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It is important to have the right lawn mower. The average American spends about 17 minutes a day, or about 103 hours a year, caring for their lawn or garden, according to the “American Time
Use Survey” by the U.S. Department of Labor. In recent years battery-powered mowers have become increasingly popular. Research and Markets, an online platform that provides market data,
expects the global electric lawn mower market size to surpass revenues of $8 billion by 2025. Lightweight, and with less fueling and maintenance hassle, models that run on electricity may
benefit older Americans. “I like battery-powered over gas-powered for older people because of a few reasons,” says Alex Kuritz, owner of Lawn Liberty, a service that connects homeowners with
lawn-maintenance workers. “First is that they are much lighter weight and are easier to handle and navigate around your yard. Second is they are easier to start and maintain, as well. With
a battery-powered mower, you just need to remember to charge the batteries and do some basic cleaning, where with a gas mower, you will have more upkeep to keep it working optimally, such as
yearly oil changes, making sure you have fresh gas and belt changes." Here's a guide. 1. WEIGHT A battery-powered mower is the lightest option. “For maneuverability,
battery-powered mowers are by far the easiest. Especially on hills and slopes,” says Kuritz. “The lighter weight and self-propelled option on newer models make these a breeze to handle.”
BATTERY: About 50 or 60 pounds GAS: About 90 pounds. 2. POWER While battery-powered mowers are lighter, they are frequently less powerful than gas options. “If you have a large lawn, one
third of an acre or more, then you should consider using a gas-powered lawn mower,” advises David Hillock, Oklahoma State University extension consumer horticulturist. BATTERY: 40-volt
models work well for small yards without thick grass; 80-volt models are similar in power to gas mowers. GAS: Any good mower should be able to cut through longer grass or weeds. 3. NOISE
Battery-powered mowers are quieter, in the same way that electric cars run with a hum and not a roar. BATTERY: Roughly 70 decibels, about the same as a vacuum cleaner GAS: About 80 to 85
decibels, similar to a blender
