Which Lawn Mower is the Best for You?

We all know it's winter, making most of us want to curl up indoors with a piping hot cup of hot chocolate and the last thing you might be thinking of doing is a little bit of lawn mowing. However, as soon as the snow starts to melt and the temperature rises above 4 degrees, your grass will start to sprout at an alarming rate, so you need to be ready now before you find yourself in a grassy situation. There are so many models and brands to choose from, so sometimes it can be quite a challenge to find the best lawn mower for you. We at Calido Logs are not only major providers of lawnmowers within the UK but are also highly trained experts in garden equipment. To make things simpler, we have provided you with some of the crucial criteria to consider when selecting a lawn mower and outlined some of the major advantages and disadvantages of the various models. So, stop Googling ‘the best lawn mower’ or ‘what is the best lawn mower’ and instead read our helpful guide below.

• What are the different types of Lawn Mowers?
• Things to Consider Before You Purchase a Lawn Mower
• The Top Lawn Mowers in Each Category
• The Best Petrol Lawn Mower
• The Best Battery Powered Lawn Mower
• The Top Automatic Lawn Mower
• The Top Lawn Tractors

What are the different types of Lawn Mowers?

Did you know that there are three primary types of mowers available in the current market? All of these types have individual and unique features that should be taken into account when purchasing your lawn mower.

• Petrol Lawn Mowers - Petrol lawn mowers are ideal if you are looking for a cord-free solution or are in need of power-propelled mowing in order to handle a larger lawn. Mowers powered by petrol also have higher power, making them ideal if you are dealing with thick or overgrown grass.

• Battery Lawn Mowers - Battery-powered lawn mowers are a great choice if you are looking for something that is easier to manoeuvre in a big or sloping garden. Battery push mowers are perfect if you have a smaller garden or grass to trim because they are typically less expensive but be warned this is due to them having typically fewer features and settings.

• Automatic Lawn Mowers - These robotic mowers provide the most hassle-free way to mow your lawn. There is no need to collect the clippings, they are nearly silent, and they emit no petrol emissions, oil, or other pollutants into the environment. Some even have sensors that can detect rain and stop the mower, all without you having to lift a finger. These lawnmowers are ideal for household lawns and for people who prefer to unwind and enjoy their lawns rather than spending hours maintaining them.

• Lawn Tractors - One of the top lawn mowers for larger gardens is actually a lawn tractor, which comes with a ride-on-mode. Lawn tractors allow you to trim and gather grass over a huge area whilst also shaping the lawn for year-round beauty.

Things to Consider Before You Purchase a Lawn Mower:

Before you read our top picks for lawn mowers, you really need to consider how you will be using your lawn mower. Below we have provided a few key things to keep in mind before purchasing your perfect lawn mower.

• How often will you be using your lawn mower? Make sure you think about how often you will be using it as that can impact the size and quality you need. If you, like most households, are just looking for a monthly mower then there is no need to go for something bigger than a battery-powered lawn mower.

• How big is your garden or land? When looking for a lawn mower, size really does matter. If you have a standard size garden, you won’t be needing anything more than a battery or petrol lawn mower, however, if you have a few acres, we recommend considering a lawn tractor to ease the workload.

• How dense is your grassland? If you are experiencing a thick amount of grass every season, you will need something bigger than the average homeowner. This is where a petrol-powered lawn mower can come in handy as they are able to easily trim away even the toughest grassland.

• Do you enjoy lawn mowing? This may sound like a silly consideration, however, whilst many people adore gardening, mowing the lawn maybe not so much. If you are wanting to have a perfectly trimmed lawn without the hard work, then an automatic lawn mower is the perfect solution.

• Environmental considerations. It is no secret that we are all wanting to do our bit for the environment, and that is why the lawn mower industry has lots of battery or automatic power options.

If you already have a lawn mower in mind or are looking to shop around, check out our lawn mowers page today.

The Top Lawn Mowers in Each Category

Now you know all about the types of lawnmowers, their unique selling points, and the types of lawnmowers you should be using for each type of garden or outdoor space. Now it’s time to go through, in our opinion, the top lawnmowers in each category. So, make sure you check out the specifications and price point of each lawn mower.

