Lawnmower Choice

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Hi, what's a good efficient durable lawn mower for a yard of about 800sqm that requires low maintenance. Electric or petrol.

Been checking around saw Trimtech and Wolf seem to be decent brands but the builds of their lawnmowers dont look too strong like has a lot of plastic considering how the garden boys handle the machines.

I noticed over the years lot of garden domestic services private and individuals seem to have machines that need to cool down before they can continue with job and alot of have issues with machines that have the engine lever located close to the handle bar.

Never the less doesn't anyone recommend any lawnmower on the market today preferably under 5k?
Is a purchase from builderswarehouse and leroy merlin or takealot worth it sometimes i see they have stock but old stock or is there a better place?
Thanks.
 
Over the years I've tried Wolf, Flymo and Ryobi mowers.
Currently have a 2400W Ryobi 46cm, going on 4 years so far, with no issues and 1 blade change (summer use, weekly, approx 600sqm).

Wolf - most common parts were hard to come by, the main start bar switch failed a few times and the blade was difficult to source at the time.

Flymo - backup use only, they are terrible imo.

Ryobi - most common parts seem fairly readily available, star bar switch seems solid and still working.

All models I've owned have been used by myself and my gardener.
 
Any body (Tandem/Wolf/Lawnstar) that uses a Briggs & Stratton engine.
If you want to purchase heirloom & money to burn you should get a Honda.

Avoid Ryobi & Torx engines.
 
I have a Trimtech with a Briggs & Stratton motor thats about 15 years old now.
Its about 50% me and 50% guy off the street use.

If I had to buy a new one I would however look through all the options and go with the one that has no plastic mechanical parts, is simple to repair and has a Honda, Yamaha or Briggs & Stratton motor.
 
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I have a Rolux, I hit a rock and damaged the blade and the nut part. Rolux first said the lawnmower was discontinued but then asked for measurements and found the parts that fit. I have only serviced it once (when fitting the new parts). But it fires up fist pull. Dont really look after it, just abuse it and it works like new. So I am sticking with Rolux.
 
rh1 said:
I have a Rolux, I hit a rock and damaged the blade and the nut part. Rolux first said the lawnmower was discontinued but then asked for measurements and found the parts that fit. I have only serviced it once (when fitting the new parts). But it fires up fist pull. Dont really look after it, just abuse it and it works like new. So I am sticking with Rolux.
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Had a Ryobi. It spent more time in the Ryobi repair center than it did in my garden.

I then paid more and go a Tandem from Livingstone's and its been perfect. The odd service it needs they do easily too.
 
A lawnmower cost about R6000 now. I see hyperpools bought wolf now.
My rolux of 15 years, 3kw electric, needs new bearings on the motor now
 
I (rather the gardener) uses a Tandem Ratel with a Torx vx200 engine. Yard is 2400 sqm and its been going strong for more than 4 years now.

Went with the Torx engine as parts are easily available although I've only had to change the pull string about 2 months back. I regret not getting an electric Tandem as I went solar about 2 years back but the Tandem chassis is good and many garden services use them as well
 
neoprema said:
Had a Ryobi. It spent more time in the Ryobi repair center than it did in my garden.

I then paid more and go a Tandem from Livingstone's and its been perfect. The odd service it needs they do easily too.
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Ryobi tools is a hit or miss in SA. They put the Ryobi name on anything. Which means the quality varies, hence why I just avoid the brand completely.
 
I have a Ratel / Tandem (not sure) chassis with a Subaru 190V petrol....... amazing lawnmower

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If you like to fiddle with things, keep an eye on things. constant services etc. Buy a Petrol lawn mower. They are nice for not needing a cord to look out for.
If you want to have almost no maintenance, reliability and just mow the lawn get an electric.

Rolux or Wolf. Only plastic parts on a lawnmower should be the bin and the engine cover. And that should be no problem as you not going to leave you electric mover on the sun or rain.
Also try to get one that is at least 2000w
My Rolux is 20 years old and except for changing the blade a few times, nothing else was required. It just works,

As for the switches giving problems. That might happen on electric mowers, but they are cheap normally and easy to replace yourself. You can even just put a normal light switch on it for on and off. But then it does not have the safety of cutting off when you release the switch/handle.
 
A Rolux/Professional Hi-Vac mower chassis with a good Honda, etc. motor will last forever. Tandem is just as good.

If you want to up your lawn game, get a cylinder mower and dive down the rabbit hole.
 
howardb said:
Over the years I've tried Wolf, Flymo and Ryobi mowers.
Currently have a 2400W Ryobi 46cm, going on 4 years so far, with no issues and 1 blade change (summer use, weekly, approx 600sqm).

Wolf - most common parts were hard to come by, the main start bar switch failed a few times and the blade was difficult to source at the time.

Flymo - backup use only, they are terrible imo.

Ryobi - most common parts seem fairly readily available, star bar switch seems solid and still working.

All models I've owned have been used by myself and my gardener.
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Thanks, surprised by Ryobi some people have said to avoid completely but considering how widespread its tools are perhaps thats why its parts are more readily available comparison to other brands you mentioned. My grandfather had a flymo decades ago.
 
W@P said:
A Rolux/Professional Hi-Vac mower chassis with a good Honda, etc. motor will last forever. Tandem is just as good.

If you want to up your lawn game, get a cylinder mower and dive down the rabbit hole.
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Thanks will check it out
 
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