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Lawnmower
Buying Guide
Here's all you need to know to choose
the best lawnmower for your lawn.
Comparing the different types of lawnmowers
Electric lawnmower
Suitable for small lawns up to 100 square metres
(about half the size of a tennis court).
Pros
- Lighter
- Low maintenance
- Less expensive
- Low noise
- Cheap to run
Cons
- Drags a cable behind it
- Needs plugging into the mains
- Extension cables might be needed
- Not powerful enough for thick growth
Cordless lawnmower
Suitable for small - medium lawns up to 250 square metres
(full size tennis court).
Pros
- Lighter
- Low maintenance
- Less expensive
- Low noise
- Cheap to run
Cons
- Battery can run out
- Needs time to recharge
Petrol lawnmower
Suitable for large lawns over 250 square metres
(larger than a tennis court).
Pros
- Powerful enough for thick grass and over-growth
- No cables or recharging
Cons
- Noisy
- Needs more maintenance
- Take care not to run out of petrol
- Heavier
Robot lawnmower
Suitable for most lawn sizes (check product description).
Pros
- Mows your lawn reguarly, automatically
- Does almost all the work for you
- Very quiet
- Recharges itself
- Avoids obstacles
Cons
- Only suited for light, regular cutting
- Setup can be tricky
- Won't always create straight lines
- Edges may need touching up
What's the difference between a rotary lawnmower and cylinder lawnmower?
Most lawnmowers are rotary. They use a high-powered spinning blade to cut grass. They can be used on even and uneven surfaces to cut long and short grass.
Cylinder lawnmowers use a rotating barrel of blades that cuts against a fixed blade. They offer a finer, precise cut, perfect for trimming short, fine grass regularly.
Hover lawnmowers and self-propelling mowers
What's a hover mower?
Hover mowers move on a cushion of air. Available both cordless or corded, they're lighter and easy to move in any direction. Great for bumpy, uneven lawns and for moving up any slopes.
What's a self-propelling lawnmower?
These take some of the hard work out of mowing by driving themselves forward when you press the handle.
How lawnmowers dispose of grass clippings
Grass box
Clippings are caught in a box or bag, ideal if you want to use them for compost. You may have to empty regularly when cutting long grass.
Mulching lawnmowers
Grass clippings are ground to mulch. Some mowers collect the mulch, some return it straight to the lawn to fertilise it.
Explaining lawnmower specs
Blade width
The wider the blades, the more grass that gets cut with each pass.
Grass combs
They cut right to the edge of your lawn, so there's less need for a separate trimmer.
Cable length
If your mower has a cable, is it long enough to go across the garden to the nearest plug socket?
Battery life/recharge time
How long will a cordless mower last and how long will it take to charge up?
Adjustable heights
Many mowers allow you to control how high you cut the grass.
Adjustable handle
Adjust the handle so it's comfortable for your height. It also makes the mower more compact to store.
Grass box volume
A large capacity box will help you avoid emptying over and over again.
Rear roller
This slightly flattens the grass while you mow - it's what creates the lawn stripes.
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