Masport Bunnings 486 3'n1
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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
I found mine on the footpath with a Free hasn’t run for 2 years sign on it. I’ve never owned a Massport anything before. I checked the air cleaner first and it was so full of dirt I actually couldn’t believe it. For 5 minutes I was banging the crap out until I was reasonably convinced the engine had a chance to breath. I put some fresh gas in it ,… Read more · 1
dipped a toothbrush in and ran it around the carby intake. It started first go. It cut well even with bad blades. I’ve had my Massport for 6 hours and give it 5 stars , especially value for money.
Good mower, very nice cut. Happy that I bought it – I bought this at bunnings because it was 3 in 1 and it had a 4 stroke motor with a 4 blade setup. Mower worked great for 16 months. Cut the grass very well and usually started first pull. Noticed a weird knocking sound and 2 weeks later it would'nt start. Took it back to bunnings and they advised me they could send it to service centre or I could… Read more · 1
drop off. Service centre was on my way home so dropped it off myself. They eventually got around to fixing it as it had a snapped key hence the timing was out and not starting. It took just over 2 months to get it back as it was summer and mower shop was super busy. Lucky I still had the old mower as it was summer and grass needed cutting every week. After I got the mower back it has been working well again. As mentioned in other reviews, the catcher design is not the best however its important to give the mower a clean after each use as a bit of grass on the left side will make the catcher harder to install after emptying. Other than that the mulch works well as does the side chute for those times where you leave it too long between mowing. I've had no other issues since the keyway issue and am still on my first set of blades. Its been almost 3 yrs since I bought it and am still happy with my choice.
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Briggs and Stratton mowers not so good anymore – Mower came with 5 year warranty and operated great for 3.5 years and I've had intermittent problems with fuel and electrical issues over the last year. The latest issue is starting and running problems, but the upshot is the mower is unusable. Now I've been told just to have a Briggs and Stratton dealer look at my mower to see if the 5 year… Read more
warranty applies will cost me $100. The mower warranty repair will also take 6 weeks. No wonder people throw out mowers. I thought Briggs and Stratton mowers were reliable.
Snapped crankshaft. Replaced blades once – Have owned this mower for five years and it has been good value. Until today . As it started the crankshaft snapped, ummm, bugga! The catcher is a poor design and has several cracks It has only worn out one set of blades so I hope the five year engine warranty is honoured….. Show details
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Rear Shute Flap Failure – I bought my 486 3in 1 from Bunnings ( not in box) big mistake. I have noticed prospective customers giving demo mowers a pull with starter cord.. big mistake, no oil in demo mowers. I got my mower home filled oil (correct type for small 4 stroke engines Sae 30)to correct level as I have had a lot of experience with these engines.. small amount of… Read more · 1
smoke emitted initially, got worse after a couple of mowes, contacted Bunnings, they advised to contact local dealer. The dealer contacted Briggs & Stratton and told them the bore had been scored, photos etc, many phone calls, threat with going to consumer affairs finally a new motor was installed, guess what no smoke. Hooray, however when mowing around small articles or going back and forwards, motor tries to stall, no idea the reason, even with full tank? Motor/ Carburetor adjustment??. Finally the plastic flap on rear Shute is cracked an blows more grass out, than what goes in catcher. Poor Design maybe a modification? Remember this mower does have a 5 year warranty not just the motor. What is my next move, this mower is only used for domestic use, light lawn conditions. Regards Barry E.
No Worries - Cuts the Grass – All I can say is that if you maintain your equipment then your power tools and garden equipment will function as designed. Too many stories of Chinese engines and cheap parts compared to earlier models. I recently pulled my OHV Chinese engine apart - 12 bolts and replaced the sump gasket after 10 years service, pulled out the oil seal really… Read more
easily and replaced, then bolted up and it started on first pull, oh do not forget to add oil, so many stories of people buying from Bunnings and not adding oil to new mowers - life skills are required to get through life! Great mower and fit for purpose - used 1 spanner and 1 screwdriver, easy peasy for a novice to action. Mower is lite weight and really good to push around, grass is nice and green which reflects it likes the mower too. Catcher is good sized - why would you want to pay for the lawns to be mowed when you can own one of these at a functional price - good exercise and beats a walking frame every time - buy one you will not regret it
First one was faulty but replacement works great – I bought this lawn mower today and began mowing my lawn. Mower stopped working after 5 minutes. I could not get it started. I took it back to Bunnings and it started first go for them. Went back home and mower started first go, however ceased working after 5 minutes. I called Bunnings and was advised the grass may have been too long and caused… Read more
the engine to overheat. I waited an hour for the engine to cool down. After several attempts to get the mower started again, it finally turned on. I began mowing with the tallest setting and lawn that had already been cut. The mower stopped after 5 minutes and the engine felt very hot. I called Bunnings again and was advised it was probably happening due to the weather being warm (30 degrees). I waiting until the evening when it had cooled down to 20 degrees. Same problem. Worked for 5 minutes, then stopped and wouldnt turn on. Worst $500 Ive ever spent!
