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Guys, check this out: Lawnmower Scooter by Vicky Petihovski » Yanko Design For immediate gratification, here's an image: Definitely for small lawns only. It's electric, so it's green and quiet. I don't know how this actually performs. Has anyone seen this in the market?

Our businessmen friends here would be interested to check this out: Make a billion dollars cutting grass. « Start A Lawn Care Business For immediate gratification, here's the key statement in that article: No one seems to have ever mentioned this impressive figure in this forum :) Attention...

The more I think about lawn mowers, the more interesting concepts seem to rush towards me :) Here's one of them: YouTube - Remote Control Mower from Inside House Mowing the lawn while you stay inside the house seems like a cool idea for retired people, don't you think? This is perfect for...

I found a rather controversial article: http://www.life123.com/home-garden/landscaping/lawn-care/green-your-lawn-mowing.shtml It says . . . Is that right? I know lawn mowers emit pollution but I have never imagined it to be more polluting than a car. I wonder how big the "average gas-powered...

I stumbled on a site that shows a lawnmower design that is not yet in production Robotic Electric Lawnmower Design called Muwi | Walyou For immediate gratification, here's a snapshot of their design: Amazing design, huh? While you rest it mows, keeps the pieces in its body, then compacts...

I just came across this site today about lawn mower related deaths: Contact with powered lawnmower (per capita) by country. Definition, graph and map. The USA is #7 in the list at 0.0912983 deaths per 1 million people. Moldova is #1 at 0.448934 deaths per 1 million people. Death is always a...

There is a change in attitude inside me about lawn mowing, thanks to the influence of this forum. I used to look at lawn mowing simply as a chore to avoid tall grasses and unwanted pests crawling underneath them. This perspective did not help me understand the amount of time, money and energy...

I'm from a tropical country so this question really does not apply to me. But at least for academic reasons, I am curious why gas must not stay in a lawn mower all winter. What is the thinking here? I am sure I'm missing something.

Despite all the environmental movement that speak ill of any gas-powered technology, I can see that lawn mowers are here to stay. That would be true not just in western countries but in third world countries as well, whose tastes go up in time. Environmentalists cringe at the thought of that...

I think all the "green" and "electric" discussions are getting into me now. But I get this feeling that the future of lawn mowers is in robotics. Equipment is lighter, therefore it requires less power to run. With no human load, it will also have more chances of going completely on battery power.

I wish for greater financial prosperity for everyone this Christmas and the upcoming New Year. May there also greater peace and harmony in each home. Christmas season is a time to wish, and I just made mine. What's yours?

I imagine myself listening to jazz music in a headset while mowing. Don't know how that would work yet. I wonder if there are those of you who do that. What sort of music do you listen to?

When a car engine won't start, there is a range of possible reasons and another range of possible solutions. One would start looking at the fuel gauge. If fuel is not the issue, then the battery, and so on and so forth. How do you do it with lawnmowers that don't start properly? What is the...

This robot lawn mower is being sold in the Philippines by a very enterprising guy who actually just drop ships it from its manufacturer in China. It's being sold for P29,000 (US$665) with free delivery anywhere in the country. Is the price reasonable? P.S. Here's the link to its page in the...

It just occurred to me that homes excrete a lot of wastes. In fact, there are threads in this forum that talk about composting. What little I know about composting is that it emits methane, which some people catch and convert into fuel. I know for a fact that sedans now use LPG. Can methane be...

We've got bermuda grass in front of our home. Now we don't mow it as often as you guys do. In fact, we don't mow it at all! We use grass shears. I know it's crude! But our lawn isn't that big and I'm still saving for a ride-on mower and a larger lawn on which I could plant carabao grass. I'm...

Yeah, my neighbor said urine is good for bermuda grass. He even went to the extent of describing to me how to dilute it and so on and so forth. Honestly, I'd rather not explore it. But just for the sake of curiosity, can there be something in urine that's good for bermuda grass? :confused2:

Just wondering, what is the ideal type of grass for lawns? If you were made to start your lawn all over again, which one would you plant. Would ease of lawn mowing be a major criteria?

