Petrol Lawnmower

If you have a lawn in your garden then you must have a lawnmower to take care of it and keep it tidy. You can own a push lawnmower or an electric lawnmower but to be honest if it’s quality and performance you are looking for in a lawnmower then you must go for a petrol lawnmower. There are many reasons for you to choose a petrol lawnmower over it’s counterparts.

Yes the petrol lawnmower will cost your more money in the first case but over time it will prove to be cost effective as well as giving you many advantages. With a petrol version you will have greater freedom and not be restricted by cable lengths. There is also the other fact that you do not run the risk of actually cutting the electric cable whilst cutting the lawn.

3.5 Hp Petrol Lawnmower 460 mm by Draper

Here we have an example of a petrol lawnmower that is suitable for medium to large sized gardens. Powering this unit is a Briggs and Stratton engine that is a four stroke petrol engine. The good thing about having a four stroke engine is that you do not need to mix the fuel and it also runs on standard unleaded petrol. When adjusting your mower for cutting height there are not many examples out there that are easier. This unit comes with a single adjustment lever which will give you the perfect cutting height you require for your lawn. For ease of use the throttle lever which comes with a choke is placed on the handle in easy reach to the user. This handle also has a foldaway design which makes the mower very easy to store or transport.

Steel Decked Petrol Lawnmower by Efco

For a petrol lawnmower that gives value for money, easy to use and has all the power you require to do a good job then this unit from Efco should be high on any shopping list. It is a push type lawnmower that has a steel deck and a powerful petrol engine that makes it ideal for mowing large gardens up to about 1400 metres squared. Not bad ! The specifications on this model are cutting width of 41 cm, cutting height of between 28 and 75 mm and to collect all the trimmings there is a huge grass box with a capacity of 60 litres. The whole weight of this machine is 23.7 Kg which means you can move it around quite freely and very easily.

21 Inch Rear Roller Petrol Lawnmower by Honda

This is a very high quality petrol lawnmower from Honda and offers you top features. The machine is self propelled and has roto-stop which means that when you are using it you can actually empty the grass clipping box while you leave the engine running. It also means that you can move the unit with the engine running and not having the blades running. Coming with this lawnmower is an expected high quality Honda petrol engine that has easy start fitted so it takes no effort at all to start the engine. Added to this machine is a roller drive which will give you a traditional looking lawn stripe as well as allowing you to cut over the lawn edge, so your after mowing task of cutting the edges of the lawn is minimised and will take hardly any time at all with your petrol strimmer.

It is a tough petrol lawnmower and the chassis is made from steel that is very robust and is also coated in a green weather resistant coating. For collecting the grass cuttings there is a large 55 litre collection bag which is attached at the back of the mower. The cutting width of this lawnmower is 460 mm. So if you are looking for a petrol lawnmower that cuts very well and has a reassuringly good engine then this model by Draper is definitely worth taking a look at. Once you have cut your lawn with this petrol lawnmower and finished off the lawn edges with a petrol strimmer your lawn will pride of place in your garden.

The engine is a EMAK K 500 OHV and the displacement is 140 cm. It is propulsion pushed and the cutting adjustment levels are independent. The wheels on this lawnmower are bearing mounted wheels which will give you a smoother operation and the mulching blades are standard.. This mower has a place in any serious gardener’s shed along with the petrol strimmer and petrol hedge trimmer.

As well as having a very high quality unit when you buy a Honda, you also receive piece of mind as Honda gives out the longest and most comprehensive warranties in the industry with it’s petrol lawnmowers. The standard warranty is for a staggering 7 years! This lawnmower has a 21 inch width cut and comes with a grass bag. The clutch

is a roto-stop blade clutch.

R40 Walk Behind Petrol Lawnmower by John Deere

This petrol lawnmower from John Deere is small but very mighty. It is a walk behind mower that has a 40 cm cut width. With John Deere products you are guaranteed to have durability which is legendary to products from John Deere. The mower deck on this version is polypropylene which is both lightweight and trouble free. At the back of this mower is a 44 litre textile bag for collecting the grass clippings. The whole unit is very easy to use and store when not in use. The handles fold down very tightly making it ideal for transporting as well as storing. Amongst the features on this mower are a front handle which makes handling the unit very user friendly especially when you need to lift it.

The TurboStar mower system has a built in blower fan which propels the grass cuttings in to the collection system which packs the clipping collector full. For your own specific use the mower has a height adjustment that you set for yourself. Also there is a single point height adjustment which lets you lower or raise the cutting height of the blades with just one simple action. The engine is a Briggs and Stratton 4 stroke and the cutting height is between 25 and 75 mm. The whole weight of this petrol lawnmower is 24 Kg.

The petrol lawnmower is also so much more durable due to the materials used to construct it and all the developments and innovations the manufacturers apply to producing it. Such now is the quality of most petrol lawnmowers that they should last you for many many years before you need to overhaul them or replace them. Such is the versatility as well of these machines that they can also be used in wet conditions. Now depending upon where you live in the world, this could actually be a very deciding factor for you in choosing a petrol lawnmower. But really the most defining advantage has got to be the power output of the petrol lawnmower. If you have a large lawn or you have left the grass to grow for sometime, the power of these machines will easily cope. What could be a tough task will actually be just like a stroll in the park.

When you go looking for a petrol lawnmower you will see that there are many different makes and models out there in the market place today. Some of the brand names you will recognize whilst there are others you have not heard of before. So the thing to do is look around and compare as many models as possible before committing yourself. Personally I would prefer to look at just brand names because of the trusted and respected names but that is not being entirely fair to other makes who may have machines of equal quality. The cost of a petrol lawnmower can differ greatly depending upon the intended use of the mower, quality of design, workmanship and of course the added features that are included. But most models are built and designed for the purpose of being used in small to large gardens as these criteria fit most consumers. So as regards to being able to compare models this should be pretty straightforward for you.

If you have a small to medium garden that you cut maybe once a fortnight then something like one of the small Draper models are worth looking at. They are built well and very durable with a price structure that is well within most people’s price range. A medium priced range Draper unit will cost you around £250, giving you a 3.5 HP 4 stroke engine that runs on unleaded petrol. One of these will do a great job for you in keeping your lawn under control whilst being very economical to run as well. If you can go higher up the price scale then for about £1000 you can get yourself a leading Honda petrol lawnmower. These Honda’s are of exceptional quality and have a very superior power ratio. They also come with a Honda 7 year warranty which will give you piece of mind.

But which ever model you opt for, take good care of the machine and maintain it correctly. If looked after properly there is no reason why your petrol lawnmower will not last you for many years to come. If you are a serious gardener then you have to have a petrol lawnmower in your garden shed along with the petrol strimmer and petrol hedge trimmer.

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