Petrol mower vs a hand pushed mower

[stats101]

I have a fairly large uneven garden, and am in need of a mower. I'm wanting advice on whether a hand pushed mower would be suitable? I want an energy efficient option, would rather avoid handling petrol, and keen to stay away from exhaust fumes. Are hand pushed mowers a any good for big jobs, are are they best reserved for tiny gardens?

 

[Mursal]

Well, "hand push mowers" are for people that find Gym membership to expensive. But, what they fail to factor-in is the cost of all the extra Weetabix they consume .........

You just cant compare a rotary petrol mower with the old cylinder push type.

Electric might be an option, but I'd bite the bullet and go for a little petrol. You can always plant a few trees to cancel out the pollution !!

 

[Burnerman]

As above - go for a quality rotary machine with a Honda engine preferably.....minimal pollution!
John

 

[stats101]

hmm... hand push mowers that bad? Can't do electric as the garden is quite sizable.

 

[kingandy2nd]

Large garden and push mower?!! Assume you are retired or not working and this have plenty of time on your hands

If you've got plenty of spare money, you could always try one of these

http://www.bosch-indego.com/gb/en/

 

[Deleted2797112]

I have a fairly large uneven garden, and am in need of a mower.

How large is large and how uneven?

 

[Porque223]

How much energy can you put out?

2000 Calories/kcals in an 8 hour day at 20% body efficiency gives 400 calories/8 hours = 50 calories/hr = 60w of power to mow your lawn.
At the other end of the curve you may put out 2/3 hp/500w for 60 seconds.

How much power does the smallest power gas or electric lawn mower put out?

 

[donmaico]

push mower only for a very small lawn, quality petrol rotary for anything else I use and Etesia 4 wheeled mower which is considered by many to be the best as its a no compromise design http://www.etesia.com/en/products/family/lawnmowers.html