A guide to lawnmowers: find the right one for your garden
2.5.2017
Translation: machine translated
A beautiful garden needs a lot of care. Cutting small twigs is one of them. But what type of lawnmower is ideal for your garden? Do you need an automatic lawnmower? Our short guide will help you and your lawnmower get off to a great start this summer!
When choosing your lawnmower, you need to pay attention to the following criteria
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Cutting width
Owners of large areas should take care to choose the widest possible cutting width.
Pick-up bag
If your model is to have a grassbox, ensure that it is not too small and that it is easy to attach and remove.
Charging time for cordless lawnmowers
For cordless lawnmowers, charging time and battery life play a big part. Some manufacturers offer long autonomies. More interesting than the time data are the square metres mown per battery.
Maintenance
How much maintenance does the mower require? Especially for petrol mowers, it's important to often look under the bonnet and, if necessary, top up the oil or change the spark plugs.
Noise level
With noise-sensitive neighbours, a noisy petrol mower isn't exactly the ideal solution. The noise level according to the manufacturer can be found in the technical specifications or on the nameplate. The measurement is made in decibels. Electric lawnmowers are generally between 84 and 90 decibels, while petrol lawnmowers are much louder at 90 to 95 decibels. Note: 10 extra decibels is equivalent to doubling the sound volume.
The different types of lawnmowers
Heat mowers
Thermal mowers are the classic mowers. They are available in different versions
Cordless mowers have limited autonomy, but are silent and ideal for surfaces with many nooks and crannies.
Average performance when used on battery:
- Cutting width: from 30 to 50cm
- Cutting height: from 20 to 70mm
- Area: up to 500m²
Petrol mowers perform well and are ideal for large areas, but are also noisy.
Average performance in petrol use:
- Cutting width: from 40 to 46cm
- Height of cut: from 20 to 90mm
- Surface area: from 500m²
Electric mowers are quiet and made for areas between 50 and 600 square metres, but have a limited range.
Average performance in current use:
- Cutting width: from 30 to 50cm
- Height of cut: from 20 to 70mm
- Area: up to 500m²
Spiral mowers
Spiral mowers can be used by hand, with a motorised or ride-on mower. The handheld mower is ideal for areas of up to 100m2. The cutting width is between 35 and 76cm. Because of its cutting technique, the grass is cut more precisely and more gently than with "traditional" mowers. If you buy a spiral mower with a grassbox, you won't need to collect the grass afterwards.
Automatic mowers
Automatic lawnmowers are becoming increasingly popular. These mowers are programmable and work within a mowing perimeter, defined by wires laid under the lawn beforehand. They automatically recognise obstacles. When the battery level is low or it starts to rain, the mowers return to their charging station. The mown grass remains on the lawn and serves as additional fertiliser. Mowing widths also vary from 17 to 56cm. Most models are equipped with an anti-theft device. The new generation of machines can even be controlled using a smartphone or tablet.
Tanja Lehmann
Senior Category Business Manager
tanja.lehmann@digitecgalaxus.chFriends, family, cats and good wine are my lifeblood.
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