(BPT) - Key Takeaways
- It's important to understand the differences between gas- versus battery-powered lawn mower models.
- Many battery-powered mower owners are dissatisfied with issues around their performance, convenience and cost.
- A recent study reveals what consumers have discovered about disadvantages of battery-powered mowers.
- Compared to battery-powered mowers, gas mowers offer longer runtime, higher torque, stronger performance and better durability, among other benefits.
- Gas-powered lawn mowers from Briggs & Stratton are durable, easy to use and deliver peak power from start to finish.
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