Petrol lawnmower reviews

Last updated: 18 November 2025

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For a healthy-looking lawn, a mulcher mower that returns the cut clippings back to the lawn could be the right choice for you. But a catcher mower can also be a good option, because you can use the clippings as compost.

We put petrol-powered catcher and mulcher lawnmowers to the test on short, medium and long grass to show you which models:

perform best in mulching and catcher modes
are easiest to use
have the features and specifications to suit your needs.

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AL-KO Classic 4-24P-S

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$269

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AL-KO Silver 470B

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$499

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Aldi Ferrex Pro 21" Petrol Lawnmower MS225-53E

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Aldi Ferrex Pro 21" Petrol Lawnmower MS225-53E

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$399

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Bushranger 46TB45 100N

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$449

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Bushranger 46TK6M

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$619

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Bushranger 650SF Mulch & Catch

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$689

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Honda HRU19 Buffalo Premium HRU19M2PKU

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$949

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Honda HRU196M1 Buffalo Classic

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$1169

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Honda HRN216VKU

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$1149

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Honda HRU196M2PBUH

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$1299

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Honda HRU196M1PWUY

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$1149

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Honda Versamow 4-in-1 System HRX2175HYU

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$1299

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Honda HRU19M1 Buffalo Buck

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$939

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Honda HRU197M1 Bull

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$1079

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Honda HRU19K1 Buck

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$899

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Honda Twin Blade Advantage 3-in-1 System HRR216K9VKUA

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Honda Twin Blade Advantage 3-in-1 System HRR216K9VKUA

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$799

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Honda Twin Blade Advantage 3-in-1 System HRR2169PKU

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Honda Twin Blade Advantage 3-in-1 System HRR2169PKU

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$699

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Honda HRG416 16" Petrol Push Mower

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$799

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Honda HRR216K9VYUA

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$699

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Husqvarna LC118

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$559

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Husqvarna LC419SP

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$1029

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Husqvarna LC19A

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$779

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Husqvarna LC 18

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$529

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Husqvarna LC219P

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$799

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Husqvarna LC19AP

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$1069

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MGS 19" self-propelled Lawnmower MGS 725

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MGS 19" self-propelled Lawnmower MGS 725

Grass cutting score – catcher Member only

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$649

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MGS 18" Lawnmower MGS625

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$499

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Makita PLM5116P

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$749

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Makita PLM4624NP

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$499

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Masport 486 3N1 564862

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$498

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Masport Contractor ST S21 3'n1 SP 564929

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$1699

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Masport President 2000 ST S18 Combo

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Ease of use score Member only

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$649

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Masport S21 Widecut 800AL SPV 3'n1

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$1309

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Masport S18 350ST SP 564807

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$699

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Masport President 4000AL Combo 2n'1 564725

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Masport President 4000AL Combo 2n'1 564725

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$799

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Masport 750 AL S19 2'n1 IC 564714

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$949

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Masport S18 470ST 2'n1 564861

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$449

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Masport President 3500 AL Combo

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$799

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Masport Bunnings S18 470 2N1 565780

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$539

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Parklander Phantom 200L Mulch N Catch Side & Rear Discharge P3S6050L

Discontinued

Parklander Phantom 200L Mulch N Catch Side & Rear Discharge P3S6050L

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$819

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Parklander Wallaby PCM4040L

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$539

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Parklander PCM4050

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$429

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Rover Challenger Mulch'n'Catch 11A-H1LE333

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Rover Challenger Mulch'n'Catch 11A-H1LE333

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$479

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Rover Duracut 855 MS

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$869

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Rover Pro Cut 720 MnC 11A-E2KB333

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$899

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Rover Macquarie Mulch N Catch 11A-H1LE363

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Rover Macquarie Mulch N Catch 11A-H1LE363

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$529

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Rover Duracut 900 11A-A1R6333

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$779

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Rover Duracut 820

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$679

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Rover Challenger Xtra 11A-H0LB333

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$429

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Rover Challenger Self-Propelled Mulch N Catch 12A-H1LE333

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Rover Challenger Self-Propelled Mulch N Catch 12A-H1LE333

