There are several potential benefits to using a battery-powered lawn mower over a petrol-powered one:
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Zero emissions: Battery-powered lawn mowers produce no emissions, which can be a benefit for those who are concerned about their impact on the environment as well as the operator's health.
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Quiet operation: Battery-powered lawn mowers are typically much quieter than petrol-powered ones, which can be a benefit for those who live in close proximity to neighbours or in noise-sensitive areas such as schools and colleges.
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Low maintenance: Battery-powered lawn mowers typically require less maintenance than petrol-powered ones, as they have fewer moving parts and don't require regular oil changes/ spark plug changes etc
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Lightweight: Many battery-powered lawn mowers are lightweight and easy to manoeuvre, which can be a benefit for those with smaller lawns or physical limitations. Some homeowners need to carry their mower up steps etc.
5. Cost-effective: In the long run, battery-powered lawn mowers can be more cost-effective than petrol-powered ones, as they don't require regular purchases of fuel and have lower maintenance costs. It costs approximately 3-5p to charge an Allett Liberty.
6. Easy to store: Battery-powered lawn mowers are often smaller and more compact than petrol-powered ones, making them easier to store in a garage or shed. There is no storage of fuel required which can be a fire hazard.
7.No need for a power cord: Battery-powered lawn mowers don't require a power cord, which can be a benefit for those who don't want to deal with the hassle of running an extension cord around the garden
8.Push button start- The Allett battery mowers are all push button start so there is no pulling of cords as you get older.
9. Health benefits: Using a battery-powered mower can reduce exposure to air pollution and noise pollution, which can be harmful to health.
10. Low hand arm vibrations: For those using mowers for long periods of time battery powered mowers have much lower hand-arm vibrations reducing the risk of vibration white finger.
