Buying an electric lawn mower will mean less maintenance than if you buy a petrol lawn mower. Carefully consider how long you need the lead to stretch before buying an electric lawn mower though. If you buy an electric lawn mower expect a good quality cut. You may also consider buying a petrol lawn mower if you have a medium sized lawn. The added power that comes with buying petrol lawn mowers means longer grass can be mowed without much fuss. Petrol lawn mowers are much easier to maintain than they used to be.
Petrol lawn mowers use petrol straight from the pump so there is no mixing needed. One of the main advantages of buying a petrol lawn mower is the lack of power cable needed — meaning it can be used anywhere. If you buy a petrol lawn mower and look after it well it can last for many years. View our full range of petrol lawn mowers. A good sized cordless mower will also be able to cope with a medium sized lawn.
It is worth considering a slightly larger cutting width which will lower the number of times you have to go up and down and help reduce the cutting time. Buying Lawn Mowers for Larger Lawns You can still consider buying an electric lawn mower if you have a larger lawn and are concerned about the cost or maintenance of a petrol lawn mower. Before buying an electric lawn mower look at the cutting width of the model.
The bigger the cutting width the less times you will need to go up and down and you will get the mowing done more quickly. Before you buy also consider the length of the cable that comes with the lawn mower, you need it to be long enough to reach across the whole area of the lawn.
Buying a petrol lawn mower might be a better choice if you have a larger lawn. If you buy a petrol lawn mower you are likely to find that they come with a variety of cutting widths — including very larges ones which will get the mowing done more quickly. Consider buying a self propelled wheeled rotary lawn mower if you are concerned about pushing a heavy item around a large space.
If you buy a petrol self propelled lawn mower it will do most of the hard work for you. If you don't fancy a large heavy petrol mower then buying a cordless mower could be the choice for you. With the advances in lithium-ion battery technology cordless mowers will give similar power to a petrol mower. Some cordless mowers now come with self-drive options and rear-rollers so you can get the classic stripped lawn without the fuss and mess of petrol.
You may want to buy a ride on lawn mower if your lawn is huge or you maintain large areas of grass. This Husqvarna push mower has inch rear wheels, and this Cub Cadet push mower has slightly shorter inch rear wheels.
Ball bearing wheels are easier to push than those with bushing-type wheels. The larger your yard, the more difficult its terrain, or if you're hauling around a bag of clippings or clippings mixed with mulched leaves, the more you want this option. A blade-brake clutch is a feature found on high-end walk mowers. It allows you to completely release the operator control handle without stopping the engine. That way, you can pause your mowing, move whatever obstacle out of your way and continue mowing without having to restart the engine.
Honda calls its blade-brake-clutch system Roto Stop , and it's one of the best ones out there. A range of unusual features have been introduced in the last several years to make mowing easier or the whole mowing experience better. An example of a mower with a Just Check and Add oil feature is this Snapper. Front caster wheels are great for elaborately-landscaped yards that require a lot of pivoting. Mowox mowers have replaced dual front casters with a single front caster wheel, perhaps the most maneuverable form of mower you can get.
But Cub Cadet has been among the mower manufacturers that pioneered the use of front caster wheels. Wash-out fittings enables you to hook up a garden hose to wash accumulated grass clippings from under the deck. A clean deck lasts longer because accumulated grass holds moisture and lawn chemical residue, which causes deck corrosion. Our tests show that these fittings do help considerably, but that you still need some under-deck scraping with a putty knife.
This rear-drive Troy-Bilt mower is equipped with a wash-out port and single-lever height adjustment. Wide-cut mowers with decks that range from 28 to 33 inches are a fast cutting alternative to a inch mower. This Cub Cadet mower features both the wide-cut deck and front caster wheels. However, there are three important things to keep in mind:.
If you can live with those limitations, the EGO is a good example of the new breed of cordless mower. If you can afford it, a riding mower is the way to go. When looking at riding mowers, you'll likely come across three versions—lawn tractor, rear-engine riding mower, and a zero-turn mower. Let's break them done one by one:. Many people start out with a lawn tractor.
With a steering wheel and a front-mounted engine, these look and feel familiar. Engine size range from hp and most come with a single cylinder with step-up models having a V twin. Some fancier models also feature engines with electronic fuel injection. When it comes to transmissions, less expensive models tend to be lever-operated gear transmissions. But a step-up from there comes pedal hydrostatic or continuously variable transmission CVT operated by a shift-on-the-go hand lever.
The CVT is an automatic transmission powered by pulley drive to a sealed and lubricated gear case. You know you're spending serious money if you're considering a more expensive tractor with a heavy-duty foot pedal hydrostatic transmission. Finally, how much can it cut? Well, much more than a push mower. Deck widths range from 42 inches to 54 inches. To know what size you need, divide the mower deck size by 12 to get an approximation of the acreage the mower can handle.
So residential-duty a mower with a inch deck can mow up to 4. Still, it could do it. Many people with larger lawns too big for a walk mower but too small for a tractor or a zero turn should go with a rear-engine riding mower. Most rear-engine mowers a single-cylinder engine ranging in size from to 38 cc, estimated at 10 to 11 hp. The transmission is usually a CVT operated by a shift-on-the-go hand lever. Deck sizes stretch anywhere from 30 to 33 inches, and operators use a manual hand lever for deck adjustment and deck engagement.
In the last twenty years or so, zero-turn mowers have proved their worth to homeowners and landscape contractors alike.
Their design enables forward speed and steering by means of dual hydrostatic transmissions at the rear wheels, each of which is controlled by a lap bar in front of the seat. At inches wide, this six-speed compact ride-on mower is slim enough to fit through smaller spaces like gateways, and needs less storage space. Plus the inch turning radius makes it easier to maneuver and the engine at the back gives you an unobstructed view. The step-through design makes it easy to get on your mower, and the ergonomically designed seat with back support plus the comfort-grip height-adjustable steering wheel give you a more comfortable ride over relatively flat terrain.
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The Rise of the Cleanfluencer. Zero turn tractors are essentially suped-up riding mowers and enable better handling and higher speeds than traditional tractors, as you control rotation with a pair of levers as opposed to a wheel i. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Best Overall Lawn Mower. Honda amazon. Cutting width: 21 inches Max cutting height: 4 inches. Best Value Gas Lawn Mower. Troy-Bilt homedepot. Cutting width: 21 inches Max cutting height: 3.
No oil changes necessary Mulch kit included. Not self-propelled. Best Value Electric Lawn Mower. Greenworks walmart. Cutting width: 19 inches Max cutting height: 3 inches. Lightweight and quiet Lots of bells and whistles at a nice price. Smaller cutting width. Toro homedepot. Cutting width: 21 inches Max cutting height: 4. Customizable speed settings Push button electric start Stores vertically. Not ideal for steep hills. EGO lowes.
Mulching blade is included Stores vertically Easy to clean. Battery is bulky and can be tricky to remove. Best Robotic Lawn Mower. Husqvarna amazon.
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