George Block of consumer.org.nz has been testing some new lawnmowers that have recently arrived on the market. He shares his best buys and advice.
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"In general use, cordless models are a good bet, especially if you're keen to wave goodbye to the fumes, noise and hassle of petrol. But if you're an amateur greenkeeper who likes to mow right down to the clover or tackle gnarly, damp or overgrown lawns, then you still can't beat petrol."
"The performance of battery-electric mowers has matured to the point where our annual test finds many nipping at the heels of the best petrol models. They perform just as well in our short- or medium-length grass tests, and they're only a shade behind in our long grass test. They're also lighter and start at the push of a button. However, according to our 2016 appliance reliability survey, Kiwis purchased four times as many petrol push mowers last year than either mains or battery-electric units."
George tests the performance of a new battery mower versus a proven petrol performer here.
You can listen to George's last lawnmower review (from October 2016) below:
The best lawnmower ever?
A buyer's guide to lawnmowers with George Block of consumer.org.nz. And for the first time in 55 years an electric rechargeable mower tops the list, but it will cost you an arm and a leg! Audio, Gallery
