Best Push Mowers

My last mower lasted 30 years, and it still works first pull everytime. I just needed another mower so I don't have to take mine from home to my factory every week or two. There was no other option for me, 30 years and still going. Show details

This is the second Honda mower I have purchased in 15 years also have a Honda wiper snipper love the product Show details

Purchased about 9 or 10 years ago engine and catcher cannot fault but the engine mounting plate is rusting badly it looks that it wasn't rust proofed… Read more

at manufacture the last mower I owned lasted 25 years and no sign of rust this is just not good enough we pay good money for quality which we are not receiving not happy with masport and bunnings because a lot of bunnings products are quite trashy

A wide cut mower is a game-changer for large lawns. With cutting decks typically ranging from 20–22 inches, these machines cover more ground quickly,… Read more

reducing mowing time significantly. Many models feature sturdy steel construction, adjustable height settings, and self-propelled options that make handling uneven terrain easier. Gas-powered versions deliver strong performance for dense grass, while eco-friendly reel mowers provide a quiet, precise cut. Overall, wide cut mowers strike a balance between efficiency and ease of use, turning a multi-hour chore into a manageable task.

bought from bunnings for 400 bux.Had no luck with it as it struggled to start from the get go.Had it serviced at a cost of 250 bux.Clean carby,fuel… Read more

etc and a new carby kit installed.lasted another 6 months.Still struggled to start after the service.Just a lemon.

Only a few years old and blade plate broke of while in use, body split on a seam, one handle bolt constantly comes undone. Engine is great, but now need a new mower. Show details

Fantastic mower. Starts every time, which I still find amazing. I was up for a mower @ 2019, so did loads and loads of research, from cheap mowers to… Read more

really expensive ones , and decided there wasn't much on the market that was impressive or lasted like old school mowers. Eventually, i decided on on the masport , mostly because it had a guarantee to start in 5 pulls. So its been 6 years, and im so happy with it. It still it starts, mostly within 2 pulls. I only use BP 95 unleaded. Change the oil once a year, and have never had any trouble with this mower. My son in law brought one, and he has had it 2 years, and has had the same experience. I'm really impressed, given the modern world of inbuilt obsolescence.

I just bought my second Aldi mower. I can’t remember when I got the first but it is at least six and possibly ten years old. It has worked flawlessly… Read more

until yesterday when I couldn’t restart it after refuelling. I may have used contaminated fuel (mixed with diesel) but there seems to be little compression. I checked with the bore scope and the inlet valve seems heavily gooped with black material. My fault. At $299 this mower is a steal. Sadly, cheaper to buy a new one than pay for repairs, although I will have a crack myself.

Perfect cheap mower for fit gardeners – Bought this off FB marketplace for $20 had to adjust the cutting blade and back knife a bit for it to work but this was pretty simple really, just… Read more

followed the instructions in the online manual and it works beautifully. Does a fantastic job of cutting my couch and kikuyu lawns when dry (you shouldn’t cut wet lawns anyway). Something wholesome about using a push reel mower compared with my petrol mower. * tip. You can take the roller off and fill it with sand to make it heavier. This gives a better cut and stops the mower bouncing.

Custs the lawn, works great everytime, no issues so far.

We purchased the self-propelled unit with the push button start, at a slightly extra cost. Have used it approx. ten times on our standard suburban… Read more

yard and am very happy with the mower so far. The push button start works first time, and the mower picks up leaves and debris better than any unit I have operated before. It is a lot quieter than our previous mower and I couldn't be happier so far.

Can't Get Spare Parts – I am a lawn contractor and have used rover mowers (procut) for the past twelve years. January last year i purchased a new 560 procut by march the… Read more

clutch cable snapped. when i contacted my dealer i was told that no parts were available. i eventually got one after many weeks but since then have not been able to get any parts at all. i have since purchased a bushranger mower and have not had an issue in the ten (10) months i have used it. i will never buy a Rover Mower again.

Don’t waste your money – Was looking for a more premium lawn mower than your average run of the mill Bunnings Victa. This lawnmower was a massive let down, you would think… Read more

with Swedish heritage it would be excellent, however this was no better than the cheapest petrol mower you can buy at Bunnings for a quarter of the price.

Issues:

- catcher did not catch properly dropping bits of leaf and grass - catcher hard to put on - seemed to lack power and struggle over thicker sections of lawn (my lawn not long or thick).

No refunds once used, so now I’m stuck with it…

Received my ordered on the said date and packed well, no dents or any issue at all works well when first tested. Show details

I mow lawns commercially and have put about 30 years equivalent domestic mowing on my Big Bob AP. I replaced the petrol line and run 2 flat blades… Read more

instead of 4. The throttle activated choke is good and it modulates under load well. I have been putting axle grease around the edge of the air filters because of bypass. The flat blades are good because you can turn them over for a fresh edge. I am on my second set of (Bunnings) wheels and it still performs well.

