How to choose a lawn mower: simple criteria

They ask 6 questions to help you more easily assess your expectations and choose the most suitable mower, the report says.

1. What size of area needs maintenance?

One of the main criteria when choosing a lawn mower is the area of ​​the plot available. Senukai experts advise paying attention to the width of the mower: if you have a large plot of land, it is better to choose the widest possible to cut the grass faster.

This is suitable both for a lawn tractor with which you can comfortably mow a medium lawn (10-30 areas) to a large area (30 and more areas) and for a lawn robot with a working area capacity of 2.5 to 50 areas.

2. How many “obstacles” do you have in the garden?

For smaller gardens and patios with lots of trees, shrubs, or flowers, it’s best to choose a narrower, more maneuverable mower. It is critical to ensure that you will actually be able to overcome the narrow gaps between all the obstacles.

Lawn robots are extremely maneuverable, but it takes time to rotate between power plants. They are a better solution for level garden lawns. And when choosing a garden tractor, you will again need to pay attention to its width, which can reach from 70 cm. Therefore, professionals recommend estimating how wide the machine will go through all the gaps.

With the manual lawnmower, it is convenient to move easily and quickly between obstacles, avoid trees and flower beds. All you have to do is choose your type: a simple self-propelled or self-propelled lawn mower.

3. Are there hills on the plot?

Another relevant question when deciding on a lawn mower is whether it will be necessary to ride uphill. All mowers handle small, steep slopes of up to 10 degrees. And to maintain steeper slopes, it will be necessary to pay attention to your individual capabilities.

Electric lawn mowers and lawn mowers are suitable for sloping areas. In any condition of the terrain, you can also use a manual trimmer, a trimmer, which is also useful for painting the edges of the plot, which are not accessible to a conventional lawn mower.

4. What will you do with the cut grass?

When planning to buy a lawn care assistant, experts advise you to decide in advance how to handle cut grass – you want to collect it, leave it cut or shredded.

If you want to mulch your grass, you should consider mowing it at least twice a week, as very long grass may not mulch properly. It is true that some models have several functions: they can collect the grass, shred it or throw it aside, so that you can determine how it works on a case-by-case basis.

5. How much time can I spend mowing the lawn?

Depending on the space available, maintaining the lawn both with a conventional lawn mower and when driving a garden tractor takes time. This should be anticipated when planning a new purchase.

However, if you don’t have time to take care of your lawn, experts recommend taking a look at the possibilities of a lawn robot. Once the robot’s working field is prepared and a cutting plan is established, it will operate independently throughout the season, and minor changes to the performance of some models can be made in a mobile app.

“More and more, customers trust these robots to care for their lawn; their sales increase every year in physical and electronic stores. The most common reason for buyers’ choice is time savings, and busy and constantly in a hurry want to have a beautiful lawn at home, ”says Senukai representative Elona Uckutė.

6. Which lawnmower motor is best for me?

When looking for the most suitable version of the mower, professionals also suggest paying attention to your engine type; It depends on the maintenance circumstances, working time, noise.

Gasoline mowers are particularly suitable for cutting larger areas, they have no cables and they have the longest cutting time compared to other types of engines. It is true that this type of engine requires a little more maintenance: you will need to refill the fuel tank, refuel, change the filters, but everything will be redeemed for its power and efficiency.

The movement of electric lawn mowers is limited by their power cord, but if the grass area is not large, this will not cause major inconvenience. According to experts, they are also simpler to operate and slightly cheaper than gasoline, they work quieter, are light, low vibration and do not emit exhaust gases.

Cordless lawn mowers are wireless, which makes them mobile. There are different models: some work with one, others with two batteries. It is true that these batteries must be recharged, so if you have a larger lawn area and you want it not to interfere with work, it is recommended to buy an additional battery or two depending on the model of lawn mower available. These models will also appeal to those who care about less pollution and ecology.