Types of Lawnmowers

Lawnmowers began as human-driven machines which are used to
cut grass. While they still perform the same basic
function, many varieties of lawnmowers have been developed
throughout the decades in order to cater to clients with
different needs as well as to take advantage of new
advances in technology.

Below is a list of some of the most common types of
lawnmowers.

1. Reel/cylinder

- this is one of the most basic and common types of mowers
around. This maybe powered several ways such as human-power
and others by using an internal combustion engine. It
basically works by having a roller with blades which then
cuts the grass.

2. Rotary

- unlike the reel mower, rotary mowers have rotary blades
to cut the grass. Most mowers of this type are powered by
internal combustion engines although some operate using
electric power. Typical residential-type rotary mowers cut
the grass and either discharge it on the lawn or keep it in
a bag.

3. Ride-on

- this type of mower has a size that’s fit for the job that
it can do. Ride-on mowers are typically used on larger
lawns such as school grounds. Because of this kind of
demand, they are usually fitted with several blades to cut
a wider area.

4. Hover mower

- as its name suggests, this type of mower hovers over the
ground to cut the grass. While they may look like novelty
items, hover mowers do a good job at cutting tall grass and
even shrubs because of their unique ability to float.