Mower Guides by Acreage

Every buying guide on AcreMowerLab, sorted by the lawn size it is written for. Mower choice starts with acreage, then slope, obstacles and budget narrow it down. Not sure where you fit? The Mower Matcher takes all of it into account.

Under 1 acre

1 to 2 acres

2 to 5 acres

5 to 10 acres

10+ acres

Rules of thumb by lawn size

Lawn size	Usual mower type	Deck width	Guides
Under 1 acre	Self-propelled walk-behind, robotic mower or small rider	21 to 42 in	Best Robotic Mower for Large Lawns: 4 Wire-Free Picks Best Riding Mower for 1 Acre: 4 Picks by Deck Size
1 to 2 acres	Lawn tractor, battery rider or residential zero-turn	42 to 48 in	Best Riding Mower for 1 Acre: 4 Picks by Deck Size Best Zero-Turn Mower for 2 Acres: 3 Picks by Deck Size Best Electric Riding Mower: 4 Picks by Rated Acres
2 to 5 acres	Residential zero-turn, lawn tractor or garden tractor	48 to 54 in	Best Zero-Turn Mower for 2 Acres: 3 Picks by Deck Size
5 to 10 acres	Large-deck or commercial-grade zero-turn, garden tractor	54 to 60 in	Browse the category
More than 10 acres	Commercial zero-turn, or a garden or compact tractor with a tow-behind finish or rough-cut mower	60 to 72 in	Best Walk-Behind Brush Mower: 4 Picks for Rough Ground

Measure your mowing time with the Mowing Time Calculator and your steepest slope with the Slope Calculator before you choose a deck width.