UPDATE: Bunnings replaced with a new mower and works perfectly!!!
Positive reviews
Works as it should – Assembly was quick. I love the smooth travel of the throttle. After adding the oil, first pull and it fired. Cuts well, easy to push, even on dense palmetto lawn. Replacing and attaching the catcher after emptying it requires some jiggling. No issues. Let's see how it holds. Show details
This has been a great mower – I've had the 470 2n1 for about 8 years and it has never missed a beat. I purchased it from Bunnings , purchased and oil drain kit and service the mower every 12 months. Drain the oil and fuel , then tip it on it's back change blades , the filter spark plug and then oil. Run for 2-3 mins , check. oil level and top as if needed . Cather and mulch… Read more
plug are great easy to manoeuvre I have buffalo and couch , medium front and back lawn. This is a great mower. I would purchase another one when this one dies.
Greatest mower in the world – I bought the grandfather to this mower 15 Years ago and in all those years it has had 2 sets of blades, one oil change and its first spark plug today, but it does get the air filter cleaned regularly. she is still going and mowed untold amounts of lawn The new ones are still very much the same mower but with a new engine.for the money I don't… Read more · 1
think you can buy a better mower, keep it clean out of the weather and above all do not tip them on their side,if you must tip it then lift it up from the front tipping it back. They won't last a lifetime but if you look after them with regular air filter cleans and more oil changes than I have done you can probably get 20 yrs out of one.this model has some significant advantages over the cheaper 420 so if you want longevity spend the extra money it's worth it.
Negative reviews
Massport Briggs & Stratton 625 EXi – I purchased about 20 months ago after 10yrs with a Honda Mower, I was evident a different machine, lighter, smaller motor down a bit of power in just normal mowing, After a few uses you could notice missed patches in lawn, noises from machine and if you moved around a tree or kerb, revs would die down and nearly stop. Not sure if fuel sloshed in… Read more
tank, but this only increased. I do regret buying and quality, performance and reliability is down. Cost of the mower was not substantial cheaper but the finishing, reliability, machines finishing was
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Disappointed to say the least – I’ve had this mower for about 4 years and it has just blown its second engine. The first time the engine blew it took nearly 5 months to be repaired after Briggs and Stratton did everything within their power to not remedy the problem. The approved repairer said that it was common for Briggs and Stratton to do this and that their customer service… Read more
was terrible.
Now the second engine has blown I’m not even going to waste my time trying to get it fixed.
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Blown Head Gasket after very little use, can't get replacement parts – Bought from Bunnings, always blew a little smoke when starting,.... no it is not overfilled with oil. Now after two years it fills the whole yard with smoke and is impossible to use without breathing equipment. Turns out it has a blown head gasket. The Briggs and Stratton motor used in this model is not sold in the USA. Local mower shops don't… Read more
want to know me because I bought it at Bunnings. Contacted Masport to find a gasket, they sent the attached email saying I should contact Briggs and Stratton. Briggs and Stratton said contact your local mower shop. Spent hours trying to get the part. Learn from my costly mistake, DON'T BUY A MASPORT MOWER.
Recent reviews
First impressions? Great! – I bought this today and straight out of the box was easily set up, add oil, petrol etc. I've been using a single blade push mower for the last 7 years so the switch out to this 4 blade mower made me cry for the fact I hadn't done it sooner. Put the catcher on and mowed my lawns in easily half the time and half the effort with twice the reward. … Read more · 3
OK, it's one mow in and I'll come back in a few months and review but cant' fault first impressions. Easy start, great mow, all round good experience.
OK, a bit later than a few months, in fact two years, but here's the go. This has been a great machine, a bit of routine maintenance will keep this mower doing what it should. Looking forward to many more years of service. BTW, my lawns are buffalo.
Used it commercially, even though its not a commercial mower – When I started my mowing business, I had limited capital available to me. As such, I started by buying a cheapish mower that looked like it would do what I needed it to do. I flogged this machine for about 2 years on overgrown lawns that it probably wasn't designed for, and the only major issues it developed were a blocked air filter, and a… Read more
blocked carby. Both were relatively easy fixes, though the carby took some fiddling to reinstall. I ended up replacing this machine in early 2020, and gave it to a relative (where it worked in very dusty conditions until the bore ended up scored). I got the machine back, and have recently remotored it with a "Supaswift" branded engine (that is really a Loncin according to my mower mechanic).
