Husqvarna mower blades 42. Blades For 42 Husqvarna Craftsman Ride On Lawn Mower LT125 LT140 LTH1842

Blades For 42 Husqvarna Craftsman Ride On Lawn Mower LT125 LT140 LTH1842

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Replacement Pair of Bar Blades with 5-point star mount.

Description:

Here we have a pair of bar blades to suit Husqvarna, Craftsman, McCulloch, Poulan Pro and Yard Pro ride-on and zero-turn mowers with a 42 cut deck (see below for a list of specific models).

Blade size:

Bynorm: 340-066. 340-440. 115-217

Jono Johno. JJ_B1EP1010 JJMB1010 JJMB-001

Suits the following models with a 42 deck:

• Husqvarna 42 ride-on mowers: LT125, LT140, LT150, LTH1342, LTH1542, LTH1742, LTH1742T, LTH1842, LTH1842T, LTH2142D, YTH1542XP and YTH1542XPG, YTH2042T, YTH2042TD, YTH2042XP, TS242.
• Husqvarna 42 zero-turn mowers: RZ4219, RZ4221
• Craftsman 42 ride-on mowers: YT3000 model 28921, 28922, 28934 and YT4000 model 28927
• McCulloch 42 ride-on mowers: MC17542STA and MC175H42ST / STB
• Poulan Pro 42 ride-on mower: PP22042HP and 185H42
• Yard Pro 42 ride-on mower: YP21KH42 21hp stamped deck models
• Also Fits Sears model 917.270722.
• Fits lawn tractor and Consumer Z models.

WARRANTY OVERVIEW

Jono Johno offers a 12-month warranty on all products. Warranty period is 12 months for the home user and 6 months for commercial use.

We pride ourselves on selling good quality kit and will be fair and prompt honouring our warranties. If you’re in trouble, we’ll help you out.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Exactly what is covered by warranty will depend on 2 things:

Minor faults caused by user. Parts will be supplied for repair at user expense.

Minor faults caused by manufacturer. Parts will be supplied for repair, with instructions provided by us on how to carry out repair. If the repair is time consuming in nature, you can contact Jono Johno to discuss labour cost compensation.

Major faults caused by manufacturer. Jono Johno will facilitate a return of the product for refund or replacement at our expense. Or if you’d prefer (at our discretion and in consultation with you), we can send appropriate parts and compensate labour costs if you can carry out the repair yourself.

Major faults caused by user. Where possible parts will be supplied at user expense. Where the item cannot be repaired by the user, Jono Johno will offer to have the item returned for repair at user expense. Our workshop rate is 60 per hour.

HOW DO I RETURN MY PRODUCT IF IT’S COVERED BY WARRANTY?

If you’re in reasonable driving distance of a Jono and Johno outlet, you can physically return the product yourself. Please contact us in advance to arrange a return authority.

If you are not within reasonable driving distance, Jono Johno will provide you with a return authority and an address to return the product to. Where Jono Johno is at fault a postage-paid return label will be provided.

EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULE

If your product is out of warranty and is buggered, even though you’ve hardly used it, give us a call or shoot us an email. If there is a manufacturer fault or the item should have lasted a lot longer than it has, we’re happy to assess it outside of the warranty period. We do this on a case-by-case basis.

Husqvarna 532138971 Blade 42 in. High Lift OEM

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SKU: 532138971 UPC: 705788545384 MPN: 532138971 Condition: New Availability: Ships within 24 hours if in stock Category: Blade/Lift Blade

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Husqvarna 532138971. 42 Hi-Lift Blade

Here is the Genuine 532138971 Husqvarna Blade High Lift 42” you need. We have it at the best price! This Blade is a heavy-duty replacement part for your outdoor equipment.

There is no doubt that original Husqvarna blades are the best choice for your lawn mower. Keep your equipment at it highest level, use Husqvarna OEM parts. They are made to perform the best way safely and with endurance.

