Lawn mower with electricity, battery, or petrol?

Mulching means discipline. If it grows well, you walk through the garden 2-3 times a week. With Sabo, I am torn because you mainly pay for the name. And I have already heard from many sources that the quality is no longer outstanding. Gasoline-powered with drive and not too narrow, with that you should be done in no time. Honda, Husqvarna, Viking.

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Unfortunately, I can't link via mobile; just use the search function and look for a thread by from 04/26/16. The topic of lawnmowers has already been discussed there. Maybe you'll find helpful tips

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Okay thanks, I will check it out. There is a funny YouTuber from Husqvarna who hypes those things a bit - that's how I even came across it. Sabot is really 200 € more expensive than all the others comparable (in the "mid" price range).

If I were you (600sqm), I would focus on the following:
- reputable manufacturer
- self-propulsion
- cutting width >= 50cm
- good engine (Briggs&Stratton, Honda, etc.) with sufficient power
- mulching function

I find the electric starter unnecessary, but of course, you can take it if the mower otherwise fits. The idea of a ride-on mower is not so bad for the area to be mowed. If I had such a large area and a place to store it, it would definitely be worth considering. At the end of the day, open a cool Helles and then off to the couch.

I decided on the small Makita 4120N (gasoline) because of the just 125sqm to be mowed and the rather tricky layout:
- light and maneuverable
- no self-propulsion (don’t need it at this size and it can be annoying when turning)
- can mulch
- B&S engine
- very good experience with Makita in general

A Makita battery mower would also have been an option, I already have the 18V batteries and the devices are very quiet. But I simply like combustion engines and the extra power can’t hurt.

You should take a look at a proper petrol mower in a specialty store. The 50kg thing won't even be pushed easily over 600 sqm by a 12-year-old daughter. Those who are willing to spend 1000 bucks on a decent mower can also consider a battery mower or a robot. Then take one that covers a little more sqm than you have yourself and the issue is solved. Since the thread starter still has to redesign the garden landscape, he can include the necessary boundary cables right away. For that, you then buy a cheap cable mower to occasionally do some manual work if needed.

90% of everything is planning the lawn area anyway. Avoid sharp angles and steps, use lawn edging (~10cm wide) all around, etc., which later makes mowing much easier. Those who want low maintenance should avoid necessary cutting with grass trimmers, etc.

Combustion engines stink, electricity comes from the socket (I'm serious, if the size allows it, then electricity).