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Gas push mower
Pros: Value, bags, mulches and side-discharges, reliable recoil starter, easy to change bag.
Cons: Side discharge could be better, steel deck more rust-prone than other types, engine more polluting that other types.
not avail.PushGasoline1/3 acreNononeN/AN/ARotary74 lbs.21 inches3.5 inches1.75 inchesN/ABriggs & Stratton 190ccNoNoNoN/ASteelNoYesNoTwo yearsTwo yearsYesYesYes2.1 bushelsN/A7 inches7 inchesYesYesEasy-pull recoil start -
Budget self-propelled lawn mowerPros: Good at mulching and bagging, especially good at side discharging, blade brake, easy to use recoil start, price.Cons: Personal Pace drive system has a learning curve, steel deck instead of aluminum, no one-step cut-height adjustment.Self-propelledGasolinelarger than about 1/3 acreN/ABlade Override SystemVariableYes1 Blade88 lbs.22 inches4 inches1 inchSevenBriggs & Stratton 190ccNoN/AYesN/ASteelNoN/AN/AN/ATwo yearsYesYesYesN/AN/A8 inches8 inchesN/AN/AEasy to use recoil start
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Best luxury lawn mowerPros: Fuel-efficient, durable and relatively quiet, low emissions, CARB-certified, variable cruise-control speed, variable adjustment between mulching and bagging, blade brake stops the …Cons: Longer handle uncomfortable for some, self-propelled speed too slow for some, no drain plug necessitates tipping the mower for oil changes.
not avail.Self-propelledGasoline: Honda OHV engine1/2 acreYesVariable-speed hydrostatic transmission4 mphYesRotary twin blades (four cutting surfaces)98 lbs.21 inches4 inchesN/ASevenHonda GCV 190 OHVYesYesYesN/ANeXite polymerYesYesYesLifetimeThree yearsNo, rear-discharge standardYesYes2.5 bushelsYes9 inches9 inchesYesYesVersa-mow system: adjustable mulching and bagging -
Electric lawn mowerPros: Handle folds for easier storage, can mulch, bag or side-discharge clippings, polymer deck has lifetime warranty, quiet and efficient.Cons: Cord limits range and can get in the way, uncomfortable one-sided controls, some complaints about durability, 19-inch cutting path fairly narrow.PushCorded electricLimited by cord and available outlets; maximum cord length 100 feet (not included)MaybeN/AN/AN/ARotary52 lbs.19 inches3.5 inches1.5 inchesEight12-amp motorYesN/ANoN/APolymerYesYesYesLifetimeTwo yearsNoYesYes1.5 bushelsYes7 inches8 inchesYesYesN/A
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Cordless lawn mowerPros: Starts easily and runs quietly, simple deck height adjustment, cordless.Cons: Heavier than most cordless mowers, flimsy height-adjustment lever and handle, battery lacks indicator, more expensive than a corded mower.PushCordless1/4 to 1/3 acreNoN/AN/AN/ARotary76 lbs.19 inches3.5 inches1.5 inchesEight24-volt lead-acid batteryYesN/ANo10 hours (or 60 to 70 percent in 4 hours)PolymerYesYesYesLifetimeTwo yearsNoYesYes1.5 bushelsYes7 inches8 inchesYesYesEnergy Star certified
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Manual reel mowerPros: Easy cutting-height adjustment, minimal maintenance, wide 20-inch cutting path.Cons: Works well only for small, flat lawns, flimsy handle, plastic gears, not suited for all types of grass, heavier than most manual reel mowers.PushManualDepends on ownerNoN/AN/AN/AFive reel blades30 lbs.20 inches3 inches1 inchNineN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ANo (2 levers)NoN/AN/ATwo yearsNoNoOptional but not recommendedN/AN/A10 inches6 inchesNoNoRear helper wheels; ball-bearing reel
