Tamworth Chainsaw & Mower Centre

Where is the best place to buy a lawn mower in Tamworth? A good lawn mower shop is of course, the obvious answer. You’ll find all the contenders here in our directory listings. But before you start talking to the friendly lawn mower sales people, let’s stop to consider some of your options.

A regular lawn mower might be up to the task for some grassed areas, however, New England lawns are often more generous in size. Others can be simply too hilly for a regular walk-behind mower.

Following is a list of considerations that will have you better prepared for questions the sales people might ask:

• What is the approximate size of your yard? • Describe its terrain (flat, hilly, rocky). • Are there narrow areas or obstacles to negotiate? • Would you prefer a grass-catcher or mower that mulches as it goes? • What is your budget? • Where will you store it? Most lawnmowers fall into one of 5 categories:

Push mowers, or hand mowers, are the most affordable choice on the market. They are built to cover small areas that don’t have too much in the way of hills and rough ground—picture a typical suburban-style block of land. Push-mowers can be fueled by petrol, mains power, or rechargeable battery.

The popular choice for medium to large-sized lawns, petrol lawnmowers are more powerful than electric models. This enables them to support broader cutting widths, meaning faster mowing with more ground covered on each pass. In Australia, 2-stroke engines are no longer being sold, having been phased out in favour of 4-stroke engines, which run on unleaded petrol and produce less pollution.

Battery-powered models have no petrol fumes and no 240-volt cord to drag around. Their compact, lightweight design and narrower cutting width is intended for small to medium-sized lawns. Batteries provide up to 90 minutes on one charge. Getting the battery up to full power can take several hours, so you’d need to get in the habit of charging the battery the night before mowing. Charging times are constantly being improved and spare batteries can be bought as backups. Older cordless mowers are best avoided—they were good for just 15 minutes of use.

Electric mowers are popular among those with modest-sized yards (around 50 sqm) and a reluctance to keeping dangerous chemicals on hand. No petrol. No more starter cords. No more flooded carburetors. Electric mowers start with the press of a button. The biggest downside is that you need a nearby power point and while you mow, you need to safely manage dragging a high-voltage power cable around.

A favourite for many landowners, ride-on mowers come with the heftiest price tag. A must-have for rural properties, ride-on mowers make light work of large areas.

A grass catcher is an option for tidy finishes. You could also choose a lawnmower that cuts the grass and leaves it behind mulched to fertilise the area.