Lawn mowers have come a long way since the first model was invented in the 1830s. They've transformed from heavy and clunky into easy-to-use machines. By the 1990s, self-propelled mowers were ...

However, when it comes time to decide between a self-propelled lawn mower and a push mower, you may be at a loss for how these two mower types are different — and how to pick the right one for you.