Gas, Electric, or Manual Walk-Behind Mower?
While riding mowers are typically only available with gasoline power, push mowers come in three primary types. Picking the right one for your needs is a crucial step in shopping for a mower if you have decided to get a push mower. First, and most common, is the gas mower. These offer the advantage of high mobility and power. However, they can be loud, expensive to run if gas is expensive, and difficult to start. They are also more prone to mechanical failure than the other types of mower. Electric mowers come in two varieties: corded and cordless. Both are less powerful than gas mowers, and corded models are also less mobile due to the need to stay within a given distance of the nearest outlet. Nonetheless, both types have the advantage of quiet operation and high levels of reliability. They are also generally more environmentally friendly than gas mowers due to their lack of emissions (though the environmental impact of battery disposal must be considered in the case of cordless model
