[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Choose wisely.

One of my work colleagues bought a Stihl RMA 510.
https://www.stihl.com.au/STIHL-Produ...Skin-Only.aspx
Being a mower aimed at the American market, it has a limited amount of cutting height adjustment, mainly on the lower end of the scale.

From a technical point of view, it is better to mower on a higher setting for turf health. Certain grass species, such as couch, look better cut on a lower setting. Even on the lowest setting, he was disappointed. In terms of power, battery life and the quiet operation, he was impressed.

So having said that, choose a mower with the appropriate power level to suit your lawn species (Kikuyu and couch need more power, fescue and rye less power) and make sure you are happy with the cutting heights offered (most mowers will state their cutting range in the spec sheet).

Yeah we've got Kike front and back. So far I'm looking at Ryobi (good reviews in Choice mag) and our neighbour over the road just bought a Makita, so I might take his for a test drive