The Best Petrol Lawn Mower - The Husqvarna Lawn Mower LC 247S

This walk-behind self-propelled mower offers quick, simple, comfortable mowing and will help you achieve a perfectly shaped lawn every time. This model is cutting edge and that’s why we have listed it as number one on our list for the best petrol model on the market. The Husqvarna Lawn Mower LC 247S features a corrosion-resistant composite chassis, a changeable cutting height, easy to adjust grip to name just a few of its many amazing specifications. Which Lawn is it Best For? This lawn mower is great for anyone looking to get rid of stubborn overgrown grass patches or just in need of routine maintenance. Features:

• Running on the NEW Engine Husqvarna HS 139A
• 47 cm cutting width, adjustable central cutting height from 20 to 75 mm
• 55-litre canvas collector
• Foldable and adjustable handles

Price Point: Just £499.99 reduced from £549.00.

The Best Battery Powered Lawn Mower - The Ego LM1702E-SP Cordless Battery Lawn Mower

The Ego LM1702E-SP Cordless Battery Lawn Mower is excellent at collecting, mulching, and rear discharge cutting, providing you with a lot of options to treat your lawn any way you like. These lawnmowers were made with comfort in mind, in addition to being environmentally friendly. There are also fewer moving components, meaning fewer vibrations, which ultimately provide you with a quiet electric motor. This model comes with adjustable handle height and simple-to-reach grass box emptying locations, gardening is once again enjoyable and causes fewer aches and pains. Which Lawn is it Best For? This lawn mower from Ego is ideal for mowing medium-sized gardens and smaller lawns. Features:

• 42cm (17″) cutting width

• Cutting height 20mm to 80mm
• 55L collection bag
• Supplied with 4.0Ah battery and standard charger
• For up to 480m² coverage per full charge

Price Point: Just £499.99 reduced from £549.00.

The Top Automatic Lawn Mower - Husqvarna Automower® 305

Coming in at the top spot for our Automatic Lawn Mowers it’s the Husqvarna Automower® 305. The four-wheel platform and methodical passage handling allow for efficient operation, and the triple-search function makes it easy to find the quickest route from the charging station to home. It also includes a weather timer and you can feel assured that it won’t be stolen with its anti-theft alarms. Which Lawn is it Best For? The compact Husqvarna Automower® 305 is perfect for smaller, more intricate gardens up to 600 m2, and it can easily handle slopes with an incline of 40%. Features:

• Weather Proof

• Anti-Theft Alarm

• Lift and Tilt Sensors

• Automower® Connect Capable

• Weather Timer

• Systematic Passage Handling

• Frost Sensor

Price Point: The Husqvarna Automower is £1,309 including VAT.

The Top Lawn Tractors - The AL-KO Premium R7-65.8 HD Ride-on Mower

The AL-KO Premium R7-65.8 HD Ride-on Mower is the ideal lawn tractor if you are just starting out because it is compact but very nice to handle and agile. A Briggs & Stratton 950 E engine powers the ride-on mower and has a top speed of 6.2 km/h in forward travel and 3.8 km/h in reverse. You can adjust the cutting height from 25 mm to 75 mm in just four simple adjustments. Thanks to the step-free speed adjustment by foot hydrostatic drive, with ergonomically positioned pedals, there is no jerking or shifting when handling. The innovative activation technology makes it also possible to mow in reverse. Which Lawn is it Best For? This lawn tractor is the ideal mower for cutting grass in medium or winding gardens with vast acres of land. Features:

• Easy to service & maintenance access to the powerful Briggs & Stratton engine
• Continuously variable hydrostatic drive
• Central cutting height adjustment
• Small overall width of only 80 cm
• Comfortable & easy to empty grass box with telescopic handle and acoustic level indicator

Price Point: The AL-KO Premium R7-65.8 HD Ride-on Mower is £1,899 including VAT. We hope you have found this guide informative, if you have any questions about our Lawn Mowers or need any information before making a purchase, be sure to get in contact with us today.