| Ride on lawn mowers are usually used to cut a yard | | | | blades. The counter rotary blades cut the grass up |
| that is half an acre or more. These mowers come in | | | | into small pieces which can be used for mulching. |
| both manual and hydrostatic transmissions, with | | | | Engines to choose from can include Honda and Briggs |
| manual being the most common and having the least | | | | & Stratton. There is even a cordless, |
| problems. The transmissions can range from three to | | | | rechargeable model. |
| seven speeds. Most of these mowers have a side | | | | When shopping for one of these mowers, you may |
| discharge tunnel, but at least one brand carries a rear | | | | find it helpful to sit on it and, perhaps, even ride it, in |
| discharge. A rear discharge makes it easier to cut | | | | order to assess how comfortable the mower will be |
| close to edges and plants with both sides of the | | | | for you. There are different styles and placements |
| mower. | | | | of seats, the pedals are different on different |
| The cutting deck comes in various cutting widths, the | | | | mowers, the engine noise level differs from model to |
| most popular being between 36" and 42" depending | | | | model, and even things like cup holders are in |
| on the size of the area being cut, and have a | | | | different places. You may also want to be aware of |
| different number of adjustment heights. These | | | | the location of the gas tank and how easy it will be |
| mowers can have rotary blades, reel blades, or | | | | for you to fill. |
| counter rotary blades, and have different numbers of | | | | |