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I have my eye on a rechargeable electric mower (no cord to mess with!). My old gas mower is getting too difficult to get started. I just don't have the "oomph" to make it catch. So, from people who actually know, which is the better mower, gas or electric? I have a medium-sized yard. Serious answers, please. Thanks!
Answer
Electric mowers have come a long way and can perform just as well as gas mowers under normal conditions.
Gas mower pros & cons:
Pros: With a more powerful motor, it can easily cut over-grown lawn. Good for large lawns.
Cons: More maintenance required such as oil and filter change, spark plugs, etc. Loud and exhaust emissions that are bad for your health and the environment. High gas prices add to operating cost.
Electric mower pros & cons:
Pros: Low maintenance. Can get bogged down if cutting overgrown lawn. No harmful emissions, less noisy, no gas costs.
Cons: If mowing large lawn, you might not be able to mow on one charge. In which case, you either need to wait and recharge or buy a back-up battery to switch it out. However, the current top-rated electric mower can mow up to 1/3 acre on one charge (a bit more than 14,000 sq.ft.). Since you have a medium-sized yard, an electric mower will do just fine.
Personally, I'd go with an electric one. Not having to buy gas each time I mow and low maintenance makes it much more cost-effective.
If you want to know which electric mower to buy, check out this year's recommendations by Consumer Reports here: http://www.tigerfdn.com/consumer-reports-recommended-lawn-mowers.
Here's a review of their top recommendation for a cordless electric mower, the Black & Decker SPCM1936: http://www.tigerfdn.com/black-decker-spcm1936-19-inch-cordless-electric-self-propelled-lawn-mower-reviews
Electric mowers have come a long way and can perform just as well as gas mowers under normal conditions.
Gas mower pros & cons:
Pros: With a more powerful motor, it can easily cut over-grown lawn. Good for large lawns.
Cons: More maintenance required such as oil and filter change, spark plugs, etc. Loud and exhaust emissions that are bad for your health and the environment. High gas prices add to operating cost.
Electric mower pros & cons:
Pros: Low maintenance. Can get bogged down if cutting overgrown lawn. No harmful emissions, less noisy, no gas costs.
Cons: If mowing large lawn, you might not be able to mow on one charge. In which case, you either need to wait and recharge or buy a back-up battery to switch it out. However, the current top-rated electric mower can mow up to 1/3 acre on one charge (a bit more than 14,000 sq.ft.). Since you have a medium-sized yard, an electric mower will do just fine.
Personally, I'd go with an electric one. Not having to buy gas each time I mow and low maintenance makes it much more cost-effective.
If you want to know which electric mower to buy, check out this year's recommendations by Consumer Reports here: http://www.tigerfdn.com/consumer-reports-recommended-lawn-mowers.
Here's a review of their top recommendation for a cordless electric mower, the Black & Decker SPCM1936: http://www.tigerfdn.com/black-decker-spcm1936-19-inch-cordless-electric-self-propelled-lawn-mower-reviews
any review's on toro lawn mower model no 20439?
ron s
was thinking of buying a used 1 that just had a new blade clutch replaced?
Answer
I have similar model, I like it, still starts, runs cuts great. My model does not have the blade break clutch. Not sure how that effects the longevity. Other than regular maintenance, I have only had to replace the piece that holds the blade onto the motor shaft. ($12)
You should be able to find a consumer reports review (93' - 94') of a similar model at your local library.
You can find the manual and some parts info here:
https://homeownersolutions.toro.com/portal/server.pt?space=CommunityPage&cached=true&parentname=CommunityPage&parentid=1&in_hi_userid=19462&control=SetCommunity&CommunityID=214&PageID=238#productDetailsPage
Happy Mowing :)
I have similar model, I like it, still starts, runs cuts great. My model does not have the blade break clutch. Not sure how that effects the longevity. Other than regular maintenance, I have only had to replace the piece that holds the blade onto the motor shaft. ($12)
You should be able to find a consumer reports review (93' - 94') of a similar model at your local library.
You can find the manual and some parts info here:
https://homeownersolutions.toro.com/portal/server.pt?space=CommunityPage&cached=true&parentname=CommunityPage&parentid=1&in_hi_userid=19462&control=SetCommunity&CommunityID=214&PageID=238#productDetailsPage
Happy Mowing :)
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