Generator vs Lawn mower
Generator vs lawn mower
Generator is larger on weight
Generator is 1.6× lawn mower on weight.
A generator and a lawn mower can be compared on 4 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Generator | Lawn mower | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 18–180 kg | 12–300 kg |
| Typical cost | 250–3,500 $ | 150–4,500 $ |
| Loudness | 52–82 dB | 80–85 dB |
| Power draw | 1–12 kW | 1.341–24.14 hp |
What the numbers say
- Generator is 1.6× lawn mower on weight.
- Generator is 2× lawn mower on typical cost.
- Lawn mower is somewhat greater than generator on loudness — about 1.2×.
- Generator is 1.7× lawn mower on power draw.
Weight compared.
Generator 18–180 kg
Lawn mower 12–300 kg
Generator
An engine driving an alternator to produce mains-voltage electricity away from the grid.
Lawn mower
A machine with rotating blades that cuts grass to a set height.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, generator or lawn mower?
- Generator is 1.6× lawn mower on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do generators and lawn mowers compare on typical cost?
- Generator: 250–3,500 $. Lawn mower: 150–4,500 $. Generator is 2× lawn mower on typical cost.
- How do generators and lawn mowers compare on loudness?
- Generator: 52–82 dB. Lawn mower: 80–85 dB. Lawn mower is somewhat greater than generator on loudness — about 1.2×.
Related pages
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place
- What Noises Cause Hearing Loss? — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public domain (US Government))