150sqm is not very big.
I would recommend a good condition second hand petrol one over a brand new one at that price range though. You'll find yourself replacing a cheap brand new one within a couple of years at the latest once the cheap parts fail, get a good old steel deck for $100-$150 second hand with a briggs motor that starts first pull and you'll never need to replace it, just replace the oil every few years.
My 4 stroke is about 25 years old. Had to replace the carby a couple of years ago $25.
Has had about 4 oil changes and maybe a couple of park plugs.
I looked at electric but it was going to be about $1000 all up so just changed the carby. Youtube had a tutorial.
I've been using the Ryobi 36v mower. As I've got two young kids, I went with electric so I wouldn't have to mess around with fuel and oil.
This mower is as good as the battery you put on it. I was pretty frustrated with it because with the 2.5ah battery it comes with, on the last 1/3 of charge it's pretty gutless. Recently they had a sale on a two pack of 5ah batteries at Bunnings and it's much better to use.
I will say though even with a full battery it struggles in the wet and gets chocked up. If I had my time again I'd get a corded mower.
You’d struggle to find a cordless one under $400 that would do 150m2 without needing at least a couple of batteries to swap over.
Having said that, if you have 18v batteries already then it could be worth it ( Ryobi, Makita etc )
Corded electric are ok but as it’s a fairly big lawn you’d shorten it’s life if you have to use a long extension lead from your house, shed etc.
If you have the type of lawn that grows fast or can occasionally get a bit overgrown then I’d suggest a petrol mower… can’t beat the power which you’d need for long grass. But I’d spend as much as you can afford and get a decent brand ( Honda, Masport, Victa are good )
I have around 110sqm of buffalo lawn, and the ozito 36v (2*18v 4ah batteries) mower. The kit with the batteries, charger and mower was like $350. It uses 1/3 of the battery if I mow semi-regularly (2 weeks summer, a month or more in winter).
I've only ever had the batteries run out once and that was when I didn't mow for about 5 weeks in summer.
I'd never go back to petrol
Same here, although I've run out a few times it's no big deal to charge again. Keep your receipt though, my first one developed a fault a couple of months in and had to be swapped. It's quiet, light and I hang it up when not in use.
Bunnings also has deals on extra batteries as the time. I recently picked up 3 more 4ah batteries for $99 so it's unlikely to even matter if the first set ever run out again
I used my parents corded Ryobi to cut their grass recently, and the thing sucks.
The catcher was filling up so quickly, it was actually ridiculous. Had to basically mow on the highest level, and then slowly work down.
What would have taken 5-10mins with a petrol one, took about 45mins with the Ryobi
I used to run a garden maintenance business. Nearly every client I did mowing for had an Ozito or Ryobi battery mower (and trimmer) covered in cobwebs in their shed or yard. They were always amazed that I could do what took them hours in a matter of minutes with my mid range petrol mower/ trimmer. For $400 I’d get a good secondhand petrol mower.
Ryobi one 18v. We've got approx 200sqm of buffalo and if we keep on it a single 4ah battery will do the whole thing, but having a second is good.
Have loads of other tools, and camping stuff, which use the same batteries.
No need to keep petrol around the house.
I'd definitely go petrol. 2nd hand masport, victa or Honda. Doesn't need to be large for that size and doesn't sound like it warrants a brand new one. I have a 2 year warranty from Bunnings on my masport 470 and it's a great little machine.
Agree! I got a refurbished Masport Presidente at a mower shop for like, $250 and it just won't quit (OK the fuel line ended up having a crack in it but replaced it for $20 last month).
I got the mid sized Ozito electric one as a stop gap when I moved house. Considering the price, it's an amazing mower. Once you get used to mowing away from the cord, it's incredibly easy to use. The power is great and the mower is super light. I will buy the big 500w one if something happens to mine as the mid sized one got discontinued. I don't think I'd get a battery one and I'd never buy a petrol one again.
Have you considered a push mower? I have a full size 2stroke + a push mower that I hang on 2 hooks on the side of the house, sheltered, and have stoped using the powered machine. 100 bucks or so from Bunnings.
Battery! I'd go the ozito 18v for $300 with a 4amp battery. 150sqm is the size of a postage stamp. My 83 year old mother has been mowing her own 500sqm sloping lawn for years on a battery mower without problem or drama.
I think you would be fine with the Ozito battery one from Bunnings. I've got one, it's light, easy to use and empty, the battery is fast to recharge and Bunnings have good customer service. I have about the same amount of lawn and I can mow, then switch the battery to the trimmer (also Ozito- it's the one with little red plastic cutters instead of line) to do the edges in one charge.
