Riding mowers, also called garden tractors, are great for lawns bigger than -acre in size and comprised of any kind of grass.

A ride-on mower will cost you quite a bit more than a walk-behind mower, so be sure to consider your needs and how often the mower will be used if you are considering a riding mower. Reading mower reviews and understanding the various features of riding mowers will help you make your purchase decision.

Although a riding lawn mower is a larger investment than other mowers, they have distinct advantages over smaller models. Certainly, one benefit is the riding feature great for a hot day with a lot of lawn that needs mowing. They can mulch or side-discharge the lawn clippings. Check the riding mower to see how easy or difficult it is to switch the mode on the mower. Some garden tractors might need additional attachments to switch between these modes.

If you want more visibility at the front of your mower, choose a mower with the engine at the back. But, again, consider your needs. If you need a more powerful engine, then choose a front-mounted engine; they are more powerful.

Some surveys of owners have found that ride-on mowers have the worst reliability of all major appliances. Therefore, experts recommend buying a good warranty so youre covered if you have problems.

There are various other things to think about when considering the purchase of a garden tractor. Think about how wide the turning circle is, where the gas tank is, how easy the controls are to use and reach (consider your own height here), how the bag is removed and how easy or hard it is to remove the bag.