Used for cultivating lawns and gardens, lawnmowers are available in petrol, electric, battery, robotic, and manual models. When selecting a lawnmower, consider the size and condition of the area you want to mow.
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Electric - ideal for smaller gardens and lawns.
Pros: - Lower purchase price
- Lower weight
- Low maintenance
| Cons: - Movement is restricted by power cable
- Power supply is necessary
- Lower output
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Petrol - suitable for large gardens and areas.
Pros: - Movement not restricted by power cable.
- Higher performance
- Greater capacity grass catcher
| Cons: - Higher price
- Difficult to maintain (e.g. changing oil and filters).
- Less suitable for steep slopes
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Cordless - a compromise between electric and pertrol mowers. You are not limited by a supply cable, so you can also move freely in large gardens. On the other hand, cordless mowers are not as efficient as pertrol mowers.
Pros: - Not necessary to mow near a power outlet
- Quiet
- Easy maintenance
| Cons: - Use is limited by battery capacity
- Higher purchase price
- Less power (not suitable for mowing long grass).
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Robotic - automatically mow the lawn without assistance according to preset programs. Initial startup requires the installation of a boundary wire. Robotic mowers are powered by rechargeable batteries.
Pros: - Mows without your assistance.
- Easy maintenance
| Cons: - Use is limited by battery capacity
- Higher purchase price
- Requires the setting up of a boundary area
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Manual - suitable for maintaining small lawns. Unlike the mowers mentioned above, manual mowers do not have their own power supply or connection, and so they must be physically pushed. Despite this, their operation does not require great physical exertion.
Pros: - Not necessary to mow near a power outlet
- Easy maintenance
- Lower purchase price
| Cons: - No power supply / connection to power supply
- The mower must be phyiscally pushed
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Useful features mowers:
- Central height adjustment - all wheels can be adjusted using a single lever.
- Height-adjustable handles - can be adjusted according to body size.
- Self-propelled - the mower moves forwards when turned on, without pushing. Some models feature djustable speeds.
- Edge cutting - for mowing close to walls, fences, curbs or pavements.
- Mulching function - a mulching blade cuts grass into small pieces that serve as fertiliser.
