Lawnmower..front vs. rear drive
NickySantoro wrote:
I have to get a new mower soon and have been seeing a lot of rear drive types advertised. Are there any significant advantages or disadvantages to the rear drive as opposed to the front drive I am used to? I own both styles of mowers and find them both to be useful under different circumstances. With a rear wheel you have to operate the clutch each time you want to stop or slow the mower. This makes it better on long runs with few obstacles. With a front wheel you can leave the drive engaged all the time and then just lift the front wheels to slow or turn the machine. This makes it better for mowing around stumps and rocks. The front wheel drive has a lot less traction overall especially in rough ground or high grass. Under those type of conditions you really need a rear wheel drive. The rear wheel drive is a far more positive drive and can be expected to have a wider range of speeds to choose from. Front wheel drives usually have just one speed. If I were buying another mower I would likely opt for another rear wheel drive because it suits my situation best. If your ground is smooth with few obstacles then you will likely save money by purchasing a front wheeler. I think they are cheaper. |
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