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title: "How long does a lawn mower last?"
description: "A lawn mower lasts 6–15 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/lawn-mower/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How long does a lawn mower last?

**Typical lifespan: 6–15 yr**

A machine with rotating blades that cuts grass to a set height.

> Typical service life before replacement.

## How that compares

*Lawn mower against things of a similar time.*

- Cheetah: 8–17 yr
- Dishwasher: 7–13 yr
- Sofa: 7–20 yr
- Green anaconda: 10–30 yr
- Lawn mower: 6–15 yr
- Microwave oven: 6–11 yr
- Capybara: 6–12 yr
- Defibrillator: 7–12 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.111 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1.1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 3.3 of them |

> Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.

## More about a lawn mower

- [How much does a lawn mower weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/lawn-mower/) — 12–300 kg
- [How much does a lawn mower cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/lawn-mower/) — 150–4,500 $
- [How loud is a lawn mower?](https://atoneplace.net/loud/lawn-mower/) — 80–85 dB
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- [Lawn mower vs Air compressor](https://atoneplace.net/vs/air-compressor-vs-lawn-mower/) — Side by side
- [Lawn mower vs Jackhammer](https://atoneplace.net/vs/jackhammer-vs-lawn-mower/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a lawn mower last?

A lawn mower lasts 6–15 yr. Typical service life before replacement.

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- [How much does a lawn mower cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/lawn-mower/)
- [How loud is a lawn mower?](https://atoneplace.net/loud/lawn-mower/)
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- [Lawn mower vs Jackhammer](https://atoneplace.net/vs/jackhammer-vs-lawn-mower/)

## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)