How to Choose the Best Mower for Your Lawn

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The right lawn mower for your needs depends largely on your property. The size of the lawn, the presence of slopes and obstacles, the given terrain, and other factors will dictate the features that the mower will need to include.

Keep reading for tips on finding the right mower for your lawn. For help choosing a model or to shop lawn mowers for sale, visit Abell & Son. Our dealership is located in Lake Charles and Welsh, Louisiana, and we also serve Lafayette as well as Beaumont, Texas.

Analyze Your Lawn

Take a minute to inventory your yard.

For example, take note of:

The size: Larger properties will need a faster and more efficient mower.
The grass thickness: Not every mower can handle dense brush.
The inclines: If there are slopes or hills, you will need a stable mower with plenty of traction.
The obstacles: If the mower needs to move around trees or pathways, focus on models with the needed agility and tight turning radius.

The more you can articulate your property's needs and challenges, the easier it will be to find a compatible lawn mower.

Lawns That Work Best With a Manual Mower

Manual mowers work well for small yards, usually a quarter of an acre or less. Their cutting widths tend to be between 14'' and 22''.

Manual mowers are also best reserved for properties with limited debris and slopes. Most models rely on the operator to push them but some can run off of gas or electric power. Whatever the design, these mowers are not as well suited for navigating difficult obstacles or hills.

Lawns That Work Best With a Self-Propelled Mower

Self-propelled mowers pair well with yards that are half an acre or less. Their cutting decks can range greatly, from 21'' to 61''. Instead of the operator pushing the mower around, these models will run off of gas or electric power. Most models can reach 5 miles an hour and some can even pair with attachments.

Lawns That Work Best With a Riding Mower

Riding mowers are helpful for properties that are at least three quarters of an acre. Operators sit down and steer, rather than stand. Many of these mowers can hit top speeds of 10 miles per hour. Their cutting width ranges from 26'' to 54'' and they usually are compatible with attachments.

Lawns That Work Best With a Zero-Turn Mower

The larger the property, the more beneficial a zero-turn mower becomes. These models can reach speeds of 13 miles per hour and can have cutting decks as wide as 72''. They can also make impressively sharp turns, which is great for lawns with obstacles to navigate around.

Ready to shop lawn mowers for sale? Check out the selection at Abell & Son. Our expert staff can help you find the best mower for your lawn, so reach out or stop by our dealerships. We have locations in Lake Charles and Welsh, Louisiana. We also serve Lafayette, Louisiana, and Beaumont, Texas.