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32138971 Blade 42” Specs

Part number: 532138971

Manufacturer: Husqvarna

Material: Steel

Blade Type: High Lift

Cutting Edge: Right Hand

Center Hole: 5 Point Star

532138971 Husqvarna Blade Fits List

2042 LS (96043004200) (2008-01) 2042 LS (96043006200) (2008-11) 2042 LS (96043007500) (2008-11) 2042 LS (CA) (96043004800) (2007-12) LOYTH 20 F 42 T (96045000200) (2006-02) LOYTH 20 F 42 T (96045000201) (2006-02) LT 16542 (96013001900) (2006-02) LT 18542 (96013000400) (2006-03) LT 18542 A (954571748) (2003-11) LT 18542 B (954571748) (2004-02) LT152. 96041002907 (2011-07) LT1942. 96041031500 (2012-07) LT2223A2. 96041014401 (2010-02) LTH 1542 (96013000900) (2005-10) LTH 1742 A (954570376) (2002-11) LTH 1742 B (954570376) (2002-12) LTH 1742 C (954570376) (2003-02) LTH 1742 D (954570376) (2003-05) LTH 18542 A (954571731) (2003-11) LTH 18542 B (954571731) (2004-03) LTH 18542 C (954571731) (2004-08) LTH 2042 (96043009200) (2009-10) LTH 2042 A (954571953) (2003-12) LTH 2042 B (954571953) (2004-01) LTH 2042 C (954571953) (2004-03) LTH152. 96041003007 (2010-11) LTH152. 96041003008 (2011-07) LTH152. 96041003009 (2012-08) LTH152. 96041003010 (2013-09) LTH174. 96041024400 (2011-12) LTH174. 96041024401 (2012-8) LTH174. 96041024500 (2011-12) LTH174. 96041024501 (2012-05) LTH174. 96041033000 (2013-10) LTH174. 96041034200 (2013-10) LTH1842. 96041005207 (2011-04) LTH1842. 96041005208 (2012-11) LTH1842. 96041005209 (2013-11) LTH2038R. 96041028300 (2012-05) LTH2142. 96041017203 (2011-05) LTH2142. 96041023600 (2011-05) LTH2142 DR. 96041023602 (2013-05) LTH2142 DR. 96041023603 (2014-05) LTH2142DR. 96041023601 (2012-06) TS 142. 96041036800 (2014-07) TS 142. 96041036801 (2015-02) TS 142. 96041036802 (2015-07) TS 142. 96041036803 (2017-04) TS 242. 96041037000 (2014-08) TS 242. 96041037001 (2015-07) TS 242. 96041038401 (2016-10) TS 242. 96041040000 (2017-01) TS 243. 96041037900 (2014-08) TS 243. 96041037901 (2015-07) TS 243T. 96041039100 (2016-06) YT 16542 (96043002406) (2009-04) YT 16542 T (96043002400) (2007-02) YT 16542 T (96043002402) (2007-02) YT 1942 (96043002500) (2008-04) YT 1942 (96043002501) (2008-04) YT 1942 T (96043000300) (2006-05) YT42CS. 502110 (2015-12) YT42LS. 96043017600 (2013-09) YT42LS. 96043019000 (2013-12) YT42LS. 96043020100 (2014-10) YT42LS. 96043020200 (2014-10) YT42LS. 96043023400 (2017-02) YTA18542. 96043021100 (2015-08) YTA18542. 96045005500 (2015-08) YTA18542. 96045005600 (2015-08) YTA18542. 96048006700 (2013-11) YTA19K42. 96043013900 (2011-08) YTA19K42. 96043013901 (2012-10) YTA19K42. 96043014200 (2011-09) YTA19K42. 96043014201 (2012-12) YTA19K42. 96045003300 (2011-09) YTA19K42. 96048006800 (2013-09) YTA19K42. 