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Lawn mower tractors are one of the two choices when it comes to riding lawn mowers, the other being the zero turn mower. Lawn mower tractors are designed for larger grass lots
and smaller lawns will not find the investment in one, which could anywhere from 1,000 to over 10,000 dollars for higher end models. Continue reading...
Zero turn mowers are highly selected riding mowers because of their excellent movement and quick and close cutting. Commercial users have often favored these machines for
their faster cutting time and ability to turn on a dime while cutting very close to objects such as fences, trees, and other objects in the yard. Continue reading...
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Since their inception, riding lawn mowers have become useful tools in maintaining a yard, rather it be a smaller one in located at a house, a grass lot of a building,
or larger acres of fields. There are tons of unique riding lawn mowers capable of cutting the grass of a whole neighborhood in mere hours and there are those commercial brands
that are must have for landscaping companies or huge maintenance projects such as grass football stadiums. For those who have never tried a riding lawn mower, the experience
can be quite fun the first couple of times, until the realization comes that it is work and not play. It is like riding a go cart but slower and more hazardous. Riding lawn
mowers have developed into more comfortable rides as extra features such as more comfortable seats, drink holders, and many other ergonomic and technological additions can be
found in many brands.
Who Needs A Riding Lawn Mower
Riding lawn mowers are not going to be a sound investment for everyone because the price of one can range anywhere between 1800 dollars to well over 10,000 dollars which
is three to four times the price of some of the more expensive pushing mowers. People who need riding lawn mowers are those who usually need to cut a huge amount of grass in
a shorter period of time. Homeowners with grass lots over half an acre may find riding lawn mowers a useful asset. Landscaping and yard work companies will often invest in a
riding lawn mower if they have a lot of clients or a few with bigger sized yards as the mower will cut down their time and allow the addition of more work to be done. Farmers
and ranchers are another possible group who may benefit from owning a riding model. Maintenance crews for huge grass stadiums and other similar businesses should definitely
own a commercial riding mower for cost effective mowing. These are a few of the cases where a riding lawn mower will definitely be beneficial and unless your a super lawn
enthusiast with some extra cash, for smaller lawns, stick with the regular models.
Riding lawn mowers will come with many different specifications including deck sizes, engines, cooling features, transmissions, and a whole lot of other choices. One of the
bigger choices is deciding between a lawn tractor or the zero-turn mower. There are a couple of differences between the two. First a lawn tractor looks like a regular tractor
with the engine in the front and with a cutting deck usually below the seat area. Driving the lawn tractor is the same by using a steering wheel. The zero-turn mower features
two levels for controlling the rear wheels usually driven by a hydrostatic system for turning as the saying goes, "on a dime". Zero-turn mowers also features wider
decks, usually placed in the front and because of the maneuverability, can cut lawns faster. The choice between the two is really preference as there are very effective lawn
tractors that can corner very well.
Riding Lawn Mower Models |
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Craftsman Model 28724 - includes a 21 hp and 46 inch deck with sleek design and a few features
Grasshopper Model 721DH2 - features a 20.9 hp 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with lots of perks, this is a higher end riding lawn mower
John Deere X300 - features tight controls, durability, and the John Deere name of reliability |
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Riding Lawn Mowers Fast Fact
Steep hills or very uneven ground can be troublesome for riding lawn mowers as it is harder to keep traction and cut the grass surface. Pushing or self-propelled models are better for these situations. |
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