Started off ok but is falling to pieces at 18 months old – Functionally ok until plastic rear chute lift up flap began cracking and splitting, now unable to use catcher. Frustrating as it was the only reason we bought it. Have a zero turn ride on for most and just use this for small yard around house. Very disappointed Show details
I’m fussy and this one is really good – Bought this after a lot of research. First off - it’s easy to put together and I was mowing within 20 minutes of opening the box. It’s very light too and easy to manoeuvre. Easy start and it cleans up well. My grass is thick and was wet and it did clog a bit but it was expecting that and the cuttings were really fine. Really happy with this mower and the results. Show details
Great Mow, lousy catch! – I purchased this mower from Bunnings and am pleased with the mower itself. Mower start easily and cuts nicely as long as grass is not too long. If too long it will start to stop and stop if not pulled back or blades lifted higher. I think the catcher is absolute plastic crap, especially considering the cost of the mower. I have been unable to… Read more
use the catcher and will be contacting Bunnings regarding the correct installation of it as the instructions are as clear as mud!
A good mower, but – I bought this mower from Bunnings 6 months ago and was initially very happy with it. However if the mower wasn’t used for a couple of weeks, it would blow clouds of blue smoke for a couple of minutes when starting. There was no smoke if I started the mower, say, on two consecutive days. Very frustrating. It ran well once the smoke cleared as you… Read more
would expect from Briggs & Stratton, but the problem has continued. Something is fundamentally wrong the engine. Bunnings were fantastic to deal with and were happy to change the mower. I decide to move up to a Honda
Great value for money – Purchased recently - used about 5 times. Mow is great, very easy to start. The only minor issue I have is the catcher is a little smaller than my last mower. I am being extremely picky about this. Used the side eject for the 1st time today and it was great, ejects the grass well away. I cannot fault the mower so far and highly recommend it. Show details
Masport. mower – I love it so much power and its so lite. Mulching plug works a breeze I have buffalo and it cutters thou that like butter and the cachet is perfect I don't have to empty very often. Show details
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Very good value for money mower – Picked this up as a replacement for an ozito mower. Can say it's much better. Only thing I would warn people on, if you're looking to mow thick grass really short then you should consider getting the 490. For most (99%) jobs this is more than sufficient. It's light, the catcher catches everything really well. It can cut really short as needed… Read more
and best part was there was practically nothing to put together. It come assembled out of the box.
Starting is. Breeze, it started first pull straight out of the box.
Mulching performance is ok, but you do need to understand that mulching can only be done on trims, you cannot mulch big cuts back into the lawn .
Awesome mulcher – We have average size front and back lawn no need for the catcher have not used it have used it on mulcher everytime and no need to take afterwards we love it and got it on clearance saved $100 Show details
Best mower I’ve used – Purchased this mower from Bunnings the other day after looking thru a lot of these reviews and I’m very glad I did as it helped me make a more educated decision.I honestly couldn’t be happier with this mower and how it cuts like a champ. It was very easy to start with no primer needed, the lawn I was mowing was the mother in laws and I’ve been a… Read more
bit slack on mowing as late with Xmas etc so it was well over grown and the Masport didn’t even flinch. I just used the very handy side shoot as the lawn was to long to be catching and this feature was fantastic as it keeps the boots clean. The four blades made light work of the normal very stubborn toughs of lawn were I’d normally be going back and forth over the same patch’s and the mower shutting of this mower just cut thru them like it was nothing. It hardly used any fuel also which is another bonus. I highly recommend this mower
Great reliable mower – I have only used the mower a few times now, but I am so far very impressed. It was easy to assemble, and it excellent on fuel, using less than any other mower I’ve ever owned. Really easy to manoeuvre,.. so far very impressed with the mower. Show details
Best lawnmower .. our grass is now amazing!! – This lawnmower is one of the best we have ever owned. It starts first time every time, we can do the backyard without having to empty the catcher numerous times too! The catcher is quite large. Pushing the mower is so easy as its smooth and allows us to jot struggle like we did with out last mower. Easy to adjust the cutting levels too. Definitely recommend this lawn mower for quality, price and ease of use! Show details
Good engine and thats about all – I bought a Masport mower six months ago and things started to break. First the throttle lever stopped working. Works one way only, then the catcher fell apart poor click in design (it comes in two half and clicks together) and worst of them all is the the disc that the blades are on. It broke after six months of use and they won't cover it under… Read more
warranty claim. Another poor design...... they now have after market kits where they included a strengthening washer to compensate the poor design. Next thing will go will be the wheels bearings. They seem to be rattling .
