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Hi Matt i've been using almost entirely battery mowers for years, has saved me personally a lot of money and hassle but it brings it's own issues, as for batteries, 2 is a good start but depending on the jobs you do, and what model mower it is, you are likely to find you will need more. Was battery mowing last week in fact, the grass does not seem to stop growing these days
Hi Matt
I think it depends on the lawns you are cutting... if they are small to medium that may be the way to go - we have a little Stihl battery mower for those wee lawns or difficult areas - its great for those.
If you're starting up I would personally go for a decent second hand mower - our big John Deere went wrong this summer, the bits have only just arrived - in the mean time I bought a 2nd hand mower off Facebook marketplace, it cost £100 and is absolutely fine.
Perfect thanks both for the advice.
Size wise its a range of smallish jobs so far so maybe id get away with one. Id decided to avoid 2nd hand ad quality is so hard to judge and im not expert enough. The risk is too great to splurge on a mower that could go twang and no come back.
I would advise at least a 43Cm cutting diameter, a lot of battery mowers are smaller and so the work takes longer. Some are quite light so self propulsion is unnecessary. I am hopeless at fixing petrol machines and you read some horror stories on here but maintenance on a battery one is only an occasional blade change. I started with 2 batteries myself and added to my stock as finances allowed. I am also on my 7th season this year with a self propelled 21 inch Bosch Pro mower and original batteries. This is a well made heavy machine but I have added enough packs for 6 hours continuous mowing if needs be. I quite happily cut massive lawns with it. I also bought a Stihl battery mulching mower about a year ago which has been a great asset and will tackle some pretty over grown wet conditions. Most of my lawns are far from the bowling green variety, but the battery option works for me
Hi, sorry I can't help with regard to battery machines but if you go for petrol you won't go wrong with a Honda izy.
You just can't go wrong with an IZY for simple, non stripe mowing. Lightweight, push along, starts soooo easy, uses next to no fuel and will just keep on going. If the carb goes wrong, they are about £20, other than that it will only need servicing and new blades.
Got one on the allotment that a client moving out gave me - years old said it 'wouldn't start' - added new fuel, away it went after apparently standing for 3 years!
Makita (and ego I think) have mobile reps who can meet you on site with a selection of tools to try out. Might be worth investigating.
Thats brilliant all round from everyone, thank you very much. Reckon ill take the plunge.
Good info about the decent sized cutting width too.
Cheers!
Hey Matt,
I have an Ego 50cm battery mower - It is my go-to mower for good conditions. It's self drive is quick, it's light, quiet, reliable and the handles fold down in two clicks.
The biggest I've cut with it is 3000m2 - I have 4 of the big batteries - which add a lot to the cost - but I was able to get a low carbon grant contribution from the County Council.
Only downside I have found (other than cost of batteries) is the wet pick up is not great. I still have a petrol mower that I use for such conditions.
Thank you
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