Choosing your lawnmower like a pro

Grass is sacred. Every lawnmower model has pros and cons, but when you find the right one for you, you’ll be shouting: success!

YOUR LAWNMOWER UNDER SCRUTINY

Take a look at all the components of your lawnmower. Even if its mechanical system is relatively simple, every piece is important.

THE CUTTING DECK

The blades and adapters are flat or dome shaped, in metal or plastic. The dome-shaped blades are more efficient, because they leave more space for cutting grass. Hard metal blades last longer, but the plastic blades do not rust.

THE BLADES

Blades are made to cut or tear grass from one to four inches. The cutting blades require bags, whereas tearing blades shred grass when you mow.

THE WHEELS

The bigger the wheel, the easier it is to maneuver the lawnmower. The largest wheels at the back of the mower make it easier to push.

THE ENGINE

The size of the motor is measured in amps. It varies between 7 A to 17 A. The larger the number, the more powerful the motor, the longer it will last, but it is also heavier. Most owners opt for a lawnmower with a motor of 7 A to 9 A.

THE STARTER

If some prefer to show off their guns by using a traditional rope starter, others will opt for an electric starter model—some also being gas models. The electrical starter functions with a contact button or a key contact .

THE ERGONOMIC HANDLE

An ergonomic handle reduces fatigue and makes control easier thanks to its shape and design with an adjustable height. Many lawnmowers are made with handles that fold on the deck to make it easier to store.

THE BAG

We recommend using bags during mowing sessions with seedlings, after heavy rainfall, or when grass is cut too long for a shredding blade.

1. THE CUTTING DECK

2. THE BLADES

Blades are made to cut or tear grass from one to four inches. The cutting blades require bags, whereas tearing blades shred grass when you mow.

3. THE WHEELS

The bigger the wheel, the easier it is to maneuver the lawnmower. The largest wheels at the back of the mower make it easier to push.

4. THE ENGINE

5. THE STARTER

6. THE ERGONOMIC HANDLE

7. THE BAG

We recommend using bags during mowing sessions with seedlings, after heavy rainfall, or when grass is cut too long for a shredding blade.

MAIN MODELS

Overview of main models and their strengths.

GAS LAWNMOWER

A classic for several decades. Always popular, always efficient.

Perks

Perfect for surfaces of up to 5000 ft.².

Good to know

Requires more maintenance, but an annual tuning suffices to keep it sturdy for years.
If your yard is unequal, we recommend using two-stroke motors.

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RECHARGEABLE ELECTRICAL LAWNMOWER

Enjoy the pleasure of mowing your lawn with a motor that roars without polluting. It suits yards no larger than 5000 ft.².

Perks

It enables more freedom of movement than an electrical rope lawnmower. It doesn’t require as much maintenance as a gas mower.

Good to know

Its batteries last 45 minutes. Having extra batteries is a good idea.

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ELECTRICAL ROPE LAWNMOWER

Less loud than a gas lawnmower, it is a respectable and environmentally friendly choice—-just like the electrical lawnmower.

Perks

It’s light, is easy to store and does not depend on a charge to function. It doesn’t require as much maintenance than a gas lawnmower.

Good to know

The surface area it covers is limited by the length of the wire and its extension cord.

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REEL MOWER

The ideal tool for very small city yards. It’s the least loud and the most environmentally friendly, as it functions with elbow grease.

Perks

It’s light and is easy to store in a small space.

Good to know

The grass cut might not be as perfect as with an engine lawnmower. It requires a certain physique effort. You must mow the lawn more frequently because if the grass is too long, the lawnmower will lose its effectiveness.

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GARDEN TRACTOR

You have probably been dreaming about it since you were a kid! It’s a go-to for yards of half an acre or more.

Perks

A small tractor allows you to save on time and to reduce physical effort without ruining the cut of your lawn.

Good to know

A cutting deck of less than 42 inches is enough for a yard of less than an acre. A cutting deck of over 42 inches is suitable for larger yards.

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IDEAL FOR YOUR YARD

SURFACE AREA	IDEAL LAWNMOWER	MAINTENANCE
½ acre or more (21,780 sq. ft.)	Lawn Tractors	Annual tune-up with a pro.
½ acre (21,780 sq. ft.)	Gas Lawnmowers	Blade sharpening. Change oil, filters and drain the fuel.
½ acre (21,780 sq. ft.)	Large Electrical Lawnmowers	Wash the case and sharpen the blades every year.
⅓ acre (14,374 sq. ft.)	Cordless Lawnmowers	Wash the case and sharpen the blades every year.
2 000 sq. ft. or less	Manual Reel Lawnmower	Sharpen the blades every three years. Wash and dry the unit regularly.

SURFACE AREA	IDEAL LAWNMOWER	MAINTENANCE
½ acre or more (21,780 sq. ft.)	Lawn Tractors	Annual tune-up with a pro.
½ acre (21,780 sq. ft.)	Gas Lawnmowers	Blade sharpening. Change oil, filters and drain the fuel.
½ acre (21,780 sq. ft.)	Large Electrical Lawnmowers	Wash the case and sharpen the blades every year.
⅓ acre (14,374 sq. ft.)	Cordless Lawnmowers	Wash the case and sharpen the blades every year.
2 000 sq. ft. or less	Manual Reel Lawnmower	Sharpen the blades every three years. Wash and dry the unit regularly.

Pro Tip

Two-stroke engines are built for yards with steep slopes. Their maintenance is easy because the engine’s mechanical system is simpler, with a mix of gas and oil. Note that lawnmower models with two-stroke engines are lighter than four-stroke models, but they are louder and more polluting.

4 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR LAWNMOWER AND YARD IN GOOD SHAPE

1TO OBTAIN THE CLEANEST CUT
Sharpen the blames every year. A clean cut will result in healthier grass.
2TO FIGHT WEEDS
You can halt their natural growth if you keep the grass at a height of three or four inches. Never cut more than a third of the height of the grass to keep it healthy.
3TO STOP GRASS FROM STICKING UNDER THE LAWNMOWER
Every spring, apply graphite lubricant under the cutting deck of your lawnmower.
4TO AVOID RUST
Keep lawnmower pieces clean and dry after every use.

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