California Gas Mower Ban Explained (CARB Small Engine Rule)
What CARB's small off-road engine rule covers, what it does not, and what it means for riding mower and zero-turn buyers in California.
Riding Mowers
Riding mowers for 1/2 acre to 5+ acres: lawn tractors that mow and tow, heavier garden tractors with cast front axles for hills and ground-engaging attachments, and battery riders. Every guide compares deck width and construction, engine or battery, transmission, slope rating and towing capacity.
Mowing Time Calculator
Open the calculatorLawn size, deck width and speed in; minutes per mow out. Or work backward from the time you want to spend.
How to Check if Your Mower Is Recalled
How to check if your mower is recalled comes down to a few minutes of searching: find the model and serial number on the…
Best Riding Mower for Hills: 4 Picks and How to Read Slope Ratings
Four riding mowers for hilly ground, three gas tractors and one steering-wheel electric zero-turn, with what each listing does and does not say about…
Best Electric Riding Mower: 4 Picks by Rated Acres
Four electric riding mowers with 42 to 54 inch decks and rated runtimes from 2 to 4 acres: batteries, deck, towing and warranty compared,…
Best Riding Mower for 1 Acre: 4 Picks by Deck Size
Four riding mowers for one acre, gas and battery, with 42 to 48 inch decks: rated runtime, deck, power and warranty compared, plus who…