Types of lawn mowers for the garden

In spring, grass begins to grow at a rapid pace. You need high-quality equipment for lawn care in your garden. After all, cutting, along with watering, are considered mandatory procedures.

Types of lawn mowers

A lawn mower will help solve the pressing issue with regularly growing grass on the site. There are many varieties on sale so you can choose the best option for your specific needs. There are gasoline and electric models, self-propelled and portable. The purchase should be considered in advance, focusing not only on the size of the area being treated, but also on many other factors.

A lawn mower in the truest sense of the term is a device that cuts the grass at a certain height and forms an even lawn.

Classification of lawn mowers

There are types of devices that share common characteristics:

1. By power source - electric, petrol and mechanical models. There are also battery-powered and robotic devices that run on electricity.
2. By drive type - self-propelled, non-self-propelled and hovercraft. The first type is often divided into front- and rear-wheel drive, as well as all-wheel drive mowers, which are most popular in large areas.
3. Cutting system mechanism - drum and rotary. The former are easy to use, but have low power.The latter make it possible to adjust the quality and height of the haircut; they work well even in neglected areas.

Another selection criterion will be additional functions. For example, having a grass catcher or working without it.

What to consider when choosing a lawn mower for your dacha?

Most models are expensive, so choose the right tool carefully. We advise you to consider significant factors and, based on their totality, select a high-quality and optimally priced device.

Before purchasing please note:

• Power supply. Electric models without a battery must be plugged into an outlet. Determine in advance whether there is an accessible electrical distribution point and whether the cord is long enough to handle the proposed lawn.
• Power. For small areas there is no point in purchasing expensive gasoline models with high speeds - a standard trimmer will do. If there is a lot of land and the lawn is difficult to cultivate, we advise you to pay attention to self-propelled models with a battery or gasoline.
• Weight and dimensions. The parameter is important for the operator who will work with the device. For women and older people, maneuverable portable or self-propelled front-wheel drive electric models are suitable.
• Processing width. Gasoline lawn mowers with a parameter of 43 cm are considered the permanent leaders here.
• Cutting height. A great feature is the ability to customize your cut. This is convenient when you need to cut a couple of centimeters of grass.
• Material of the body and cutting elements. For a lawn mower to last for a long time, the blades must be made of stainless steel, and the body must be made of metal or durable plastic.
• Noise level. Models powered by an internal combustion engine are noisy and bring discomfort to a measured lifestyle.
• Duration of work. Electric models require periodic rest - about 20 minutes. Gasoline machines complete the job, regardless of the amount of lawn being processed.
• Wheel parameters. Wide and tall, they overcome uneven ground easily. They make it easy to move bulky tools and tidy up your garden plot with any landscape.

Also evaluate the possibilities of additional settings or configurations. The mulching function or setting the blades at a given height is considered convenient.