Cordless Lawn Mowers

Wait a minute, aren't all lawn mowers cordless lawn mowers? Maybe you don't recall seeing your neighbor drag along a long extension chord in his entire lawn mowing history. That's because he was using a gas powered mower, which works by internal combustion. Electric mowers work off of manual motive power, in cutting mechanism and perhaps even in propulsion, such as riding mowers. One long disadvantage of electric lawn mowers has been the cord that homeowners have had to drag along with the unit. This is not only troublesome but it could also be an electrical hazard if the wire is cut. Cordless lawn mowers eliminate this chore by letting the lawn mower run off battery power. What are the advantages and disadvantages of cordless lawn mowers?

Pros And Cons Of Cordless Lawn Mowers

Cordless lawn mowers, like corded electric motors, are much quieter than gas motors – in fact 75% less noise pollution, which the neighborhood is bound to appreciate. Electric cordless lawn mowers do not run on gas. Therefore, not only do you get a break on gas prices, you also get to relax knowing that your cordless electric mower will not suddenly run out of gas. A cordless electric lawn mower costs much less to purchase and maintain than the “best” gas mowers out there. Gas lawn mowers are also high pollutant sources, while cordless electric lawn mowers cuts down on all the harmful pollution while not sacrificing any of the practicality or convenience.

You would think that cordless lawn mowers would have no significant disadvantages, since the main problem with electrical motors is the cord. But there are other factors to consider. Electric cordless lawn mowers are slightly more expensive than corded ones, and because they operate on battery power, like gasoline, their energy resources are limited. Cordless mowers do come with battery chargers and indicator lights, so you can monitor the mower to make sure it doesn't run out of energy. One effective way to do this is to measure the size of your yard and compare it to the manufacturer's chart, which tells you how long the batteries will last according to the size of your yard.

The Top Electric Mower Companies

Many of the electric mowers being sold today are mulching mowers and have add-on features. Some of the top companies on the market are Black & Decker cordless lawn mowers, Makita cordless lawn mowers, Neuton cordless electric mowers, Ryobi cordless lawn mowers and Bully cordless lawn mowers. Cordless electric mowers may be your preferred mower of choice – you can hear and feel the difference.