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Fed up with our old electric thing. This 'seems' good value. Relatively small garden (x2). Any opinions on this? Better alternatives?

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https://www.aldi.co.uk/self-propelled-petrol-lawnmower/p/060469124844700


 
Posted : 26/03/2017 8:46 am
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Briggs and Stratton engines are generally very reliable, but those "wire" handles look a bit flimsy.
Spares may be an issue if this is only available from Aldi...


 
Posted : 26/03/2017 8:53 am
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Thanks. Is £180 good for a basic petrol mower?


 
Posted : 26/03/2017 8:54 am
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Save yourself £50

https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Non-Food-Offers.htm?articleId=1932


 
Posted : 26/03/2017 8:57 am
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Thanks Drac. So they look pretty similar just an extra £40 for self powered?


 
Posted : 26/03/2017 8:59 am
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Seems to be.


 
Posted : 26/03/2017 9:07 am
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I bought one about 3 years ago. The garden I had was big so self propelled was a treat. My current garden isn't that big so I rarely use that feature.
It's still going strong if that helps.


 
Posted : 26/03/2017 9:33 am
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This one at Toolstation:

[url= http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p30543?table=no ]http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p30543?table=no[/url]

Or a Mountfield from Screwfix for a little bit more:

[url= http://www.screwfix.com/p/mountfield-hp164-39cm-2-72hp-100cc-hand-propelled-rotary-petrol-lawn-mower/46936 ]http://www.screwfix.com/p/mountfield-hp164-39cm-2-72hp-100cc-hand-propelled-rotary-petrol-lawn-mower/46936[/url]


 
Posted : 26/03/2017 9:38 am
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Thanks all. Think as Monkeychild said I have a small ish garden so self propelled isn't a big need.

Lidl one looks pretty good.


 
Posted : 26/03/2017 9:41 am
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Where are you?

I have a little Briggs and Stratton sitting in the garage. Hunts a bit and needs the idler adjusting. You can have it for £40.


 
Posted : 26/03/2017 9:41 am
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Thanks gobuchul...I'm based near Redditch off the M42 but work in Coventry. Travel down the M40 every couple of weeks to Basingstoke also.

Any good?


 
Posted : 26/03/2017 10:23 am
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Not worth the trip, I'm down in Kent.


 
Posted : 26/03/2017 10:27 am
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I did the petrol lawnmower thing start of last summer. Our garden is on a slight slope but nothing major - the self propelled function is great. You'd be surprised how heavy petrol mowers are compared to electric ones.

At £180 you probably aren't a long way off a branded make that should have spares easily available. Maybe just check online / b&q etc. I got my mower from abbey garden sales in Tavistock - although I ordered it online.

Went for a lawnflite self propelled mower with a roller. Been brilliant so far - first pull this year and it started first time. Probably needs an annual service which I might do myself - but it ran perfectly after not being touched since about October.

Bit over the £180 budget though - but I got a. It excitable looking for a mower and like striped grass.


 
Posted : 26/03/2017 10:46 am
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Spring's maybe not the time for a bargain but I'd have a look at a few big online sellers. I got one last winter - 51cm blade, Honda engine, self-propelled - from abbey garden sales for 250 or so


 
Posted : 26/03/2017 3:17 pm

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