Lawn mower torque rating?

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dreamzgirl asked:

I need to buy a lawn mower, but I know nothing about how torque rating affects performance. I have seen several lawn mowers with the same horse power that have different torque ratings. Is more torque automatically better?

The area I want to mow is relatively flat and small (apx. 1/8 acre). I just want a standard, push-behind gas mower, but I want it to last. I was looking at the Craftsman mowers at Sears. Any advice on what I should be looking for?

Question posted courtesy of: Annie

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    2 Responses to “Lawn mower torque rating?”

    1. close_enough_4_ska Says:
      September 20th, 2007 at 6:05 pm

      Torque is a measure of rotational power. It controls the power that moves the blade in a push behind mower.

    2. A Well Lit Garden Says:
      September 22nd, 2007 at 9:09 pm

      The lower torque will work less than the higher torque mower this means it will work less than the engine should last longer.