How do you choose a lawn mower?
Choose lawn mower
Lawn mowers look a lot alike. But you can still find big differences when you compare different models. Ask yourself the following questions when choosing a lawn mower:
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How large is your lawn?
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Which propulsion does your lawn mower need?
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Do you need a mulching function?
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Which accessories do you need?
What's the size of your lawn?
When you buy a lawn mower, you first have to look at the size of your lawn. Not every lawn mower is suitable to mow a large lawn. The recommended lawn size of the product is determined by the propulsion and the cutting width. So determine how many square meters your lawn is first. Then, check the table below to find out which cutting width your lawn mower needs.
Lawn size per propulsion and cutting width
| Manually | Electric | Battery | Gasoline | Robot | |
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| 50m² | up to 40cm | up to 33cm | up to 33cm | No | No |
| 51-250m² | ≥ 40cm | 33-37cm | 33-37cm | No | No |
| 251-500m² | No | 38-45cm | 38-45cm | up to 45cm | Yes |
| 501-1,000m² | No | 38-45cm | 38-45cm | up to 45cm | Yes |
| 1,001-1,500m² | No | No | No | 50-55cm | Yes |
| > 1,500m² | No | No | No | >55cm | Yes |
Which propulsion do you prefer?
Lawn mowers can work on the power grid, a battery, or gasoline. There are also manual models and robot lawn mowers. Each propulsion has its upsides and downsides. The size of your lawn and your personal preferences play a role. In the article below, we've listed the differences for you.
Do you need a mulching function?
Some lawn mowers also have a mulching function. Mulch is a layer of organic material that covers the soil of your lawn. A special mower blade in your lawn mower makes sure the cut grass is shredded. The lawn mower blows these shreds back onto the lawn. This layer of mulch protects the roots of the grass from heat and it improves the degree of moisture. Mulching only matters if you take care of your lawn at least once a week.
Which accessories do you need?
With the right lawn mower accessories, you can take good care of your lawn. Think of a string trimmer to cut the lawn edges, or grass seed to cover the bare spots. A weed burner is useful to remove weeds from between tiles. And you can work safely with ear protection and create more freedom of movement with an extension cord.
