Which Hand mower to get??

brogusblue · 7 June 2011 at 11:18AM

I have just recently in the last 2 weeks relaid the a new lawn and soon will be in need of a lawn mower.. My current one is a 1950's webb "witch" which is great but a little heavy for me now due to a shoulder injury .. So i have been looking on the net for the last few weeks and have decided on 2 lawn mowers i like but i am now undecided which one .. i was just wondering if anyone had any of these and could help me decide which one..

Brill Razorcut Premium 38cm * - http://www.brill.de/produkte.php?view=78371
* The grass box is extra

AL-KO 380HM Soft Touch Premium -
http://www.alkogarden.co.uk/product/al-ko-380hm.aspx

kassi · 7 June 2011 at 1:56PM

I bought this one last year, It's okay and does the job, bit difficult if you have a slope or bumpy ground!! The grass collector box is a bit flimsy and can fall off but is easier to push without it!!
It had good reviews when I bought it but I wasnt able to access the reviews when I just had a look.
If your garden isn't to big then I think it will do a good job!!

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7300071/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CGarden+and+DIY%7C14418702/c_2/2%7C14418702%7CLawnmowers%7C14418813/c_3/3%7Ccat_14418813%7CCylinder+mowers%7C14418814.htm#pdpProductReviews

djohn2002uk · 7 June 2011 at 2:34PM

Don't understand the need for a hand mower at that price when you can buy a Qualcast electric cylinder one for the same amount and rotary ones for around £70

brogusblue · 7 June 2011 at 3:12PM

My lawn area is tiny one area is about 2.5m x 2.5m the other is about 5m x 2m..

I did look at the cheaper hand mowers and speaking to a few people they said they only last between 3-5 years before they need to be repaired as the Brill and Alko is 10 years + ..

I have never had a electric mower i have always had push mowers which i fine gives a better cut

sammyjammy · 7 June 2011 at 4:28PM

I have the Qualcast Panther 30, it was very reasonably priced. I have had it for four years and keep it well oiled and maintained, its relatively light and cuts well.