If you are thinking of purchasing a new lawn mower you’ll have to make some choices as there are many options available. The first thing you might think about is whether to buy a gas lawnmower or an electric lawnmower. In addition, if you opt for an electric mower should you choose a corded or a cordless model? Both gas and electric lawnmowers have their advantages and disadvantages and you’ll want to carefully weight them up before you decide. Gas has been the traditional choice to power a lawn mower since push mowers were fitted with engines in the 1940’s.

Gas mowers are powerful and will keep going as long as there is gas in the tank and some kinds of mowers, zero turn lawnmowers for example can only be bought at the moment with gas engines. However gas driven mowers have some distinct disadvantages including the level of noise they produce, the emission of noxious fumes and the need for regular maintenance. Gas or Electric Lawnmowers – What are the Options?…