Pollution from a Lawn Mower is 20x That from a Car?

[jet62095]

Next thing we know, we'll have EGR systems, EFI and on-board computers on our mowers.

 

[adan]

Hi Jet! When that time comes, most likely it will have GPS too Imagine mowing large tracts of land by guiding a tractor remotely via GPS. Then imagine automating that process and letting the computer guide the tractor at night while you sleep. Meantime no one's complaining because the engine has a very effective noise muffling system.

 

[plor]

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 lawn mower" is in the eyes of this writer.

Yes, it is true...for 2 cycles mower engines!

 

[exotion]

Some emission controls are around there are electric mowers and trimmers battery operated machinery, not very practicle for the professional but the options are there. also i can go pick up an electric timmer at the local wally world for about 40 dollars. I also have seen EFI on some larger lawn tractor engines. Echo has some stickers (i have not researched what they have done) saying less emissions. progress is being made just not quickly.

And just to say has anyone every seen the giant cloud of smoke from a flooded engine.
My Scag at work rides a trailer if i go down a bumpy enough road the oil gets somewhere its not supposed to and when i start it up i have to wait a while while this intoxicating cloud that does not dissipate very quickly stops spewing out of my exhaust.
Older engines seem to smoke more if not taken care of (how many abandoned mowers are there in barns and such?) the owner decides to sell them cheap to joe schmo renter who doesnt know better or care and will mow while producing nice clouds in there yard.
O and my lawnboy really really really stinks.