How do you choose from push and riding lawn mowers and lawn and garden tractors?
In general, tractors are more heavy-duty and do much more than mowers.
Before deciding, think about several factors.
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How big is the area that needs mowing?
Is it large enough that you fear push mowing would be too much strain on your back?
it’s possible for you to expect to pay about $2,200 to $8,000 for one.
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Also, it’s the largest to store.
One step down from a garden tractor is a lawn tractor.
you could also see a difference in power levels between them.
A lawn tractor costs about $1,200 to $2,200 and can usually tow a cart.
It may have some attachments, like a snow thrower.
It’s also a large piece of equipment.
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Lawn Mowers vs.
Riding lawn mowers are more maneuverable with the cutting deck at the front.
Maneuverability is essential when alawnis dotted with shrubs and trees.
Riding lawn mowers are usually a little more affordable than tractors, priced between $800 and $1,400.
Warning
Riding and push mowers are cutting tools with sharp blades and are potentially hazardous around children.
Next to consider are walk-behind mowers, includingelectric push mowersandself-propelled push mowers.
Generally, abattery-powered electric push moweris adequate for yards up to a quarter of an acre.
Electic mowers come in battery-powered and corded models and are more eco-friendly than gas models.
A corded model costs about $100 to $300.
A cordless starts about $120 and up.
Gas-powered models are $300 and up.
If a self-propelling mower with powered wheels is more your speed, they come in electric or gas-powered models.
Prices start at about $350 for an electric self-propelled mower and $400 for a gas-powered one.
