The Advantages of An Electric Reel Mower
Written by admin on Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 in Reel Mowers.
If you have doubts about getting a push reel mower, why not buy an electric reel mower instead? An electric reel mower can provide you with the best of both rotary and push reel mowers due to the qualities it has. An electric reel mower is essentially a push reel mower with a mechanism that is powered by batteries. Continue on reading to learn more about why should you choose an electric reel mower.
The first benefit of an electric reel mower is that it solves the issues of a push reel mower. For instance, a push reel mower is sometimes unable to cut tall weed or varieties of thick grasses such as St. Augustine and Bermuda. An electric reel mower however can cut these grasses since it is mechanically powered.
One more major weakness of push reel mowers is that you have to sharpen its blades every now and then, which uses up a lot of time as well as energy. On the other hand, most electric reel mowers have flame hardened non-contact blade system which has improved durability that doesn’t require sharpening until around 7 to 10 years.
A further advantage of an electric reel mower is that it retains its characteristic of being an environmental friendly means of mowing lawns. An electric reel mower is usually powered by rechargeable batteries so it doesn’t emit gasses that are harmful to the environment. And as they are battery-powered, they are not limited by cords so you can use them on spacious lawns. In addition, majority of the models can work just like a regular push reel mower when the batteries are discharged, which is a great advantage over electric rotary mowers.
Lastly, an electric reel mower gets the job done easily and effectively. Since the blades are battery-operated, they are not dependent on the force that you exert for them to spin. And because it is still a form of reel mower, it cuts the grass with interlocking, spiral blades and therefore they are cut cleanly, unlike rotary mowers that shred and tear them. A clean cut supports healthy glass growth as they recover more quickly and they are less prone to insect attacks or diseases.