A good and basic lawn mower – I recently purchased a 500 E series ‘Briggs and Stratton’ Motor on a ‘Masport’ 620 Chassis and after using the Mower twice, the following comments will be helpful. The Rubber Primer Bulb is large and easy to press. Grass Catcher takes a while to fill and is easily removed and replaced. At only 140cc, the Engine is underpowered for such a… Read more
large Chassis.
Despite this, the Motor is strong enough to cut long Grass.
The original ‘Masport’ brand cutting Blades are made of thick quality Steel and aren't rubbish.
Foam Air Filter is easy to remove, clean and install.
(Despite the Instruction Booklet stating Detergent should be used to clean the Filter, it’s best to rinse first in Fuel then Water, before adding Oil. Detergent won’t be needed)
Engine starts first time and is reasonably quiet, however isnt well designed.
(As an example, Spark Plug lead is too close to the OHV Cover)
I’d like to see Drain Plugs re-introduced in the Sump Cover, as some people like to drain oil from the bottom, rather than having to turn the Mower over or pump the old Oil from the top. Drain Plugs are options for those who need them.
Apart from changing the Oil, Air Filter, Spark Plug and Blades, there’s no further maintenance that has to be done, which is typical of late model Mowers.
The ‘Briggs and Stratton’ 440 ml Oil Bottles should be enough to fill the Crankcase.
As all Mowers are now sold with Pull Start Rope extended and attached to the Handle, I decided to disconnect mine to enable the Rope to fully retract into the Housing.
The Rope then had to be shortened, as it was too long.
It’s better to disconnect the Rope from the Handle, as it gets dirty quickly and with exposure to Sun and Water, will eventually deteriorate. Dust will also find its way into the Rope housing.
A small problem presented itself after doing the above, as the Rope Handle got in the way of the Oil filler Cap.
To get around this, pull the Rope out about 30 cm and wrap in around the threaded section below the Fuel Cap which will be enough to hold it.
Regarding the ‘Masport’ 620 Chassis, I had extreme difficulty raising and lowering the Deck to adjust Blade cutting height.
The side Lever is difficult to move and will be returned to a Dealer for service.
The Model/Type/Code numbers on the Engine are hard to find and read.
I don’t know which group of numbers is the Model etc…
Despite its shortcomings, the ‘Masport’ 500 E Lawnmower is a basic, no frills machine that represents good value for money.
One last tip, always buy from a Lawn Mower shop rather than a Hardware outlet.
Ripper little Mower – Just brought the Massport 3 in 1. This unit runs a Briggs & Stratton 4 stroke (made in USA) I reseached the Choice Magazine reviews and went shopping to look over the Victa....Toro...Rover....Massport & Husqvarna. Massport won hands down ! No choke or prime required before start. I unpacked and filled with oil / petrol, pulled the cord… Read more
(easy no strain) started Straight away.....very surprised as to how quiet the unit is and the comfortable handle grip.
Mowed the lawn straight away with ease.The unit is light, easy to navigate and clean....would I buy again....absolutley
very happy with my lawn mower – the catcher is large, l dont think you would wont anything bigger as it would be too heavy to empty. As l have a big back and front yard, it does need emptying a few times when we are mowing the lawns. The blades do tend to turn inwards often tho, constantly tightening them. Show details
Easy to use and start! – I am delighted with my new Masport mower. My teenage son assembled and put oil in when it was first purchased and raved to me about how much he loves it. I finally have used it myself and couldn’t believe how much easier it is to use than our old victa. It starts first time, has a very wide cutting area and is so easy to push. I would absolutely recommend this mower! Show details
Happy With It – I avoid mowing as much as I can and only actually do it when I have to. That means the grass is often longer than ideal and this thing chews through it no problems. It always stats first pop and has given me no trouble at all. I would prefer a better design for the catcher like the old style ones as it can block up at the mouth if the grass is… Read more
damp but it's OK. The width of the cut it quite reasonable, have not measured it but it seems to cover a good width per pass. This has served me well so far and I am quite happy with it,
Great Mower so far – Purchased my Masport 486 20.04.18 and used it next day. We have an 11.4 acre property but only about 3 acres needed mowing. The 486 was a delight to use, started first time every time, even when it ran dry. The grass I had to mow was pretty tough in some places and the motor is powerful enough to go straight through in most cases with out losing… Read more
revs. I spent 5 hours on two days using it and it mowed brilliantly. So far so good, highly recommended at this stage.
Masport 460 – Bought it from Bunning 7 years ago. Powerful and rigid. Only taken to service once when starting a bit difficult after 5 years or so. Show details · 1
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