advice for a lawnmower

54druids

This one is for my Dad whom I am trying to convert to this site. He needs a lawnmower and like all 70 somethings in this climate is trying to save money. Spotted this forum and thought you may be able to help. He has not got a large area to cover and his initial thoughts are a cordless job which he seems to think you can get self propelled ( he says he had one by, i think he said. atco years ago). His budget is around about the £100 mark and he suffers with Arthur so a light weight job would be good. I spotted a one by Gtech (but not self propelled) on mow direct for 119 with free battery worth 29.99 but have petrol mower myself so really haven't a clue. Would really appreciate any advice

Lotus-eater

If it was me, I would be looking at someone local to him to come in and do it for him every week, wouldn't cost that much and people are looking at earning extra money atm. See if you can get someone who is reliable.
Get them to bring their own mower.

How much longer will he be able to use it anyway?

54druids

well that is what i do and i am only 42 but then again I have a huge garden. However he is not decrepit and he is of the era that says why buy a dog and bark yourself.

Lotus-eater

I would think that the problem is that self propelled mowers take alot of power to move them along, so I would be surprised if there was a electric cordless version of them.
If you get a corded version you can see for yourself, the SP ones are expensive and do you want to trust your Dad with a corded one?

I would reiterate my above advice, I do know the problem with older over independent people myself, but they do need something to do and want to feel useful. It's a tough line to walk. Hope you get it sorted.

TonyMMM

For a failry small area, I would go for a small hover mower - they aren't self propelled and don't stripe the lawn, but are very easy to move around ...I just advised my father-in-law to get one (he is 80+) and he is very happy with it