How to Choose the Best Lawn Mower
Step 1: Types of Lawn Mowers

Cutting widths (in inches) are generally in the low 20's and under for a walk behind mower. This means they can maneuver through tighter spaces and take less room to store. It can also mean a lot more passes with the mower to get everything cut, if you have a large property.

Walk behind mowers are also the least expensive of the mower types, so if you're on a tight budget, these can be a good option. Besides initial cost, operating and maintenance cost tends to be lower compared to the larger mowers. With electric and reel mowers, there's no gas or oil cost at all.

There are several different types of walk behind mowers. There are self-propelled mowers, push mowers, electric mowers, and reel mowers. Click below to learn more about these different types.

Choose Walk Behind Lawn Mowers.

Riding lawn mowers have cutting widths that range (in inches) from the upper 20's to the mid 50's. Most riding mowers have a cutting width twice the size of the typical walk behind mower. That means by upgrading to a riding mower, you can cut your mowing time in half, if not more.

With a riding lawn mower, you can also get other tasks done, besides the mowing. There are plenty of pull behind accessories available, like spreaders, aerators, and pull behind carts, although many accessories will only work with a lawn or garden tractor.

When choosing a riding lawn mower, you need to know the differences between rear engine riding mowers, lawn tractors, and garden tractors. Click below to learn more about these different types.

Choose Riding Lawn Mowers.