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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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23 reviews
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  • Build Quality
    4.5 (2)
  • Value for Money
    3.5 (2)
  • Ease of Use
    5.0 (2)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.5 (2)
  • Product is used
    • Weekly (2)
  • Noise Level
    4.5 (2)
  • Safety
    4.5 (2)
  • Wet / Damp Grass Performance
    4.0 (2)
  • Battery Life
    3.0 (2)
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Mandy Fraser

Mandy FraserWarner

  • 4 reviews

Best lawnmower ever

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I’ve had this mower for 4 years and it still goes like the very first day, I love it it’s easy to start, light weight and reliable, the battery allows me to mow the front and quiet a large back yard before it runs out. I would recommend this to anyone.

Purchased in November 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $399.00.



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Rexyv

RexyvADELAIDE

  • 28 reviews

It's Very Good.

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36cm cutting width is no worries, im not in a hurry. 70 square metres of rollout lawn to cut is no problem.
No trips to the servo for fuel, no oil mix,no pulling arm out of socket trying to start. Push a button and squeeze a trigger and it comes to life,you release the trigger it stops almost instantly.Its lightwieght.No smoke or noise,you could mow at 7am on a Sunday morning and I doubt neighbors would notice.
Purchased 10/10/2018
Keep your docket, and if you have a problem, take it back.

Date PurchasedOct 2018
LeeK

LeeK

  • 2 reviews
  • 2 likes

Unrepairable due lack of replacement parts

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I purchased this lawnmower about 5 years ago and recently broke the plastic handle to it. I've contacted Ryobi who has informed me that a replacement part is not available and that basically I'll now have to toss this 5 year old battery operated lawnmower in the garbage. While the lawnmower did a credible job, I think people need to be aware that if something breaks a repair may not be possible. While this is from this particular model the RML3640L, it could also be true of other Ryobi models. Just be careful.



Date PurchasedMay 2013
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Great concept - poor execution

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Mower cuts well and his light and easy to manouver. 18v Battery is sufficient for me to mow, edge and blow my smallish lawn (front and back) with power to spare. Issues with mower design with control cable having to be taped back to handle to stop it catching in folding arms immediately after purchase. Control handles plastic case cracked and had to be taped together approx year 2. Year three the soft start control mechanism has failed and is no longer available so mower can't be repaired and needs to be replaced. Will buy another cordless mower but won't be a Ryobi.

Date PurchasedMar 2014
Bev C

Bev C

  • 3 reviews

Terrible product

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Not happy mower keeps cutting out, hard to manoeuvre overall it puts me off mowing my lawns. Needs to operate more efficiently and not cut out . Cleaning it was also very hard. Will definitely not buy this brand again.
Anyone who has time on there hands this is a good product for you

Date PurchasedMar 2014
Jenga

JengaBrisbane

  • 5 reviews
  • 3 likes

Only now it runs out of steam

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I have had this model for about 4 years now, we bought it as it was cordless and it was light enough for me to carry over the deck to our grass. It worked like a treat in the old house but since we have moved into a new house that has much finer grass the mover struggles a bit with very fines.. it may be the fact that after 2 srips of about 15m of grass the catcher if full. I would recommend this mover for small backyard and thick broad leaf grasses.

Date PurchasedMar 2015
Jihye

Jihye

  • 2 reviews

Love it!

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Date PurchasedDec 2015
Michael R

Michael RPerth, WA

  • 11 reviews
  • 1 like

Weak mower

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Date PurchasedJan 2014
Paul

PaulSydney

  • 8 reviews

Very unhappy with Brand

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As with others the plastic handle model RL3640L (grab handle) on left in our case just snapped while general mowing over a week ago ..to add insult our Ryobi 36v line trimmer motor now just smokes so also unusable (went a week before Mower) .. as with others Ryobi said tough luck out of warranty re line trimmer + put online complaint 14/1/18 to Ryobi about Mower and they haven't even replied (now 10 days later). Ryobi now offer a 6 year warranty which indicates this model with 2 years was far inferior quality. Hopefully can sell batteries and hedge trimmer to cut loses as at this point will be last Ryobi product ever buy or recommend

Date PurchasedSep 2015
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Tapestry

TapestryMelbourne

  • 3 reviews

Wife can mow the lawn

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When I know my husband is really really busy and very tired, I mow the lawn. Just turn it on and it goes it's so easy. My husband loves it because with a petrol mower there was always often up to 30mins getting it petrol and cleaning spark plugs etc etc before you even started. So this one cuts mowing time down by heaps and 'His wife can use it' aaaahhhhh. Maybe I should give it one star cause I can use it... I'm also over 60 so it's pretty easy very much like pushing my golf buggy around.

