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The Best Lawn Mower Brands of 2023: A Comprehensive Review

It can be a sad day when your lawn mower finally gives up and stops working. But on the bright side, you can now shop for a new one!

Knowing which lawn mower to buy can be stressful with so many options on the market. Of course, you can just outsource lawn mowing to an expert, but some people like taking care of yard work themselves! In that case, it’s time to do some research. You can learn more about the best lawn mower brands of 2023 below. With this information, you can make a well-informed lawn mower-buying decision.

Masport

Masport is a leading outdoor power and garden equipment provider in New Zealand. You also can’t go wrong with a Masport BBQ! However, if you were looking for a reliable, well-priced, and well-made lawn mower to last the distance, Masport would undoubtedly be near the top of the list. In fact, Masport took out Canstar Blue’s 2023 lawn mower award for the most satisfied customers!

Mower Types

Whether you have a postage stamp-sized patch of lawn or a quarter-acre block, you’ll undoubtedly find a mower to suit your needs in the Masport range. Masport has branched out in recent years to offer eager yard workers a range of options.

Petrol

Masport has an expansive range of petrol-powered lawnmowers for domestic and commercial use. They are renowned for their reliability, robustness, and quality components. The most popular option within the Masport petrol range would have to be the 8/0 series. These mowers boast quality Briggs & Stratton and Kohler motors and rust-free aluminium chassis.  

Battery

Not everyone wants all the mess and fuss of a petrol-powered mower. Fortunately, Masport now offers a range of electric battery-powered mowers. In their ‘Energy Flex’ series, you can enjoy battery-powered mowers with interchangeable batteries. This means you can share batteries if you already own Energy Flex leaf blowers, chainsaws, and other equipment.

Masport electric lawn mowers also share the same cutting decks, handles, wheels, catchers, and other components as petrol-powered models. As a result, you’ll find parts sourcing and replacement a breeze.

Ride-On

Mowing a lifestyle block with a push mower would cause homeowners no end of problems and stress. Fortunately, Masport has a ride-on lawnmower range. These mowers have several convenient features like side discharge and rear catchers. You can even buy 4WD models. They are designed to handle everything from regular grass to thistles, brush, gorse, and everything in between.

Cylinder

If you pride yourself on having a bowling green-style lawn, it can be worth exploring Masport’s cylinder mower range. These mowers are well-equipped for precision mowing.

Ozito

Ozito is a hand and power tool brand that has found favour with consumers in Aotearoa New Zealand. If you’re looking for bargain prices and reliability, you may find that Ozito ticks those boxes.

Mower Types

Ozito boasts an expansive range of cordless, electric, and cylinder lawnmowers for people who don’t want the mess, fuss, and hassle of petrol.

Cordless

Ozito has one cordless lawn mower available: The PXC 18V mower. This mower forms part of the Power-X-Change family and is ideal for lawns up to 150m2. With a folding handle, carry handle, and three cutting height adjustment options, it’s a simple, clean, and easy option.

Electric

Ozito offers affordable 1500W and 1200W electric lawnmowers. They are popular with many people for their generous 38L grass catcher, five adjustment positions, safety start switch, and 360mm cutting width.

Cylinder

While Ozito only has one cylinder mower, it’s worth your attention. The PXC 18V is a battery-powered cylinder mower with five precision-cutting blades, a 45L grass catcher, and four cutting heights.

Ryobi

If ease of use is your primary concern when selecting a new lawn mower, Ryobi might be a brand you consider. While it’s not the cheapest brand on the market, its mowers find favour with consumers for being user-friendly.

Mower Types

Ryobi caters to all manner of homeowners and renters with a broad range of mower types. You can purchase battery, electric, petrol, and ride-on mowers from Ryobi.

Petrol

Ryobi’s petrol mowers are renowned for having far more power than their electric range. They are designed for larger lawns and have a range of convenient features.

Ride-On

Ryobi ride-on mowers are popular among lifestyle block owners who need a mower capable of cutting a large area but prefer less maintenance. Ryobi’s tractor-style and zero-turn ride-on range are battery-powered. They can mow up to two acres on a single charge and are nearly maintenance-free.

Electric Corded

Ryobi’s electric corded mowers may appeal if you only have a small area to mow. These mowers are designed to function at their best within 25 metres of a power outlet and are clean and user-friendly.

Battery

Battery-powered lawnmowers are Ryobi’s bread and butter. They’ve invested time and energy into developing brushless motors that last longer and perform better than their less advanced counterparts. Battery mowers by Ryobi are ideal for small to medium-sized lawns.

Honda

Honda has its fingers in many pies. It’s not only a well-known car and motorbike manufacturer, but Honda Outdoors also produces a range of outdoor equipment.

Mower Types

Honda produces a range of domestic and commercial lawn mowers to suit a range of people and lifestyles.

Battery

It’s clear that Honda prioritized technology and development when they created their battery mower range. The new generation of Honda battery mowers features izy-ON batteries with brushless motors, push-button starts, and intelligent torque control. It’s important to know that Honda battery-powered mowers and their batteries are sold separately.

Petrol

Many people still prefer the grunt and power of traditional petrol-powered mowers, and Honda Outdoors delivers. Their petrol-powered range features powerful four-stroke engines, lightweight cutting decks with lifetime guarantees, and an abundance of safety features for peace of mind.

Ride-On

Honda well and truly caters to lifestyle block owners. The Honda ride-on range consists of high-quality mowers suitable for lawns up to two acres. You can also choose whether to have mulching features or not.

Start Shopping

With Ryobi, Masport, Ozito, and Honda standing out from the crowd in the domestic lawnmower scene, you may find the shopping process much easier! However, you can also ask our friendly lawn-mowing team for advice. We’re more than happy to share a few tricks of the trade to help you mow your own lawns with confidence.