The fear of looking silly has caused me to hesitate on this question. But what the heck! I just have to ask this anyway: Why are the wheels at the rear of a ride-on mower larger than the ones in front?

For some reason I cannot recall the name of that safety / protective metal underneath the ride-on mower. Please see attached photo. What is that thing made of? Is that replaceable? It's got to be :)

Hey guys, check this out . . . There is a science to this thing, don't you think? :laughing: Has anyone done this at home? What has been your experience?

Amusing at first impression. :laughing: On the second thought, this is innovative! Earth-friendly! Great form of exercise! :thumbsup: I have the feeling a lot of you would say, "Hey, why haven't I thought of this before?" :biggrin:

Typhoon Megi (referred to in the Philippines as 'Juan') just passed by in my part of the world. Though I was way down south, I also understand that it was the strongest since 2007. Last year, Metro Manila was hit by typhoon Ketsana (referred to as 'Ondoy' here). I thought it was the strongest...

Thanks to this forum I now see that Kubota is the brand that I'll most likely explore further. It's locally available and there are a lot of freelance mechanics who are familiar with the brand. What's your experience with Kubota? What are its strengths and weaknesses?

I'd imagine myself drinking a whole liter of water right after mowing. I live in a tropical country, so it is easy to understand why I would want to rehydrate myself as quickly as I can. But I wonder how it is in temperate areas.

I just saw a page that features Snapper (along with Toro and Sarlo) as a tropical lawn mower. Prices look very affordable. The Easy Line Mower SP2265 costs $287. The most expensive in the featured models is the Snapper Walk Mower RP216019KWV at $599. I have two questions: 1. What's your...

My late father used to work as a foreman in the company's machine shop. I was still a kid then. But I remember they fashioned machine parts. So, this thought crossed my mind. With proper tools, engine and material, it is possible for anyone to build one's own mower. But I presume there are laws...

From the discussions I see that reel mowers are good for small lawns. The advantages I see are that it does not emit much noise and that it's clearly much cheaper to operate and maintain. It appears good for the body too, because it forces you to walk. It's not necessarily safer though. Its...

I have just read that outdoor lighting enhances the beauty of your outdoor landscape at night. What I find interesting is that it doesn't have to cost a lot. Spending hours mowing the lawn and enjoying the view only during the day time sounds unfair indeed.

A graded lawn would have better drainage and is easier to mow. How many do this? Did you grade your lawn before planting grass over it? Or did you just happen to get it as it is and just live with it? If mowing my lawn would be a pastime for me when I retire, I think this question matters :)

From this forum, I figure that key maintenance procedures for ride-on mowers that are applicable to tropical climate include regularly sharpening blades and tuning up the engines. I'm not so clear about the rest yet. For example, what about the mower wheels? Would any experienced ride-on mower...

There's got to be sharpening tools appropriate for each type of blade. For blades of trimmers and ride-on mowers, what tools would this be? Then, how do we use them properly? Lastly, how do we know if a blade is sharp enough? I mean, they don't need to be as sharp as a kitchen knife, don't they?

I read somewhere in this forum that wearing protective glasses is important when operating the ride-on lawn mower. What other safety gadgets are necessary? A list of safety gadgets would help a lot of newbies.

I see people mow bermuda grass in golf courses. But do you mow bermuda grass around your home? Normally we just sweep the lawn :) The growth of bermuda around the lawn isn't uniform. Besides, sitting on the bermuda grass makes you feel like you're being pricked by a thousand needles at your...

A thread in this forum discusses safety features. Here I'd like to ask about safety procedures that we can take to protect our kids, whether the ride-on mower is running or parked. When I was a kid, the operator stopped the mower in the middle of the field and left it for around five minutes...

I see several brands featured in this forum. I wonder which of these you would consider your top three brands for ride-on mowers? Please consider ability to handle hot tropical climate and durability. Thanks in advance! :smile: