Lawn Mower Buying Guide

Not all lawn mowers will be a good match for your needs. But with so many available models and features, how do you know which mower to pick?

Here at Alex Power Equipment, we strive to make your life easier. We created the following lawn mower buying guide. For more tips or to shop for mowers for sale, visit our dealership. We are based in Alexandria, Minnesota.

Consider Property's Size

For small residential yards, a smaller and budget-friendly mower should be fine. For bigger yards and farms, focus on mowers with faster speeds and wider cutting decks. For landscaping work, consider a commercial lawn mower that's designed with giant projects in mind.

Consider the Property's Challenges

Maybe the property is full of hills. Get a lawn mower with a low center of gravity and the needed traction to navigate slopes.

Or maybe there are obstacles that the mower will need to maneuver around, such as trees or flower beds. Look for agile mowers with a tight turning radius.

Or maybe the mower needs to fit through a tight space, such as a fence gate. Focus on compact mowers with a narrow width.

Whatever the situation, be sure that the mower can handle any unique challenges that the property poses.

Consider the Labor

Some mowers require users to manually push them around the property. This takes a fair amount of physical exertion. Individuals may enjoy the workout or may simply enjoy the low price tag of these models.

Other lawn mowers do the heavy lifting themselves. Users steer the mower, but do not need to use their strength to move the machine across the yard.

Think about how labor-intensive you want mowing the lawn to be. Individuals with chronic pain issues or a lack of time will want to focus on mowers that do most of the work. Individuals with smaller budgets and smaller properties may find that manual mowers suit their needs well.

Consider the Accessories

There are many different lawn mower accessories available. These are an added cost, but they also improve the mowing experience in some way. Common options include aerators, spreaders, rollers, and baggers. These accessories can make your mower more productive or more versatile. In some cases, getting a mower attachment can be an alternative to buying a separate piece of equipment. A snow plow lawn mower attachment, for example, can be purchased instead of buying a snow blower.

Want more information? Want to shop for lawn mowers for sale? Whatever you need, the experts at Alex Power Equipment are here to help. Contact us or visit our dealership in Alexandria, Minnesota. We also proudly serve those in Sartell and St. Cloud, Minnesota.