Lidl Lawnmower April 16th

Tinalouise

Does anyone know if the lawnmower in Lidl on Thursday 16th April is worth getting? Thanks so much

martinr5232

The one that was in aldi a week or two ago would be better value it was self proppelled and was €199 i think. My local aldi still have them so should be easy enough to get.

Stallingrad

Have the Aldi one and it is brilliant for the price.

poitinstill

agree a grand mower 229.

Soarer

Have an Aldi one for 4 or 5 years. Mighty yoke.

Could do with a service, but might be better/cheaper just buying a new one!

Tinalouise

Does the Aldi lawnmower have keystart by any chance?

Soarer

Nope.

Tinalouise

Thanks everyone 😀

holly8

martinr5232 wrote: »

The one that was in aldi a week or two ago would be better value it was self proppelled and was €199 i think. My local aldi still have them so should be easy enough to get.

where is your local aldi? These were all sold out in galway hours after they were available. Still would live to get one.

martinr5232

holly8 wrote:

where is your local aldi? These were all sold out in galway hours after they were available. Still would live to get one.

Navan or clonee have them still.

holly8

martinr5232 wrote: »

Navan or clonee have them still.

Has anyone on here seen any available within reach of Galway? Would be prepared to drive to get one. ..but can't get as far as Naval! Thx

Stallingrad

No keystart but always starts first time.

poitinstill

fyi 2 or 3 left in macroom as of yesterday

RICHIE.39

holly8 wrote: »

Has anyone on here seen any available within reach of Galway? Would be prepared to drive to get one. ..but can't get as far as Naval! Thx

You can just ring their helpline during hours and ask them to check if any stores near to you are registering some stock on the system, I did this a while back and they were very helpful, especially if you explain that you are willing to travel within reason. Number will be online. Hope this helps.

nxbyveromdwjpg

The lidl one is 125cc for €180, there's a 149cc one in Homebase for €150.

I'm no expert on lawnmowers though, is that lidl one something special?

Soarer

Tis a Lidl bit special alright.

I'll get me coat.

Swamp3

holly8 wrote: »

Has anyone on here seen any available within reach of Galway? Would be prepared to drive to get one. ..but can't get as far as Naval! Thx

They have them in the Athlone Aldi.

moodrater

nm wrote: »

The lidl one is 125cc for €180, there's a 149cc one in Homebase for €150.

I'm no expert on lawnmowers though, is that lidl one something special?

I'm guessing the home base one doesn't come with a 3 year no quibble warranty tüv cert and median term parts availability.

glen25

Picked one up in athlone this morning (€229). Still had 4 or 5 available at 9.15am.

reni10

Does this Lidl one have a starter in it so you do not have to pull the cord etc. to start it?

TimHorton

2 left in Athlone at 1.15 , Just picked up one

Patty O Furniture

moodrater wrote: »

I'm guessing the home base one doesn't come with a 3 year no quibble warranty tüv cert and median term parts availability.

It's a good thing it had the 3yr guarantee, as for some reason the motor went & wouldn't cut after a year & when you buy an item like that, it's looking for the receipt after such a long time!
But was reminded of something an Aldi employee told me one time to scan the receipt & glad i did,as it was easier to email it off as proof of purchase & within a month i got a replacement in the size of a huge package in the post & turned out to be a better one as well

zapata

Patty O Furniture wrote: »

It's a good thing it had the 3yr guarantee, as for some reason the motor went & wouldn't cut after a year & when you buy an item like that, it's looking for the receipt after such a long time!
But was reminded of something an Aldi employee told me one time to scan the receipt & glad i did,as it was easier to email it off as proof of purchase & within a month i got a replacement in the size of a huge package in the post & turned out to be a better one as well

Did you have to return the broken one?

moodrater

Patty O Furniture wrote: »

It's a good thing it had the 3yr guarantee, as for some reason the motor went & wouldn't cut after a year & when you buy an item like that, it's looking for the receipt after such a long time!
But was reminded of something an Aldi employee told me one time to scan the receipt & glad i did,as it was easier to email it off as proof of purchase & within a month i got a replacement in the size of a huge package in the post & turned out to be a better one as well

Probably just needed some carb cleaner. If you don't drain a mower completely dry and store them dry they will rarely start after the winter. That goes for Briggs Stratton and Honda too.

reni10

reni10 wrote: »

Does this Lidl one have a starter in it so you do not have to pull the cord etc. to start it?

I've never seen a standard mower with an electronic starter, they dont need them as they are easy to start with the cord.

18MonthsaSlave

LIDL Florabest lawnmower:

Easy starting with primer and maintenance-free electronic ignition system Magnetron®
Environmentally friendly: effective silencer system Lo-Tone™ and reduced exhaust emissions
Ground cutting blade made from special steel and quick-stop function
Height-adjustable steering handle with ergonomic soft grip
3 year guarantee
Motor type: OHV 4-stroke petrol engine Briggs & Stratton 450 E Series™
Motor power: 1.82kW at 2900rpm (2.47hp)
Cut width: 42cm
Fuel tank capacity: 0.8L
Wheel sizes: front 165mm, rear 200mm
45L
Includes replacement spark plug and spark plug spanner

B&S engine so should be good quality.
Single lever height adjuster is handy.
Nice and portable too with a 16.5" cut and easily foldable handles.
For a small lawn it looks great.

18MonthsaSlave

Bennett Long Papergirl wrote: »

I've never seen a standard mower with an electronic starter, they dont need them as they are easy to start with the cord.

I have but not in a long time as battery mowers have moved in to that market.

Patty O Furniture

zapata wrote: »

Did you have to return the broken one?

That's what i thought, after emailing the receipt off, as i got a reply back, saying i didn't have to, very understanding crowd as no bother with them!

moodrater wrote: »

Probably just needed some carb cleaner. If you don't drain a mower completely dry and store them dry they will rarely start after the winter. That goes for Briggs Stratton and Honda too.

I actually took it to a friend of mine who does services on cars, bikes & mowers, sharpened the blade as i thought it was blunt, gave it a look to see if there was anything else, but couldn't see anything else wrong as you could turn it on & hear the motor, but wouldn't cut?

I just had it out a week ago, doing the first cut & sadly you could see the moss coming up over the winter:(

My next door neighbour got one as well & leaves it out all the time of what i've seen it's very weather beaten & doesn't clean it much & still going
I hose the front down, but hand clean the underside, but the 2nd one is closed off, so you can carefully hose the grass off

18MonthsaSlave wrote: »

LIDL Florabest lawnmower:

Easy starting with primer and maintenance-free electronic ignition system Magnetron®
Environmentally friendly: effective silencer system Lo-Tone™ and reduced exhaust emissions
Ground cutting blade made from special steel and quick-stop function
Height-adjustable steering handle with ergonomic soft grip
3 year guarantee
Motor type: OHV 4-stroke petrol engine Briggs & Stratton 450 E Series™
Motor power: 1.82kW at 2900rpm (2.47hp)
Cut width: 42cm
Fuel tank capacity: 0.8L
Wheel sizes: front 165mm, rear 200mm
45L
Includes replacement spark plug and spark plug spanner

B&S engine so should be good quality.
Single lever height adjuster is handy.
Nice and portable too with a 16.5" cut and easily foldable handles.
For a small lawn it looks great.

Where do you get those details for it, not on the Lidl website?
Is it a B&S engine on the Aldi one?

As for €10 more its a larger machine & got a bigger bucket & afaik more of a height on the grass cutting v
Lidl mower afaik upto 60mm cut, smaller bucket, but the 2nd mower i got was more compact & got sturdier wheels