You can spend ,500 or more on large riding lawn mower, or lawn tractor as the manufacturers sometimes call them. But for homeowners with smaller lawns, there are many inexpensive walk-behind push lawn mowers to choose from. The three basic varieties are reel mowers that are pushed manually, electric mowers, and gas powered mowers. Good quality mowers can be purchased for less than 0. If your lawn is of modest dimensions or is not in a uniform rectangular shape, a small inexpensive mower makes sense not only from an economy standpoint but because it can be easier to fit into tight corners as you mow.
Great States Corp. 16 inch Specialty 7 Blade Reel Mower
If you're willing to supply the muscle power, this Great States manually powered mower is a good value for its price. The mower's T shaped handle has cushioned grips for added comfort. The 16 inch cutting width allows you to make quick work of mowing a smaller lawn. The cutting reel is composed of 7 blades made of tempered alloy steel. The mower's light weight-25 pounds-makes it easy to handle and maneuver. Mowing the lawn by hand can be great exercise, and of course since it uses no gas or electricity it is an environmentally friendly way to maintain your lawn. This mower works better on low grass than thick bladed lawns or lawns with lots of weeds.
The Homelite 20 inch Corded Electric Mower
A great feature of this Homelite mower is the single level height control that allows you to quickly adjust the cutting height between 1 ¾ inches and 3 ¾ inches. Those new to electric corded mowers must get used to maneuvering the cord so it does not get tangled, snagged--or severed by the mower blades. The handy cord hook helps you hold the electric cord securely in place as you move around the yard. The cutting width-20 inches-and ample power of this mower mean you can handle larger yards and higher grass than with a reel mower. The ball bearing wheels are designed for easy rolling and durability. A blade safety control is mounted on the handle to make it easy to stop the blades. The cut grass can be discharged from the side as mulch or can be fed into a bag that mounts on the back of the mower.
Yard Machines 22 inch 158cc Side Discharge Push Mower
This gas powered mower has full 22 inches of cutting width driven by a robust Briggs & Stratton Engine. It works well on yards of less than ½ acre in size. Changing the blade height is easy with the 6 -position height adjustment lever. This model is relatively light for a gas mower, making it possible for individuals of different strength levels to operate the mower without great effort. The Yard Machines mower discharges the cut grass from the side. In choosing between a gas or electric model, remember that an electric mower is quieter than a gas powered unit and of course does not add harmful emissions to the air. With the gas unit, you have to have gas or oil on hand to add when required.
