Cylinder Lawn Mowers

Size guide:
 up to 250m²- width 30-35cm (12-14in)
250 - 500m²width 35 - 45cm (14-18in)
Over 500m²width over 45cm (18in)

The traditional cylinder mower will give you the finest of finishes on a quality lawn, these are what are used at Wimbledon, Lords cricket ground and bowling greens. The height is adjustable (within narrow limits) though it is not suitable for long, rough or wet grass,

A cylinder mower does the job it is designed for very well. That job is the neat trimming of a well-maintained lawn at frequent intervals.

The reason that the cylinder mower gives such a good result is of course because of the cutting system. There is a horizontally mounted blade that skims across the surface of the grass. As this happens, so the rotary blades move across this fixed blade acting like a pair of scissors and snipping off any grass that is trapped in-between. The grass is therefore severed with a clean and neat cut rather than the somewhat jagged edge that can be left with a rotary mower blade.

The large following roller neatly arranges the grass blades in the same direction, so giving a velvety smooth finish with those all important sharply defined striped finish.

Cylinder mowers tend to be large and heavy due to the large rear metal roller though this need not be a great disadvantage if thought is put into where the mower will be stored and its transport around the garden. In fact in some cases, being large and stable can be an advantage to those who are somewhat unsteady on their feet as the mower can provide help and support.

On a final note, the is no lawn mower that is more "lawn mower like" than a petrol powered cylinder mower, they quietly announce that here is a lawn receiving the very best attention from someone who quite clearly knows a thing or two about lawns and lawn mowers.

It should be acknowledged that a high quality lawn is not simply the result of the correct mower. The highest quality of finish is the result of thorough soil preparation, levelling and firming followed by a programme of ongoing seasonal maintenance. The mower and cutting the grass are simply elements of that ongoing maintenance.

Push Cylinder Mowers
from £35.99

These modern versions are much easier to use than the heavy old fashioned ones that many people remember. Re-discover your garden by hearing the birds when you mow the lawn instead of a raucous motor - good for the environment and your health too.