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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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  • Build Quality
    3.4 (14)
  • Value for Money
    3.4 (14)
  • Ease of Use
    3.6 (14)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.1 (14)
  • Product is used
    • Occasionally (8)
    • Weekly (5)
  • Noise Level
    3.6 (14)
  • Safety
    3.6 (14)
  • Wet / Damp Grass Performance
    3.7 (14)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.0 (13)
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super_slav

super_slavSouthwest, VIC

  • 7 reviews

Great motor, everything else bad.

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Bought this mower in Nov 2017, it has died recently, the throttle linkage snapped, the blades loosened to the point they almost flew off, its frame is poorly made and continuously needs to be tightened at every bolt, literally the only good part of this mower is the engine, would not recommend, bought a masport 140cc to replace it, may be weaker but cuts better and is put together better.

Purchased in November 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $499.00.

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Black Thumb Down

Black Thumb DownBrisbane

  • 10 reviews
  • 1 like

Good motor rubbish chassis

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Purchased in November 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $450.00.

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Bhupinder DhaliwalGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 2 reviews

Easy, good quality and soundless

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It is a very good and reliable lawn mower. Easy to start up you can plug your hose in to it and start it up and it washes underneath it.



Purchased in December 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $200.00.

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Tim

TimGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Starts first time, every time

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I bought this mower 12 months ago and I'm a slack mower. I mean I let the grass grow and let the mower do it's work when the time comes. Wet or dry this thing munches it all up. No spillage, all clean cutting and catching.

Use the spiral fitting for the starter rope and once I change the oil (have just clicked 5 hours) this thing will be charging along for years :)

Purchased in January 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $449.00.

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Kym

KymMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 2 reviews
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Very good and reliable

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It is a very good and reliable lawn mower. Easy to start no Lake's I love her you can plug your hose in to it and start it up and it washes underneath it.

Purchased in April 2021 for $300.00.

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CQ Mountaineer

CQ MountaineerCentral Queensland, QLD

Dirty breather.

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The Subaru engine is powerful, starts easily and is easy to service. the major problem I see is the air intake. This is clearly designed so the dust stirred up is inhaled directly into the air cleaner element. Why there is no snorkel is beyond my comprehension. I think this engine will have a short life.

Purchased in April 2021.

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Fran N.

Fran N.Sydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Great Lawn Mower

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Had the mower for 3 years now and still going strong. Starts first time and cuts through grass easy.'

Build quality could be a little better, but overall very happy with the mower.

Purchased in July 2021 for $500.00.

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ibast

ibastSydney Surrounds, NSW

  • 6 reviews
  • 1 like

Great Engine. Bad mower

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Purchased in October 2021.

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ed_8

ed_8South East Queensland, QLD

  • 3 reviews
  • 5 likes

Overall good, but

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Purchased in December 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $549.00.

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John

JohnGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 3 reviews

Starts first time pretty much every time

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Had this lawn mower for about 4 years, never did anything to it and it starts most times first time no problem . Subaru engine is fantastic . Might look at replacing it only cause its a pain to push up and down my back yard hill but that's not the mowers fault i just need a self propelled mower

November 21st 2022 Update: Not 5 stars but not bad

I have had this mower for 6 years. Always starts first or second pull . Never serviced it and its still going strong . The only thing I would say is that the air filter is not in a good position . Other than that the mower is reliable and does what a mower should with minimum of fuss

Purchased in March 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $450.00.

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Tinia

TiniaNorth Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Not worth it

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Do not be fooled this product is hopeless. I got this mower less than 2 months ago and already it is failing. It does not cut the grass properly, does not know the meaning of the word straight.....front wheel bar is bent a bit....my daughter is sick of raking after mowing as the mower does not pick up the grass.

Purchased in March 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $450.00.

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BC1

BC1Perth

  • 4 reviews
  • 3 likes

Waste of Money

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My Ryobi has only had light use every 3-4 weeks for about 12 months and has now failed. Thats only about a dozen or so times ! It is impossible to start despite new plug and service. Given the cost of labour and parts these days, it will probably not be economic to have it repaired.

