GROUNDSKEEPING
SIDE VS REAR
DISCHARGE DECK -
WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU ?
Up and down the lawns and green spaces of the UK , there is one topic of conversation that splits opinion : what ’ s better , a side or rear discharge deck ? Traditionalists will argue that a side discharge deck offers greater flexibility and quality , and now that it can be fitted or retrofitted to accommodate mulching , you needn ’ t look elsewhere . However , rear discharge deck disciples would argue that not only can a rear discharge deck make light work of a lawn , it ’ ll distribute trimmings more evenly and , as trimmings exit behind the mower , allay safety concerns . Whichever side of the fence you sit on , it ’ s time we settle this once and for all .
Always on your side A side discharge deck offers a variety of benefits for the landscaping professional . Due to its design , it creates a vacuum that stands the grass up before cutting , producing a more even , quality cut across the lawn . But , that ’ s not all . It ’ s also less prone to clogging and super flexible , allowing specialists like Tom Duchesne , Owner of Top Garden Services to “ mulch , pick up or collect grass with a collection kit ,” making it perfect for the differing landscapes encountered on any one day .
However , with such flexibility can come additional upkeep . As it ’ s so adjustable , there are more parts that could require maintenance further into its use cycle , so make sure the mower is expertly constructed . Also , a side discharge deck can sometimes produce an uneven spread of clippings across the lawn as well as cause trimmings or debris to eject from the side unwantedly . This , though , is where the rear discharge deck comes in .
Always got your back One of the rear discharge deck ’ s biggest strengths is that trimmings are contained behind the wheels and then deflected back onto the ground and dropped under the path of the mower .
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