Which electric mower is the greenest?

May 31, 2008 · Print This Article

When it comes to environmental impact, you’ve probably heard about the fact that gas-powered lawnmowers are so much more harmful than gas-powered vehicles, right? We’ve featured a few explorations on the subject here before, so our mind is made up. But now what? Which electric mower is the greenest, and which one is just right for us?

According to Greener Choices, a subsidiary of Consumer

Reports, the highest rating went to Black & Decker’s corded ($230) and cordless ($400) models for their efficiency, reliability and ease-of-use. The corded versions of the Worx and Homelite mowers both around $200) plus ranked high on the list, along with the battery-powered, cordless models from Craftsman, Homelite, Remington and Neuton, all ranging from around $300 to $450.

Orginal post by Shawn Schuster

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