UPDATE...this is an update of my intial review. The 'cold starting problem' persisted & I finally decided to pull a few bits off & check the wax… Read more

choke operation. So it had jammed (as suspected) in the fully open position which meant I was getting no choke at all when starting cold. Butterfly was wide open. I went on line to Amazon, E-Bay, etc & the wax choke cartridges were readily available, & I ordrerd a pack which had two of the choke cartridge, a fuel filter, carburettor gaskets etc, so a mini fuel service kit I guess you'd call it. I fitted all bits & changed the oil at the same time, air filter was still good, so service complete. Just to mention, the kit was 'not genuine Honda parts'. It started 'better' but if it sat more than a couple of weeks between use it would crank over longer than I think is acceptable. I changed the choke cateridge again (fitted the second one supplied) & same result. I did notice that although the pin on the cateridge was retracting when cold to close the butterly flap, it didnt retract fully. I went back on line looking for a the genuine Honda choke part & found several but they were all quite expensive, but there was a marine company in WA (Honda agents) that looked like they were having a clean out & had one only for a reasonable price. That arrived & I installed it & since then there have been no problems with cold (or warm) starts. NOTE...it was common knowledge that these parts, whether it was a batch or whatever, were known to fail & Honda even ended up changing the part number for the updated part. Pic of the latest part number.

Constantly replacing cables – Nice mower though I seem to be constantly changing the clutch cable, way too much tension. Also clutch cable keeps popping through cheap plastic wall… Read more

thats supposed to hold the cable in place, had to make up metal bracket to hold it in place. Also no way you can connect a hose for cleaning, connector is under motor

Bought a package deal promo to replace Masport 19 inch 4 stroke mower, work horse for a single 1/4 acre property ( including house). Can’t comment… Read more

on longevity yet but the extra Makita warranty registration gives peace of mind.

Firstly I noted previous reviews couldn’t cut lawn low enough but I’m finding I only use on 4 or 5 setting so maybe Makita’s addressed this earlier issue? For me or any one similar with chronic illness especially related to respiratory system, I believe buying Battey garden equipment is essential.

But even without my condition it’s a winner in so many other areas- quieter, slightly less heavy, easier to push with the large rubber wheels, no smell or fumes when using or storing under house, more pleasant experience so likely to mow more regularly *, Can easily stop and restart when chatting to neighbours or politely turn off when pedestrians or kids nearby, obviously major improvement regarding no fuel, engine air filters Or service worries, this mower is a great mulcher*,

* I haven’t tested yet with super thick grass but it performed well on some high patches, just needed to use the boost function. I’m expecting to mow more regularly during spring season to avoid this. * haven’t used catcher yet but it seems more flimsy than old petrol plastic catcher, the mulch plug also is flimsy in comparison, just need to be mindful when removing and cleaning.

Batteries lasted longer than I expected probably due to low power mode which is very quiet. Did 70% of my block including 400m2 of nature strip, before using a second pair which still had 4 bars when job complete. I bought the Makita as already had purchased other outdoor tools. Definitely buy during promo, I paid $750 and included 4 batteries 5ah, blower skin, plus during oz day promotion at Sydney tools received $100 voucher.

Bought this mower from bunnings approx 3 yrs ago, this mower in my experience is a load of rubbish for the money paid.I was going to buy a honda and… Read more

was attracted to the self propeled feature. After cutting my back lawn I turned off the mower went to the front tried to start the mower and it would not run no exceleration and it sounded like a load of marbles was running in the motor.I offed the motor and would not start anymore. I was delighted to see a 6yr warrenty but dismayed when I could not find the disapearing reciept for proof of purchase.I contacted fly buys and have to wait 30 days for them to give me a date when I purchased this thing for bunnings to issue me a reciept to satistfy the warranty.

these newer models obviously aren't of the same quality of the reviews from several years ago, purchased in DEC 25 , not working needing repairs… Read more

March 26 , 3 months is dismal to say the least , had the same issues as the reviewer below. How and why grass collects under a cover that houses the belts and pulleys is beyond me and poor design quality, especially when there is no mention of it in the owners manual. I cant mow any lower the the 3rd last setting as, as previously stated the mower gets "hung up" and the wheels just spin and try lifting or pushing this heavy mower through to get traction again is a nightmare. I bought this mower to make my life easier all it has done is make it harder. It was waste of money and if i don't get a refund I will be getting rid of it .....................but in all honesty I don't feel right about passing a lemon on to someone else so i guess i will just have to cut my losses :( * Petrol tank is small * Gets "hung up" even on reasonable level ground and unable to cut grass to desired length * Grass collect under covers were it shouldn't- causing major mechanical issues * heavy and hard to maneuver * starts easy * cuts nice when it does cut *catcher is a good size * not so great at mulching but not bad

Been back to the place of purchase 3 x times in 2 weeks since purchased. Totally rubbish, cloggs, pull cord broke and it seazes up. Extremely disappointed and I’d say keep away from this lemon. Wanted to love it but not the case. Show details

Good looking unit for the price but it will not cut lawn lawn like Santa anna or Casablanca. I mow every week but any setting beyond the second… Read more

highest grass setting causes the machine to die and turn off after ripping up lawn before it shuts off. Then need to wait a minute before it works again. My lawn gets mowed every week and is in good condition. This mower is only good for light cut which makes a mockery of the 7 height settings.

