Any way to make a lawn mower quieter?

Brian.E

I have a gas powered push lawn mower, and it is a bit noisy. It is a 4 horsepower Briggs & Stratton. Is there any way I could lower the noise that is produces when running? Thanks in advance!

Answer
You should be able to find an after market muffler at a small engine repair shop. I got one adapted from a Honda to fit my 5HP Briggs, big difference. The blade can also be noisy, especially the mulching blades. If you don't need the mulching effect, get the straightest blade with the the least amount of lift. Your repair shop should know what I'm talking about. RScott

Why doesn't anyone make an electric lawn tractor or heavy duty mower?

winterrule

I know there are some light duty battery and plug in electric mowers but nothing suitable for large lawns. I would like to see a battery powered 48" walk behind mower deck or a zero turn mower. It seems like a good way to promote electric vehicles. Equipment like this could give people enough confidence in batteries to consider electric cars.
So there are some choices for light duty mowers. None of those mentioned work very fast or have much battery life. The best is rated for one acre and needs 12 hours of charging time.That's fine for an urban lawn on a 3/4acre lot but not fo ra more rural estate. Most homeowners want to mow their whole lawn in one session, not spread over 2-3 days.

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I have had the chance to use an electric mower with a cord on a lawn that takes about 2 hours to mow. Tall or short grass the performance seemed similar to a similar petrol powered model. The cutting pattern had to take the cord into consideration. However it was quieter, needed virtually no maintenance, would always "start" never seemed to get old and did I say it was quieter?

In that situation the corded model was preferred to a battery version because it was cheaper, requiring less investment, it would require less maintenance, the particular situation did not require batteries. The lawn was set up with reachable outdoor plugs and the investment in a proper cord would pay dividends as it could be used for other electric yard equipment. Someday roadways may be set up to provide power to electric cars: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road-powered_electric_vehicle

Other situations would require battery models. Europeans have had to live with their environment longer than most Americans. They have a different approach and appreciation. It is not surprising that battery mowers would be popular in Europe before becoming popular in the US. However from the links below you can see that such mowers are available in the US.

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Do you like your electric lawn mower?

Astragalo

I need a nice mower. Are the electric ones any good? I don't really want a gas one. I've noticed that there are corded mowers and also ones with rechargeable batteries. Our lawn and our yard isn't that big so I wouldn't really mind the corded ones, but how do they function in comparison to the gas mowers?

Any recommendations?
What kind do you have? I was looking at the corded black and decker one.

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Ive been using electric mowers for over 25 yrs,black and decker best ones,i also have a homelite from home depot.Pros its quiet and requires no repairs,but a blade sharpening every couple yrs.Cons you have a cord and cant use when its raining.make sure you buy one with a button to adjust height on all 4 wheels at once.

New Lawn Mower Question?

GottaGo

I need a new lawn mower, but want to know which mower is best for the money?

I don't have a large yard, but actually a 'postage stamp' yard.

Which push-mower do you think is the best for the money? John Deere? Toro? Cub Cadet?

Answer
I agree, just go with Sears Craftsman. I've had mine for years, and she still cranks up, right away. If you're going with self propelled, be sure to get large rear tires with the front wheel drive. They are much easier to turn, than rear wheel drive. They also sell the ones that Charlotte was speaking about. Here's some info on them:
http://www.pushmowers101.com/quiet-mower-article.html
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/subcat.do?vertical=LAWN&cat=Lawn+Mowers&subcat=Reel+Mowers&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?vertical=LAWN&cat=Lawn+Mowers&subcat=Rear+Bag+Mowers&pid=07137667000&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

Hope this was helpful :-)

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Dont you think its funny my neighbor called the cops on me?

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Lex

The old fart called the cops on me for loud music.

Its funny cause the only reason I dis it was to drown out the noise he makes every day.

He rides around on his lawn mower 7am-6pm every day. And he doesnt even have a lawn!!!!!!! Only dirt.

I only started playing loud music because after 3 years of him riding his lawn mower I got sick of it.

Funny hiw this old azzho thinks only he is entitled to peace and quiet, no one else.

So do you agree its funny?

