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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.

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Riding Mowers ·

What Is a Hydrostatic Lawn Mower?

A clear explanation of how hydrostatic lawn mowers work, how hydraulic fluid replaces gears, and what to consider before choosing one for your property.

Riding Mowers ·

How to Clean Lawn Mower Gas Tank

A step-by-step guide to draining, flushing, and cleaning a lawn mower gas tank on acreage to keep fuel flowing and engines running smoothly.

Electric Riding Mowers ·

Do Electric Lawn Mowers Work?

An honest look at how battery lawn mowers perform on residential yards and acreage, covering cutting power, runtime limits and maintenance.

Garden Tractors ·

How Much Does a Garden Tractor Weigh?

An overview of garden tractor weight, explaining the difference between base machine weight and total working weight with attachments, fuel, and operators.