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Rotary mowers are
versatile in that they can more easily cope with longer and rougher
Grass than other types of lawn mower (so should you leave the
lawn longer than you
ought between cuts, it won't be such a battle to deal with) . They are perhaps
a better all round solution for most people who use their lawns and want
it to look neat and tidy rather than be a show-piece. That is not to say
that a fine finish is not achievable with any of these machines.
It is certainly possible
to get the striped finish associated with the best quality lawn with a rotary
mower as the stripes are the result of having a rear roller rather than
the blade arrangement.
Rotary mowers cut the
Grass with a centrally mounted spinning blade which while it can give a
good finish can't compete with a well adjusted cylinder mower that cuts
more cleanly than the chopping action of the rotary.
Small electric rotary
mowers may have plastic blades or a nylon line that cuts the Grass,
this has the advantage that it is far les. S likely to damage the electrical
cable if it is run over than a metal blade. On the other hand such plastic
blades are easily damaged by small stones, sticks or other debris, so you
should always be sure to have some spare blades or nylon line to hand. It
can be very frustrating when you're half way through cutting the lawn, the
blades break and they can't be replaced until the next day or later.
Some rotary mowers have
4 independent wheels that give high manoeuvrability rather than having
two front wheels and a rear roller. If your lawn has lots of beds and/or
borders, with abrupt corners, or if there are trees planted into the lawn,
then a 4-wheeled mower will allow you to easily cut around them. The mower
is unlikely to be powered however so you will need to do the pushing. This
style is also very good for long and rough Grass when raised to the
maximum height, the lack of a rear roller means that the Grass is
not flattened and so can be easily cut.
Hover mowers are
rotary by nature. They float on a cushion of air and so are easier to
manoeuvre around small obstacles.
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Toro eurocycler-recycler-21081-34cm. -electric-rotary-lawn-mower
£129.99
Toro Recycler:
Saves 38% of mowing time, promotes a healthy lawn (returns the nutrients)
, No messy Grass cuttings to dispose of. 3-in-1 versatility-
Recycle, collect or discharge. Recycler cutting technology.
Cutting
width 34cm. 1200 Watt Electric Induction Motor. 20-75mm (3/4 - 3") cutting heights.
Polypropylene rust-free plastic deck for long life. Single
lever height-of-cut adjustment Grass collector in the 30 litre bag. Weight
16kg. 2 year manufacturer's warranty.
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