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All you need to know about buying & using a push reel mower!
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Go Back To Previous Page Comparing Push Lawn Mowers PUSH REEL MOWERS. Push reel mowers appeal to environmentalists, cardio junkies and the frugal. They are cheaper than motorized mowers both to buy outright as well as to maintain. You are the motor so there's no engine noise -- unless you tend to whine about lawn care -- and no pollution. Another advantage of reel mowers is that their blades won't shatter as they hit rocks, pipes or other objects hidden in the grass. Unfortunately if a high-speed rotary blade hits something hard it can shatter (see Lawn Mowing Not Child's Play). A disadvantage of manual push reel mowers is that they are more work. (For many people, though, getting exercise while mowing is actually a boon -- see The 'Lawnmower Diet'.) They also take longer to do the job and you have to mow more frequently since using a push mower to mow tall grass is not a good idea. Also a reel push mower is best for smaller, flatter yards (some folks say yards need to be 2,000 square feet or less to be suitable) that don't have a lot of brush or thick weeds.Looking for fume-free push mowers? Planet Natural offers one of the largest selections online. RECHARGEABLE ELECTRIC. This type of mower does have an engine, but since it's powered by battery it's the most environmentally friendly of the motorized lawn mowers. Because it's running on limited time -- usually about 45 minutes -- it's best for lawns that are up to 5,000 square feet and no more. Like the push reel mowers, they produce no toxic fumes (see Calculating Lawn Mower Emissions). ELECTRIC MOWERS. They are good for homeowners with small to medium-sized lawns. They operate using an extension cord, which generally allows operation about 100 to 150 feet from the electric outlet and have a 16 to 20 inch cutting swatch. They don't weigh a lot and are easy to start. They are limited in range since they operate with an electric cord. GAS MOWERS. The most popular type of lawn care device in the United States, but does it deserve the top spot? Gas mowers are the noisiest, most expensive to buy and maintain and they pollute. They also require more maintenance (see Mower Maintenance). What they do have going for them is power, sheer power. They do the best job for big jobs and lawns and can do double-duty not only in cutting grass but mulching leaves. They can either come as self-propelled or just with a motor to make the blade move (in which case, you do the pushing.) Some come with electric-starters to make it easier to turn them on versus the kind where you tug on a rip cord to start the engine. Consumer Reports has a nice article on comparing mower types. |
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