In message , Rick McGreal
writes

I was thinking of getting a petrol mower...

But my plot isn't really big enough to justify one really...
Only 20ft x about 40ft


Nah I don't think it is worth it for that (our lawn is of a similar
size)

And I had a fit of embarressment when I had no idea where to get the
fuel....

In a petrol station........

My car is a diesal so I couldn't do them at the same time!

And where do you keep the extra fuel?

In the garage/shed etc.
Can I use a regular fuel can?

You just use a standard petrol can - a 5 litre plastic can from the
garage is fine.

And the biggie.....Are they cheaper to run than an electric?

I don't think the relative running costs are really significant.

Petrol mowers are more powerful so good for larger mowers and larger
lawns, but they probably require more maintenance, are noiser and
smellier to use, heavier and more expensive.

Electric mowers are cheaper, the mowers are lighter, it is cleaner and
require less maintenance.
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Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds
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