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Rotary Lawn Mower Reviews

The vast majority of reviews on our site are rotary mower reviews. That's no great surprise though given that the majority of lawn mower models on the market today feature a rotary blade system. And it's not hard to see why. They're able to cope in a wide range of conditions, taming even the wildest of lawns and you typically get more bang for your buck too. So unless you're responsible for tending to the local putting green or want your lawn to look just like one, a rotary lawn mower will likely be a solid bet, and we've got plenty of reviews for you to have a look through below.

Our Rotary Mower Reviews

Worx WG719 Electric Mower Review

Flymo Hover Vac 280 Review

Flymo XL500 Petrol Hover Mower Review

Snapper 1688022 HD 48V Self-Propelled Cordless Mower Review

Craftsman M105 Gas Mower Review

Yard Machines 132cc Push Mower Review

Earthwise 50520 Electric Push Mower Review

Goplus 14-Inch Electric Push Mower Review

Black + Decker BEMW472BH Review

American Lawn Mower 50514 Review

Honda HRX217K5VKA Gas Mower Review

Sun Joe MJ403E 17-Inch Electric Lawn Mower Review

Greenworks 25322 16-Inch Cordless Mower Review

PowerSmart DB8621P Review

Greenworks MO13B00 Review

Greenworks 25022 Review

Sun Joe MJ401E Review

Flymo Easi Glide 330VX Review

Bosch Rotak 34 Review

Bosch Rotak 43 LI Ergoflex Review

Worx WG775 Lil Mo Review

Flymo Turbo 400 Review

Flymo Turbo Lite 330 Review

Flymo Speedi Mo Review

Flymo Rollermo Review

Worx WG708 Review

Husqvarna 7021P Review

Worx WG782 Review

Bosch Rotak 36 Review

Flymo Easimo Review

Bosch Rotak 40 Ergoflex Review

Bosch Rotak 34 Ergoflex Review

Flymo Chevron 32V Review

Worx WG789 Review

Worx WG712 Review

Toro 20360 Review

Toro 20330 Review

Lawn Boy 10642 Review

Lawn Boy 10641 Review

Lawn Boy 10640 Review

Honda HRX217K2VKA Review

Honda HRX217K2HMA Review

Honda HRX217HXA Review

Flymo Venturer 32 Review

Flymo Pac A Mow Review

Flymo Hover Compact 300 Review

Flymo Glider 330 Review

Flymo Glide Master 380 Review

Flymo Easi Glide 300 Review

Flymo Chevron 34VC Review

Bosch Rotak 32 Review

Black & Decker MM1800 Review

Black & Decker MM675 Review

Black & Decker MM575 Review

Black & Decker MM275 Review

Black & Decker LM175 Review

Black & Decker LM115 Review

Black & Decker CMM1200 Review

Black & Decker CM1936 Review

Black & Decker CM1836 Review

Black & Decker SPCM1936 Review

Husqvarna 6021P Review

Lawn Boy 10605 Review

Black & Decker MM875 Review

If you've landed on this page you're probably already quite sure that a rotary mower is indeed the right choice for your lawn. But just to make sure, we're going to talk about some of the main pros and cons of rotary mowers below.

Advantages of Rotary Lawn Mowers

1.

More Flexible - Able to Cope with More Varied Conditions

Rotary mowers are the best fit for the majority of yards just because they're more flexible in terms of the conditions that they will mow successfully in. Long grass? No problem. Have a thick grass variety? You're covered. Lot's of debris on the lawn? No need to pick that all up before you start. Cylinder mowers would struggle in all three of those scenarios.

2.

You Have More Choice

While it's true there are lots of manual cylinder mowers (also called reel mowers) available for purchase, when it comes to powered/motorized options there are very few. But with rotary mowers, you have more choice than you can imagine, from the very cheap and simple to the super expensive with all the bells and whistles. And having lots of choice never hurts.

3.

Fewer Blades, Less Maintenance

The maintenance requirements of your mower boils down to two main factors; the power source it runs on and the type of blade it has. We won't talk about power sources here, but if you choose a mower with a rotary blade, you'll have less maintenance to do compared to a cylinder mower. This is because cylinder mowers feature multiple blades, which take longer to sharpen, but also because they have to be kept ultra-sharp to cut effectively. A rotary blade will usually only need to be sharpened 1-2 times per year.

Drawbacks of Rotary Lawn Mowers

1.

Cutting Technique Not as Healthy for Your Grass

The main disadvantage of rotary mowers is that they tear the grass blades, rather than slice them cleanly and precisely like a cylinder mower. This can increase the risk of infection or lawn disease, but if proper lawn maintenance practices are followed, the added risk is quite low.

2.

Not Able to Produce Super Short Finish

If you've been dreaming of transforming your lawn into something that resembles the local putting green, a rotary mower will crush those dreams, as they aren't able to cut the grass short enough to produce such a finish. Something around 1.5 inches is often the shortest cutting setting on a rotary mower.

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