Electric LawnmowersElectric lawn mowers are ideal for small to medium sized
lawns. They are light, so effortless to push round (they typically are push-
rather than power-driven) and quiet as well. Low in maintenance, they are
obtainable in both cylinder and rotary designs. Maintenance is even less of an
problem with an electric rotary, which apart from cleaning and sharpening are
just about maintenance-free.The major drawback of course is the power lead,
which requires caution even on a small lawn. On a large lawn it becomes almost
totally impossible. A circuit breaker in the supply will safeguard you.One of
the finest examples of electric rotary mowers is the Bosch Rotak collection.
These are offered in a range of sizes, 8X8 ATV Vehicles
suppliers from 32 to 43cm as mains-powered mowers, and in three sizes, from
34 to 43cm as rechargeable cordless versions.Obviously a cordless mower means
you don't have to be bothered about the big disadvantage of electrics - the
power lead - whilst still keeping all the advantages of lightness and
simplicity.If you feel that a cylinder mower is for you, the Atco Windsor is a
great example.Petrol lawnmowersA petrol lawnmower will invariably be more
powerful and more sturdily-built than an electric. As with electrics, you can
get both cylinder and rotary designs. Being heavier, they are usually power
driven - although some lighter petrol rotaries can be pushed.They are more
heavily engineered and built, using more metal in their construction, and so
will endure heavier use. If carefully maintained, a good quality mower can last
for years.Servicing and routine maintenance will be essential if you want to
prolong the life of your mower. Petrol cylinder mowers (thought by many to be
the best) will need especially careful maintenance. Arrange to have your mower
serviced yearly - but don't wait until Spring, as everyone will be getting the
same idea!McCulloch is well worth looking at for their collection of petrol
rotary mowers - both manual and self-drive variants are offered, in sizes from
40 to 53cm.So there you have it. There are things to be said for each. It pays
to consider sensibly about exactly which is going to suit, and remember to buy
the best you can afford.
