A look at the various types of ride-on mowersIf you have a larger grassed area to mow, no doubt the question on your mind is: which ride on mower should I buy? Ride-on mowers are able to cut a wide swathe of grass ranging between 70cm and over a meter. This is in comparison with a standard walk-behind rotary mower with a width of between 46cm and 48cm. Added to the thrill factor of riding around the yard makes a ride-on mower very appealing to anyone owning a huge property. Below is a look at the various types of ride-on mowers. Garden and Lawn TractorsLawn tractors operate using a steering wheel and possess a traditional design. They are ideal for lawn areas measuring between half an acre and 2 acres, or more. If optional accessories are attached, the owner can bag clippings and leaves, spread seed and tow landscaping materials. It is even possible to remove snow, aerate and de-thatch with certain models. The design of garden tractors is similar to that of lawn tractor. A difference occurs in that lawn tractors have more heavy-duty transmissions and powerful engines, and can utilize more ground-engaging accessories. Top TractorsOn average, these tractors cost much less when compared to ZTR mowers. They are ideal for gardens measuring more than half an acre. Top tractors are suitable for bagging clippings, and are easier to control on turf and have better stability on hills. Top Wider-deck TractorsTraditionally, wider-deck lawn tractors have not performed well when it comes to evenness in cutting as their smaller counterparts. However, models such as The Craftsman 20445, the Troy-Bilt Super Bronco 50 and the John Deere D155 have altered the rules with exceptional cutting. Zero-Turn-Radius MowersZero-Turn-Radius mowers are capable of navigating through a variety of obstacles. They have front caster wheels than can pivot at sharper angles when compared to garden or lawn tractors. A typical ZTR mower can be controlled with levers or a pair of lap bars as opposed to a steering wheel, although certain models do have a steering wheel. This kind of mower may not handle various tasks that a tractor can. However, it has a faster forward speed for open areas, and is capable of cutting closely around trees, landscaping and flowerbeds. Factors to consider when choosing a ride-on mower include the size of the lawn being cut. The more powerful mowers having larger cut widths are capable of cutting large areas with more efficiency. This allows the owner to spend much less time mowing. The type of terrain should also be put into consideration. A homeowner should consider whether the terrain is hilly or level, and whether there are obstacles such as flower beds and trees to work around. The type of transmission is something else to bear in mind when buying a ride-on mower. A manual transmission may be a solid budget choice. However, a hydrostatic/ automatic transmission model will enable the rider speed up, reverse and slow down without having to change gears. Some models even offer the option of cruise control, something that can make longer mowing sessions somewhat comfortable and pleasant for the rider. Have a look at our line of Ride-On Mowers. |
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