You know the ones.
Those old push mowers with no bloody motor on them — the ones with the spinning blades and the roller.
Used to be everywhere.
Now they just sit around.
Usually in the shed… or tucked down the side of the house… or buried behind a pile of other junk you’ve been meaning to sort out.
And they’ve been there for years.
They Don’t Really “Break”… They Just Get Abandoned
That’s the weird thing with these.
They don’t fail like a petrol mower.
They just slowly stop being used.
Maybe the blades went blunt.
Maybe it got hard to push.
Maybe you bought a petrol or battery mower instead.
And once that happens…
That old push mower just gets parked.
Then It Becomes Part of the Clutter
At first it’s just sitting there.
Then it’s:
• in the way
• something you have to move every time you clean up
• something you keep stepping around
And because it’s not leaking oil or petrol… it never feels urgent.
So it just sits there longer.
They Seem Like a Good Idea… Until They’re Not
I had one of these once.
Small lawn… thought:
👉 “sweet, this’ll do the job and keep me fit”
Yeah right.
Until you hit a stone.
Or clip the curb.
These things aren’t like petrol mowers. With a petrol mower, even if the blade’s a bit stuffed… it just chews through the grass anyway.
Still gets the job done.
But these bloody old push mowers?
You are the motor.
So the second it gets even a little bit blunt… it won’t cut a bloody thing.
You’re just pushing it around doing bugger all.
Then You Think “I’ll Just Sharpen It”
That’s the next idea.
👉 “I’ll just take it in and get it sharpened”
Sounds easy.
Until you try jam the thing in the car.
The stupid handle won’t fold down properly.
It sticks out everywhere.
Doesn’t sit right.
You finally wrestle it in… take it down to the mower shop… and they hit you with:
👉 “yeah that’ll be about 50 bucks”
For an old mower that’s already annoying you.
That’s about the point most people go:
👉 “nah… stuff that”
And that’s exactly what happened.
I just chucked it.
They’re Not Worth Anything Either
You might think:
👉 “I’ll just chuck it on Marketplace or scrap it”
Reality?
These things are worth bugger all.
No motor.
No real parts value.
Even scrap yards aren’t interested.
It’s just awkward scrap.
So What Happens?
They just sit there.
Year after year.
Getting in the way.
Moved from one corner of the shed to another.
Because they’re not urgent… you just keep ignoring them.
Taking It Somewhere Is Still a Pain
Even though they’re smaller… they’re still awkward. You’ve got:
• handles sticking out
• spinning blade cylinder
• weird shape
So you’re still dealing with:
• trying to jam it in the car
• scratching things
• making a mess
All for something that’s worth nothing.
What People Actually End Up Doing
At some point it’s not about options anymore.
It’s:
👉 “how do I just get rid of this thing”
That’s when most people just get it picked up.
No messing around.
No trying to sell it.
No stuffing it into the car.
If that’s where you’re at:
You Don’t Need to Do Anything
You don’t need to clean it. You don’t need to strip it.
You don’t need to move it.
We take it as it is.
If Money’s Tight
You were trying to avoid spending anything.
Fair enough.
At checkout, you can use Afterpay if you’ve got an account.
Split into four payments.
Just Get It Sorted
You already know what’s going to happen if you leave it.
Nothing.
Scroll up, choose your option, and get it gone.
FAQs
What is a push mower with no motor called?
They’re usually called reel mowers or manual push mowers — the ones with the spinning blades and roller.
Can you scrap a manual push mower?
You can, but they’re worth very little and often not worth the effort to transport.
Can I put a push mower in the bin?
No. They don’t fit in standard council bins and aren’t suitable for bin collection.
Are old reel mowers worth anything?
Most aren’t, especially if they’re rusty or blunt.
What’s the easiest way to get rid of one?
Most people choose to have it picked up rather than trying to transport it themselves.
Can I pay later for removal?
Yes — Afterpay is available at checkout if you have an account.
