The mower testers at Consumer Reports are scouting out the next batch of mowers for our tests and found a zero-turn-radius rider that looks like a game changer. Playing off its name, the Cub Cadet RZT-S Zero claims to have "zero engine ...
What dangers lurk in your backyard? Especially for young children, the risks range from the obvious (mowers and tractors) to the unexpected (poisonous plants). Here are the major danger zones--and how to minimize your child's risk this ...
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A lawn mower is a machine that uses a revolving blade or blades to cut a lawn at an even height. Lawn mowers employing a blade that rotates about a vertical axis are known as rotary mowers, while those employing a blade assembly ...
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The best you can hope for when shopping for a riding mower is a solidly built, top-performing machine that doesn't leave you feeling clipped on the price. This year, in fact, we have two such models in our lawn tractor tests—a pair of ...
By rotation Cylinder or reel mowers The cylinder mower carries a fixed, horizontal cutting blade at the desired height of cut. Over this is a fast-spinning reel of blades which force the grass past the cutting bar. Each blade in the ...
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In 1934, the original Lawn-Boy lawn mower was manufactured by the Evinrude Company, becoming the first one-handed reel power mower introduced to the American public. Evinrude purchased Johnson Motor Wheel Company from a New York stock ...
Grass cutting is a weekly ritual for most lawn owners. Here are some things to remember to help you get the best from your lawn mower and your lawn. Lawn Mowing Tips Remember that mowing is pruning. Proper mowing increases the ...
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Find tips on picking the best lawn mower for your yard. Lowe's provides a guide on choosing between gas and electric lawn mowers as well as walk-behind and riding mowers. Lawn Care Essentials Whether you consider mowing the ...
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Types Mowing options range from $100 manual reel mowers to $4,000-plus tractors and zero-turn-radius machines. Here are the types of lawn mowers and tractors to consider. Manual-reel mowers ...
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Types of lawn mowers Other notable types Riding mowers (U.S. and Canada) or ride-on mowers (U.K. and Canada) are a popular alternative for large lawns. The operator is provided with a seat and controls on the mower and literally rides ...
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For northerners that lovely time of year between shoveling snow and mowing the lawn is about to end. And now, before the blades of grass reach an unsightly height, is the best time to make sure your mower is in working order. If you put it ...
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If you ever need to mow your yard one day and travel to a remote location to repair a fence the next, I think you might be interested to see what the Raven has to offer. This unique mower turns into an ATV, is powered by hybrid technology, ...
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The lobby at last January's North American International Auto Show featured a Craftsman CTX lawn tractor touting an 8-mile-per-hour ground speed, a race car compared to the usual tractor, plus a feature more common to automobiles, traction ...
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If you’re trying to decide between a riding or push lawnmower the question really comes down to how big is your yard and how long does it take to mow it? There are some pros and cons to each type of lawnmower so you will have to ...
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