Cylinder Lawn Mowers
Category lawnmowers
There are a few cylinder lawn mowers out on the market at the moment that we really like. If you are after a manual hand powered cylinder lawn mower there’s only really two models you need to consider. Either the Qualcast Panther 30 or the Qualcast Panther 380.
Qualcast Panther 30
The Panther 30 is a neat little device and is a very cost effective and simple solution for cutting your lawn. Ideal for small lawns, it is light and very easy to manoeuvre. Our full Review of the Qualcast Panther 30 is coming soon.
Qualcast Panther 380
The Panther 380 is a excellent option and like the Panther 30 offers a very practical and cost effective solution for small gardens. We really think this mower is good value and our best buy for people after a cylinder lawn mower. Out review of the Qualcast Panther 380 is coming soon.
In the mean time why not check out our other lawn mower reviews:
What is a Cylinder Lawn Mower?
For those who don’t know much about the different types of lawn mowers, you may have been confused when the topic of cylinder lawn mowers has come up. What many people don’t know is how cylinder lawn mowers are different from other mowers like gas-powered, electric, and rotary mowers. Knowing as much as you can about cylinder lawn mowers will help you make a better choice. There are several things to understand in general about these lawn mowers, including its general features, options, and price.
A cylinder lawn mower is so named because of the blade of the mower. The blade apparatus is basically a cylinder with fixed blades that move and spiral around it. The grass gets caught between the blades and the cylinder and, in a scissor-like motion, the grass is cleanly cut off. In the world of lawn mowers, it is really all about how the grass is cut – everything else is just icing on the cake. Cylinder mowers seem to be better grass cutters than the rotary style mower and along the same lines performance-wise as the reel mower. Cylinder mowers can be found to be hand driven or powered by a motor to make the blades circulate.
One option to choose from when talking about cylinder lawn mowers is that of the number of blades. Some mowers come with 5-6 blades while others come with 10-12. The higher the number of blades on a cylinder mower, the cleaner and better the cut of grass. They also come in different widths; the wider, the less runs you have to make to complete your yard, but the harder it is to maneuver and turn. Cylinder mowers are best suited for yards that are relatively smooth and flat, and can come with leaf or debris baggers for easy cleanup after mowing.
Because cylinder mowers are so proficient at cutting grass cleanly and neatly, the price tag generally matches. However, the performance of cylinder lawn mowers combined with the options that are available for them make the price tag in general an aspect that can be overlooked as overshadowed by the pros. Looking for Cylinder Hand Lawn Mowers? Check out some of the reviews on our site to help you make you choice easier.
