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The Pros and Cons of Electric Lawnmowers

You have a variety of lawn mowers that you can purchase. For example, options include a push lawnmower, a gas lawnmower, and even an electric lawnmower. If an electric lawnmower interests you, then consider the pros and cons associated with it.

 

Pros

 

Let's start by discussing some of the pros for electric lawnmowers.

 

Quiet

 

Electric lawnmowers are significantly quieter than gas-powered ones. This is because the motor doesn't need to run gas and oil through it, so it won't make as much noise when you use it. This means that your lawnmower won't disturb the neighbors if you want to mow your lawn during the evening.

 

Won't Run Out of Fuel

 

Electric lawnmowers don't need to use gas to run. As a result, you won't run into the issue of needing to buy more gas to refuel your lawnmower. Instead, you just need to plug your electric lawnmower into an outlet and allow it to charge whenever it runs out of juice.

 

No Need for Any Kind of Stabilizer

 

A gas-powered lawn mower needs a stabilizer put into it if you plan to store it. However, since an electric lawnmower doesn't use any gas, it doesn't need a stabilizer before you store it. You will just need to check the battery when you bring it out of storage to make sure that it still works properly.

 

Cons

 

Electric lawn mowers have some cons that you need to consider.

 

Inconvenient

 

Electric lawn mowers are inconvenient when it comes to charging them. A gas mower can sit in the corner of your garage with gas in it, and it can be used immediately. On the other hand, you'll need to wait for your electric lawnmower to be fully charged before you can use it. This can be extremely inconvenient if you don't have a readily available outlet in your garage.

 

Less Power

 

Electric lawnmowers don't have the same power in their engine as a gas-powered one. Due to this, you may have some trouble with long grass or rough patches on your lawn. You may need to push your lawnmower harder to get it to cut grass.

 

Not Good for Big Lawns

 

Electric lawnmowers can't run as long as gas mowers. This means that it won't work well for big lawns since it will run out of power in the middle of a clipping session. You will have to stop, charge it and then continue from wherever the mower ran out of power.

 

Electric lawn mowers have various pros and cons for you to consider. Make sure you look through these points to see if an electric lawnmower is a good choice for your garden and your needs.

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Pros and Cons of Push Lawn Mowers

Is a push lawn mower the right fit for your yard, storage space, and fitness level? These machines make trimming the grass much easier than bulky riding mowers in certain conditions. To get a better idea of whether a push lawnmower will make your chores easier, see if more pros or cons apply to your situation.

 

Push Mower Pros

 

  • Easy to Turn: Push lawn mowers are designed for small spaces, and they can be used for lawn maintenance for those with small, compact yards. They make sharp turns, and the blades can reach tricky areas like fenced corners that a riding mower couldn’t clip. If you have a lot of decorations or structures in your yard, you’ll likely need a push mower to cut the grass around them. No one wants tall weeds climbing the gazebo, and kids don't want to drag their legs through tall grass below the swings.
  • Smaller for Storage: Storage comes at a premium in most communities. Anyone with a small shed or limited garage space can save a lot of room with a push mower. They fit well in most sheds, and they won’t take so much space in the garage; you can fit your car and your push mower comfortably side by side. Many push mowers are also narrow enough to squeeze through regular doorways.
  • Lower Price: Finally, push mowers sell at a much lower price than riding mowers. If you want an economic option, a push mower makes a better choice. The variety of available fuel options – including fuel-less! – also encourages shoppers to choose push-style mowers.

Cons of Push Mowers

 

  • Slower Process: The greatest drawback of any push mower is speed. While a riding mower is as much a vehicle as a lawn care device, a push mower relies primarily on muscle power. It takes more time to walk back and forth across a lawn, pushing something than it does to literally drive the same distance.
  • Heavy When Bag Is Full: The job gets harder towards the end as well. Push mowers with clipping bags get heavy as they gather cut grass from your lawn. That means the more grass you cut, the more grass you have to push around your yard. While it’s easy to empty the clippings bag, that takes extra time and may require extra legwork to reach the trash can.
  • Difficult for Large Lawns: The larger the lawn, the more time-consuming the process becomes. Walking back and forth across a big yard you love to spend time in with your family may become the bane of your existence. While super-fit individuals may see this as an extra workout, it can be draining and demoralizing for the less athletic and those with challenging jobs. No one wants to pace through a marathon in their front yard after a hard day at work.

 

Ultimately, the property is the best determiner. Small yards may be easier to clip with a push-style lawn mower than a riding mower. Large green spaces, however, will require a lot of time, sweat, and determination to manage with just a push mower. Which of these sounds like your yard?