I love this mower, I know its discontinued but I once left it in my shed for years and when I filled it up with petrol, it started as normal, but I… Read more

brought it to service after, this mower hardly pulls alot of fuel, even for 2 lawns to mow, the fuel is hardly touched, I love the big catcher on it, you dont have to empty it that often, maybe twice maximum per lawn, it is so easy to start, especially that its a readystart so no priming required, it starts first pull on full throttle. I once had to mow in the rain and it was just perfect. Another quality is the build quality, its strong, and nothing is plastic, apart from the catcher and engine cover, I do use and abuse this mower when I cut the grass, and it just does excellent, buy one if you find it, you will get great quality out of it.

Amazing – i use this it is so good saves me alot of money from the fuel because it doesn't use fuel it works so perfectly Show details

Good mower – I got one of these, Rapid Start one, a few months ago. I did have issues with it supposedly starting fast. No prime, just put it in run position and… Read more

pull. Was told it would start easy first to second pull every time. It didn't. Took 5 to 10 pulls and even then it took a minute or so to run ok. So I checked the spark plug. The gap was wrong. It had been fitted with the gap at .30, is supposed to be .20 I set it to .20 and bingo, first pull it fired up. If you get one and like mine its not easy to start, check the spark plug gap and set it to .20 It now starts easy and runs great. The easy clean feature where you connect a hose to the chassis then run it is lame. It does not clean it properly at all. It only cleans about half of it. I dont bother using it now. I just tip it up and use a stick to scrape the collected grass underneath away. Using the hose thing is just messy and a bad idea. Whomever thought it was never thought it out properly. Sounds good but doesn't work. Otherwise, its really good fuel wise using heaps less than my old Lawnkeeper. Much more power too in long grass. Just check the Plug gap if it has starting issues.

Awesome mower for its price does need at least two 5amp batteries to mow a decent size lawn have seen some posts with people having a problem with… Read more

mower that stops working and only flashing a red light I had the same thing happened to me but I found a way to fix it just tip the mower on its side and spin the blade by hand seems to reset something and works perfectly again haven't had a problem since I hope this helps other people

Excellent mower, we only have a front lawn and hubby was struggling with the petrol mower, as we get older, we don’t realise that pushing a mower can… Read more

be a bit painful. This mower came on special with a few freebies, that was even better and it didn’t disappoint. Hubby has a few batteries, so this seemed like the obvious choice. So easy to start and there isn’t much weight to it , the catcher is a great size. As a non mower person , I was exited at the performance and outcome. Thankyou Makita

Think ebike meets push mower – Great lightweight mower if you have a relatively small flat lawn clear of debris and don't mind pushing. This is our first foray into cordless mowers… Read more

having already purchased other Ozito tools and batteries. It is certainly less expensive than most other cordless alternatives. Light weight makes it easy to transport and store. We have a medium size Sir Walter buffalo lawn which we keep at least 1 to 2 inches in length so often find I'm pushing hard to progress through thicker grass which may be 3 plus inches long. The mower is surprisingly torquey, and up for it and the 4Ah battery lasts the distance. Worth having a spare just in case, or rotating areas over different days. The blades are super sharp straight out of the box which means the cutting action is great but easily damaged if you hit a stone which can stop the reel rotating and require a file and re-adjustment. This machine is also allergic to hardwood chip mulch as it will instantly lock up on a chip and require releasing. Difficulty inserting the battery can be a minor annoyance as it requires perfect alignment to slide in it's holder and you often find yourself having to get down low to do that. Due to its light weight it can float over the grass at times so needs downwards pressure to keep it's 'bite'. Height adjustment is a waste of time. It needs to be set at it's lowest to maintain a reasonable length and the handle position is too low for a taller operator. I modified mine so the handle is locked at a higher position and downwards pressure can be maintained. This made the difference between being useful v. useless. Like all reel mowers it will leave some patches and miss grass unless your ground is perfectly flat. Be prepared to criss-cross some areas if not. The catcher is a waste of time as it quickly fills and it is a pain to bend over to release and re-attach. Easier to rake afterwards.

Bought one of these in 2020. Used on a 1000m2 house block in the tropics. Plusses - easy to start and cut well. Mulcher is a good feature. … Read more

Negatives. Rusted out in 5 years and has to be replaced. Contacted manufacturer and was told that they dont do well in coastal areas and that the warranty was 2 years. My previous mower (Victa) lasted nearly 20 years in the same conditions.

Overall rating. Suggest that you go with a more reputable brand that will last you longer at the same price.

Stumbled on the reviews on this machine as looking at cost of new batteries. We have had the RMA460V since 2020. Bought with 2 AK30 batteries and the… Read more

AL300 charger unit. We have Sir Walter Buffalo grass. Brilliant machine. No problems. Still on original batteries. We have more Stihl machines that use the same batteries. Some of the posted reviews are rather strange. One posted a video without the grass catcher. We mow some sections up a slight incline. The unit pulls itself, no problem. Yes, it will not mow wet grass. And it will not mow very long grass easily.