When you choose a ride-on mower, you have to decide how you want the machine to discharge its grass after cutting. You have three options here. What are they?
Side Discharges
Many standard ride-on mowers discharge grass to the side. They direct cut grass out through a venting scoop. It lands on areas of your lawn you've already mowed. It stays there unless you want to rake it up.
This discharge method has some advantages. For example, it makes a mow quick and easy. You don't collect grass cuttings, so you don't have pause periodically to empty a bag.
Plus, your mower will work more effectively as it can continue cutting while the grass moves through the machine. Grass doesn't stay on the blades long enough to get as stuck as it might with other discharge methods. You get a consistent quality of cut.
However, a side discharge ride-on mower might not be the best option for you if you want your lawn to look pristine after a mow. Your cut grass stays on the lawn. It might not look great when it dries.
Mulch Discharges
Mulch discharges work in the same way as side discharges. However, these systems work on grass cuttings before they blow out of the side of the mower.
These systems cut up the grass into smaller pieces before discharging it. This makes the cuttings more suitable for mulching.
Mulch discharges are a good option if you want to work on your lawn regularly. The grass you remove when you mow then turns into useful mulch that will nourish your lawn in the future.
However, this system has some downsides. Your mower has to work harder to cut the grass to a smaller size. You'll also have to spread the mulch-cut grass around after you've mowed the lawn.
Bag Discharges
If you don't want to leave grass cuttings on your lawn, and you don't want an extra raking job, then you can buy a ride-on mower with a bag fitting. The mower directs cut grass into the bag. You simply empty it when it is full.
Your lawn will look better if you collect up all your cuttings. So, this option will suit you if you like a tidy lawn at the end of the job.
However, you will have to stop and start to empty the bag periodically. Your mowing might also take a little longer. Your mower has to vacuum the grass into the bag. This can affect its speed and the quality of its first cut.
To find out more about mower discharges and their pros and cons, contact ride-on lawn mower suppliers.
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