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I have used both rotary and cylinder mowers .
Depending on the grass type, the ground, different factors come into play .
I have used the cylinder mower for more manicured flat lawns but do find the corners a little tricky
It has a heavy roller on the back which gives it the stripe effect.
Its petrol operated so no need for electric !
Not so great to use on slightly bumpy lawns though .
This is where really you would probably use a rotary mower, and from your description a community garden I should imagine it gets a lot of use as well .
From experience if you are looking for the perfectly manicured lawn then cylinder ( slightly more maintenance with the blades )
General mowing a rotary mower is a good all rounder . You can get them with a roller on the back so you can have the stripe effect if you wanted .
Prices do vary I know the cylinder mower we have was silly price ....but for the rotary Honda Izy
Petrol operated nice and easy to use the one we currently have had for 5 years and still going strong with a yearly service !
Hope this helps if not then ask someones dad :)