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Push lawn mowers are a great option for relatively flat lawns of half an acre or less.
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For lawns that are more than an acre, ariding lawn mowermight be well worth the investment.
Push mowers dont have the advantage of self-propulsion, so they need to be light enough to handle easily.
This mower does it allbagging, mulching, and side dischargeand it does it well.
The Ryobi 40V 21-inch Cordless Walk Behind Lawn Mower is a good size for small to medium lawns.PHOTO: The Spruce
It comes with a bag too, so theres nothing extra to buy.
The turbo mode gives it even more power if you should probably push through an especially overgrown section.
With all that battery power, this mower runs for a long time between charges.
The Ryobi 40V 21-inch Cordless Walk Behind Lawn Mower is a good size for small to medium lawns.PHOTO: The Spruce
However, it is also better suited for a small lawn.
The mower includes a single-point height adjustment, letting you choose the ideal height between 1 and 2.5 inches.
However, it does not come with an extension cord, so you will need to purchase one separately.
you might mulch the grass clippings or collect them in the included bag.
The grass cuttings come with a bag for easy collection or mulching.
Thats definitely the case with the Toro Recycler with SmartStow, which produces excellent mulch.
It also bags and side discharges, so you arent locked into just mulching.
At 65 pounds, this isn’t a light lawn mower, but it does handle easily.
On the downside, like any gas mower, this one requires periodic oil changes.
As a general rule, the oil should be changed at least once each year.
However, there is no need to mix oil with gas as the mower has a 4-stroke engine.
A two-year warranty covers the mower.
It’s also very reasonably priced and lightweight (the lightest on our list).
It neatly snips your grass with a scissor-like action that creates a very even cut.
And there’s almost no maintenance required; every few years, you’ll need to sharpen the blades.
The mower cuts a 14-inch swath of grass in a single pass.
The polymer wheels are 8.5 inches in diameter and roll smoothly.
The battery has plenty of charge for yards up to about 0.5 acres, too.
We never found the extension cord to be a hassle.
We noted whether the features worked well, were useful, or could be done without.
For dependable results, find a mower with a well-balanced cutting blade made from heavy steel or aluminum."
you’re free to narrow down your options by choosing a specific pop in.
There are four basic types of push mowers, categorized based on their power sources.
The tread of your mowers wheels is also a consideration.
Some mowers have all three options, while others only have one or two.
you might then either rake up the clippings or leave them in place.
Keep in mind that leaving large excessive clippings on the lawn can smother the grass.
Bagged mowers have a rear bag that catches the clippings as they are cut.
You then lift the bag off the mower and empty it once youre finished working.
That means you are required to supply the pushing power yourself to keep the mower moving across your lawn.
Still, it might be worth it if you have a very large or very hilly yard.
If properly cared for, a good push mower can last you a decade or longer.
As a rule of thumb, gas mowers tend to last longer than battery mowers.
Reel mowers, also called manual mowers, do not have a motor or engine.
Their only source of power is your own exertion in pushing them across your lawn.
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This article was researched and written byMichelle Ullman, who is a writer specializing in home and garden products.
The Ryobi 13 inch Corded Electric Mower comes in a few pieces, but it was easy to assemble.PHOTO: The Spruce
We were able to reach our whole yard, but you are limited by extension cord length.PHOTO: The Spruce
The Toro Recycler comes with a bag in addition to its mulching prowess.PHOTO: The Spruce
The Toro Recycler comes with a bag in addition to its mulching prowess.PHOTO: The Spruce
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