does anybody use a hand push cylinder lawnmower?

Question

i need to replace my mower, and was wondering how effective these are in comparison to an electric mower? i know it would save energy (and be a good workout for me!) but how good are they at cutting the grass?
any comments appreciated, thanks

Answer 1

They are effective on small, thin lawns but are a lot of work (good exercise). You must keep them sharp and you must keep up on the mowing. If you let your grass grow tall, especially a dense lawn and they can clog-up. Certain thick bladed grass lawn types can be very difficult even when short. They do not disperse the cuttings; the grass clippings are laid on top of the cut grass. They do not cut the grass clippings into many small pieces unless you make multiple passes over the lawn. These latter two characteristics may require that you rake after mowing for that finished look (if the grass is long & you do not purchase the grass catcher option). They are not the best mulch mowing option (returning clippings & nutrients to the soil). They are not good at cutting heavy, tough stemed weeds (i.e. Queen Ann's Lace). If you have a weedy lawn they would not be a good choice. Finally, their rear roller tends to push the grass down and create a grain that makes subsequent cuttings more difficult if you do not change mowing patterns and directions often.

Answer 2

The most basic cylinder hand push mower, two largish wheels, one each side of the cylinder, with grassbox, are excellent. Cylinder mowers with a "drum" instead of the two wheels I have found aren't so good. If you have a small lawn area, go for it. By the time you've faffed around getting the electric mower out, untangled the cable, found the extension lead etc you could have had the job done with the hand push one. Hopefully you'll move next door to me, I just love the sound of the hand mowers.... drrrrrrrrrrrrrr......drrrrrrrrrrrr Electric garden machinery's enough to drive you up the wall on a quiet sunday afternoon :-)

Answer 3

They are brilliant much better than an electric mower good question this *

Answer 4

I believe the correct term is 'reel mower' if I understand your question correctly.

I know a couple of people who use them and they love them, but well-lit is right. You have to keep them sharp and your HAVE to stay on top of your mowing or they are impossible to use.

Answer 5

If they are kept sharp and adjusted they are very effective. However, you may tire of the novelty after awhile.

Answer 6

They're very good and you can't electrocute yourself on the non-existent electric cable.

Answer 7

Why not a gasoline one with a self propel....They last for years.only kind I have ever used and I mow weekly

Answer 8

TRY A SISSORS FIRST