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What Mower?
CHOOSING the RIGHT LAWNMOWER
With so many different types of mowers, your best bet is to visit your local dealer and ask his advice on the most suitable machine for you, your lawn - and your pocket.
Your final decision will be based on several factors, eg:
- What type of lawn do you want?
- What kind of useage does it get?
- How long do you want to spend mowing the lawn?
- Do you prefer electric or petrol or cordless - or to push a mower for added exercise?
CYLINDER MOWERS
Otherwise known as reel mowers, these mowers give your lawn the finest of finishes.
FEATURES
- Ideal for producing a smooth, fine surface
- Gives your lawn a striped effect to look like the Centre Court!
- The cylinder on some models can be replaced with scarifier
- Available from 10"/12" (usually push or electric) to 24" petrol
- Not suitable for undulating or rough ground, or where grass is long and wet.
POWER
- Push
- Electric
- Cordless
- Petrol engine (key start optional)
ROTARY MOWERS FOUR WHEEL
The ultimate all-rounder. Cuts the grass with a single revolving blade or disc with blades.
FEATURES
- Can cope with long grass in the spring, but still provides a good finish during the summer
- Suitable for undulating ground
- Can be used with or without grass box
- Variable height adjustment
- Push or self-propelled options
POWER
- Electric
- Cordless
- Petrol engine (key start optional)
ROTARY MOWERS REAR ROLLER
As above, but with the advantage of a rear roller instead of two rear wheels.
FEATURES
- Versatile machine, cuts long grass and gives a good finish
- Will give your lawn a striped effect (similar to, but not as good as a cylinder mower)
- Can be used with or without box
- Available from 12" to 21"
- Generally self-propelled only
POWER
- Electric
- Petrol engine (key start optional)
HOVER MOWERS
Best selling mowers, they cut grass with a single blade, many with grass collecting.
FEATURES
- No wheels, easy to push and control
- Ideal for rough grass
- Available as standard hover (non-box) or as hover collect (with box)
- Ideal on banks or steep areas
- Acceptable finish, not as good as cylinder
- Have to be picked up and carried
- Available from 12" to 19"
- Push only, not self-propelled
POWER
LAWN TRACTORS AND RIDE-ONS
For the larger grass areas, enjoy the satisfaction of sitting down to mow the grass!
FEATURES
- Normally available with mower deck as standard, as well as various attachments
- Will cope with formal lawns or with rough grass
- Choice of collecting systems
- Easy height of cut controls
- Available with standard or hydrostatic transmissions
- Can be fitted with mulching decks
- Electric start
POWER
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