What Happens When You Run A Field Mower On Regular Grass

Keeping your lawn looking healthy is often reliant on your mowing routine and technique. Regularly mowing your lawn promotes healthy green grass that will continue to thrive and grow. But have you considered whether you're using the right type of mower? Field mowers, otherwise known as brush mowers, are typically wider than a standard lawn mower and are built to withstand tougher, overgrown areas. The principles are the same, but a field mower is simply bigger and more powerful than a standard one.

This being the case, you may be wondering if a field mower would be more effective for your backyard. Well, that entirely depends on the state of your lawn. Nothing is preventing you from using a field mower on regular grass. However, unless your backyard is particularly overgrown or covered in weeds and debris, then it's probably unnecessary and may be more of a hindrance. On regular grass, a field mower won't give a clean cut and may even damage your lawn.

A field mower may save you time and get your overgrown yard under control, as it can cut wider sections at a time. But what actually counts as overgrown? Anything above 6 inches is said to be too much for a regular lawn mower to handle, and therefore would best be cut by a field mower. However, if you use a field mower for anything shorter than this, you risk not getting a manicured finish. Because a field mower can cut bigger sections at a time, this means that it's hard to do any form of precision cutting. Since most lawns aren't perfectly square, a field mower can't easily reach corners.

Another thing to consider is whether or not your grass is regularly moist or dry. Brush or field mowers have larger, more hardwearing tires which can handle wet and muddy terrain. But, if your lawn is often dry, or you're happy to wait for it to be dry before you cut it, then a regular lawn mower will suffice. A field mower may also be a good option if your backyard has lots of trees. Rocks, debris, and other hard objects are often at the base of trees, which would easily block and damage a regular mower. A field mower, on the other hand, would be far better at handling these obstacles.