the year. Changed the oil and put new petrol in it. Started after a few pulls and away it went.

It's a grand piece of kit for the money.

breffni bogballer

Mite just buy one so,for that money I cant go wrong with3 yr warranty as well. I had a weibang picked out for 450euro

Crimsonforce

This prolawn woodies brand will break your heart. Had two. At least with the aldi branded one it has a three year warranty and was rebranded McCullough..

breffni bogballer

b4 i buy, has anybody any knowledge of weibang mowers, never heard of them myself til 2 weeks ago thanks in advance

ch750536

Just picked upthe one from Aldi, seems a good deal. Was there at 9.10 - Sold out Listowel, Sold out in one tralee branch, had 1 left in the other one.

Stallingrad

Crimsonforce wrote: »

This prolawn woodies brand will break your heart. Had two. At least with the aldi branded one it has a three year warranty and was rebranded McCullough..

And McCullough is owned by Husqvarna.