96048006801 (2016-12) YTH 1542 XP (2003-10) YTH 1542 XP (954568465) (2004-03) YTH 1542 XP (96013000100) (2005-01) YTH 1542 XP (96013000101) (2005-01) YTH 1542 XP (YTH 1542 XPT) (96043000602) (2006-10) YTH 1542 XPT (96043000600) (2006-06) YTH 1542 XPT (96043000601) (2006-06) YTH 1542 XPT (96043000603) (2008-01) YTH 1542 XPT (96043000604) (2008-01) YTH 1542 XPT (CA) (96043005100) (2007-12) YTH 1842 (96013000201) (2005-01) YTH 1842 A (954569790) (2003-01) YTH 1842 B (954569790) (2002-12) YTH 1842 C (954569790) (2003-02) YTH 18542 (917.279060) (960130002) (2005-03) YTH 18542 (96013000200) (2004-11) YTH 18542 (96013000202) (2008-02) YTH 20 B 42 T (96043002000) (2006-01) YTH 20 B 42 T (96043002001) (2006-01) YTH 20 B 42 T (96043002002) (2006-03) YTH 20 B 42 T (96043002003) (2006-08) YTH 20 F 42 T (917.279240) (960430005) (2006-05) YTH 20 F 42 T (917.279241) (960430005) (2006-05) YTH 20 F 42 T (96043000500) (2006-05) YTH 20 F 42 T (96043000501) (2006-05) YTH 20 F 42 T (96043000502) (2006-09) YTH 20 F 42 T (96043003900) (2007-12) YTH 2042 (917.287520) (2007-01) YTH 2042 (917289610) (2010-05) YTH 2042 (96013000600) (2005-10) YTH 2042 (96013000601) (2005-10) YTH 2042 (96043003200) (2007-02) YTH 2042 (96043009200) (2010-02) YTH 2042 (96043009201) (2010-02) YTH 2042 (96043009202) (2010-04) YTH 2042 (96043010600) (2009-12) YTH 2042 (96043010601) (2010-02) YTH 2042 (96043010602) (2010-03) YTH 2042 TD (96041005403) (2010-02) YTH 22 V 42 (917289620) (2010-05) YTH 2242 (96043007100) (2008-12) YTH 2242 (96043007101) (2009-04) YTH 2242 A (954570383) (2003-01) YTH 2242 B (954570383) (2003-01) YTH 2242 T (917.279180) (2006-05) YTH 2242 T (917.279181) (2006-05) YTH 2242 T (96043002100) (2006-01) YTH 2242 T (96043002101) (2006-03) YTH 2242 T (96043002102) (2008-01) YTH180. 96041002501 (2013-12) YTH184 T. 96041030600 (2012-08) YTH184 T. 96041030700 (2012-09) YTH184 T. 96041033100 (2013-06) YTH184 T. 96041034300 (2013-06) YTH184T. 96041024600 (2011-12) YTH184T. 96041024700 (2011-12) YTH184T. 96041024701 (2011-12) YTH18542. 96043017200 (2013-09) YTH18542. 96043018400 (2013-09) YTH18542. 96043024600 (2017-05) YTH18542. 96043025600 (2017-09) YTH18542. 96045006000 (2017-06) YTH18K42. 96048010000 (2016-09) YTH1942. 96043024900 (2017-08) YTH1942. 96043026700 (2017-10) YTH2042. 250180 (2012-01) YTH2042. 96041005404 (2011-06) YTH2042. 96043010601 (2012-02) YTH2042. 96043010602 (2012-02) YTH2042. 96043012102 (2011-06) YTH2042. 96043012103 (2011-08) YTH2042. 96043012104 (2012-08) YTH2042. 96043012105 (2013-01) YTH2042. 96043016400 (2012-10) YTH2042. 96043016401 (2013-02) YTH2042. 96048003000 (2011-11) YTH2042TD. 96041005405 (2013-02) YTH2042TD. 96041005406 (2013-11) YTH20K42. 96041027600 (2011-09) YTH20K42. 96041027601 (2012-12) YTH20K42. 96043027400 (2017-11) YTH20K42. 96043027500 (2017-11) YTH21K42. 96048004000 (2012-10) YTH22K42. 96048003200 (2012-01) YTH22K42. 96048003201 (2012-08) YTH22K42. 96048005600 (2013-09) YTH22K42. 96048005601 (2014-04) YTH22V42. 250190 (2012-1) YTH22V42. 96043010000 (2012-03) YTH22V42. 96043010902 (2011-08) YTH22V42. 96043017300 (2013-09) YTH22V42. 96043017301 (2014-03) YTH22V42. 96043018600 (2013-09) YTH22V42. 96043021600 (2015-08) YTH22V42. 96043021700 (2015-08) YTH23V42. 96043014600 (2012-08) YTH23V42. 96043014601 (2013-01) YTH23V42. 96043014700 (2012-09) YTKH 1542 XPA (954568465) (2003-10) YTKH 1542 XPB (954568465) (2004-03) YTKH 1542 XPC (954568465) (2004-03) Z142. 96792460100 (2018-09)