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$600

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Rover Duracut 420 11A-H1TY333

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$609

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Ryobi RLM4619SMB

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$534

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Sanli Power Mulch PMS400

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$379

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Sanli LazerMulch LMS400

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$399

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Sanli LazerCut LCS400

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$329

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SupaSwift 777AMC

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$489

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SupaSwift 777XMC Blue

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$599

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SupaSwift 888/HSP160

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$599

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SupaSwift Lawn Range Blue

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$439

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SupaSwift 777KMC

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$629

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TPE TN008B

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$849

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Toro 22" Recycler Personal Pace Auto-Drive Mower 21462

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$999

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Toro TimeMaster Electric Start 21200

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$2309

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Toro Recycler 22" AWD Personal Pace Self-Propelled System 20353

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Toro Recycler 22" AWD Personal Pace Self-Propelled System 20353

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$995

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Toro Recycler 22" 20374

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$945

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Toro Personal Pace Recycler 22" 20332C

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$899

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Toro Super Recycler 20836

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$969

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Toro 22" Personal Pace All Wheel Drive Mower (21472)

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$1179

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Victa Corvette Self-Propelled 19" SP GMD488

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Victa Corvette Self-Propelled 19" SP GMD488

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$769

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Victa Corvette 300 881895

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$649

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Victa Corvette Alloy Self-Propelled Mulch or Catch VGMD489

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Victa Corvette Alloy Self-Propelled Mulch or Catch VGMD489

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$929

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Victa Mustang 850 881925

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$1049

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Victa Classic Cut Anniversary Edition

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$449

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Victa Corvette V144 (2691875)

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$449

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Victa Easy Walker 19" Self-Propelled Mulch or Catch VMD486

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Victa Easy Walker 19" Self-Propelled Mulch or Catch VMD486

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$699

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Victa Corvette Self-Propelled VGMD484

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$799

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Victa Mustang VMMX484

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$749

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Victa 18" Mulch or Catch Classic Cut 881887

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Victa 18" Mulch or Catch Classic Cut 881887

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$399

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Victa Super Mulch 18" VAMS464

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$529

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Victa Commando 725 Self-Propelled CMD484

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Victa Commando 725 Self-Propelled CMD484

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$799

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Victa Ultimate 19" MKD488

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$999

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Victa Super Catcher 18" Cut and Catch VCS469

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Victa Super Catcher 18" Cut and Catch VCS469

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$469

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Yardking Compact 16" Lawn Mower (2691804)

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$369

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AL-KO Classic 4-24P-S

AL-KO Silver 470B

Aldi Ferrex Pro 21" Petrol Lawnmower MS225-53E

Bushranger 46TB45 100N

Bushranger 46TK6M

Bushranger 650SF Mulch & Catch

Honda HRU19 Buffalo Premium HRU19M2PKU

Honda HRU196M1 Buffalo Classic

Honda HRN216VKU

Honda HRU196M2PBUH

Honda HRU196M1PWUY

Honda Versamow 4-in-1 System HRX2175HYU

Honda HRU19M1 Buffalo Buck

Honda HRU197M1 Bull

Honda HRU19K1 Buck

Honda Twin Blade Advantage 3-in-1 System HRR216K9VKUA

Honda Twin Blade Advantage 3-in-1 System HRR2169PKU

Honda HRG416 16" Petrol Push Mower

Honda HRR216K9VYUA

Husqvarna LC118

Husqvarna LC419SP

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Husqvarna LC219P

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MGS 19" self-propelled Lawnmower MGS 725

MGS 18" Lawnmower MGS625

Makita PLM5116P

Makita PLM4624NP

Masport 486 3N1 564862

Masport Contractor ST S21 3'n1 SP 564929

Masport President 2000 ST S18 Combo

Masport S21 Widecut 800AL SPV 3'n1

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Masport President 4000AL Combo 2n'1 564725

Masport 750 AL S19 2'n1 IC 564714

Masport S18 470ST 2'n1 564861

Masport President 3500 AL Combo

Masport Bunnings S18 470 2N1 565780

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