Which lawn mower is the right one for you?
Large or small?
The first and probably most obvious question to ask is ” How big is my lawn?”. Lighter, easy to handle lawnmower models are suitable for small to medium-sized lawns of up to 500m2. Self-propelled mowers with additional features and larger cutting widths are more suitable for larger lawns of up to 2,500m2. Any larger and you may want to consider a lawn tractor or garden rider.
Electric or petrol?
Another consideration is the whether you want a petrol or electric powered lawn mower. If your lawn is no larger than 500m2 and presents few obstacles for a cable, then you could choose an electric model. It also mows quietly and without exhaust emissions. Electric lawnmowers are therefore popular in towns and cities where noise pollution from a loud lawnmower might be an issue.
Ease of starting might also be a consideration when deciding between and electric or petrol powered lawnmower. Consider if you have any wrist, elbow, shoulder, neck, back or heart problems. If you do, electric start is the way to go; most electric start mowers have a battery similar to your car.
Please note that if you choose petrol and if you have a steep hill that takes a fair amount of time to cut, you should purchase a mower with an overhead cam or overhead valve engine as this allows oil to be pumped through the engine at all times.
Grass Collection or mulching?
Mulching cuts and re-cuts grass clippings into very fine particles then, using positive air pressure created beneath the cutter deck, pushes the particles right down into the standing grass to wilt and decompose thereby feeding the soil.
With many lawn mowers you have the option of collecting the grass or mulching the grass or both! Dedicated mulching mowers offer a dedicated mulching solution. These lawnmowers mulch the clippings instead of collecting and will get the job done around 30% quicker than a conventional mower. Some lawnmowers offer complete versatility and offer collection, side discharge and mulching. These “3-in-1” lawnmowers have become extremely popular over the past few years because you can choose to collect the clippings, cut and discharge or to recycle the clippings depending on your needs or desires. They give you a lot of flexibility, especially for leaf clean-up. Mulch up the leaves when they are nice and dry, put the bag on and suck them up! Your lawn will look like a freshly vacuumed carpet when you are finished.
If you are still uncertain about choosing a new lawn mower, then you can always call us on 01263 820202 and get some expert impartial advice. Our team know all benefits and features of each and every one of the mowers we sell. We should at least be able to point you in the right direction.
Have a great summer and ‘happy mowing’.
Just Lawnmowers
