The new cordless electric lawn mowers are safer and more flexible than the older models. An added benefit is that they start with a switch, not a pull-cord, facilitating startup. Cordless electric lawn mowers run on rechargeable batteries. Not as quiet as reel lawn mowers, the cordless electric lawn mowers are still less noisy than gas-powered mowers.
Cordless mowers work best if your lawn is one third of an acre or less, and if you keep your lawn mowed regularly. Theyre not effective for larger lawns or for tall grass, since either condition puts a lot of strain on the battery. And pushing them up hills can put a lot of strain on the operator, so make sure you purchase a self-propelled model. Cutting moist grass also strains battery-powered mowers, although, technically, you shouldnt be mowing at all if your lawn isnt dry.
