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10 sats \ 5 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 4 Jun \ parent \ on: Are Robot Lawn Mowers Finally Worth It? tech
I used one of those when I was younger, but my wife bought a power mower and it's enough of an upgrade that I'm not tempted to go back.
The robots aren't quite for me, but mostly because they seem too expensive and I'm skeptical of the software you have to install.
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21 sats \ 4 replies \ @Satosora 4 Jun
The physics for the reel mower are different than the rotary. You will find you arent as tired mowing the lawn using a rotary.
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16 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 4 Jun
I'll keep it in mind. I'm trying to phase out as much lawn as I can, anyway, so ideally I won't need any mower, someday.
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21 sats \ 2 replies \ @Satosora 4 Jun
Having a lawn is nice, but having the right equipment makes it 100% easier. A sharp reel mower is so easy to use, and no gas. Its so nice to be able to cut in the evening without making a huge noise.
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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined OP 4 Jun
We have an electric mower, because we don't like dealing with gas and don't like the loud noise.
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42 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 4 Jun
Yeah, Im not a fan of the gas mowers. But I do like the older style gas mowers, without all the safety features. They are just so much easier to use....except they burn more gas and oil. Last few years I encouraged my parents to move to the reel mower, its so much easier to handle. It can be a bit tricky to keep them sharp and cutting corrrectly, but once you set it up correctly it is so smooth.
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