Battery Powered Lawn Mowers

Hi Guys

I got Sir Walter Buffalo and looking for buying a Battery Powered Lawn Mower. I found two at Bunnings:

(1) Ryobi Cordless Lawn Mower RLM36 - $499

(2) Bosch Cordless Lawn Mower Rotak 37Li - $499

Which one is best between those two?

Thanks in advance.

NiMa

You sure you want to use an electric mower for Sir Walter?

My sister has a very small area of Sir Walter and bought an electric - it *really* struggles.
Sir Walter can be quite thick and really needs a petrol mower.

I have Sir Walter lawn - total front and back of ~58m2 and I use a Ryobi 36V mower.
Does the job no problem at all. I just take about 30% off the top. Do the lawns on alternate weekends.
A fully charged battery will do both lawns and also the edges (Ryobi 36V whipper snipper). Charge battery do the front, put battery away and use on back lawn next week - no drama at all.
Thinking of getting the hedge trimmer as well.

Don't waste your money on electric cords are a pain as they get in the way. Spend a little more and get a petrol reel mower it is a much better cut for Sir Walt also last,s twice as long IMO.

Battery powered = no cord

I use a Ryobi battery powered mower. Nice and light, and not to mention quiet! The dogs wouldnt move out of my way last time I mowed.

good point i still stand by a reel being a better cut

There is a number of posts of from owners of the Bosch mowers over on this forum http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1302562

I bought the 240v model from Amazon UK, saved $100+ & it was delivered within 7 days.

I have the Rotak 43Li; works a treat on my lawn, but it's only 120m2.

Much faster (due to less mucking around) than the petrol, and significantly quieter.

I have a HomeLite cordless electric Mower I got from bunnings about 2-3 years ago.

I've never had any trouble with it. It's ideal for my small lawn at around 12m x 4m.

Petrol mowers are just too much hassle.