Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - RAYOBI mower

If someone know how reliable are the Ryobi lawnmowers. I found one 3 - 4 year old for $150.00, was wondering if it's worth it. Also if there is anything special I should know about electric lawnmowers.
Thanks

Sounds like a rip to me :).

Considering you can buy a comparable gas Craftsman for about 199 new (will do the job in most cases) with about 3.5 horsepower and the lack of that annoying power cord, I'd say he's about 75 bucks too high :).

At the end of the season (and even pre season) Sears runs some nice deals on last year's models or for this year's models.

I see some pretty good ones in the 200 to 250 range. I have had my Craftsman 199 special for 9 years now. No problems. Starts every season without any trouble. I had a 1979 version before that, but I wiped it out by hitting a tree stump and broke the crankshaft!!! (yikes). I saved the body and have it neatly stored in my shed. I recently recycled a 1988 (thereabouts) Craftsman from the neighbor's garbage and as you can see from my other posts in Small Engines, got it running and purring with minimal effort on my part.

I prefer Tecumseh engines over Briggs and Stratton Engines. They run longer, easier and I feel are more powerful as well as quieter :).

Good luck with your choice.

Thanks much for advice, considering that 3 year old battery should be going soon, make sense to go with the gas one…. Thanks again