Which Type of Lawn Mower Should You Buy?

In the world of lawn mowers, there are many different types to choose from, including riding mowers, zero-turns and push mowers. The style of mower you choose has to do with several factors, including your budget, the size of your lawn, whether your lawn is sloped or has many obstacles, your own abilities and how much time you have.

Gary’s Power Equipment is your New Hampshire lawn mower dealer in Winchester, serving Battleboro and Swanzey. Read on to learn more about different lawn mower types so you can make a smart purchasing decision.

Riding Mowers

Also called “lawn tractors,” riding mowers are cost-effective and extremely efficient. They are comfortable to ride in and are operated with a steering wheel. These mowers are great at conquering large amounts of grass and they can even handle gentle slopes. Maneuverability is not their strong suit and tall grass can be more challenging to conquer on a lawn tractor, but generally, riding mowers can help make short work of a big yard.

Zero-Turn Mowers

This style of mower is great for lawns that would take a long time to mow with a push mower. Zero-turn mowers can obtain pretty high speeds and they turn on a very small radius, allowing you to line up the next cut with the previous cut for manicured and even results. Landscapers love using these mowers and homeowners who have a lot of grass to deal with can benefit from zero-turns, too. If your yard is very hilly, this might not be the best option, though, since zero-turn mowers aren’t very good at going up slopes.

Push Mowers

And, of course, you have the classic push or walk-behind mower, which has come a long way in recent years, thanks to plenty of technological advances. These lawn mowers are going to be the least expensive option in general because you have to maneuver them yourself. However, that does make using these mowers an excellent workout!

Walk-behind mowers are a good option for small lawns with lots of obstacles that would be hard to navigate with a bigger mower. Also, if your grass can be mown in under 45 minutes, they’re the best choice. Some landscaping companies keep a push mower on hand to deal with smaller patches of grass that wouldn’t be practical to mow with a big mower.

Ready to view some mowers in person? Stop by our Winchester, NH, dealership location today to browse our fine stock of new and used lawn mowers for sale in many different styles. We can also assist you with financing options. Gary’s Power Equipment proudly serves all of our New Hampshire customers coming from Swanzey and Battleboro.