Answer
Yes, that amazing, "only dirt" LOL! I have a neighbour like that, he used to have a home-made trike, he used to just sit there and rev the engine all day for no reason. So one day, my step fathers friend accidentally ran over and killed a badger. We took the badger and put it on the trike, positioned so he was sitting up and holding the handle bars, lol. My step dad got arrested the next day, because they had cctv cameras on their roof and seen him the next day when they looked back at the footage, lol. He said it was worth it, you should do it to your guys lawn mower. LOL. Hope i helped :)

What is the best type of lawnmower to use? and also for a lower price?

Tyler

I need advice pickin out a lawn mower. i'm starting a mowing business and need a good cheap one to start out. once i start getting more business and money i'll be a better one. but i jsut need a starter.

Answer
Try a human powered mower. It just works of of you pushing it forward. Its many blades rotate agents a stationary one that scissors off the grass. Its a work out and its quiet and non polluting.

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Dont you think its funny my neighbor called the cops on me?

best quiet lawn mower image

Lex

The old fart called the cops on me for loud music.

Its funny cause the only reason I dis it was to drown out the noise he makes every day.

He rides around on his lawn mower 7am-6pm every day. And he doesnt even have a lawn!!!!!!! Only dirt.

I only started playing loud music because after 3 years of him riding his lawn mower I got sick of it.

Funny hiw this old azzho thinks only he is entitled to peace and quiet, no one else.

So do you agree its funny?

Answer
Yes, that amazing, "only dirt" LOL! I have a neighbour like that, he used to have a home-made trike, he used to just sit there and rev the engine all day for no reason. So one day, my step fathers friend accidentally ran over and killed a badger. We took the badger and put it on the trike, positioned so he was sitting up and holding the handle bars, lol. My step dad got arrested the next day, because they had cctv cameras on their roof and seen him the next day when they looked back at the footage, lol. He said it was worth it, you should do it to your guys lawn mower. LOL. Hope i helped :)

What is the best type of lawnmower to use? and also for a lower price?

Tyler

I need advice pickin out a lawn mower. i'm starting a mowing business and need a good cheap one to start out. once i start getting more business and money i'll be a better one. but i jsut need a starter.

Answer
Try a human powered mower. It just works of of you pushing it forward. Its many blades rotate agents a stationary one that scissors off the grass. Its a work out and its quiet and non polluting.

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What company makes the best lawn mowers engines?

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Timpala

I am looking for a new lawn mower and would like to narrow my choices down by the the company that puts the best and most reliable engines on their mowers. With that said, any suggestions for a rear self propelled walk behind mower would be great.

Answer
We've had several over the years and hubby likes his Husqvarna with the Honda engine the best of any he's had. We've tried them all and none of them lasted more than a few years. This one is standing the test of time; I bet we're going on a good 6 years now.

The Honda engines are quieter and have more power than most. We've had Sears, Yard Man, MTD and several others and this is the only one he's consistently been happy with.

Are non gas lawn mowers effective?

Arliss

I'm debating on whether or not to go with the old school non gas lawn mower...you know all metal ones you see on Leave It To Beaver and My Three Sons? LOL. Anyway, I've been told by a friend of mine that they are effective in that, they don't leave long grass clippings and that they cut every bit as well as a regular lawn mower. Any thoughts on the pros and cons of this?

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I actually used one for several years, and they work really well. You can buy them at Sears which is where I got mine. They are so much cheaper than a gas powered mower, and so much quieter., and there is no stinky gas or gas fumes to deal with. They are also quite easy to push, and actually kindof fun to use. The clippings left on the ground are good for the soil. The only cons that I can see, is that if you have a really large yard, it might take a little longer to mow it, also you can't let your grass grow too long, because it will be more difficult to cut, and the clippings will be long-and you may have to rake them up. I don't believe the old school mowers have any sort of mulching abilities to take care of long clippings (but you can get a little container that sits behind it to collect clippings, I believe)

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Dont you think its funny my neighbor called the cops on me?

best quiet lawn mower image

Lex

The old fart called the cops on me for loud music.

Its funny cause the only reason I dis it was to drown out the noise he makes every day.

He rides around on his lawn mower 7am-6pm every day. And he doesnt even have a lawn!!!!!!! Only dirt.

I only started playing loud music because after 3 years of him riding his lawn mower I got sick of it.

Funny hiw this old azzho thinks only he is entitled to peace and quiet, no one else.

So do you agree its funny?