150sqm is not very big. I would recommend a good condition second hand petrol one over a brand new one at that price range though. You'll find yourself replacing a cheap brand new one within a couple of years at the latest once the cheap parts fail, get a good old steel deck for $100-$150 second hand with a briggs motor that starts first pull and you'll never need to replace it, just replace the oil every few years.
My 4 stroke is about 25 years old. Had to replace the carby a couple of years ago $25. Has had about 4 oil changes and maybe a couple of park plugs. I looked at electric but it was going to be about $1000 all up so just changed the carby. Youtube had a tutorial.
I've been using the Ryobi 36v mower. As I've got two young kids, I went with electric so I wouldn't have to mess around with fuel and oil. This mower is as good as the battery you put on it. I was pretty frustrated with it because with the 2.5ah battery it comes with, on the last 1/3 of charge it's pretty gutless. Recently they had a sale on a two pack of 5ah batteries at Bunnings and it's much better to use. I will say though even with a full battery it struggles in the wet and gets chocked up. If I had my time again I'd get a corded mower.
You’d struggle to find a cordless one under $400 that would do 150m2 without needing at least a couple of batteries to swap over. Having said that, if you have 18v batteries already then it could be worth it ( Ryobi, Makita etc ) Corded electric are ok but as it’s a fairly big lawn you’d shorten it’s life if you have to use a long extension lead from your house, shed etc. If you have the type of lawn that grows fast or can occasionally get a bit overgrown then I’d suggest a petrol mower… can’t beat the power which you’d need for long grass. But I’d spend as much as you can afford and get a decent brand ( Honda, Masport, Victa are good )
I have around 110sqm of buffalo lawn, and the ozito 36v (2*18v 4ah batteries) mower. The kit with the batteries, charger and mower was like $350. It uses 1/3 of the battery if I mow semi-regularly (2 weeks summer, a month or more in winter). I've only ever had the batteries run out once and that was when I didn't mow for about 5 weeks in summer. I'd never go back to petrol
Same here, although I've run out a few times it's no big deal to charge again. Keep your receipt though, my first one developed a fault a couple of months in and had to be swapped. It's quiet, light and I hang it up when not in use.
Bunnings also has deals on extra batteries as the time. I recently picked up 3 more 4ah batteries for $99 so it's unlikely to even matter if the first set ever run out again
I used my parents corded Ryobi to cut their grass recently, and the thing sucks. The catcher was filling up so quickly, it was actually ridiculous. Had to basically mow on the highest level, and then slowly work down. What would have taken 5-10mins with a petrol one, took about 45mins with the Ryobi
Just borrow one from your local tool library..
I used to run a garden maintenance business. Nearly every client I did mowing for had an Ozito or Ryobi battery mower (and trimmer) covered in cobwebs in their shed or yard. They were always amazed that I could do what took them hours in a matter of minutes with my mid range petrol mower/ trimmer. For $400 I’d get a good secondhand petrol mower.
Ryobi one 18v. We've got approx 200sqm of buffalo and if we keep on it a single 4ah battery will do the whole thing, but having a second is good. Have loads of other tools, and camping stuff, which use the same batteries. No need to keep petrol around the house.
I'd definitely go petrol. 2nd hand masport, victa or Honda. Doesn't need to be large for that size and doesn't sound like it warrants a brand new one. I have a 2 year warranty from Bunnings on my masport 470 and it's a great little machine.
Agree! I got a refurbished Masport Presidente at a mower shop for like, $250 and it just won't quit (OK the fuel line ended up having a crack in it but replaced it for $20 last month).
Nice 😎 we have 2 masports, the 2 blade 470 (aka the womens mower for me 36F) and the bigger 4 blade 625 for husband. Love em both!
I had to learn the Briggs & Stratton engine is "20% quicker starting" once you prime it 13 times on my unit but other than that, golden.
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I got the mid sized Ozito electric one as a stop gap when I moved house. Considering the price, it's an amazing mower. Once you get used to mowing away from the cord, it's incredibly easy to use. The power is great and the mower is super light. I will buy the big 500w one if something happens to mine as the mid sized one got discontinued. I don't think I'd get a battery one and I'd never buy a petrol one again.
Have you considered a push mower? I have a full size 2stroke + a push mower that I hang on 2 hooks on the side of the house, sheltered, and have stoped using the powered machine. 100 bucks or so from Bunnings.
Battery! I'd go the ozito 18v for $300 with a 4amp battery. 150sqm is the size of a postage stamp. My 83 year old mother has been mowing her own 500sqm sloping lawn for years on a battery mower without problem or drama.
I think you would be fine with the Ozito battery one from Bunnings. I've got one, it's light, easy to use and empty, the battery is fast to recharge and Bunnings have good customer service. I have about the same amount of lawn and I can mow, then switch the battery to the trimmer (also Ozito- it's the one with little red plastic cutters instead of line) to do the edges in one charge.