There are so many options to choose from when buying lawn mowers, from self-propelled, battery powered, cylinder mowers, the list goes on! With this, it can be difficult to know what type of features in a lawn mower to look out for. This blog looks at a few different mower types and their features to help you choose the best mower for you.
Mowers for Small Home Lawns
For smaller lawns, you won’t need a very large mowing deck and can get away without using a self-propelled mower.
The Victa 18’ Classic Cut Mulch Or Catch Petrol Lawn Mower has a smaller cutting deck of 18’ and features an easy start setting. This mower mulches the grass clippings, so you can leave the clippings or bag if you prefer. The mower hasa mowing height range of 11-76mm, making it ideal for most lawns. Customers have liked that the mower starts with the first pull and have easy access to oil and fuel.
Features:
- Briggs & Stratton 500E series OHV engine 6.8Nm torque
- 5-year domestic warranty – Lifetime catcher warranty
- Mulching Functionality
- Rapid start ignition for easy starting
- Dual swing back blades cutting system
Battery Powered Lawn Mower
Battery Powered Mowers are a more environmentally friendly mower option compared to the classic petrol-powered mowers. The newer battery-powered mowers on the market are much more powerful than they once were. Most batteries for battery-powered mowers are also compatible with other tools that the specific brand produces. So, if you already have a battery-powered tool from one brand, it is more economical to use a mower for which you already have batteries for.
The Ryobi One+18V 37cm Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower Kit is ideal for small to medium size lawns (37cm mower). It doesn’t have any pull cords and fuel or oil to worry about. One benefit of this mower is that it includes the required Ryobi battery and fast charger. In addition, users have loved the height adjustment range, ability to fold up quickly for storage, and 40L mesh catcher.
Features:
- 6 Position height adjustment
- 40L Full mush catcher
- Includes battery and fast charger
- 37cm Mower
- Polymer deck
Self-Propelled Lawn Mower
Self-propelled mowers are ideal when mowing medium to large lawns or when mowing up a slope. This will help limit fatigue and help you cover your area faster than the standard push mower.
The Honda 21’ Self Propelled Mower is packed with features that provide an excellent mowing experience while providing a great cut. In addition, users have loved that it is easy to start and helps reduce the mowing time.
Features:
- Powerful GCV170 4 stroke engine with more power and torque
- Self-propelled mower
- Heavy-duty 21” durable steel deck
- Low noise and vibration
- 3 in 1 Clip Director for mulching, bagging, or discharging versatility. No attachments required
Automower
The robot lawn mower is one of the newer mowing options to hit the market. Robot mowers work similarly to robot vacuums. These mowers will work within a parameter set by you and will automatically return to the charging station once the lawn is cut or if it has a low battery. There are a few different robot mowers on the market. Some can be controlled by your phone, and some can mow up steep inclines, while delivering excellent cutting results.
The Husqvarna Automower range is a popular robotic mower option. They have a great range available to suit all lawn sizes and areas. You can find more information on the Husqvarna Automower range here.
Small Cylinder Lawn Mowers
If you are following any lawn care pages, you have probably seen the hype around the Ozito Cylinder Mower. The precision-ground steel cylinder blades can provide a clean and precise cut like the bigger and much more pricey cylinder mowers on the market. The Ozito mowers adjustable cutting height is between 14-38mm, cutting a bit higher than larger cylinder lawn mowers.
The Ozito Cylinder Mower is battery powered. You do need to buy the rechargeable battery separately. This battery is also compatible with a range of other Ozito home and garden tools.
Features:
- Battery powered cutting action
- 5 Precision ground cutting blades
- 45L Grass catcher
- 4 Cutting heights
- Compatible with all Ozito PXC batteries – sold separately
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