Stephen wrote:

I bought a Bosch electric lawnmower around 2001-2002. It has an
induction motor, so it's fairly quiet. I have only had to change the
capacitor once. I have two grumbles with it: if the grass is slightly
wet, it doesn't go into the collection basket very well

A more powerful petrol machine will do better at that, but there are
limits. Don't forget that, thanks to cell phones and hybrid autos,
batteries have gotten vastly better, so you may well find a cordless
electric machine (make sure it has li-ion or something like it) that will
suit your needs.
If you're moderately handy, a used petrol one may serve, though they do
need more care.

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Zone 5/4 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G