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Jan 1, 1500
Lawn scything
During this time when technology was less developed, the only way to cut grass was by lawn cything. This process was accomplished by using a long bladed scythe, which was swung along the lawn, often by skilled peasant, to mow the lawns. This was a very labour intensive possess as swinging the scythe would become strenuous after a short amount of time. -
Push mower
The push mower simply utilises the push force of a person to propel it across the lawn. The mower was invented by Edwin Budding in England, it worked by using cast iron gear wheels transmitting the power to rear roller to the cutting cylinder, allowing the blades to rotate and cut grass. -
Riding mower
The riding mower was invented by farmers to cut large pieces of land efficiently. it utilised sharp blades at the sides of the mower to pull grass out of the ground while the rider sat on the contraption being drawn by horses. -
Gas mower
The gas mower was invented by Ransomes in Ipswich which utilised the same concept as the push mower although is equipped with a higher RPM capability since the blade is hooked up to a internal gas combustion engine. -
Horizontal blade mower
Mowers now have a horizontal blade that spins using a tearing and sucking action to cut grass. -
Hover mower
The hover mower is a lighter, smaller and more mobile version of the push mower. It has no wheels, instead, utilises a cushion of air between the mower and the lawn which allows the mower to hover above the lawn and move in multiple directions. -
Modern day lawn mower
A modern day lawn mower has a horizontal-spinning blade with a self propel system to push the mower forward to make the work easier for the user. Some mowers even come with a safety switch where the blade stops spinning when you let go of a button. The amount of grass being cut can be changed by adjusting how high the blade sits. This allows for a more accurate cut that can work in many other different situations.