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Type
Maximum mowing area recommended (acres)
Recommended for moderate slopes?
Excels in mowing around obstacles?
Deck size (inches)
Turning radius (inches)
Diameter of uncut grass at turns (inches)
Blades
Deck gauge wheels
Hood material
Standard mode
Mulching kit
Bagging kit
Changing modes
Engine brand
Engine type
Horsepower (manufacturer's rating)
Engine displacement
Lubrication
Front axle
CARB-certified
Transmission
Steering
Cruise control
Forward speed (maximum)
Reverse speed (maximum)
Deck washout port
Alternator (amps)
12-volt outlet
Maximum cutting height (inches)
Cutting height adjustment
Deck lift
Deck-lift assist
Front tires (inches)
Rear tires (inches)
Choke
Headlights
Fuel tank (gallons)
Translucent fuel tank
Seat back
Seat adjustment (inches)
PTO clutch
Step-through design
Hour meter
Cup holder
Extras
Available attachments
Trial period
Warranty
UPC
MPN
 
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    *Est. $3,600
    Pros: excellent performance, maneuverability and comfort, sturdy build, engine reliability, four-year warranty
    Cons: expensive, not CARB-certified, mixed reviews for customer service

    not avail.
     
    Lawn tractor
    3.5
    Yes
    Yes
    42
    15
    32
    2
    N/A
    Rustproof JDLoy polymer
    Side-discharge
    *Est. $90
    *Est. $485
    N/A
    Kawasaki, made to John Deere specifications
    V-Twin OHV, air-cooled
    18
    603 cc
    Full-pressure
    Cast iron
    Not standard; California model available with 42-inch deck (*Est. $3,900) or 48-inch (*Est. $3,940)
    2-pedal hydrostatic
    4-wheel steering
    Yes
    5.5 mph
    4 mph
    No
    15
    Yes
    4
    Rotary dial on dashboard
    Foot pedal
    Optional
    15
    20
    Yes
    Yes
    3.5
    Yes
    Open highback
    7
    Electric
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Tool holder, foot mats, on-board deck leveling gauge
    Snow blower, blade, thatcher, fan, sprayer, cart
    30 days
    48 months or 300 hours
    N/A
    X304
     
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    *Est. $1,600
    Pros: easy to use, cuts well, moderate price, brand with good repair record
    Cons: large turning radius, no cruise control, low-back seat, mulching requires blade change, not for heavy-duty attachments

    not avail.
     
    Lawn tractor
    1.5
    Yes
    No
    42
    18
    50
    2
    2
    Rustproof JDLoy polymer
    Side-discharge
    *Est. $90
    *Est. $340
    Tool-free
    Briggs & Stratton, made to John Deere specifications
    1-cylinder OHV, air-cooled
    19.5
    502 cc
    Full-pressure
    Cast iron
    No;
    2-pedal hydrostatic
    Steering wheel
    No
    5.5 mph
    3.2 mph
    Yes
    9
    No
    4
    Lever on fender
    Fender-mounted
    N/A
    15
    20
    Yes
    Yes
    2.4
    Yes
    11-inch midback
    5.5
    Manual
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Tool pocket
    Snow blower, blade, thatcher, fan, sprayer, cart
    30-day at-home trial
    24 months or 120 hours
    759936735820
    BG20541
     
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    *Est. $700
    Pros: electric start, narrow, good cutting performance
    Cons: only for small, flat lawns, not for slopes or heavy riders, no hitch, wide turning radius, complaints about quality, durability
     
    Rear-end riding mower
    0.5
    No
    No
    26
    31
    62 or more
    1
    -
    Steel
    Side-discharge
    Extra option
    Twin bagger extra option (*Est. $200)
    Requires blade change
    Briggs & Stratton
    1-cylinder OHV
    1
    190 cc
    Splash
    Steel
    Separate models CARB-certified
    Manual three-speed
    Steering wheel
    Yes
    3.8 mph
    1 mph
    No
    N/A
    No
    4
    Fender-mounted
    No
    No
    10
    13
    N/A
    No
    0.3
    No
    Highback
    N/A
    No
    Yes
    No
    No
    Lift handle raises discharge chute for passing through garden gates
    Bag, mulching kit
    N/A
    2 years
    085388585202
    X304
     
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    Pros: electronic height control, cast-iron front axles, bags well, can tow a cart, cARB-certified, made in U.S.
    Cons: not for steep slopes, low maximum deck clearance, low maximum speed, mixed reviews for ease of blade changing

    not avail.
     
    Zero-turn mower
    2
    Yes
    Yes
    42
    zero
    zero
    1
    2 front, 2 rear
    Steel
    Side-discharge
    *Est. $120
    *Est. $465
    Blade change to switch to mulching
    Briggs & Stratton
    Single-cylinder OHV Pro
    21
    540 cc
    Full-pressure spin-on
    Pivoting, Cast iron
    Yes
    Hydraulic
    Two-lever, adjustable position
    No
    5.5 mph
    3 mph
    No
    NA
    No
    3.75 in.
    1.5 in.
    Yes
    Electric
    11 in. (smooth to protect lawn)
    18 in.
    Single-lever with throttle
    Optional
    3
    NA
    15-inch with armrests
    NA
    NA
    Yes
    Yes
    No
    Separate parking brake
    Twin bagger, Mulch kit, 10 cu. ft. dump cart, Front bumper
    NA
    Two years
    N/A
    ZT2142
     

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