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What are some things to consider when buying a lawn mower?
Before making a decision, consider the following factors:
· The type of lawn mower you’re looking to buy - Is it gas, cordless, electric, reel, or a robotic one for something more hi-tech? For smaller lawns less than ¼ acre, manual reel or electric lawn mowers are best, while gas mowers are great for larger lawns due to their power and wider cutting path.
· How you want to dispose of grass clippings - gas and electric mowers offer options for bagging and mulching clippings.
· Size of your lawn
· The thickness of your grass
· The width of your cutting path
· Noise level
· The level of maintenance
· Whether your terrain is flat or uneven
What type of lawn mowers are there?
Each type of lawn mower can provide many benefits that may suit your lawn and make mowing a more seamless process.
Gas Lawn Mowers
Gas models are made to be used on all sorts of terrain due to their power. These are ideal for large lawns up to ½ acre in size and handling tall, thick grass.
Cordless Lawn Mowers
Cordless mowers are extremely convenient battery-operated options that work well with lawns 5,000 sq. ft. and smaller. These models often come with LED power level indicators and are popular due to their lack of noise and emissions. They also have narrower cutting paths than gas mowers.
Electric Lawn Mowers
Traditional electric mowers require a power source but can provide continuous electrical power to mow lawns under 5,000 sq. ft. These models are lightweight and quiet and can easily be stored on a garage wall hook. Just like cordless options, they have narrower cutting paths than gas mowers.
Reel Mowers
Self-propelled push mowers are budget- and environmentally-friendly options ideal for small lawns. This is because they are lightweight, provide great cut quality, and are perfect for frequent mowing. They are quiet and often have cutting height adjustments and ergonomic handles for extra comfort.
Robotic Lawn Mowers
Robotic lawn mowers are the most modern way to get your grass cut. Suitable for small or medium-sized lawns, these battery-powered mowers return to their recharging station when they’re done with your lawn. Although they cost significantly more than other types of mowers, they require no labour.
What accessories do I need for my lawn mower?
To keep your lawn mower in good shape, be sure to purchase accessories such as extra lawn mower blades, air filters for gas models, and spark plugs if needed.
If you have a very large lawn, you may want to consider browsing our collection of Lawn Tractors, Riding Mowers & Attachments. To get more help on How to Choose a Lawn Mower or How to Winterize a Lawn Mower for upkeep, read our guides.
