Cordless lawn mowers - recommendations and feedback (especially on Ryobi models)?

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#2400863 17-Jan-2020 16:34

Dugimodo:

Jase2985:

My Ryobi is still going strong after nearly 3 years, no apparent issues with battery degradation nor any damage to the body, may look like a toy but sure doesnt act like one.

mine was he same until it died just before Xmas, seems like just a bad connection somewhere but I replaced it with an AEG and so far it seems better.

did you not get it replaced under warranty?

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#2400893 17-Jan-2020 17:30

Dugimodo:

Jase2985:
My Ryobi is still going strong after nearly 3 years, no apparent issues with battery degradation nor any damage to the body, may look like a toy but sure doesnt act like one.

mine was he same until it died just before Xmas, seems like just a bad connection somewhere but I replaced it with an AEG and so far it seems better.

Ryobi Battery Lawn mowers have at least a 4 year warranty. Some have 6 year warranty. If it is around 3 years old, talk to Bunnings or even Ryobi dirrectly.

Batteries only have a 3 year warranty.

https://www.ryobi.co.nz/support/warranties

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#2414761 8-Feb-2020 22:17

nickb800:

bfginger:

Are any of the battery mower models made in New Zealand? The build quality of many imported models feels more like a toy. The Lawnmaster 206507 is listed twice on their website, one has the New Zealand Made badge, and one without, so I wondered if they're now outsourcing that too.

Lawnmaster plays all sorts of funny games with their models to help retailers prevent price matching (slightly different spec models for each retailer so they can't be price matched e.g. yellow deck model for Smiths City) - so given that the spec of those models appears pretty much the same, presumably the non-NZ made badged model is actually NZ made.

I'm impressed that they have electric models with an alloy chassis - when was in the market for a mower in November, I ruled out electric as all of the decks were steel or plastic.

Masport is arguably worse for electric models at least. They're maintaining three separate lines for different retailers.

You can get a shop to retrofit an electric motor on some pre-existing aluminium chassis if they're good but your ICE is toast.

It looks like the Lawnmaster 206507 was only released a few months ago so I doubt the chassis are outsourced. $135 off sale at Smiths for the next two or three days.

One complaint I keep hearing is as mower chargers fast charge there can be a tendency to destroy batteries. You really don't want to drop li-on batteries either. Some models have the battery fixed into the unit which has to be a pain for charging for some people or if the battery dies but there's less chance of kinetic damage.

People who sell mowers don't seem too impressed as they say the weaker models can't cope very well with more challenging conditions.

Buyers are using the battery voltage as an indicator of the strength of the unit but I wondered how much the motor kW rating is an influence too as some 58V units are paired with 750W motors while others have a 2kW.

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#2596347 2-Nov-2020 14:52

I've asked for this to be unlocked. I've pondered this in other threads but has anyone tried the brushless 18V Ryobi?

https://www.bunnings.co.nz/ryobi-one-18v-6-0ah-40cm-brushless-lawn-mower-kit_p0202376

I have several 18V Ryobi tools and batteries already, so I'm reluctant to go to 36V. My lawn is tiny, annoyingly so, I normally weed-eat it. I'm useless with maths but it's about 8m x 5m in a triangle, takes me ten minutes with the weedeater, but it's Kikuyu so it's getting thicker and thicker, and looks rubbish after weed-eating.

I could get away with the small mowers, but I'd be inclined to do the edges of the verge at the front of the house, to make it easier on the council workers who do the bulk of it but can't get the mower into the small bits.

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#2596359 2-Nov-2020 15:04

Timing is apt. I'm following with interest. Keen to try out electric mower in case it works on my boggy soggy lawn

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#2596361 2-Nov-2020 15:07

mudguard:

I've pondered this in other threads but has anyone tried the brushless 18V Ryobi?

https://www.bunnings.co.nz/ryobi-one-18v-6-0ah-40cm-brushless-lawn-mower-kit_p0202376

I think this must be fairly new. Wasn't available ~2 years ago when we bought our Ryobi 18V model (non brushless). For a small lawn you should be fine, we have 100m2 and use the smaller non brushless one and it works great.

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#2596362 2-Nov-2020 15:07

@mudguard have a look at this thread, many people like the Ryobi battery models. The mains model works well.

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#2596364 2-Nov-2020 15:13

I purchased this about 6 months ago https://www.bunnings.co.nz/ozito-pxc-2-x-18v-telescopic-lawn-mower-kit_p0207446 after checking out the ryobis as I'm invested in the one+ system.

2 batteries means it's pretty powerful, and easily does our fairly large lawn - approx 450 sqm. I'd recommend it, it's powerful, and it takes a lot to get it bogged down.

But if the brushless ryobi had been out would have seriously considered it.

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#2602460 12-Nov-2020 10:35

As this is the most recent cordless electric mower thread, I thought I would mention that I just picked up the Makita DLM461PT2 for a relatively good price.

It has had pretty good reviews and as I'm invested in the Makita LXT system the mower coming with 2x18V 5.0Ah batteries and another two available via Makita promotion was a big factor.

I think the RRP is $895, but Bunnings have it for $799 at the moment so I was able to use the Mitre10 price beat to get it for $679

As I was due to buy a couple of 5.0Ah batteries anyway (which would have cost around $280), this effectively made the mower and its two batteries $400.

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#2602525 12-Nov-2020 11:14

I have a Masport Mtech 58v 0.75kw motor kit. On Tandem aluminium chassis with large fabric catcher. This kit is now around $500, with everything you need to swap.

Really happy to swap out heavy engine. Did have an issue with early model motor, and warranty replacement. Some sellers say 5 year domestic warranty.

Recently the charger failed, cost $104 to replace. It's a 3 amp fast charger with a fan, I would prefer to have a slow charger to run of shed solar, and be kinder to the battery.

The mower is lighter, nice and quiet. Great for my use, about 300m2 of lawn.

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#2608706 23-Nov-2020 00:20

I would rather spend the extra $200 on a spare battery, pref 6Ah...

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#2608719 23-Nov-2020 07:07

there are 2 random brands in Bunnings - Volta and ?aeg or something

are those any good? they are 48V i think

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#2608740 23-Nov-2020 08:13

AEG is not exactly random It's the same company as ryobi and is supposed to be their better quality brand. The lawn mowers even use the same blades.

I have an AEG battery mower, very happy with it.

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#2608896 23-Nov-2020 10:43

Dugimodo: AEG is not exactly random It's the same company as ryobi and is supposed to be their better quality brand. The lawn mowers even use the same blades.

I have an AEG battery mower, very happy with it.

AEG are very good products, they're more targeted towards commercial use and compete in the same space as the likes of Makita

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#2608976 23-Nov-2020 11:25

I have ordered an Select cut Ego lawn mower from Mitre10. This is Ego’s first mower with twin blades. It comes with a fast charger and 7.5mAh battery but Ego is currently running an redemption offer which will end up me getting a free 10mAh battery on top as I also ordered their blower and line trimmer. First mower ever so will see how this goes. Neighbour has an Ego and line trimmer as well and really likes it. It is also very quiet as we do not get woken up by a loud noise on Sunday mornings.

https://egopowerplus.com.au/52-cm-self-propelled-mower-select-cut/

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