Lawn Tractors: Reviews

Family Home and Garden (Germany): This detailed German comparison test, translated by Google, names the John Deere X304 the clear winner among eight lawn tractors tested over a summer by rotating testers on varied terrain.

ConsumerReports.org: This review compares the John Deere X304 with 24 other lawn tractors across a wide price range, plus 10 lawn tractors with wider cutting decks.

The Telegraph (U.K.): Jean Vernon says that the John Deere X304 meets "the latest worldwide noise and emission regulations," and that tractor hoods are made from recycled materials.

GardenWeb.com: This forum discussion compares the John Deere X304 with a zero-turn lawn tractor by Cub Cadet -- especially for mowing around obstacles.

ConsumerAffairs.com: This site publishes feedback from users and is organized by brand and manufacturer.

YouTube.com: A Canadian owner demonstrates the John Deere X300 blowing snow.

ConsumerReports.org: This review compares the John Deere D110 lawn tractor with 24 other models with deck sizes of similar size, with specific ratings for handling and ease of use as well as performance in each cutting mode.

Lowes.com: At the time of our report about a dozen owners have reviewed the John Deere D110 at this retail site, with more reviews coming in nearly every day.

HomeDepot.com: At the time of our report only a handful of owners have reviewed the D110 here, and briefly at that, but with high praise.

TodaysMower.com: Landscape professional Paul Sikemma compares the similar John Deere D120 (equipped with a more powerful engine than the D110, plus cruise control) with the Craftsman 28856.

ConsumerReports.org: This review compares the Weed Eater One riding mower with only two other rear-engine riding mowers, but the ratings and overall score compare it with 51 other lawn tractors and riding mowers.

ConsumerReports.org: This blog article, available even to non-subscribers of ConsumerReports.org, explains why editors don't recommend the Weed Eater One -- based on issues of handling, performance and durability.

TodaysMower.com: This review by a landscape professional praises the Weed Eater One for its build quality and electric start, concluding that it's a good choice for small, flat and even well-kept lawns -- but not for heavy riders, slopes or grass that gets too tall or tough.

Walmart.com: Over 80 owners rate and review the Weed Eater One riding mower here, giving it a high average rating.

HomeDepot.com: Most of the 80 or so owners reviewing the Weed Eater One riding mower here are pleased with it, noting very responsive steering, but some report problems, especially with the steering and starter.

Amazon.com: About 60 owners rate and review the Weed Eater One here, giving it quite mixed reviews; some love it, but only about 65 percent are really happy with it.

Sears.com: Only a little over half the two dozen owners reviewing the Weed Eater One mower here would recommend it.

ConsumerReports.org: This review, based on objective mowing tests, compares the Snapper 150Z with 13 other zero-turn mowers, ranking them based on ratings for handling and ease of use as well as on performance in specific cutting modes.

ConsumerGuide.com: This 2008 review covers an earlier version of the Snapper 150Z equipped with a larger 58-inch deck, but several points made here also apply to the 42-inch Snapper 150Z ZT2142.