THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU BUY A LAWNMOWER.

First, know that there are many types.
There are;
1) Small, self powered (no engine or motor) reel types
2) small electric push mowers
3) Push type small engine mowers
4) Walk behind, self propelled mower
5) Small rear engine riding mower
6) Regular manual shift lawn tractor
7) Hydrostatic drive lawn tractor
6) Multi-purpose Garden tractor
7) Zero turn radius residential or commercial mower

A) How much grass will you mow? Will you also mow other properties?

B) Do you want to walk or ride?

C) How much area do you have to store it?

D) Will you do the maintainence or will you have it serviced?

E) Do you want to bag the clippings, throw them in the grass or mulch them?

F) Do you have a brand or a dealer that you are loyal to?

G) Is your terrain flat, or hilly, clear or full of trees, etc?

H) What is your budget?

I) Are you a "hayfield" cutter, or do you like a manicured looking lawn?

J) Will there be users who have phyiscal limitations?

K) Do you already have a relationship with a local outdoor power equipment dealer that you trust?

L) Are there any features that you really want, like key starting, three way bag/mulch/throw, self propelled, blade/brake clutch, rust free deck, cup holders, gauges, easy height adjusting, etc,etc?

This is by far not an exaustive list. Hopefully we have given you something to think about. The right mower could last you years, and cost a good deal of money....it is good to give your purchase some forethought. We are here to help.......feel free to ask us any questions about any aspect of lawn mowers and any other outdoor power equipment.

Again, welcome to our forum. I am far from an expert, but we have others here who are. Moderators, feel free to improve/edit this in any way you deem fit.