When coming to the process of choosing a lawn mower consideration must be given to whether you want a walk behind or sit-on type. The choice is usually dictated through two primary factors, firstly whether the size of your lawn and hence your job(s) is that large and necessitates the power and speed of a sit-on mower.

Secondly, the cost of the sit-on mowers can be prohibitive to many with their costs up to tenfold the standard walk behind mowers. Without a doubt the sit-on mowers have a novelty factor but it is a costly one if not essential.

Along with the initial outlay there are additional servicing and part costs which put it in an entirely different price bracket to the conventional mower. On the other hand they are wonderful for large tracks of lawn which needs mowing or for other jobs where additional attachments can be purchased. They are common ‘work-related’ equipment for councils who maintain large areas of parkland and on larger suburban properties.

Traditional conceptions that walk-behinds are cumbersome and do not produce the same manicured ‘look’ when compared to their sit-on brothers are antiquated. Modern lawn mowers are far superior to earlier models with superior blade cutting, ease of use (through lessen resistance when pushing/pulling) and minimal care required for their maintenance.

There are however, a number of other things to consider before settling on a push-behind type of mower. Quickly ask yourself the following questions to help you narrow in your mind the type of mower that would be appropriate for your needs:

1. Would you prefer to push the mower, have the mower self-propelled or have an adjustable mower speed?
2. Do you have a preference for the type of motor (whether it is high power/high performance). If it is for back-yard you are probably not going to need or want the all singing and dancing top of the range engine but could settle for just a reliable one.
3. Whether you prefer the body of the mower to be composed of steel or aluminium . Remember, of course, that an aluminium will not rust, a distinct advantage over the former.
4. Finally would you like a rear bag for catching clippings? If so, it may be useful to look at mowers that come with the attachment standard and those for which it is an extra option.
5. Lastly, think about when you go out to mow does the pulling of the started motor frustrate you? If so you may prefer and opt for an electric mower which does not need the pulling of the recoil to start it.

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