Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Should You Choose A Robotic Lawn Mower?

By Tiffany Nash


If you have ever wondered what type of lawn mower is best for you, read on. We will explain why you should choose certain types of mowers to cut the grass around your garden and which ones will work better for large areas. First, you need to evaluate what you will be using your lawn mower for. Known brands such as John Deere and Toro are your best choice, since they have been repeatedly awarded because of their products.

Which mower should you choose that will best suit your needs? One of the best brands of mower out today, is John Deere. These green machines come with a lot of different options, and each of them is designed for a specific need. One of them is even made to cultivate your land for food products.

The selection of a lawn mower also largely depends on the type of grass you need to cut. A John Deere Utility lawn tractor is perfect for those who have a yard larger than most. This mower will be able to provide you with the power and reliability that only lawn tractors can give.

A new model of lawn mower's are the robotic lawn mowers which come equipped with a sonar detection system that will automatically slow down when it senses an object close by. The sonar detection system will also block the blades to avoid cutting the object in front of it. It works great if your children or pets routinely leave items around the yard. Also, some of the robotic lawn mowers have touch sensors on them. These mowers will change direction if the blades touch something different than grass, so you won't have to worry about running over objects. These new detection systems make it very unlikely for any lawn mower related injuries to happen.

The sonar detection systems were created to avoid injuries to pets. No injuries were reported on those models with sonar detection systems installed. Dogs have a natural inclination to bark and chase a moving object that makes noise. It is more likely that your dog will chase the lawn mower than the lawn mower will hurt your dog.

Many people also love the slower pace at which robotic lawn mowers move, since they give people and pets time to get out of the way. It might take a little longer to mow your lawn, but if you think that every year over 72,000 accidents involving lawn mowers are reported, it is easy to see how a robotic lawn mower is a better choice.




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