532138971 Manual Info

If 532138971 fits on your model, but you still want to confirm it fits on your serial range, then contact our customer service team for assistance.

Depending on our availability, you can request the service manual, operator’s manual or parts catalog in case you need them.

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THE MANUALS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT?

Parts Catalog: provides schematics and a list of all parts displayed by sections.

Service Manual: Contains information regarding service, basic repairs and maintenance.

Operator’s Manual: Provide detailed information about how to use the equipment correctly and how to install some fast moving parts. Also provides basic information about what is included in kits and accessories.

There’s a bunch of variations of blades, in case the part number 532138971 is not the right unit for your equipment, you may contact our lawn mower customer service group to get assistance.

The best riding mowers: Mow your lawn faster

Up your summer lawn care game with a riding mower that makes for a faster, more eco-friendly mowing experience.

Taylor Clemons is a tech writer and reviewer based near Cleveland, OH. After graduating from Tiffin University in 2011, they spent several years in lawn and garden manufacturing before working on their own (now defunct) game review site, Steam Shovel.

Taylor Clemons is a tech writer and reviewer based near Cleveland, OH. After graduating from Tiffin University in 2011, they spent several years in lawn and garden manufacturing before working on their own (now defunct) game review site, Steam Shovel.

Riding mowers are a popular mower choice for homeowners, especially if you have a big property to maintain every summer. They have cutting decks measuring from 42 to 72 inches, so you can make short work of everything from typical lawns to large properties, like sports complexes and golf courses.

Unlike their push mower counterparts, riding mowers have more features to consider in order to find the right fit for your yard. You can choose either a manual or hydrostatic transmission, so you can set and forget your speed or operate your mower like a car. You can even get riding mowers with cruise control or all-wheel drive for better traction.

While gas engines are far more common among riding mowers, there is a wide selection of battery-powered models if you’re looking for a more eco-friendly solution for lawn care. My pick for the best overall riding mower is the Troy-Bilt Super Bronco XP for its 24HP engine, 54-inch cutting deck, and ability to mow up to four acres with a full gas tank. You can keep reading below to find out more about the Troy-Bilt Super Bronco XP as well as our other top picks.

Troy-Bilt Super Bronco XP

Best riding mower overall

• 24HP engine
• 54-inch cutting deck
• Automatic transmission
• Attachments and accessories available

Troy-Bilt Super Bronco XP tech specs: Engine: 24HP Kohler | Cutting width: 54 inches | Transmission: Hydrostatic/Automatic | Max yard size: 4 acres

The Troy-Bilt Super Bronco XP riding mower is an excellent choice for a variety of lawns. It’s built with a 24HP Kohler engine and a 54-inch cutting deck to let you handle inclines and rough terrain or haul tools, mulch, and potting soil around your property.

The hydrostatic, automatic transmission makes operation similar to a typical car, so you can spend more time actually cutting your grass and less time learning how to drive your mower. With a 3-gallon tank, you’ll be able to mow up to 4 acres at a time.

