Choosing a mower suited to your lawn

Choose a mower according to your lawn and maintenance routine. Note the area, passages, obstacles and slopes. Also consider storage and grass clippings. A wide cut helps in open spaces, but must remain compatible with access and manoeuvring.

Compare width and manoeuvrability

Compare the mower range by working width, push or self-propelled drive, wheels and handle. French GM B46CK and GM A46ES specifications describe a 46 cm cut; GM A51E has 51 cm. Check complete machine dimensions: deck width is not necessarily overall width.

Choose grass management

Collection gathers clippings in a bag that must be emptied. Mulching recuts the grass and leaves it on the lawn in the prescribed setup. Some models also offer side or rear discharge. Compare the functions actually stated and required accessories; do not assume every offer includes a plug or deflector.

Distinguish engine power from starting

A petrol mower uses a petrol engine and needs the fluids specified in its manuals. An electric-start battery does not mean that the cutting is battery-powered: the GM A46ES specification distinguishes these functions. For battery-powered cutting, check the complete battery-pack and charger configuration. A ride-on mower also requires consideration of driving, access and ground-use limits.

Plan maintenance

Choose a height suited to grass condition and mowing frequency. Locate cleaning instructions, consumables and model-specific parts. The battery guide and Yard Force support help you prepare equipment without confusing similar references.