Answer
Yes, that amazing, "only dirt" LOL! I have a neighbour like that, he used to have a home-made trike, he used to just sit there and rev the engine all day for no reason. So one day, my step fathers friend accidentally ran over and killed a badger. We took the badger and put it on the trike, positioned so he was sitting up and holding the handle bars, lol. My step dad got arrested the next day, because they had cctv cameras on their roof and seen him the next day when they looked back at the footage, lol. He said it was worth it, you should do it to your guys lawn mower. LOL. Hope i helped :)

What is the best type of lawnmower to use? and also for a lower price?

Tyler

I need advice pickin out a lawn mower. i'm starting a mowing business and need a good cheap one to start out. once i start getting more business and money i'll be a better one. but i jsut need a starter.

Answer
Try a human powered mower. It just works of of you pushing it forward. Its many blades rotate agents a stationary one that scissors off the grass. Its a work out and its quiet and non polluting.

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Any way to make a lawn mower quieter?

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Brian.E

I have a gas powered push lawn mower, and it is a bit noisy. It is a 4 horsepower Briggs & Stratton. Is there any way I could lower the noise that is produces when running? Thanks in advance!

Answer
You should be able to find an after market muffler at a small engine repair shop. I got one adapted from a Honda to fit my 5HP Briggs, big difference. The blade can also be noisy, especially the mulching blades. If you don't need the mulching effect, get the straightest blade with the the least amount of lift. Your repair shop should know what I'm talking about. RScott

Does an electric cordless lawn mower work as well as a gas powered one?

Anna

I am needing a new lawn mower and with the price of gas, I was wondering if the electric ones are any good. I can't imagine having a cord attached, so I would want a rechargable one.

Answer
In the right circumstances a cordless will work fine. No, they're not as powerful as gas, and if you have a really large area to cut, one charge won't do it. You can buy extra batteries though they're not cheap. I have a 24v cordless and am very happy with it. It's light and easy to push. It's quiet enough that I can cut the lawn without making the neighbours close their windows. I cut about 100' x100' on one charge unless the grass is wet or too long. It cuts over small branches in the lawn with no trouble. I'd be using a lot of extension cord to reach all the areas with a corded one, and I hate the noise of gas ones, futzing around with fuel, and yanking on the cord.

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Are non gas lawn mowers effective?

best quiet lawn mower image

Arliss

I'm debating on whether or not to go with the old school non gas lawn mower...you know all metal ones you see on Leave It To Beaver and My Three Sons? LOL. Anyway, I've been told by a friend of mine that they are effective in that, they don't leave long grass clippings and that they cut every bit as well as a regular lawn mower. Any thoughts on the pros and cons of this?

Answer
I actually used one for several years, and they work really well. You can buy them at Sears which is where I got mine. They are so much cheaper than a gas powered mower, and so much quieter., and there is no stinky gas or gas fumes to deal with. They are also quite easy to push, and actually kindof fun to use. The clippings left on the ground are good for the soil. The only cons that I can see, is that if you have a really large yard, it might take a little longer to mow it, also you can't let your grass grow too long, because it will be more difficult to cut, and the clippings will be long-and you may have to rake them up. I don't believe the old school mowers have any sort of mulching abilities to take care of long clippings (but you can get a little container that sits behind it to collect clippings, I believe)

Dont you think its funny my neighbor called the cops on me?

Lex

The old fart called the cops on me for loud music.

Its funny cause the only reason I dis it was to drown out the noise he makes every day.

He rides around on his lawn mower 7am-6pm every day. And he doesnt even have a lawn!!!!!!! Only dirt.

I only started playing loud music because after 3 years of him riding his lawn mower I got sick of it.

Funny hiw this old azzho thinks only he is entitled to peace and quiet, no one else.

So do you agree its funny?

Answer
Yes, that amazing, "only dirt" LOL! I have a neighbour like that, he used to have a home-made trike, he used to just sit there and rev the engine all day for no reason. So one day, my step fathers friend accidentally ran over and killed a badger. We took the badger and put it on the trike, positioned so he was sitting up and holding the handle bars, lol. My step dad got arrested the next day, because they had cctv cameras on their roof and seen him the next day when they looked back at the footage, lol. He said it was worth it, you should do it to your guys lawn mower. LOL. Hope i helped :)

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