We bought a new lawnmower as the old one had kicked the bucket. I wanted a push mower, you know the kind where you push-the-mower. I find them to be easier to handle then the self-propelled ones which race you around the yard or drag you around depending on your pace. Also, the push mowers are lighter in weight. Another thing to remember if you are disabled or just have a hard time pushing, raise the height of the mower by adjusting the levers by the wheels. It makes it much easier going and who cares if the grass is a bit higher than normal. You can do a good job, plus your lawn won't look like a hayfield. Plus, push mowers are good exercise, and we all need a little bit of that.