As a publisher-reviewer, I review many equipments, and now it's the turn of lawn mowers.
Looking at lawn mowers from a buyer's angle, I tried to list my expectations. Firstly, the mower should do what it's meant to do, i.e., mow lawns efficiently. Next, it should fulfill the promise the seller makes to prospective buyers. And most importantly, the price should be reasonable and competitive.
Industrial Lawn Mowers
Cutting a long story short, I zeroed in on a popular brand of lawn mowers - Husqvarna.
Do They Have Enough Models?
You need to make a basic choice between walk-behind and ride-on mowers. The size of your lawn and how frequently you mow it should help you decide which one you want. Some users may take factors, such as mulching ability, and side discharge, into account, before deciding.
Husqvarna offers walk-behind mowers in several variants: the push type, the self propelled type, electrical mowers, and battery operated mowers.
Ride-on mowers have more maneuverability and the driver has a good view of the front. These mowers come with a front mounted cutting deck and are best suited for bigger lawns with long grass. The bagging and collection facility prevents the cut grass and weeds from spreading into the lawn. Side ejection and rear ejection options are also available.
Does Steering Matter?
Front wheel steering guarantees good traction and braking; rear wheel steering offers good tracking when reversing uphill and also projects the rear section when turning. Husqvarna has an articulated steering option, with a bio-clip cutting desk that causes leaves to be turned to fine mulch.
How Much Power Do You Need?
Husqvarna's Walk-Behind Mowers range from 4.5 HP to 5.5 HP, while Riding Mowers are 18 HP to 26 HP. Husqvarna's YTH yard tractors feed on tall grass. This mower range comes with features like step-through fender design, hydrostatic transmission, cup holders, and decks to mulch, discharge or bag. And a Briggs & Stratton engine, to boot.
Do You Really Need An Auto Mower?
If you are lazy, the auto mower may actually make you lazier still, as it does everything for you. You don't have to walk behind or ride a mower. All you have to do is make a boundary by pinning a wire to the ground. Then you put the auto mower in the middle and it mows.
If you think a tree on your lawn especially with roots above the ground might damage your auto mower, the manufacturer assures not to worry. The collision sensors, they say, not only stop it, but also help reverse the mower when it comes lightly in contact with objects. (I invite anyone with real experience to testify this)
The running cost is fairly low. Depending on the size of the lawn it may cost up to per year for electricity. Also, it is emission-free and makes almost no noise.
What About Maintenance? Warranty? Accessories?
Northern Tool offers toll free tech support through its 50 outlets in 11 states. So, you have spares and service within easy reach, with a 2 - 3 years extendable warranty, for parts and labor. Also, you can choose from a wide range of accessories: lawn aerators, tail mowers, tow behind sprayers, tow behind lawn sweeps, manure spreaders and industrial tools trailer carts.
How about the Price?
They are the best value for money as far as I've seen: riding mowers cost from 00 - 3600 and walk-behinds, 0 - 600. Of course, they also come with finance schemes.
How good are they really, taking all factors into account?
Popular Mechanics has rated Husqvarna the best mower of 2007.
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Christmas Sales Friendly Robotics RL850 RoboMower 21-Inch Automatic Cordless Electric Lawn Mower Feature
- Automatic lawnmower designed to mow entirely by itself
- Efficiently and safely mows lawn, while you relax
- Cuts up to 10,800 square feet on a single 24-hour charge
- Onboard sensor and bumper avoids obstacles; built-in child safety lock; powerful mulcher
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Imagine relaxing on your porch with your family instead of mowing the lawn. With the innovative Friendly Robotics Robomow RL850, you can turn your dreams into a wallet-friendly reality. This fully automatic lawnmower cuts grass all by itself, so you can get a vacation from mowing--forever! Just drive the Robomow to the edge of your yard and press 'Go' for a beautifully manicured lawn.
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The Robomow RL850 is an innovative lawn mower that works automatically, so you won't have to spend another weekend pushing your old gas guzzler around the yard. It mows on its own within a boundary that you outline with a thin wire (included). Once you handle the initial wire setup, this mower does all the work for you--simply press 'Go', sit back, relax, and mow!
Powered by exclusive drop-and-go 24-volt batteries, the heavy-duty Robomow RL850 is a 53-centimeter, 21-inch mower/mulching system. With its three blades spinning at 5,800 RPM--double the speed of a typical gas mower--the Robomow RL850 travels across your lawn in a crisscross pattern, covering up to 10,800 square feet on a single charge. Easy to set, the Robomow RL850 delivers a 1.75- to 3.25-inch cut with high-cut blades and a 1.0-2.5-inch cut with low-cut blades.
Wallet-Friendly Choice
Unlike conventional lawn mowers that pollute as much as 40 late-model cars in just one hour of use, Robomow RL850 offers a way to keep your lawn looking great without sacrificing the environment.
The Robomow RL850 doesn't simply cut your grass--it repurposes the clippings through a patented process called grasscycling. The mower cuts grass into fine clippings and disperses the cuttings over the ground. These clippings quickly decompose and release valuable nutrients and water into the soil, resulting in a better-looking lawn. Grasscycling also leads to a deeper, healthier root system that increases your lawn's resistance to disease, drought, and insects, and it reduces the amount of water your lawn needs by as much as 85%.
And because the Robomow RL850 doesn't require gas, oil, tune-ups, or spark plugs, it will save you money.
Multiple Features for Safe, Quiet Operation
In addition to its environmental benefits, the Robomow RL850 offers several user-friendly, neighbor-friendly features. First, a user-controlled theft protection system guards the mower from unauthorized use, and a child lock provides peace of mind.
An on-board sensor and bumpers identify obstructions like trees, rocks and obstacles, and truly quiet operation means you can mow your lawn at any hour without disturbing your neighbors.
Dimensions and Warranty Information
The Robomow RL850 is WEEE and RoHS compliant, measures 26.0 x 12.5 x 35.0 (WxHxD), weighs 50 pounds (without battery), and is backed by a two-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Robomow RL850; 500-foot perimeter wire and 200 plastic pegs; sealed batteries and charge pack; 2007 Generation software; instruction manual.
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