19 September 2007 - 4:27Lawn mower torque rating?

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 Comments | Tags: Lawn Care

Comments:

  1. close_enough_4_ska says;
    20 Sep 2007 - 18:05

    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;
    22 Sep 2007 - 21:09

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