I ditched my petrol lawn mower for an electric one and it's the best backyard upgrade I've made
The author shares their experience of switching from a petrol lawn mower to an electric model, highlighting the ease and efficiency of the new device. They describe the transition as liberating, eliminating the frustrations associated with traditional mowers. The electric mower, equipped with a rechargeable battery, has made lawn care a much simpler task.
- ▪The author struggled for years with a petrol lawn mower, dealing with maintenance issues and exhaust fumes.
- ▪Switching to an electric mower has made mowing effortless and enjoyable, with no oil or petrol required.
- ▪The Ryobi electric mower offers various modes for different mowing conditions and includes a rechargeable battery for convenience.
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| Original publisher | Tom's Guide |
| Canonical URL | https://www.tomsguide.com/home/i-ditched-my-petrol-lawn-mower-for-an-electric-one-and-its-the-best-backyard-upgrade-ive-made |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 03:56:21 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-26T04:02:42.980Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-26T04:02:42.980Z |
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| Retrieval / RAG | May the content be exposed for third-party retrieval-augmented generation? | Not asserted |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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Home Outdoors Gardening I ditched my petrol lawn mower for an electric one and it's the best backyard upgrade I've made Features By Stephen Lambrechts published 26 May 2026 I should've switched years ago When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter For years — nay, decades — I've spent most weekends standing on my lawn, yanking on my mower's pull cord like I was trying to wrestle a chainsaw into submission. It was exhausting.
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