A reel push mowerwas the original type of mower before mechanical lawn mowers came along. The actual mechanism itself has not changed much, it is just the way the mower is controlled that has evolved but many people still choose to use reel push mowers for various reasons.

One reason is that a reel mower cuts the grass very cleanly when compared with other lawn mowers. The result of this is that the grass can heal faster and thus produce a more lush, appealing surface. These mowers work by gears which spin the reel as the mower is pushed. The normal cutting width of an average reel push style mower is from 12 to 20 inches. Reel push mowers do not have a motor and are generally used on small lawn spaces. Read more »

A cordless electric lawn mower provides the ultimate in convenience and quality. 12 volt rechargeable batteries power most of these types of lawn mowers, with anywhere from 1 to 4 batteries being used depending upon the model.

Naturally you can expect more power and more run time from models that use more batteries. The most common spot for the battery to be located in a cordless electric lawn mower is on the inside, but some are also found on the outside and these can be replaced easily. Read more »