Whether you own a small yard or sprawling piece of land, the grass needs to be regularly cut to keep the turf healthy and maintain your property’s curb appeal. If it’s time to upgrade your current lawn equipment, riding mowers and push-operated models are two popular options used by homeowners throughout the country. To help determine which is best suited for your needs, below is a brief outline of the differences between the two.  

Riding Mowers Can Handle Expansive Areas

When choosing a lawn mower, take the area you need to cover into account. Similar to tractors, riding mowers don’t require manual operation. You use the steering wheel and pedals to operate the engine-powered vehicle. Because you don’t have to push a riding mower, it’s possible to cut the grass of an expansive landscape in a short amount of time without getting tired. Riding mowers can also handle dense, moist grass better than their push counterparts as they have larger bags to hold heavy clippings.

Push Mowers Can Navigate Confined Spaces

Although push mowers require more muscle strength to operate, they work well in confined areas.  It’s easier to navigate around hardscape installations, tree roots, shrubs, and gardens when using a push mower as it is relatively compact. Push mowers also require less fuel to operate than riding mowers, which will help reduce your carbon footprint. Hartill’s offers an alternative battery operated push mowers for an environmentally friendly option.

If you’re in the market for a new riding mower or push model, you’ll be impressed with the inventory of outdoor power equipment from industry leading manufacturers at Hartill's Mountain Saw & Tractor in Chewelah, WA. To learn more about landscaping equipment available in Stevens County, call (509) 935-8829 today. A representative will also provide maintenance tips to keep your lawn mower operating smoothly. You can also visit the company online to browse the merchandise and request quotes, and like them on Facebook for announcements.