I use a long, fairly thin cane to swish off the dew in the morning (you do need to crouch down to do it though), then leave it until the afternoon to do the cutting. My three grass areas are fairly small, total somewhere around 50 to 60 square metres, and it takes me maybe 5 minutes to go round and swish off the dew.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
Mowers with plastic boxes do better because they have better airflow going through the box , or a fan assisted mower will collect it also but you are looking at a high price for these well over £1000 usually to heavy for most people to handle . I've been using a Etesia Pro 46 all day ( plastic box ) , picks up wet/drenched grass fine but eventually like of them the boxes get messed up , quick blast with a hose clean deck then you are off again . These mowers cost around £1200 + bit out of price range I would assume .
I have a friend who swears by Viking mowers for wet grass now rebadge as Stihl, they quite a range of mowers from £200+ nearly all of them have plastic boxes . I haven't used them so can't recommend a exact model.
Ideally its best not to cut the grass when its wet but it doesn't dry now I cut mine these evening , if you have leaves on the lawn it will assist in collecting wet grass .
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that petrol garden tools are massively polluting and should be avoided unless essential. Battery mowers are great but the ethics of the battery material sourcing is still controversial. Mains electric is still the best option for sustainability. I haven't used a power tool in the garden for over ten years though.
If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that petrol garden tools are massively polluting and should be avoided unless essential. Battery mowers are great but the ethics of the battery material sourcing is still controversial. Mains electric is still the best option for sustainability. I haven't used a power tool in the garden for over ten years though.
Push-along mowers are surely better than mains electric for sustainability (but not really suitable for very large or bumpy/rough lawns or for grass that's been left to get long).
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
Thanks for that Ben, very interesting. The one that I've just bought in exchange for my Mountfield is the EGO 1701E, so quite pleased with its "Which" rating. @ Mike, I looked at the 47 self propelled, but when I'd chatted to the chaps that I've dealt with before, I decided the 1701 would suite my purpose perfectly & compared to the Mountfield, is as "light as a feather" A warranty of 3yrs for the battery & 5 years for the work hoarse is fine. So, sorted. Thanks again to all contributors.
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I've been using a Etesia Pro 46 all day ( plastic box ) , picks up wet/drenched grass fine but eventually like of them the boxes get messed up , quick blast with a hose clean deck then you are off again . These mowers cost around £1200 + bit out of price range I would assume .
I have a friend who swears by Viking mowers for wet grass now rebadge as Stihl, they quite a range of mowers from £200+ nearly all of them have plastic boxes . I haven't used them so can't recommend a exact model.
Ideally its best not to cut the grass when its wet but it doesn't dry now I cut mine these evening , if you have leaves on the lawn it will assist in collecting wet grass .
2. Stihl RMA 339 C - 78%
3. Ego LM1701E - SP - 76%
4. Honda Izzy HRG 416 PK - 75%
5. Al-Ko 36 V 42.2L - 75%
6. Hayter Harrier 41 - 74%
7. Stihl RMA 443 VC - 74%
8. Bosch Advanced Rotak 36 658 - 73%
9. Spear and Jackson 42cm cordless - 72%
10. Worx WG7438.1 - 71%
@ Mike, I looked at the 47 self propelled, but when I'd chatted to the chaps that I've dealt with before, I decided the 1701 would suite my purpose perfectly & compared to the Mountfield, is as "light as a feather" A warranty of 3yrs for the battery & 5 years for the work hoarse is fine. So, sorted.
Thanks again to all contributors.