{"id":46033,"date":"2026-06-09T09:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T09:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/?guid=f908fec335e93f09cfa845438910aef9"},"modified":"2026-06-09T15:37:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:37:27","slug":"why-choose-a-gas-powered-lawn-mower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/why-choose-a-gas-powered-lawn-mower\/","title":{"rendered":"Why choose a gas-powered lawn mower?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>(BPT) &#8211; <strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It&#8217;s important to understand the differences between gas- versus battery-powered lawn mower models.<\/li>\n<li>Many battery-powered mower owners are dissatisfied with issues around their performance, convenience and cost.<\/li>\n<li>A recent study reveals what consumers have discovered about disadvantages of battery-powered mowers.<\/li>\n<li>Compared to battery-powered mowers, gas mowers offer longer runtime, higher torque, stronger performance and better durability, among other benefits.<\/li>\n<li>Gas-powered lawn mowers from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.briggsandstratton.com\/en-us\/gas-lawn-mowers\"  rel=\"nofollow\">Briggs &#38; Stratton<\/a><\/strong> are durable, easy to use and deliver peak power from start to finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Did you know that 92% of battery-powered lawn mower owners who replaced their original battery did so within the first two years of ownership? This is one of many surprising insights from a study* conducted by Hanover Research <a href=\"https:\/\/www.briggsandstratton.com\/en-us\/\"  rel=\"nofollow\"><\/a>revealing details about experiences consumers have had with battery-powered mowers &mdash; and why they may not make that choice again.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve shopped for a lawn mower in 2026, or recently purchased one, you may not have considered the value of basic engine power. In today&#8217;s market where battery-powered mowers are everywhere, it&#8217;s easy to overlook the long-term reliability offered by traditional gas mowers.<\/p>\n<p>Here are key facts you should know before making your next mower purchase &mdash; especially if you&#8217;re one of the 64% who bought a battery mower five years ago and are now &#8220;highly likely to consider gas-powered mowers&#8221; in the future.*<\/p>\n<p><strong>The main differences between gas and battery lawn mowers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The difference between gas and battery lawn mowers doesn&#8217;t start and end with how they&#8217;re powered.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key advantages to know about gas-powered mowers is that they offer a longer run time. For homeowners with larger yards, being confident you can finish the job without having to stop and recharge a battery makes a big difference. In fact, the Hanover Research study found that 25% of battery mower users needed more than one charge to cut their lawn.<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width: 600px; width: 600px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/932a46880db0450179877c57aed8c37c.jpg\" alt=\"Woman pushing a gas powered lawn mower in the backyard.\" width=\"600\" border=\"0\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Other key benefits that gas-powered mowers offer include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Powerful, sustained torque<\/strong> that can even tackle long, thick or wet grass<\/li>\n<li><strong>Durable, long-running engine power<\/strong> you can rely on<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faster time to refill a gas tank (45 seconds) <\/strong>versus recharging a battery (45 minutes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/home-garden\/lawn-mowers\/gas-vs-electric-lawn-mower-which-is-better-a1057954260\/\"  rel=\"nofollow\">gas mowers score ahead of battery mowers<\/a> for cutting grass more evenly and for bagging grass more efficiently. Using a battery mower, 30% of homeowners find that they&#8217;re cutting more often, and 11% are cutting much more often, compared to using a gas mower.*<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"background: gainsboro; padding: 50px; margin: 30px 0px 30px 0px; text-align: center;\">\n<h2>92% of battery-powered lawn mower owners who replaced their original battery did so within the first two years of ownership.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>The hidden costs of running a battery-powered mower<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The upfront price of battery-powered lawn mowers is generally higher than gas-powered models, which matters when you&#8217;re trying to stick to a household budget.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the lithium-ion batteries needed for battery-powered mowers, which will need to be replaced at least every three to five years, can cost up to $500 dollars per battery or more.<\/p>\n<p>The Hanover study actually found that 50% of battery mower owners had to replace their battery as early as year two. Some users of battery mowers found that battery capacity diminished over time (25%), experienced poor battery performance (14%) or discovered that the battery took too long to charge (20%). Batteries can also overheat, shut down or lose two-thirds of their runtime when cutting thicker grass.<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width: 600px; width: 600px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2b9e7b6359857e049b6e61d9dafa5688.jpg\" alt=\"Person running a lawn mower in the tall grass.\" width=\"600\" border=\"0\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"ListicleCaption\" style=\"font-size: 11px;\"> <\/div>\n<p>Of those who replaced their original battery, 83% replaced it to increase capacity\/runtime, and 78% felt that the original battery &#8220;should have lasted longer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>When repairing or replacing parts for lawn mowers, battery-powered mowers can also cost far more to repair, as they may involve expensive component replacement costs and specialized diagnostics not found in traditional gas-powered motors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to find a good quality gas-powered mower<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the classics become &mdash; and stay &mdash; classics for good reason. When you&#8217;re in the market for a new lawn mower, consider a gas-powered mower from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.briggsandstratton.com\/en-us\/gas-lawn-mowers\"  rel=\"nofollow\">Briggs &#38; Stratton<\/a>. They offer sustained torque and virtually unlimited runtime, with a multi-decade history of durability. Their gas-powered mowers offer a long-term investment you can rely on every time, season after season.<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width: 600px; width: 600px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/db09faee2afaad651a24480f5d4e170d.jpg\" alt=\"null\" width=\"600\" border=\"0\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"ListicleCaption\" style=\"font-size: 11px;\"> <\/div>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.briggsandstratton.com\/en-us\/gas-lawn-mowers\"  rel=\"nofollow\">BriggsAndStratton.com<\/a> to find your next favorite mower.<\/p>\n<p>*The Electric Mower Sentiment Study, conducted by Hanover Research, was completed in June 2024 and had 593 respondents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-48 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" 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