Reel Mower Vs Gas Mower

We always get asked whether its worthwhile switching to a Reel mower from a Gas or petrol mower.

It may all come down to a few things that really makes the difference and makes the push reel mower a better choice than any other mower, especially the gas/petrol mower.

We have listed some of the key reasons why a push reel mower is far better a choice compared to any other mower.

1)      Cost effectiveness

Whilst the initial cost of any good reel mower, is comparable or sometimes higher than the gas/petrol mower, it pays in the long run. The rising fuel costs makes gas mowers several times more expensive than the reel mower.

It doesn’t end with just the fuel cost, the frequent oil changes and the regular maintenance costs that you may encounter, adds up quickly to the bill!

On the other hand, the push reel mowers, are fuel free and almost maintenance free. The only maintenance that may be required is a quick clean periodically or after mowing.

Most of the push reel mowers are made of simple technology. For example, the Fiskars Staysharp Max reel mower, like the name suggests, the blades are designed to stay sharp for a long time.

2)      Clean environment

Unlike the smoky gas mowers, the push mowers are clean, quiet and smoke-free. You don’t breathe in the toxic petrol fumes.

Not only you get cleaner cuts cut you also end up helping the environment a cleaner solution, every time you mow the lawn.

3)      Less or no maintenance

A gas mower with all its moving parts in the engine, calls for regular maintenance which are not always cheap! Added to that are the spark plug changes, oil changes and fuel top ups.

The push mowers are quite easy to maintain usually in the form of giving it a quick clean.

4)      Calm & Cool

A Push reel lawn mower acts like a scissor to cut the grass offering a clean cut every time. There is no worry about smoke and sound.

Most of the gas mowers slash the grass in high speed, resulting in poorly slit grass and many times may also result in grass scalping, leaving you with a messy lawn.

The push mowers on the other hand, offer even cuts, and you may have noticed the grass stripes, that naturally form as you cut you lawn from one side to another.

5)      Lifestyle

Owning a Push reel mower, especially a world-renowned quality mower like Fiskars Staysharp puts you automatically in a space where you exhibit care and comfort towards the environment,

your neighbourhood and yourself. You set a great example by demonstrating that you care for our mother nature by choosing a naturally powered mower, over a messy, noisy and smoky gas mower !