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Push Mowers Buying Guide

Our buying guide will explain which type of push mower would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.

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mower trouble

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Mower not starting and spluttered and running rich then I noticed fuel line split near carby so l cut end off where split and couldn’t get inline filter in so l bypassed it now it leaked through air filter please help

Purchased in June 2021 at ALDI.



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John

JohnSydney, NSW

Worth for the money

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I bought one with self propelled some years ago but got refunded. It was very heavy and difficult to manuvore. This time the price came down a bit but I still hesitated a while after reading the bad comments. I eventually bought one as I need the battery charger for my power tools. Aldi removed the self propelled mechanism for this model. It is still very heavy but not a problem to control it any more. Someone complained the catcher. I think he forgot to remove the mulch stopper which is not mentioned in the manual.

Purchased in April 2021 at ALDI for A$180.00.

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Hawki

HawkiPerth, WA

  • 2 reviews

Let down

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Self propelled stopped working after 3 months. Way too heavy to use without it and only useful when going in straight line on flat ground. Wheels spin when on uneven ground. Catcher doesn't collect the grass very well and clogs when half full. Returned for a full refund.

Purchased in September 2021 at ALDI for A$399.00.

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Emkay

EmkayNorth Western Region, NSW

Good mower.

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I have never had any problems with it. Have used it dozens of times. easy to start and starts every time, unless some. I am very happy with it. Never had to recharge the battery yet, had it over a year.

Purchased in January 2021 for A$299.00.

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Alegna can mow

Alegna can mowSydney, NSW

Wheel fell off

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Thought it looked easy to use with the electric start button. Very heavy to manoeuvre The wheels dig into grass. Then wheel fell off and doesn’t go back on. Took into their warranty place to get fixed but said there is no part for this. Rang the 1800 number again and after complaining they said to take back to Aldi for a refund. The design is very poor. Obviously the designers don’t read the reviews so they can change the design.

Purchased in March 2021 at HURSTVILLE for A$299.00.

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George C

George CGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 2 reviews

Seems well built and strong... but way too heavy

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Purchased few days ago from Aldi for only $299, was not too difficult to put together, but the assembly instructions did have some obmissions. My biggest complaint... the mower is way too heavy at over 40Kg, and very difficult to manoeuvre. Also, I expect a lever to control the speed, this unit does not have one, it runs at one speed only - no mention in the user's manual about that.

Purchased in March 2021 at ALDI for A$299.00.

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George C

Called service (Positec Australia), very helpful and understanding. Was able to return to my local store and received a full refund. Only issue was that the ALDI staff were not able to assist me to lift the mower (40kg) from my car.

Greg M.

Greg M.Sydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews
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Excellent so far

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Bought it Saturday 1st of March & used it the same day.
Everything seems good so far.
It’s fairly quiet & excellent accessories.
The electric start is great.
Haven’t used the other accessories yet.
Will give more feedback later.

Purchased in March 2021 at ALDI for A$299.00.

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Casey C.

Casey C.Central Queensland, QLD

Bad just bad

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The key start is the only good thing about it, its to heavy to manoeuvre, It nose dives in to grass, Fatigue quickly when pushing it poor front design not suitable for shorter people,it cuts well tho

Purchased in February 2021 at ALDI for A$250.00.

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Geoffspan

GeoffspanSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews

Not really suitable as a lawn mower

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Purchased in March 2021 for A$299.00.

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Joe Z.

Joe Z.Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

Aldi Raptor Mower

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I purchased a Raptor mower and it's a lemon. The front of the mower continuously jams against the grass and if i raise the mower it barely cuts. Given that it comes with a 5 year warrantee has anyone returned it for a full refund given that the design is flawed and obviously not tested prior to release.

Purchased in January 2021 for A$299.00.

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Jessie and Ron

Jessie and RonSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews

I wish I had read these reviews before buying this

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I wish I had read these reviews before paying money to buy this mower. Very heavy to push especially if the grass is a little too thick. The front wheels just get stuck in the grass and the mower wont move. Aldi have done a great job of making this lawn mover like the rest of their electrical equipment. Totally useless. I keep saying to myself that I wont be buying another non-food product (especially electric ones) from Aldi but I forget every time I see the cheap stuff in the shelves. This lawn mower is junk.

Purchased in March 2021 at ALDI for A$299.00.

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Quaggie

QuaggieSydney, NSW

Grass collects in entrance to catcher

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Purchased in March 2021 at ALDI for A$299.00.

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John R

John RMelbourne

  • 4 reviews
  • 2 likes

Terrible

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I paid $299 for this mower in Feb this year, charged starter battery for 5 & half hours and when fully charged fitted battery to mower, mower wouldn't elect start. Started mower by pull rope but mower ran very roughly, motor governor erractic and engine speed alternating high & low constantly.
Also fuel tank was leaking petrol which is very dangerous. Never got to test mower on grass.
I have a Aldi petrol blower & whipper snipper, and for domestic use I have found them to be great
The mower was returned for a full refund and in my opinion don't buy one.

Purchased in February 2021.

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loibl

loiblGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 4 reviews
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Give it a miss

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I have been mowing my backyard for many years and my mower was getting tired so when I saw Aldi advertise this Mower I got it. Today I used it for the first time and it started well using the battery/starter as well as the recoil hand start. I set the height and when I pushed it, I noticed it dipping down at the front consequently digging into the grass. The adjusting brace between the front and rear wheels were different so I checked the underneath and found everything in order except for the design is incorrect allowing the front wheels to dip. As a Motor Mechanic I can see the changes required.

Purchased in March 2021 for A$299.00.

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steve

steveMid North Coast, NSW

After 1 Hour the Front Wheel Lever came off. It raises and lowers the deck

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It could be trouble. After 1 hour the Front Wheel Pitch level LEVER came off. Dont know the E clip size No manual parts book.
The Catcher is Difficult to Clip on and does not catch very well.. Very Akward indeed

Purchased in March 2021 for A$299.00.

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Petrol Lawn Mowers

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Gurpreet A.

Gurpreet A.asked

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Mark

Markasked

196cc 18" Electric Start 4-Stroke Petrol Lawn Mower (Mar 2022, Feb 2020)

Where can I buy parts from in Perth wa

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Greg M.

Greg M.asked

196cc 18" Electric Start 4-Stroke Petrol Lawn Mower (Mar 2022, Feb 2020)

Where is the throttle on the mower/ Ninja 196cc?

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Casey C.
Casey C.

there is no throttle mate

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