Corded electric mower?
Yea interested in this one too?.Too cheap for an engine that size? I have a third of an acre to cut.
If you have 6 acres of grass to cut, thats a large field. You'll need a commercial mower, at least 1.5m/60" like the Toro Ground master, or a small farm tractor with a rotary mowing bar or a towed topper if its rough and high. You'll need about €15k also. With that much grpund the small tractor is a very useful asset. Unless you meant .6 of an acre.
Afternoon all. Has anyone had any experience with this type of lawn mower that's coming to Lidl tomorrow? It is time for me to buy a new one.
https://www.lidl.ie/p/petrol-lawnmower/p10024081
Hello! I have a 6-acre plot of land and I want to buy a lawn mower or grass trimmer. advise which is better? the grass is tall, the surface is uneven
thanks!
I wouldn't go that far, but its a bit like electric cars, don't talk about the range. Remember, the motor will only be hard on the battery when cutting heavy sward. Otherwise, its idle consumption when spinning freely is probably tens of watts. The almost half kwh of battery power in the Milwaukee for example will get through a fair amount if cutting before exhausting the battery, and I'd easily concede you could cover the claimed 2000m²/ ~ half acre of ground on a full charge if the load wasn't heavy going all the time. To put some figures one it, you'd walk 4000m to cut this, at the max powered walk rate of 6kph if possible, so 40 minutes of mowing. ⅔ of an hour. To exhaust the 432 Wh of batteries in this time would imply a consumption rate of 432 wh ÷ ⅔h, = 648 watts, so a constant consumption of under 1hp (1 hp = 746 watts). The petrol will always win because you can refuel quickly after heavy going, but normal usage will see reasonable operating time. A reasonable amount of energy is consumed by a petrol engine just to keep it turning. The electric motor is virtually frictionless, but the extent of the blade tip angles to generate airflow to the grass bag will determine the idle power consumption, and some power is used to propel the mower forward. Its hard to figure exactly how dense the grass is likely to be, how wet, how high, even the variety of grass will affect the load, some grasses are tough to cut. If you have a rough, reedy ex cow pasture, then you'll know what you're in for I guess.
So definitely back to the petrol mowers then.
Probably as not to draw attention to the limited range if you were to subject the motors to the max load. The 900w max of the Husqvarna is only 1.2 hp, it wouldn't even tax a the petrol engine on a 53cm mower, but 900w will drain the Husqvarna's batteries in 20 minutes.
Makes sense, thank you. Nowhere seems to give power output for electric mowers, irritatingly.
This one? https://www.mowers-online.co.uk/cobra-mx484-mx534-lawnmower-side-discharge-outer-cover-g4290000000/
Have a google for part number G4290000000
Just a couple of things. The power of the Mikwaukee you refer to is the capacity of its batteries 36v x 12ah by two units would supply 864 watt hours, or 0.864 kwh. This is not the Motor power consumption, which is measured in Watts, or Kw. Note also the indivual batteries are 18v, and the spec is for 2, so the battery capacity is 36v by 12 AH, or 432 wh. There is no figure given for the power consumption and maximum power output of the Milwaukee motor, it could be anywhere between 600w to 1500w. The latter (equal to 2 hp) would drain both batteries in 15 minutes if you worked it that hard.
The Husky states its motor max consumption is 900w, 0.9 Kw, about 1.2hp, but this figure would be only under full load. It can take two batteries, of 36v by 4ah, giving it a capacity of ⅔ of the Milwaukee, at 288 wh. To compare them the Husky should be priced with 3 batteries. The Husky is supplied bare, so the total price is €690, + 3 by €159 batteries + €102 for the charger. Total of €1269 to the Milwaukee €1599. Realistically you can't insert just one charged battery when two are flat, if they're wired in series, so you need 4, which brings the outlay to €1428. It may be that the Husky can run on a single battery at 36V though.
The Husky max powered speed is lower at 4.5 kph than the Milwaukee at 6 kph, which would allow you to rip through 2000m² in 40 minutes assuming a light dry cut. The Milwaukee has a much higher max cut height of 10cm to the Husky's 6.5, so is better equipped for overgrowth and wet. The Husky does have the composite deck in its favour. If it can run on a single battery, though this might stress the battery under load, it does give the option of charging one while cutting with the other. It's probably not advised to run it with one, even if its possible. The Milwaukee requires two at all times, as it also runs at 36v, but from two 18v batteries
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Working out the power, the Milwaukee is 860w. This https://www.husqvarna.com/ie/lawn-mowers/lc353ivx/ is supposedly the same power (possibly 40w more) but is €690 in Clarkes. Any use? Or am I missing something in the power calculation?
