An Introduction to the Different Types of Lawn Mowers
As technology has improved, lawn mowers have gotten bigger, better, and more efficient. However, there are often so many options to wade through that shopping for a new mower can sometimes be overwhelming. To help you find the mower best suited to your needs, we’ve written up a short guide covering the many different types of lawn mowers on the market!
Walk-Behind Mowers
These are some of the most common mowers on the market, and it’s likely you’ve seen quite a few at your local hardware store and in your neighborhood. While these mowers are pushed, they’re also typically powered by a gas or an electric engine to make mowing a quick and easy process. These lawn mowers are ideal for average-sized to small yards and they don’t require much maintenance.
Push Mowers
While not as popular as walk-behind or riding mowers, these simple little machines are still popular among homeowners with small yards. As the name implies, you simply push this machine to make it go, and a mechanism will spin the blades as you walk. While similar to a walk-behind mower, these models have no engines and require almost no maintenance whatsoever.
Riding Mowers
Riding mowers have become more and more popular over the years. Manufacturers have continued to improve these machines so they’re both efficient and convenient to use. Because of their speed and efficiency, they're the perfect solution for homeowners with large lawns to care for. With a riding mower, you’ll also have a wide selection of features to choose from, such as zero-turn options, multiple deck sizes, and unique driving controls.
Lawn Tractors
These mowers are the most durable and high-powered models on the market and look pretty similar to farm tractors. They’re designed to handle extremely heavy-duty jobs. While there are some similarities between these models and riding mowers, lawn tractors are more focused on power and multi-use while riding mowers are designed for speed and agility. While both mowers are great for large properties, lawn tractors are best suited to large landscaping jobs and multitasking.
Now that you know all about the many different mowers on the market, we’re sure you’re excited to start shopping. Take a look at our selection of new and used lawn mowers for sale at one of our New Mexico dealership locations in Belen or Albuquerque. Desert Greens Equipment proudly serves the cities of Santa Fe and Rio Ranchero, NM.