Push Mowers 101
Whether your yard is large or small, with wide-open spaces of lots of landscaping and trees to trim around, a Brute® push mower has the power to get the job done.
Choosing a lawn mower may seem simple enough, but it can be very daunting if you've never purchased or used one before. So we've assembled some information and tips to help you learn more about how an engine works, how to select the lawn mower that best meets your specific needs, and how it can help you mow a better-looking, healthy lawn.
Yard Size And Terrain Type
Walk mowers are a great tool to have in your garage. The first step is choosing the right mower for your lawn based on your lawns size and terrain type.
Flat Terrain
Yard size is ¼ acre to ½ acre
- Self-propelled
- Front wheel drive
- Fixed speed or variable speed
Hilly Or Uneven Terrain
Yard size is ¼ acre to ½ acre
- Self-propelled
- Rear wheel drive
- High rear wheels
- Variable speed
Many Obstacles
Yard size is ¼ acre to ½ acre
- Self-propelled
- High rear wheels
- Variable speed
What These Features Mean To You
So you know the key features you'll need on your next lawn mower, but what do they mean? A fixed versus a variable speed, having a high rear wheel, a single point height-of-cut adjustment. They are all important to the functionality of your lawn mower, and so it is just as important for you understand what these features are.
Briggs & Stratton Engines
The most important thing to consider when purchasing power equipment is the engine that powers it. Our engines provide easy starting, low maintenance and powerful performance – everything you have come to expect in a quality product. The no prime, no choke ReadyStart® feature makes for quick starts, every time. The Fresh Start® fuel cap keeps fuel fresh for up to six months. Choose from a 625 Series™ up to a 700 Series™ engines.