Tips For Choosing The Right Mower

Now that spring has finally arrived, your lawn probably needs some TLC! If you’ve been ignoring your groundskeeping duties for the last couple of months, there might be some serious scruff for you to tackle. Thankfully for you, there are plenty of mowing solutions for you to choose from. We at Harold Implement Company, Inc. know mowers and want to help you select the right one for your job. In that spirit, we’ve compiled this list of the different mower types and what they can do. When you’re ready to check out mowers for sale in Corning, Arizona, visit us and we’ll give you a tour of our wide inventory.

Push Mowers

Great for smaller patches of grass, push mowers were the first personal mowers to gain widespread popularity back in the 50s. With these basic machines, you don’t have to worry about fueling up. You won’t even make enough clippings to justify needing any other attachments or accessories other than possible a collection bag. They come in a variety of widths and are the most affordable mower option out there.

Walk-behind Mowers

When you need to add some basic power to the equation, you can turn to walk-behind mowers. These are some of the most common mowers today and are long-lasting pieces of equipment that can efficiently take care of smaller lawns. You can get them in gas or electric, push or self-propelled and with multiple options for type and length of cut. Walk-behind mowers are still quite affordable and will last without much in the way of maintenance.

Riding Mowers

Don’t think of riding mowers as being built for the inherently lazy. They are the go-to option for many groundskeeping and land management enterprises. That’s because they have to work on big lawns; if it takes you longer than two hours to mow your lawn, you might want to look into riding mowers to reduce some of the strain. Riding mowers have a rear-mounted motor and only provide the basics in comfort.

Zero-turn Mowers

If you’re a true perfectionist, you’ll want to check out zero-turn mowers for sale. As you might guess by the name, these mowers are capable of executing turns with an effective radius of zero, meaning you can simply turn after finishing a pass to line up perfectly for the next. They’re quite speedy for riding mowers, deliver precise cuts and can handle obstacles with relative ease. You’ll need to practice to get the hang of maneuvering them and they’re not effective when the blades grow over six inches long.

Lawn Tractors

These are also immensely popular with those who have to work on lawns that are too big for walk-behind mowers. Lawn tractors are also cheaper than zero-turn mowers and can give more reliable results. They offer some of the same perks (like quick turns and fast speeds) as zero-turn mowers but their steering wheel controls are harder to manage. You’ll have to maneuver a bit more if you want your lawn to look professional. If you want added utility, like towing power, these might be the right machines for you. Unfortunately, they suffer the same problem as zero-turn mowers when it comes to grass that’s over six inches high.

Pull Mowers

These aren’t strictly mowers but are attachments that can be hitched to a tractor or tow vehicle and pulled behind them. Many pull mowers are well equipped to deal with grass over six inches tall and even non-grass vegetation. Usually, these mowers have a set of spinning blades that are powered either by PTO or an independent engine located on top of the mowing deck. The speed and maneuverability will depend on the vehicle towing them, but they’re usually less maneuverable than a zero-turn mower or lawn tractor. Price can vary greatly, but if you have a large plot of overgrown property, this could be your best bet.

We hope this guide will help you select the right mower for your needs. If you’d like to check out some top quality mowers for sale, visit Harold Implement Company, Inc. at our location in Corning, AR. We have a wide inventory and helpful staff who’ll address all your concerns and questions. We proudly serve the people of Paragould, Jonesboro, and Pocahontas, so stop by today!