Choosing the Right Lawn Mower
Without the right mower, a lawn can easily get out of control. Whether you’ve got a lot of grass that takes you too long to cut with your current mower, or you’re a landscaping professional looking for the fastest and most professional models, you’ll be able to find a solution to your lawn care problems at Johnson Fleet and Farm. We carry the best lawn mowers around, no matter what your needs are, and we’ve put together this short guide with some information to help our customers get the mowing equipment they need. Read on for more information or head into one of our locations in Yulee, Fernandina Beach, and Hilliard, Florida, as well as Homerville, Georgia.
Figure Out What Your Lawn Needs
Personal preference and budgetary limitations will narrow your options, but you’ll save yourself a lot of time, worry, and money if you pick out a mower that’s right for your lawn care needs. This usually comes down to the size of the lawn and surrounding terrain. A simple push reel mower might be all you need if you’ve got a tiny patch of grass, and expansive lawns are a great excuse to sit your keister down on a riding mower. Perhaps you’re a landscaping professional, and in that case you’ll probably want to focus on a mower that can get things done fast and effectively.
Push and Walk-Behind Mowers
Push mowers are great for small patches of grass. You don’t have to worry about fuel and you won’t be making enough clippings to justify needing any other attachments or accessories other than a collection bag, if that. They come in a variety of widths and are the most affordable mower option out there. These mowers are also easy to maintain.
Walk-behind mowers add a bit of power to the equation. When we think of mowers, they’re most often what comes to mind. They’re long-lasting pieces of equipment that are extremely efficient at making quick work of small lawns. They come in gas or electric, push or self-propelled, and offer multiple options for type and length of cut. Walk-behind mowers are still quite affordable and will last without much in the way of maintenance.
Riding Mowers
Riding mowers are the first choice for groundskeeping and land management services to tackle lawns that are just too big to work with a walking mower. If it takes you more than two hours to mow your lawn it might be time to upgrade. Riding mowers have a rear-mounted motor and only provide the basics in comfort.
Lawn tractors step things up, with more powerful engines and wider cutting decks to make your big lawn all the more manageable. And like any tractor worth its wheels, lawn tractors often offer PTO capabilities so you can hook up attachments for even more power and utility.
Zero-turn mowers, as their names suggest, are capable of executing turns with an effective radius of zero, meaning you can simply turn after finishing a pass and line up perfectly for the next pass. They’re especially fast for riding mowers, offer the most precise cut, and can handle obstacles effectively. However, they’re more difficult to master and are generally the most expensive option.
Picking out the right lawn mower is easy when you understand the features you’re looking for and know how to apply them to your lawn. Make sure you get what you’re after by visiting Johnson Fleet and Farm. We have locations in Yulee, Fernandina Beach, and Hilliard, Florida as well as Homerville, Georgia. We also proudly serve Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida, as well as St. Marys and Brunswick, Georgia. Come in today and speak with our team of knowledgeable professionals who are more than eager to answer all your questions and help you find what you’re looking for.