what about brushless vs brushed? any difference?

I picked up this Orzito model a couple of weeks ago

•  https://www.bunnings.co.nz/ozito-pxc-2-x-18v-telescopic-lawn-mower-kit_p0207446

It is a German brand re-badged as Orzito bought them out

• https://www.einhell.de/shop/en-de/rasarro-36-38-2x4-ah.html

Also the compatible products from Orzito for the batteries are also the same German brand.

Batman:

 

what about brushless vs brushed? any difference?

 

yes, brushless give more power and use less energy but are more expensive.

tieke: 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.

I thought I got a good deal, but I'm in awe of your move.

I brought this same mower earlier in the year for $800, then flicked off the 2 free batteries for $260 on trademe. So $540 for the mower. The mower is a bit overkill for our lawn, but significantly better than the cheaper ones. Steal body, brushless motor. And I'm into the Makita battery ecosystem anyway.

tieke: 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.

if i want to try this price beat, what do i tell them? i had a look at both websites and i'm not sure what to say to bunnings ...

Batman:

 

if i want to try this price beat, what do i tell them? i had a look at both websites and i'm not sure what to say to bunnings ...

 

Make sure the item you want to price match is in stock at which ever store, locally. Make sure the items have the same part number.

go into Mitre 10, show them the ad for the item at the lower price ask for the price match guarantee

* If you find a lower price on an identically stocked product locally we will beat it by 15%. If you find the same product cheaper from another Mitre 10 store or Mitre 10 website we'll match that price. Excludes trade and special quotes, stock liquidations and commercial quantities. The in-store price may be lower than that advertised.

My Lawnmaster frankenmower finally broke enough bits to make it not worthwhile trying to bodge another repair.  Having been following this thread and doing some research, I picked up the Ryobi 36V brushless 5.0Ah kit on Friday.  It breezed through 2 weeks worth of spring growth in just under an hour (normally takes around an hour to mow) and still had a bit of charge left in the battery.  Brand new sharp blade makes a big difference I guess, so I'll check that regularly and keep it sharp.

Impressed at how little effort is required given the weight drop from the Lawnmaster. 

Also very happy with the mulching plug providing a nice fine spread of mulched grass vs the clumping the LM was providing if I dared not to use the catcher.

Haven't seen any feedback here for the DeWalt mowers. Has anybody tried or heard from others who have?  I'm pretty invested in the DeWalt ecosystem so it would be good to hear how it stacks up to the Makita. It certainly feels heavier in the store, but weight != quality.

Really interested in the mulching functionality. I have a lot of twigs fall off the massive pohutukawas above me, and love the idea of not having to collect lawn clippings

Has anyone tried the cylinder mowers at all?  Bunnings has two models - an Ozito & a ryobi.  I've seen mixed reviews on youtube.

Ozito: https://www.bunnings.co.nz/ozito-pxc-18v-cordless-cylinder-mower-skin-only_p0167718

Ryobi: https://www.bunnings.co.nz/ryobi-one-18v-35cm-cylinder-lawn-mower-skin-only_p0096250

I've managed to blow a massive hole in the side of my Ryobi (hidden rock in the grass :-()  Currently it's been butchered with blind rivets & an aluminium strip - so not too sure how much longer it will really last.

mulac:

 

Haven't seen any feedback here for the DeWalt mowers. Has anybody tried or heard from others who have?  I'm pretty invested in the DeWalt ecosystem so it would be good to hear how it stacks up to the Makita. It certainly feels heavier in the store, but weight != quality.

 

Steel body, so definitely heavier.  I've been put off by the relatively low quoted runtime with the included batteries.  I like the fact that it's two 18V batteries (means the same battery for everything).

If you're already invested in the DeWalt eco system, I think it would worth serious consideration (as you'll already have batteries :-))

wazzageek:

 

Has anyone tried the cylinder mowers at all?  Bunnings has two models - an Ozito & a ryobi.  I've seen mixed reviews on youtube.

 

 

 

Ozito: https://www.bunnings.co.nz/ozito-pxc-18v-cordless-cylinder-mower-skin-only_p0167718

 

Ryobi: https://www.bunnings.co.nz/ryobi-one-18v-35cm-cylinder-lawn-mower-skin-only_p0096250

 

 

 

I've managed to blow a massive hole in the side of my Ryobi (hidden rock in the grass :-()  Currently it's been butchered with blind rivets & an aluminium strip - so not too sure how much longer it will really last.

 

 

 

I have the Ozito.  The first one I got had an out of box failure where the safety relay in the handle didn't work.  For its replacement, the blades are not so well aligned (one blade contacts the cutting bar before the others), however it still cuts well.  It is much less effort to mow than my previous push cylinder mower (flymo H40).  I have only had it for a few weeks so can't comment on its longevity yet.

Ended up going for the Makita DLM461PT2. Pricematched at Mitre10 with Toolsheds $777 deal, then got $15 vouchers with boxing day deal, and a 2 battery redemption offer brings it down considerably if anybody is looking at doing the same!

I’m finally getting around to looking for a second battery for my Ryobi lawn mower; having a single battery is fine when the lawn’s not growing fast, but at the moment it’s crazy… Took me three charges to get the whole lawn done a couple of weeks ago, and it looks like it’ll be the same this time around (once the rain goes, that is…).

But, man, the prices at Bunnings are fairly steep: $369 for a 6 Ah battery.

I have two questions:

* Given Bunnings is the sole retailer of Ryobi products, are there any decent alternative sources? I see a TM seller has the same capacity for $270, but I have no idea of quality.

* Does anyone know if larger capacity batteries fit in the Ryobi machines? I’m assuming the 6Ah does (I have a 5 Ah currently), but not sure about the 9.

Many thanks.