Electric lawn mowers are becoming increasingly popular throughout New Zealand. With more demand for electric mowers, they have become more affordable and accessible. However, they are still a relatively new item on the market, so there are a lot of common questions that people want answered before they purchase a battery-powered lawn mower. These questions can range from what their advantages are, how long it takes to charge the battery and how long the battery lasts. In this article, Cama Products covers some of the most asked questions, while explaining the answers in simple layman terms.
The main difference of commercial lawn mowers compared to residential mowers is their engine. Generally, a commercial mower will have a much larger and more powerful engine, compared to the smaller 4-cylinder engines used in residential models. Commercial models are built with heavier gauge steel and protection bumper bars.
Ride-on mowers are exactly how they sound; lawn mowers that you can sit and ride on! They generally have a seat that is comfortable enough to sit on for long periods. Furthermore, ride-on mowers are generally bigger and more powerful, making them ideal for commercial work.
Stand-on mowers have a platform at the back for the operator to stand on while using the machine. These are available for both fuel-powered mowers and electric lawn mowers. Most commonly, stand-on mowers are used to cut large areas of grass such as parks and sporting grounds. Stand-on Mowers are better for people with back or spine problems.
Zero-turn mowers are great for precise, fine cutting. They also have better manoeuvrability, are well-suited for commercial mowing tasks, and are extremely comfortable to operate.
Battery lawn mowers have become increasingly popular in recent times. This is due to several reasons, the main ones being that they are much quieter to operate, require far less maintenance and are considerably better for the environment. For cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency, it is hard to go past a battery-powered lawn mower.
Generally, charging times for a battery lawn mower range anywhere between 100 minutes and 3-4 hours, depending on the model. This will give you about 1-1.5 hours of operating time, which should be sufficient for most residential use. If you require a mower for commercial use, there are electric lawn mowers available on the market that have larger batteries which provide longer operating times.
To learn more about electric lawn mowers, contact our team online today.
