With spindle, graver or even a robot lawn mower? Which lawnmower is best for my lawn? This overview will help.
Anyone who owns a garden has a lot to do. After all, the garden should look well-kept and visually appealing. A lawn can be found on almost every garden plot. Whether as a small area or on a large scale, only the right treatment makes the lawn beautiful. No wonder, then, that a lawn culture is spoken of as an independent term.
This is made clear not least by the fact that a distinction is made between a wide variety of lawn types. The University of Hohenheim distinguishes between landscaped lawns, functional lawns, hard-wearing lawns, ornamental lawns and deep-cut lawns. In the home garden, the ornamental lawn should be found accordingly. In order for the lawn to remain attractive, it must first of all be mowed regularly. Apart from the smallest areas that can be managed with a manual lawn mower, electric or petrol-powered lawn mowers are indispensable for this work. However, not every device is suitable for every lawn. An important aspect when choosing the device is primarily the size of the area to be processed.
Small to medium-sized lawns
Pen mowers, cylinder mowers, hover mowers, robotic lawnmowers
If the area of lawn is manageable, there are various options for possible lawn mower models and systems that can be selected according to individual preferences. Numerous options can be found on www.motorland.net from the various providers. The most common models include the following:
➤ Gravel mower
Probably the most well-known type of lawn mower has rotating and horizontally arranged knives on the underside, which basically chop off the blades of grass with quick movements. Most models have a basket at the back of the unit that eventually catches the grass, so no extra work is required and the contents of the full bin can simply be disposed of. Within this type of lawn mower, you can also find different models, which are due, for example, todifferent cutting widths. The smaller and more crooked the lawn, the smaller the corresponding cutting width should be.
➤ Cylinder Mower
The cylinder mower differs from the classic graver model in that the blades of grass are not chopped off like with a scythe, but cut off using the scissor principle. This type of mowing is considered to be particularly accurate and clean, so that an even cutting height can be achieved.
Special shapes:
➤ Hover Mower
Similar to the rotary mower, blades rotate underneath the device and chop off the blades of grass. However, a fan creates an even flow of air that makes the device hover. This results in the advantage of very easy handling. Furthermore, this form of mower is also considered to be flexible, which means that it can also be used on uneven surfaces.
➤ Robot lawn mower
Independent robotic lawnmowers that work the lawn without a human hand have not been on the market for very long, but are already extremely popular. The way it works is the same as that of a tine mower or mulching mower. The device also has sensors that make independent mowing possible in the first place. However, the lawn must be prepared in advance, usually by laying power cables. More about current models and test reports can be found on the following page.
You can also choose between a manual lawn mower, an electric lawn mower, a petrol lawn mower or a cordless lawn mower.
Large lawns - ride-on mowers
A ride-on mower or lawn tractor is suitable for really large areas, so that the work can be completed in a very short time. In addition, the hobby or professional gardener has the option of doing the work while sitting. Ride-on mowers or lawn tractors have a powerful engine, whereby different shapes and systems can also be distinguished.
- This is how we speak of a lawn tractor if the device has a front engine, just like a tractor.
- If the motor is located at the rear of the mower, it is riding mower.
In addition, different types of transmission such as rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, diesel or petrol vehicles and others can be distinguished. The choice ultimately depends on the intended budget and also on the frequency of use. For example, a tractor with automatic gearshift is easier to operate, but costsbut also correspondingly more than one device with a manual gearbox.
➤ The intended use largely determines the price
Overall, the user decides which gardening aids are ultimately practical and useful for him, depending on the size and design of the garden. In addition, the purchase price, as mentioned, plays a decisive role in relation to the intended use. A price comparison before buying is therefore always worthwhile and helps to save money. At www.evendi.de, offers from different device manufacturers can be compared. The portal also points out that the large ride-on mowers or lawn tractors mentioned are not suitable for small gardens or lawns, especially with regard to the noise and environmental pollution caused by large petrol or diesel devices.