Having the right lawn mower can transform a dreaded chore into a fun pastime.
You’re used to spending hours on a slow, bumpy mower, miserable in the sweltering sun, and thinking of everything else you’d rather be doing. Especially if, after all that work, your lawn is cut unevenly. But with a better mower, you can whiz along and be done in no time! Plus, your lawn looks better than ever – clean, even, and ready to be enjoyed!
At SteveCo Power, we love to help people find the perfect mower to help them mow with comfort and pride.
But we know that sometimes the choices can be overwhelming. That’s why we wrote this blog post, going over the top mower brands, basic mower types, and features to look for, so you can make an informed decision as you purchase a new lawn mower.
Let’s get started
6 Types of Mowers to Choose From
When you start looking at your mower options, you’ll quickly see that there are many types.
Where do you even begin?
The type of mower you choose depends on what you intend to use the mower for! How big is your lawn? Does it have slopes? Are you mowing lawns as a business or just doing your backyard?
Answering these questions helps you hone in on the best mower for you. But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let’s go over the six main types of lawnmowers.
Zero-Turn Mowers
Zero-turn mowers are designed to be highly maneuverable. They have a zero-degree turning radius, making it incredibly easy to mow around obstacles. For instance, if your property has a lot of trees that are a massive headache to mow around, a zero-turn mower will help you zip around them in no time!
Zero-turn mowers are popular with commercial landscapers, but you can also find zero-turn models designed for residential use.
Stand-On Mowers
If you’re a commercial landscaper and don’t like sitting all day, you may be in the market for a stand-on mower!
Stand-on mowers are commercial lawnmowers designed with a platform to stand on instead of sitting down as you do on a typical riding mower. They’re highly maneuverable and are popular with landscapers for their increased efficiency and reduced fatigue.
Commercial Walk-Behind Mowers
A commercial walk-behind mower is a mower that you walk behind instead of riding on. It is a highly-maneuverable mower option that’s versatile on uneven terrain, good for precision and detail work, and may be a more affordable commercial mower option.
Commercial walk-behind mowers have a wide cutting width from 48” to 60”, allowing you to cut the grass quickly and efficiently. They come with adjustable cutting heights and often have ergonomic features.
Lawn Tractors
Lawn tractors are the most common type of riding lawn mower. They have larger engines and wider cutting decks than residential walk-behind mowers, making it much easier to mow a large lawn and get the job done quickly!
Lawn tractors often have advanced features, such as bagging systems or mulching capabilities. They’re suitable for both residential and commercial use.
Residential Walk-Behind Mowers
Residential walk-behind mowers, sometimes called “push mowers,” have a smaller cutting deck than commercial models and usual have fewer features.
Walk-behind mowers are a budget-friendly mower option. They are more maneuverable than riding lawn mowers in odd corners of your lawn and along edges.
Some residential walk-behind mowers require more effort than others. If you like walk-behind mowers but don’t have the energy to push one over the hills of your lawn, you’ll probably be happier with a self-propelled walk-behind lawnmower.
Robotic Mowers
A robotic mower is a small machine that mows your yard by itself. All you have to do is install a boundary wire around the perimeter of your lawn to act as a virtual fence to keep your robot from wandering off!
Robotic mowers have sensors that detect obstacles and navigate around them, but they don’t have a human’s common sense, so they may cut something you don’t want them to. And while they have built-in safety features, it’s best to keep children and pets off the lawn while the mower is running.
