Some people call Zero-Turn Radius lawnmowers ZTRs, but I call them zero-turns. I love mine, and it reformed my attitude about the repetitive lawn care chores I have here on our homestead. We only have about 6 acres, but we use it wisely, and it provides all of our needs. The zero-turn made keeping the…
You’ve seen them out there – burning around, making tight turns, and mowing down epic amounts of grass. With lawn weeds flying everywhere! It’s a homesteader on their best zero turn mower for 5 acres – and boy. That looks fun! And it is. Alright. Let’s jump right into why we’re here today, reviewing the…
What happens if your lawn mower starts, then dies? Well, lawnmowers are notoriously unreliable. But the grass keeps growing – even if your lawn mower won’t stay running. Ouch! And when you need to cut the lawn, the last thing you want is engine problems with your mower. Luckily – most gasoline lawnmowers, ride-on or…
What happens with too much oil in the lawn mower? Well, too much of a good thing can be bad for you! Right? Well, the same law applies to lawn mowers and engine oil. An overfilled lawn mower oil tank will lead to performance problems, failed starts, or an oily overflow mess. And much worse! So,…
I’ve reviewed 13 top value mowers and found the best zero turn mower under 3000. There’s no need to spend a lot of money on the best zero turn mower! The mowers in this 2023 review are all great value, but there are definitely some standouts. Since first publishing this review last year, the prices…
Unless you’re dead set on buying a riding lawn mower, you’ll likely have to choose between standard push mowers vs. self-propelled mowers. While these may sound like they’re the same thing, there are some little-known yet impactful differences between the two. True, both of these mowers are mowers that you stand behind and push forward…
With summer finally heating up in the USA, homesteaders and farmers are starting to ask me about the best lawn mowers for handling their large, unkempt lawns. So if you’re looking for the best lawn mower for 5 acres or more – and if your lawn is wildly out of control, then read this article!…
Have you noticed that finding a reliable lawn mower made in the USA is much trickier than it looks? So have we! Because it doesn’t matter if you’re mowing a tiny plot of grass or an entire golf course – sometimes you want to use an American-made mower and support American workers! We’ve researched all…
Wondering which zero turn mower to buy? Here’s my review of Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 54 vs Troy Bilt 54. Both are 24HP, 54″ cut but there are some differences between the two. Scroll down to see the features of Cub Cadet vs. Troy Bilt. I’ve added a table of contents and a comparison table…
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