Date PurchasedJan 2015
Mohammad

MohammadGeraldton

  • 8 reviews

Super Good and quiet

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Im got this because my motorised one was just way to heavy to push and not that easy to move but i got this and it is verry good cutting the grass at a nice even level unlike my gas powered one, it is suuuper quite but the motorised one is super loud and even a pain to listen to from a far distance, the cstch tray is a tad small but it still collects a lot of grass, the blades are super sharp, had this for about 10 and a half months and still going strong

Date PurchasedFeb 2016

Very poor design

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Date PurchasedAug 2014
Kylie P

Kylie PNSW, 2536

  • 9 reviews
  • 3 likes

Plastic handle with all electrics snapped off after 3 years - Ryobi say bad luck its out of warranty

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Date PurchasedFeb 2014
SK Chan

SK ChanSydney, NSW

Ryobi cordless mower using 36V battery

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I brought the mower and battery pack in mid 2013. It costed me $299.
Now the charger is not working. As they don't sell charger separately, one has to buy the battery and the charger pack which costs $279 !!!!
I have to change my mind not to use cordless mower anymore. Too expensive to run and keep.

Date PurchasedJun 2013
Dave

DaveNewcastle

Happy, but only buy if its suitable for your lawn!

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pharlap61

pharlap61South East Queensland, QLD

  • 12 reviews
  • 1 like

Cheap to run

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Bought this from bunninngs for 120 bucks as somebody stole the key and battery easily fixed with other battery I had will mow approx 25x25 metre area with a 2.6a/h battery would not use in wet due to open motor windings underneath not good where water would damage unit. But it was a pretty good buy I thought for the money

Purchased for $120.00.

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mewp

mewpBrisbane

  • 2 reviews
  • 5 likes

Beware - if this mower has a problem then you're stuck

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John M

John MMelbourne

  • 2 reviews

Formula 1 looks are not the real benefit

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Lulu

Lulu

  • 31 reviews

Makes mowing the lawn much less of a chore

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Date PurchasedNov 2014
Melissa H

Melissa HVIC, 3337

  • 4 reviews
  • 7 likes

Best Mower Ever!!

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I am only a small person (5'4") with a bung left hand. Used to struggle with the standard petrol push mower. This mower is fantastic. Easy to start, the charge lasts a long time and is so easy to get in and out of the mower (once i worked out there is a catch on the underneath of the battery once inserted in the mower). The mower is so easy to push and love the handle with dual hand holds. The blades cut my grass very well. Look forward now to mowing the lawn.

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Questions & Answers

shane75turner

shane75turnerasked

RLM3640L

I've lost my red fuse key any ideas on how to use mower still can't buy a spare anywhere

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Claire Bear
Claire Bear

ebay sells them
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ryobi-311280001-Start-Key-Fuse-Key/254341745744?epid=21015795452&hash=item3b37f30c50:g:PTQAAOSw1m1dZCP0

shane75turner
shane75turner

Yeah but I'm sure that's not the right model can't tell if it would fit even if it's different model... but thanks

Russell
Russell

I have same problem..there are two types of keys.1 has contacts that run parallel (l l ).2 has contacts that run in line( - - ) i need first key!!

Neville

Nevilleasked

RLM3640L

Mowing lawn today using RLM3640L 36v mower. Hit a high spot and the motor stopped (stalled). Moved it off the high spot but cannot get it to restart. Have tried the suggestions here but still no go. I have continuity from battery to start buttons and shows 4 green lights. Removable fuse tested OK. Motor hand turns freely. Any ideas to get it started / reset?

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George
George

I have just bought one and used it once - same problem, with thick grass or an obstacle, it stalls. I found that if you wait and persist, it starts again.

Jenn
Jenn

Take it back to where you bought it. They will know / replace it.

Neville
Neville

Thanks for the replies. I have already tried the first suggestion when I saw it on other threads and here as well - no good. The mower was bought September 2013, so it is a couple of months out of the 5 year warranty. We have looked for repairers here in Australia other than the retailer. Now looking at modifying the operation of the mower (if possible) before scrapping it.

C.ad

C.adasked

RLM3640L

How can I release the battery in the mower? I have had this mower for 4 years and this has never happened before.

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