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Do any of you have one and if so would you recommend them? Thinking of getting one but not sure if they are just a bit of a gimmick.
Apparently they are safe as the blades stop if they collide with something and also you dont have to dispose of the clippings as it mulches it.

I always worried about the neighborhood kids picking it up and running off with it.

Also, you have to bury perimeter wire like you would for a wireless dog fence. An edger will do this.

2007-05-09 08:59:58 by Groid

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Is the manual like a car where you always have to clutch and switch gears? which better and why?

well.. .similar, you do have to clutch yourself on manual; automatic, you just pull and it goes on its own

2009-05-10 07:57:05 by jkills2

Price: $110.36 $56.99

12-volt portable winch with remote and hand crank
Capacities: 2000-pound pulling, 5000-pound marine, 6,000-pound rolling
Attaches to ball mount or a flat surface with plate

Automatic speed governors on mowers must be one of the most stupid ideas ever applied. Are there any mowers on the Australian market without these worthless accessories?

Ken, Get yourself an electric mower. NO noise problems and just as good as the petrol, noise squad. I have had one for 5 years and will buy another. Make sure you have an earth leakage detector fitted to your mains supply. They are as safe as petrol mowers, if not safer if handled correctly. No more running to the Servo to buy fuel.

2007-11-09 16:08:44 by Brigalow Bloke

Price: $17.99 $7.46

CARB and 50-state compliant
Good for re-fueling on-road vehicles, power equipment, snow blowers, ATV's, and many more applications. 1-year warranty.
Auto Shut-off

which is best and why?

Hydros are the most reliable because there is no gearbox or belts to wear out. They cost substantially more than belt drives but if you are going to use it hard then the hydro will pay for itself in the long run. Hydros are usually faster as well.

I've used belt drives (gear shift) for years with no problems with the gears, but the drive belts stretch eventually and need replacing ($$$).

I've never heard of an automatic on a mower.

2008-07-06 19:07:30 by Nureo P

In the US and Europe Robomow has sold many units at 1650 dollars or more but in Australia over 5 yrs less than 200. As an Aussie, from experience living overseas we dont spend as much on things like that compared to other countries. Would anyone buy an automatic mower for $1300 or is this still too much? How could I research this? cheers, cj

Given that the majority of the Eastern seaboard has been in the grip of the worst and longest drought in more than a century, not many of us have lawns left to mow. Those of us that do, certainly wouldn't waste that sort of money on a lawn mower.

2008-04-07 23:39:51 by cj