Updated on 8 May 2023
The electric lawn mower, ideal for a small garden
GOOD POINTS
Less expensiveMore environmentally friendlyQuieterEasy to useEasy to maintain
NEGATIVE POINTS
Less effective on tall grass and in large gardens
Being electrically powered, this type of mower has several ecological advantages, as it does not emit CO2 and consumes little energy. It is also less noisy, which is more convenient for the neighbourhood.
There are two subcategories: corded, which is less manoeuvrable but lighter, or battery-powered, which offers greater freedom of movement, but you have to pay attention to the autonomy of its battery. Both are simple to use and fairly easy to maintain, especially due to the absence of a motor.
However, the main disadvantage of the electric mower is that it is more limited in terms of surface area, i.e. it is more suitable for small to medium-sized gardens. Also, because it is less powerful, it is not so efficient at cutting tall grass. Therefore, the maintenance of your garden must be very regular.
The petrol lawn mower, practical for large areas and tall grass
GOOD POINTSMore powerfulWider cutNEGATIVE POINTSMore expensive to buy and maintainNoisierMore difficult to handleLess ecological
The petrol mower has a wider cut and a larger capacity, which allows it to cut very tall grass (and therefore mow less frequently) and to make fewer passes over the lawn. This mower is also more powerful and therefore more suitable for larger areas.
Already more expensive at the time of purchase, it is also much more expensive in terms of maintenance and fuel, as it runs on petrol and oil. Therefore, it requires regular maintenance of the engine and oil change system.
Other disadvantages are that it is a bit more difficult to handle and to start (except for the self-propelled models) due to its heavy weight. It is also quite noisy, which does not exactly please the neighbours and it pollutes almost as much as a car.
In conclusion
Your choice, therefore, depends on several criteria, the first of which is the size and condition of your lawn. However, the two types of mowers also differ in terms of power, price and ecology.
In short, if you have a small, easy-to-mow garden, we recommend an electric mower, but if you have a larger plot, a petrol one is best.
Translated by Ramsés El Hajje
