"linda" wrote in message
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"RoyDMercer" wrote in message
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Linda,

I have a snapper self-propelled walk behind which I've had for 15 years.
It
still works very well. I would recommend getting a mulcher so you don't
have to worry about clippings. They also offer models with electric
start
if pulling on the cord is not your thing. You probably will spend $400
or
more if you get the electric start model.


"linda" wrote in message
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I'm almost 50, have about 3/4 of an acre, with very few trees. I need
a lawnmower that will motivate me to mow! I have a push mower from
Sears, with big wheels in the back, but it's getting too hard for me
to push it around.
Can anyone suggest a mower that won't make me dread mowing the lawn?
How much money should I expect to spend?

Should I buy one with lots of horsepower? Will that make it easier
for me? And what are electric lawnmowers like?

Electric are limited by the length of the cord...electric START (referred to
above) will be easier to start than that damn pull cord...:-)
Are they self-propelled? Are they hard to push?

Self-propelled is a bit easier, but 3/4 of an acre is a lot of grass to cut.

Why not go to Sears, Home Depot, Lowes, etc (pick one) and speak to one of
the associates. If a riding mower is in your budget, get one of those.

Lynn