Before unpacking the most common types of lawn mowers on the Australian market, buyers should consider their property’s size, the presence of tight corners, and how level their backyard ground is to ensure they are purchasing the perfect lawn mower. Once these factors have been considered, nailing down the ideal type of lawn mower is easy.
Push lawn mowers provide the user with control and accuracy to easily handle small to medium-sized lawns that require regular upkeep or perhaps just a touch-up now and then. Although push lawn mowers are great for tight corners and difficult edges, they tend to get caught on uneven terrain.
Plus, keep in mind users must supply the pushing-power with a traditional push mower, so if you have a yard with a few inclines, this might be an issue. A push lawn mower is your best option if your grass is less than 1,000 square metres in size and is flattish. But if you have a more extensive lawn you should consider a riding mower.
Riding lawn mowers can cut two to three times faster than simple push mowers, making them best suited for more extensive lawns. Today’s riding lawn mowers are extremely simple to use (compared to previous models), robust and come with comfortable seating, but their convenience comes at a cost.
There are a few types of riding lawn mowers to consider. The tractor-style is the standard type of riding mower controlled by a steering wheel and pads in automatic or manual transmission. Tractor-style riding mowers are available in smaller models that are more agile and easy to navigate through tight spaces, but also available in larger models that are more powerful with bigger cutting widths for larger jobs. The other type of riding mower is a zero-turn model controlled with left-right steer-drive handles that offer greater manoeuvrability, ideal for tricker jobs.
Robot lawn mowers are ideal for Australians who are short on time and still want to keep their backyards tidy. At this point, robot lawn mowers aren’t quite as versatile as their push and ride-on counterparts. They are not ideal for larger and more complicated yards as it is more difficult for robot lawn mowers to handle uneven terrain.
Finally, the traditional reel mowers spin five to twelve exposed blades to slice the grass against a fixed bottom plate, operating like a pair of scissors. The unique cutting movement of reel mowers is excellent for low or short cuts, but it will not cut tall grass. Reel mowers cut a clean, precise trim that results in a healthier and more appealing lawn. Battery and petrol-powered reel mowers are available, but they are more commonly known as cylinder mowers.