Buying A Zero Turn Mower or Not?
Hopefully we can shed a little light on this question.
When in the market for a quality machine to mow your lawn it is important that you know what to look for before you get in the store or place your order online. Whether you looking for the best zero turn mower or you just want a top rated walk behind reel type mower there are several key factors that go into deciding. These aren't the only things to take into account but they are definitely some of the most important.
Size- It's important to take into consideration the size of you lawn. You don't want to buy to small of a mower if you have a huge pasture to cut. You also don't want to purchase to large of a machine and not be able to even turn around. I see many people make these same mistakes. It may look like fun driving around on a lawn mower but you can be creating more work for yourself if your property isnt the appropriate size for that size of a machine.
Zero Turn Mower- A zero turn mower is a mower that turns around with a zero degree turning radius. If your in the market for the best zero turn mower and looking for the best price than here is a great article that will surely answer all your zero turn questions. I will say this, you may have the best zero turn mower on the market BUT, if you have a small piece lawn to cut than it will not benefit you one bit.
Reel or rotary type- Reel- There are two types of blades that cut grass. Reel type blades spin around and cut the grass by slicing it between a sharp piece of metal called a bed knife and the reel type blade. If you remember the lawn mower that you had as a child that didn't have an engine. Those are reel type mowers.
Rotary- Rotary mowers are mostly seen today. It is one solid blade that spins and cuts the grass just by its force and sharpness. It cuts it in the air without the use of a another service like the bed knife on a reel type.
With these three things in mind you should be on your way to making an educated purchase. Only you can decide if you want the best zero turn mower or a top rated walk behind. Another great article to help you in your decision is this detailed post on lawnmowers.
Check back for more awesome information of the best Z turn mowers. If these machines aren't for you check out our next post on riding mowers. If your wondering how to get a amzing lawn that you will half to use your new mower on than check out this article on growing grass with good seed and fast. Remember a happy lawn is a mowed lawn!!