Riding on Lawn Mower Buying Guide
1. Mower Type
Rear Engine Mowers
- Tend to be the cheapest of riding mowers
- Smaller cutting decks
- Ideal for narrow passes and fenced -in areas
- Not compatible with most attachements
- Slow moves <5mph
- Very stable on hills
Tractor Mowers
- 2 types :Lawn (smaller) and garden (larger) tractors
- 2 or 3 blade cutting system
- Deck sizes range 45'' - 54''
- Tend to be compatible with most attachments
Zero- Turn Mowers
- Fast: residential models can move up to 8mph
- 360 degrees turning ability
- Ideal for maneuvering around yards with many obstacles
- Prone to sliding & ruining grass
- Not stable on hills
2. Deck Size
Measure your yard to find deck size
- Measure narrow passes and make sure your deck and chute can pass through them (e.g space between gate doors)
- Consider going smaller for obstacles such as mounds or ditches
