Riding Lawnmowers

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Riding lawn mowers range from huge machines used to mow sporting lawns such as football fields and golf courses to mowers designed for small urban lots. Riding lawn mowers function in a variety of ways as well - from models that tow a reel blade to zero turning radius mowers that are suitable for smaller lots. Prices vary just as much and usually start out around $1100, and rising as high as $6500 for some of the more heavy duty models. Shopping for a riding mower can be a somewhat daunting experience given all the options out there. Before you set out on your shopping venture, consider the job that you are trying to do with the mower. Perhaps one of the most important features of a riding mower is the width of its cutting deck. A wider cutting deck will of course get the job done faster, but also limits your maneuverability. If you have a small urban lawn, a wide cutting deck will be more of a problem than an advantage. For large lots, however, you will be doing yourself a favor by going for a wider cutting deck. Consider the obstacles that you will have to navigate throughout the entire lawn. If you choose a mower with a cutting deck that is too wide, you will need to use a push mower in certain spots. If the lawn has a considerable number of obstacles, then you may want to consider purchasing a mower with a zero turning radius. This is a very handy feature, but it adds significantly to the cost of the mower, so only opt for this if it is required for the job. Other factors to consider include whether the mower is going to have an onboard grass clipping collector. Raking up grass clippings can be tiresome, so this should be considered especially for a larger lot. The following list contains information on some of the top models of riding lawn mowers on the market today: 17.5 HP 42" Lawn Tractor The Great Hardware Store $1,206.90 4/5 Stars on Google Shop Ride King 52-Inch 20 HP Zero Turn Radius Mower Swisher $3,474.80 4.5/5 Stars on Google Shop Big Mow 66-Inch 27 HP Zero Turn Radius Mower Swisher $4,517.10 4.5/5 Stars on Google Shop