Advantages of Buying a Battery Powered Lawn Mower

If you have a yard to take care of you will need a mower to cut your grass. You have some choices in this matter and you might consider a battery powered lawn mower for the task.

The DC powered lawn mower is the push mower of the future according to some. Of course one obvious advantage they have over the average gasoline mower is the fact that they don't use gas. Aside from the fact that buying gas for your mower multiple times each week during the summer can add up quickly, a electric powered mower can save you from making any trips at all. Anyone who has ever gone outside to mow the yard only to find that they're out of gas and need to make a quick trip to the gas station can appreciate this advantage.

Another great characteristic of battery powered mowers is the fact that they're environmentally friendly. Unlike electric mowers, push lawn mowers that use battery power don't require an outlet nor do they have a long cord. This makes the DC powered mower much safer since those cords can be very difficult to avoid running over when mowing.

Last but not least, the price. Not only is a battery powered mower typically cheaper than a standard gas mower, but it also saves you money in the long run since you won't have to continually buy gas for it. Even extra or replacement batteries are relatively inexpensive, usually around fifty dollars each.

Most fans and critics of these types of mowers cite just one major flaw. The battery doesn't usually last for more than an hour when in use. So, if you have a very large lawn, a battery powered lawn mower may not the best choice for you. For owners of medium-sized lawns, if you're considering a DC powered push mower, purchasing an extra battery could be just the solution you need.

However, with newer battery powered lawn mowers the batteries seem to be lasting longer so this may not be a issue now. Check the paperwork with the mower and it should tell you how long the battery will last between charges. A lot depends on how tall and thick the grass is.