Types of Turf Mower

Zero Turn

• Designed for turf that requires precision cutting around solid areas such as trees or patios or protected areas such as gardens, zero turn mowers are designed to turn on sharp angles and pull tight curves. These mowers are ride-upon but instead of having a large front like conventional riding mowers, they feature all of the housing in the rear.

  This gives the rider an unparalleled view of the cutting area, which, along with small front wheels, gives the operator extra control over the direction of the mower allowing it to cover even very small corners and to cut close to trees without being blocked by engine housing or a limited field of vision.

Riding

• Large rolling lawns may not require the precision of a zero turn mower. For these large and expansive areas of turf, a riding mower is a suitable tool. Riding mowers are made with the comfort of the operator in mind, often with arm rests, padded seats and even cup holders. These mowers also have engines designed to run steadily for long periods of time as well as larger fuel tanks than other turf mowers. Commercial riding mowers are often used for turf in golf courses.

Rotary

• Used in sporting fields as well as large lawns, rotary mowers are ride upon mowers that feature a different blade configuration from riding and even zero turn mowers. These mowers use blades affixed to hollow metal cylinders, like the ones on the traditional manual push mowers. These rotary blades ensure a very even cut. Rotary mowers come with one or several rotaries depending on the area they mow.

Walk Behind

• For small lawns, a simple walk behind mower is sufficient. Walk behind mowers come in rotary blade or standard horizontal blade configuration and, while they have smaller fuel tanks and fewer amenities, require less space to store and less fuel to operate than ride upon lawn mowers.