Lawnmower suggestions / Choosing a cheap lawnmower

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  1. mbwest

    mbwest Seedling

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    Hi guys, just wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions on a lawnmower i could buy. Looking to spend about £50 (will be going to B&Q with 20% discount). It is for use on a new lawn, needs to have a varying cutting height and the ground is not perfectly level.
    What the difference between roller mowers and the rest?

    Thanks in advance for any help ;)
     
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  3. mbwest

    mbwest Seedling

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    Any help would be great guys and girls. I'm off to get the mower etc at 10:30am on wednesday the 31st (later today).
    Hover mowers? Any suggestions?
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Hi Murray,

    I don't know what will be on offer for £50 plus a 20% discount but my guess is that your choice will be limited. You may find a manual push mower for that price and as you have a smallish lawn this may be ok. But of course petrol or electric mowers will be easier to use.

    I myself would choose a petrol rotary mower. It will do it all.

    Hope you find something for your budget :smt023
     
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    My garden is up and down and i had to get rid of my electric one as it just couldnt cope, it had a roller, but because the ground was uneven, it just didnt roll.I now have a petrol mower, they are not cheap,around £149.99 but i couldnt be without mine.Some are self propelled to ease the pushing as they can be heavy.
    For £50.00, i wouldnt say you will have much choice, although B and Q do have their own range.If it is a big garden, make sure you get one for a large garden, or it will burn out.
    Good luck, B and Q have some fabulous offers on at the mo, let us know how you get on.
    Catkins
     



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    I bought a push mower here for $80/US but the shipping for you would be outrageous! Sorry I can't be of more help.
     
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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Sorry,I have a Troy Built tractor mower and a Murray push mower .But the little tractor would be to big.The little push Murray was $79.99 2 or 3 years ago at WalMarts. It would work.
     
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    ok, spotted in Argos...
    Black & Decker GR389.
    Electric Rotary Mower.
    1400watts. 16.9Kg.
    38cm cut.
    20-58mm cut height.
    40L box. 12M Cable.
    Now £59.99 (was £80)

    What do you all think?
    thanks for help so far ;)
     
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    dooley Super Garden Turtle

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    DR says he uses one of those and they are a good lawnmower. It's a good price, too. Dooley
     
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    Thanks Dooley, I think i'll go for that one then. Will check B&Q first as my OAP aunt gets 20% off on wednesdays ;)
    Thanks again!
     

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