Best petrol lawnmowers

Last updated: 20 February 2026

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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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AL-KO Silver 470B

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Aldi Ferrex 141cc petrol mower

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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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Bushranger 46TB45 100N

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Bushranger 46TK6M

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Bushranger 650SF Mulch & Catch

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Bushranger BUSH46TL4M

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DeWalt 173CC 21" Self Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower (12AVP2KL347)

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Honda HRG416 16" Petrol Push Mower

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Honda HRN216VKU

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Honda HRR216K9VYUA

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Honda HRU19 Buffalo Premium HRU19M2PKU

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Honda HRU196M1 Buffalo Classic

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Honda HRU196M1PWUY

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Honda HRU196M2PBUH

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Honda HRU197M1 Bull

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Honda HRU19K1 Buck

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Honda HRU19M1 Buffalo Buck

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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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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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Honda Versamow 4-in-1 System HRX2175HYU

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Husqvarna LC 18

Push lawnmower

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Husqvarna LC118

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Husqvarna LC19A

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Husqvarna LC19AP

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Husqvarna LC219P

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Husqvarna LC419SP

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Makita PLM4624NP

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Makita PLM5116P

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Masport 486 3N1 564862

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Masport 750 AL S19 2'n1 IC 564714

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Masport Bunnings S18 470 2N1 565780

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Masport Contractor ST S21 3'n1 SP 564929

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Masport President 2000 ST S18 Combo

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Masport President 3500 AL Combo

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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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Masport S18 350ST SP 564807

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Masport S18 470ST 2'n1 564861

Push lawnmower

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Masport S21 Widecut 800AL SPV 3'n1

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MGS 18" Lawnmower MGS625

Push lawnmower

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MGS 19" self-propelled Lawnmower MGS 725

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MGS 19" self-propelled Lawnmower MGS 725

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Parklander PCM4050

Push lawnmower

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

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

Self-propelled lawnmower

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Parklander Wallaby PCM4040L

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Rover Challenger Mulch'n'Catch 11A-H1LE333

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Rover Challenger Mulch'n'Catch 11A-H1LE333

Push lawnmower

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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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Rover Challenger Xtra 11A-H0LB333

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Rover Duracut 420 11A-H1TY333

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Rover Duracut 820

Push lawnmower

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Rover Duracut 855 MS

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Rover Duracut 900 11A-A1R6333

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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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Rover Pro Cut 720 MnC 11A-E2KB333

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Ryobi RLM4619SMB

Push lawnmower

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Sanli LazerCut LCS400

Push lawnmower

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$329

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Sanli LazerMulch LMS400

Push lawnmower

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Sanli Power Mulch PMS400

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SupaSwift 777AMC

Push lawnmower

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$489

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SupaSwift 777KMC

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SupaSwift 777XMC Blue

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SupaSwift 888/HSP160

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SupaSwift Lawn Range Blue

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

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Toro 22" Recycler Personal Pace Auto-Drive Mower 21462

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Toro Personal Pace Recycler 22" 20332C

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Toro Recycler 22" 20374

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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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Toro Super Recycler 20836

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Toro TimeMaster Electric Start 21200

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TPE TN008B

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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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Victa Classic Cut 2692075

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Victa Classic Cut Anniversary Edition

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Victa Commando 725 Self-Propelled CMD484

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Victa Commando 725 Self-Propelled CMD484

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Victa Corvette 300 881895

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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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Victa Corvette Self-Propelled 19" SP GMD488

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Victa Corvette Self-Propelled 19" SP GMD488

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Victa Corvette Self-Propelled VGMD484

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Victa Corvette V144 (2691875)

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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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Victa Mustang 850 881925

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Victa Mustang VMMX484

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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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Victa Super Mulch 18" VAMS464

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Victa Ultimate 19" MKD488

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Yardking Compact 16" Lawn Mower (2691804)

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Yardking Compact 16" Lawn Mower (2691804)

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