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A Green Lawn Mower

by Dave Atkins

I've been looking at the Neuton battery-powered lawnmower for a while now and considering replacing my gas-powered mower to:

  • reduce noise
  • reduce carbon emissions and gasoline odor

I had concerns about the ability of a batter-powered mower to cover the entire yard, but Neuton has a new, bigger model that can supposedly handle 1/3 acre. Of course, these mowers are not cheap--$489 for the bigger model. It is possible to get a group discount and I believe some communities have organized large scale trade-ins.

Thoughts? Is anyone interested in organizing something to promote a switch from gas to electric mowers?

Check out this semi-amusing video:

 

Submitted by Dave Atkins on May 9, 2009 - 12:21pm
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I Sing the Lawn Mower Electric

Submitted by JohnCraine on May 10, 2009 - 10:36am.

Here is a link to a post on my blog comparing corded electric, cordless electric and gas mowers. I've owned all three. I'm currently using a corded electric.

http://www.media-organic.com/?p=279

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John Craine

50 Blue Hill Drive

Push Reel Mower

Submitted by skidad on May 11, 2009 - 4:26am.

If you really want to reduce your carbon foot print, and get a good workout in the process (not to mention how pleased your neighbors will be at the peace and quiet) consider a modern push reel mower.

pushreel mower

Submitted by JohnCraine on May 11, 2009 - 5:34am.

I've owned one of them too. Yes they are quiet and you can get a good workout. Unfortunately, they are simply not very effective. They do not cut long grass at all so you always need to be on time and on schedule with your mowing -- something that's hard to do if you only have your weekends and it rains or you have competing obligations. And of course they are worthless for picking up leaves in the fall.

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John Craine

50 Blue Hill Drive

thanks for thia awesome

Submitted by Barrett Blade on June 17, 2009 - 9:33am.

thanks for thia awesome video!