Cutting Mechanism – Cylinder/Reel or Rotary?
A cylinder (also known as a reel mower) mower has a set of between 5 and 8 spiral-cylindrical blades spinning on a horizontal axis and a stationary horizontal blade. This results in a cutting action similar to a pair of scissors. Cylinder mowers produce a very high quality finish and are favoured by bowling greens and show grounds. This cutting mechanism is best suited to grass that is cut frequently and well maintained and will not cope so well with longer, rougher grass. An 8 blade reel is more effective for a tougher lawn. The blades on a rotary mowers spin horizontally on a vertical driveshaft at high speed. Grass is cut by a tearing action. A rotary mower is a good choice if you have a tendency to leave it a bit too long between cuts. So there are a lot of options and the making the right choice requires balancing the pros and cons in light of your personal circumstances. You can read reviews and compare prices of lawn mowers on Ciao.co.uk.
