Which Machine Should You Buy: A Push Mower or a Riding Mower?
When shopping for a lawn mower, the first decision you’ll need to make is whether a push-behind mower or a riding mower will be the better option for you. If you are unsure about which to pick, maybe our buying guide can help you make your final decision.
Read on to learn more, and then visit CCR Sales and Service to get your concerns addressed by our friendly team. We’re in Essex, VT, where we happily welcome our friends from Burlington, so reach out today.
Determine What You Need
At this time, you’ll need to figure out your needs, such as whether your lawn has any limitations and the amount of time you want to spend tending to your yard.
Depending on your answers, you can choose either a push mower that’s gentle and more time-consuming or a riding mower that’s faster and more powerful. Also, consider the size of your lawn—if you own a large property, you’ll probably be less interested in a walk-behind mower. Instead, you might want to go with a zero-turn mower that can quickly power through your yard.
Push-Behind Mowers
Push mowers are the best fit for property owners with a small patch of grass. These machines are more affordable, as well as easier to use and maintain, and you won’t have to worry about things like fuel or find implements to attach to them. Push mowers come in various widths, and you can choose a model that best suits your requirements.
Walk-behind mowers come in gas and electric models and can do the majority of your work for you. Also, these machines last longer than other comparable models and are more efficient at making quick work of small lawns. Though you can use your model to handle larger yards, beware; tending to more extensive areas can be exhaustive with push mowers.
Riding Mowers
Riding mowers are perfect options for landscaping professionals and homeowners with lawns that typically take more than two hours to mow. Also, they are a better fit for uphill and downhill mowing. If you are thinking about upgrading your current machine, purchasing a riding mower can be an ideal option for you.
When exploring options, check out different models, such as rear engine mowers, lawn tractors, or zero-turn mowers. While rear-engine mowers can handle gentle slopes, they aren’t as efficient as the larger models. On the other hand, zero-turn mowers can execute turns with an effective radius of zero and offer you the most precise cut that’ll stand out. They’re faster and better at maneuvering around obstacles. However, they’re more expensive and you will need to practice your skills to handle your zero-turn mower efficiently.
On that note, we’d like you to visit CCR Sales and Service to look at a few models in person. We have an impressive collection of lawn mowers for sale, and we can suggest models for your budget. To look at what we have available, swing by our dealership in Essex, VT. We proudly serve our customers from Burlington, so stop by today.