Ryobi 80V electric riding lawn tractor

Best electric riding mower

• 2.5 acre max range
• Quick-charge batteries
• LCD heads-up display
• USB charging ports

Ryobi 80V electric lawn tractor tech specs: Engine: 80V brushless electric | Cutting width: 46 inches | Transmission: Hydrostatic/Automatic | Max yard size: 2.5 acres

Electric riding mowers have become more popular in recent years as homeowners and landscaping professionals look for ways to make lawn care more eco-friendly. The Ryobi 80V electric lawn tractor features a 46-inch cutting deck and enough power to let you mow up to 2.5 acres on a single charge, and you can recharge your mower batteries in as little as 2.5 hours.

This means you can take care of other tasks, like weeding or landscaping, while you’re waiting for your mower to recharge. An LCD screen gives you a heads-up display of run time, battery levels, and reminders to inspect and sharpen your mower blades. It even has two USB ports for charging your phone while you mow.

Toro Titan Max

Best zero-turn riding mower

• Mows up to 7 acres at once
• Highly maneuverable
• 10-gauge steel construction
• Tool-free air filters

Toro Titan Max tech specs: Engine: 26HP Kohler 7000 | Cutting width: 60 inches | Transmission: Dual hydrostatic/automatic | Max yard size: 7 acres

Zero-turn riding mowers are popular with homeowners who have larger properties or lots of obstacles like trees or specialized landscaping. The Toro Titan Max’s exceptional maneuverability and larger cutting decks make quick work of yards up to 7 acres in size, while the 26HP Kohler 7000 engine uses a dual hydrostatic drive for smooth, intuitive operation.

Toro also made regular maintenance a bit more streamlined with tool-free air filters. The deck and mower body are made from tough, 10-gauge steel to stand up to dings, rocks, run-ins, and anything else your lawn can throw at it.

Cub Cadet CC30E

Best compact riding mower

• Battery-powered
• Great for yards up to 1 acre
• Compact design great for small storage areas and narrow spaces
• Push-button cruise control

Cub Cadet CC30E tech specs: Engine: 56V electric | Cutting width: 30 inches | Transmission: Hydrostatic/Automatic | Max yard size: 1 acre

Compact riding mowers like the Cub Caded CC30E are great for suburban lawns on the smaller side. The CC30E features a smaller design that is perfect for storing in multi-use sheds and garages or maneuvering through gates and narrow spaces. The 30-inch cutting deck and 56V battery let you mow up to 1 acre (or one hour) at once.

It uses a hydrostatic drive for smooth, intuitive driving while the 18-inch turning radius lets you easily mow around trees and other obstacles. It even features a push-button cruise control, so you can set-and-forget your forward speed and concentrate on mowing around obstacles, as well as staying aware of your surroundings.

DeWALT Z160 Commercial

Best riding mower for large properties

• Mow up to 10 acres
• 5.5 gallon gas tank
• Dual hydrostatic drive
• Great for hills and inclines

DeWALT Z160 Commercial tech specs: Engine: 24HP Kawasaki V-Twin | Cutting width: 60 inches | Transmission: Dual hydrostatic/automatic | Max yard size: 10 acres

The DeWALT Z160 Commercial zero-turn riding mower is designed from the ground up to handle large properties. The 60-inch cutting deck and 24HP Kawasaki V-Twin engine let you mow up to 10 acres at once, making it an almost perfect choice for rural properties or landscaping professionals. The dual hydrostatic drive makes operation smoother, though the twin-stick steering does take some getting used to.

With 22-inch rear wheels, you can easily take on inclines and rolling hills that may be on your property. A 5.5-gallon fuel tank means you’ll spend more time actually mowing and less time refueling. And if you opt for the bagger attachment, you’ll be able to gather up to 11 bushels of clippings before you need to empty.

What is the best riding mower?

I chose the Troy-Bilt Super Bronco XP as the best riding mower you can buy. It features a 54-inch cutting deck and 3-gallon fuel tank, letting you mow up to 4 acres in a single go. The 24 horsepower engine also lets you take on steeper inclines and rough terrain or haul tools and gardening supplies around your property. The hydrostatic drive makes operation similar to a typical car, while an LED display gives you accurate usage hours for streamlined maintenance.

Best riding mower

Cutting width

Transmission type

Ryobi 80V electric riding lawn tractor

Which is the right riding mower for you?

