Lawn Mowers

Lawn mowers come in many shapes and sizes but all are built for the same purpose - to mow the lawn. Bellow is my guide to choosing the right lawn mower for the job.

There are three main types of lawn mowers, the cylinder and the rotary machines and the hover.

The hover mower is basically a rotary mower which creates a down draft of air, causing the mower to hover. This kind of lawn mower cuts the grass, however the finished result is perhaps a little uneven and maybe tuffty - requiring further mowing. The main use for this type of lawn mower would be for the smaller gardens and for those who wish for a low maintenance lawn mower.

Rotary machines are perhaps the best for getting the job done quickly and are simple to maintain. The key areas to look for when buying a rotary mower are the max and min blade height and the blade spin speed. The blade height is obviously to give you the length you require. The blade speed is important because if the mower travels faster than the speed the blade can cut grass at then you will be left with clumps of uncut grass.

Cylinder lawn mowers offer a better finish to the lawn. Although the initial outlay of cost and the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of a cylinder mower is more than a rotary mower, if you are looking for a superior finish to your lawn then there will be no substitute for a cylinder mower.

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