Self-propelled mowers. When is it worth buying a garden tractor?

Advantages of garden tractors

Convenience is the greatest asset of tractors. Comfortable seat, steering wheel, gear shifter. All that's missing is "air conditioning," airbags and a radio, although there are probably models in the U.S. equipped anyway. For user comfort, manufacturers equip self-propelled mowers with comfortable, leather-covered, height-adjustable seats.

Unmatched mowing speed also counts. This is made possible by an extra wide working body. With the use of interchangeable accessories, you will be able to take proper care of your lawn with the tractor, also making the tedious maintenance tasks easier for yourself. Tractor easily transforms into a mini-transporter, snowplow or sandblaster.

There's plenty to choose from

When doing a reconnaissance among garden tractors, pay attention to the type and power of the engine. Some have three-cylinder, two-cylinder engines, while others have single-cylinder engines. The former are certainly more durable and have a longer life span and higher power output. Single-cylinder engines are weaker, but equipped mowers cost less. If you don't have a very large area to mow and won't be doing it very often - such an engine will prove sufficient. With a large plot of land that is not very level - the best will be a tractor with a three- or two-cylinder engine and four-wheel drive. Mowers develop "dizzying" speeds - between 7 and 20 km/h.

When you have to contend with a lawn of up to 10,000 sq. ft., stop with a machine with a 15 hp engine. Choose a more powerful engine when the plot is larger. Also remember that the more powerful it is, the better the tractor will handle hills. The most expensive models have engines up to 25 hp. The capacity of the fuel tank also sometimes varies. The bigger it is, the less often you will have to replenish your supply. 6 liters is enough for 2-3 mowings when the lawn is 2000-25000 sqm. You can buy a mower with a tank capacity of up to 40 liters.