Supposedly the Hsq will only do 1,000 sqm though as opposed to 2,000. Since I've got ~1400 to cut that's a problem.
Woodies?
Looks ok.
The 65 mm (2.55 inch) max cutting height might be a bit low for first cut or two of season.
In terms of cheaper ones - I got an "NPK" one from topline hardware good few yrs ago for around €140 and still going grand. It has a metal body and the front wheels have bowed out so need to see can I do any kind of a fix (ideas welcome) but other than that no regrets buying the cheap one (I just use it for side/awkward bits, ie its not the main mower)
how ya folks. broke the side grass chute on this machine https://www.woodies.ie/pro-lawn-53cm-self-propelled-electric-start-hyundai-lawnmower-1168768
anyone know where i'd get spares?
It's all about the quality of the power pack. The world is littered with cordless power tools with useless, failed and unobtainable battery packs. Ryobi and others use a common pack. I have a single Ryobi tool, an impact wrench for quick removal of nuts, screws and wheel studs on cars, machines, wood structures, even removing stubborn wall screws tightened into concrete wall plugs. I've yet to charge the battery, though I've used it steadily but occasionally for over a few years.
Is it worth spending a little bit extra for a decent cordless one?
There are loads of brands out there, and they offer a few different type each. I don't need a huge expensive one, just something reliable that can cut the grass if its wet.
Bonus points if I can pair the power pack with a Leaf Blower and Trimmer.
Ryobi appears decent enough.
Absolutely fine. I have one I cut a huge area with. I tend to abuse one for a three years then replace it. Was out yesterday cutting back the verge and using it to smash down a load of brambles and blackthorn. Current version I have a B&S engine but there's not a lot between the chinese B&S's like mine and the no name chinese engines. With care I'd expect far more than 3 years out of it probably 6 or more if you can keep the deck from rusting out.
Edit> Just had a closer look and the new Lidl one is a cut down version of their previous models but still worth the €150 and should last if looked after.
Any opinions on this cheap Lidl lawnmower for €149?
https://www.lidl.ie/p/petrol-lawnmower/p10021643
I am in 2 minds about whether to go for a cordless mower but have no idea about them at all.
I have some DeWalt tools but their mowers are expensive enough.
You can get some cheap Bosch's and Flymos in woodies, but they don't look too powerful or sturdy.
By the way, I have approx 150sqm to cut so not large.
Will take a punt on your advice m8. Thanks
When you are spending 3K a 10% off code is very welcome, so went for glory. 👍️
First time buying a ride on lawnmower. Just wondering is there usually much flexibility when buying for cash or are the prices on them usually set in stone? I know it could vary from dealer to dealer but just not 100% sure what the lay of land with buying one is. Interested in the Stihl 5112 z and they seem to be between 4,600-4,800 in most places.
Thats great to know. Thank you
Here's the Webb in the Munster Co op stores or online for €299. They also offer a 10% coupon for first time using the site, it might be valid, though already discounted. Webb well backed up by parts etc.
https://www.coopsuperstores.ie/products/webb-classic-self-propelled-petrol-lawnmower-141cc-46cm-18-1776942
hey i was looking for a self propelled mower for around 400 for largish size garden, is this one ok? there's very little reviews about monaghanhire is it a good place to buy online? many thanks
https://monaghanhire.com/products/legacy-walk-behind-lawnmower-l51shl-t?_pos=1&_sid=2823a3125&_ss=r
What would peoples views be on the below two lawnmowers. Its for a mid sized city garden and I plan on just mulching the grass. There is a small price difference between the two machines and was wondering if the Webb would suffice. Also would both machines be easy to get spare parts for?
https://www.timberpro.ie/product/10212205/webb-classic-46cm-18-self-propelled-mower
https://gardenmachinery.ie/products/lawnmower-rocket-l
Stihl are premium products, there will be no shoddy engines used. Best is relative, Honda and Briggs manufacture some of their engines in China in order to compete in the middle market. Briggs is not the all American company it was, it went bust and was acquired eventually by Sammon enterprises, a conglomerate which makes everything, and nothing, except money.
just looking at the stihl rm 248 19'' selfpropelled but has a evc200 engine no briggs & stratton are these engines any good i always thought briggs was the best ??
it would be tilted over when cleaning under the deck after a cut but for no longer than ten minutes or so, oil would have been at appropriate level, i'd be diligent on that, before she locked up she wouldn't have been tilted in the preceding 2-3 weeks
Sounds like oil had seeped into the piston chamber, causing hydro lock. Did you have it tilted over on its side by any chance? Or maybe overfilled it with oil?
Just to update, went home yesterday and she turned over no problem, then started up no problem, then oil came out from every orifice