The only way this mower can now be useful is as a boat anchor. No more doing things on the cheap. Back to Honda for me.

Purchased in January 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $490.00.

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ShopAdikt

ShopAdiktGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 6 reviews

Simply Superb

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very easy to manoeuvre and operate. Its very smooth to drive. Good for grass and lawns.
Sharp blades for increased cut and safety.Powerful 190cc 4-stroke Subaru engine does make it very powerful. Does make a lot of noice .

Purchased in September 2021 at Raw Pleasure for $350.00.

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Gary. Topping

Gary. ToppingNorth-East, TAS

  • 4 reviews
  • 5 likes

Great mower

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I've put it thru some tough work, keep the blades updated, oil check. Has never given me any trouble. Clean the air filter etc . Don't use the catcher much, the mulched works fine.

Purchased in November 2021 at Bunnings for $450.00.

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Ben

BenChristchurch

Looks great on paper but the engine doesn't make up for the terrible quality

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Date PurchasedDec 2018
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byzance

byzance

  • 10 reviews

greatttt

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bought from bunnings.empty catcher twice.powerful to do an average yard,700sq meter.no issues yet fingers crossed.i checked other reviews before purchase.starts on first pull, not to loud.frame feels ok to me, rolls well .
always keep receipts, you never know. uses regular fuel, the mower comes shipped without oil. It requires 10 w 30 oil which is standard lawn mower oil.

Date PurchasedDec 2018
Nathan

Nathan

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

For the price it is not worth the value for money

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I recently purchased this lawnmower from bunnings and have had issues with the wheel rubbing on the chassie. Because i dont have the receipt i dont have warranty. For the price i paid for the lawnmower $500 .you think they would help me out. Should of just got a Honda for an extra $100 .very disappointing from ryobi and bunnings

Date PurchasedMar 2018
NooNoo

NooNoo

  • 3 reviews
  • 2 likes

Good value

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Bought this about 18 months ago and vary happy with it. Our old Honda was still going well but now we have a smaller yard we needed something lighter and easier to empty. The catcher works well and it's good to start and cuts beautifully. Feels sturdy with good grunt and even cuts wet grass.

Date PurchasedJul 2016
garyks57

garyks57Carrum Downs

  • 3 reviews

Not too bad

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I use this mower commercially and on a daily basis (It is my second one). It lasts about 9 months doing this before the frame starts to fall apart. The engine however is very good. Starts reliably and I will probably buy again as I no longer like the Rover mowers.

Date PurchasedFeb 2018
Callw

CallwAU

  • 3 reviews
  • 2 likes

Piece of rubbish

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After paying $500.00 for a mower, I expect it to at least, pick up the grass. The catcher is useless as it leaves clumps of grass and doesn't pick it up. I have gone over the same patch of grass 3 times and it still leaves all the clippings behind.

Just another company charging ridiculous prices for something that doesn't do the job....

Useless..... Would not recommend.

Date PurchasedAug 2017
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Questions & Answers

Paul

Paulasked

Starts and runs for 15 seconds then backfires and fouls the spark plug. Great Chinese product!

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Michael B.
Michael B.

Replace plug regardless, just been through this. Plug on a tester may read ok but under compression falters.

Paul
Paul

Thanks Michael I'll try a new one. Much appreciated mate.

Glen C.

Glen C.asked

What blades fit this

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Paul N.

Paul N.asked

I ran out of fuel and put 2 stroke in it I finished the lawn drained the fuel has spark cleaned the carby and still won't start anyone that can help

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Paul
Paul

I'm dealing with this to mate. Such a temperamental motor. Loves to back fire now as well.

Michael B.
Michael B.

I have just solved this problem with a replacement spark plug. Had checked timing key, tappet settings, cleaned carburettor, checked spark plug, still hard to start and back firing. I replaced the spark plug and problem solved. Just guessing, I assume the plug malfunctioned under compression pressure which I understand can happen. Hope this helps.

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