Andy gets
asked lots of questions, particularly about choosing the right
lawn mower. So before you ask your question, the answer might
just be below:
What to consider when choosing a mower ...
Who or what uses the lawn?
Children they leave toys
Animals they leave bones etc
Clothes line Mum drops pegs!
Trees drop leaves, cones, twigs, etc
Type of finish
Professional bowling green/putting green look achieved by a machine with a rear roller - a cylinder mower gives that traditional striped appearance.
It is also possible with a rear roller rotary machine.
A less formal finish a rotary mower will keep it tidy and looking like this
Obstacles
Discarded items, hollows, bumps etc
Rotary blade throws things off.
Cylinder mower can get jammed and blades bent. Flower beds/borders 4 wheeled machines may drop a wheel off the edge and take a
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Rear roller machines give better support.
Long gardens consider a petrol powered machine. A long cable will cause a loss of power to an electrical machine, especially noticeable with a hover mower.
Slopes over 15Ί could cause oil starvation in a petrol engine.
Steps your machine will need to be carried
Cables may get wrapped around trees etc.
Who will use the mower?
Consider pull starting the machine.
Some people might prefer an electric start
Power drive requires less effort to propel
Mains/electric dont require petrol or oil
Battery mowers dont have cables, petrol or oil
What size of machine?
When selecting the right machine consider the lawn area
Small lawn area 28cm to 35cm (10 to 14)
Medium lawn area 35cm to 46cm (14 to 18)
Large lawn area 46cm to 55cm (18 to 22)
Extra large 55cm + (22+)
Paddock area rotary mulch
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