Other than your budget, there are a lot of features and scenarios you have to consider while shopping for a new riding mower. The size of your yard will determine how wide the cutting deck should be, though either a 42 or 46-inch version will be more than enough for most yards.

You can choose either a manual or hydrostatic transmission. A manual model lets you set and forget your speed so you can FOCUS, while hydrostatic models operate more like cars, going faster the harder you press the pedal. This makes them more intuitive to operate but also more expensive.

Zero-turn mowers are designed for mowing in oddly-shaped areas or around lots of obstacles like trees, lamp posts, and lawn ornaments. They’re called zero-turn because they have a zero-inch turn radius; you pivot around either rear wheel for ultra-tight turning.

Buy this best riding mower.

If you need.

A well-rounded riding mower. The 54-inch cutting deck and 24HP engine let you mow up to 4 acres at a time.

Ryobi 80V electric riding lawn tractor

An all-electric riding mower. The electric engine requires less maintenance than gas models, making your lawn-care routine more eco-friendly.

An excellent zero-turn riding mower. Precision maneuvering lets you mow around trees, landscaping, and other obstacles with ease.

A compact riding mower. The 30-inch deck and smaller build make this riding mower perfect for smaller suburban lawns.

A riding mower that can handle larger properties. This commercial-grade, zero-turn riding mower lets you cut up to 10 acres at once.

How did we choose these riding mowers?

I used to work for MTD Products (now owned by BlackDecker), which assembles a variety of lawn mowers, snow blowers, and other powered lawn equipment. Using the expertise and knowledge I gained during my time there, I looked for riding mowers with these qualities:

• Motor size: You’ll want a riding mower with at least a 10HP engine to give you enough power to handle minor inclines and lawns up to half an acre. Larger riding mowers like the John Deere Z530M have more powerful engines, often topping out over 20HP to let you tackle rough terrain and even haul equipment.
• Cutting width: Many riding mowers have either a 42 or 46-inch cutting deck, which is great for lawns between.5 and 1.5 acres. However, if you have a large, multi-acre property, you’ll want to choose a larger cutting deck. Many brands have options between 50 and 72-inch cutting decks.
• Transmission type: The less expensive riding mowers will have either a 6 or 7-speed manual transmission. This means you will use a dedicated lever to set your engine’s forward and reverse speeds, with a single brake pedal for stop control. The more expensive models feature a hydrostatic drive, which operates in a similar way to an automatic transmission in a typical car or truck.
• Accessories: Lawn care goes beyond regular mowing. I chose riding mowers that have the ability to hitch small trailers or wagons for hauling tools, mulch, or potting soil. I also chose mowers from brands that make after-market add-ons, like rear bagging units for collecting grass clippings, mulching kits for re-feeding lawns, and snow plows for year-round use.

How do you decide which riding mower to buy?

Assuming you have a budget in mind, the first thing you need to do is find out how big your lawn is. You can either find your lot size on your memorandum deeds if you’ve bought your house, or you can check your city’s website to see if you can request lot measurements if you’re renting. If your lot measures about an acre, you’ll be able to use a 30 or 42-inch cutting deck without any issues. For lawns up to two acres, a 42 or 46-inch deck is ideal. And if your lot is over two acres, you can get a mower with up to a 72-inch cutting deck to handle larger areas.

The transmission type is also important. Many newer models have what is known as a hydrostatic drive. This means that they operate similarly to how a car drives: You push the pedal and it moves forward or backward. And the harder you push, the faster you go. This makes it easier to learn how to drive, but that also makes the mower more expensive. stripped-back models have variable speed manual transmissions, which allow you to set and forget your speed so you can FOCUS on paying attention to obstacles and people who may be nearby.

And finally, you’ll want to consider the power source for your new riding mower. Gasoline engines are far more common, but there is now a wider variety of battery-powered models to choose from. The perks of a gas engine are that you’ll get near-infinite run times (as long as you have enough fuel to keep the engine going) and a bit more power for handling steep inclines and rough terrain. The downsides are dealing with exhaust emissions and maintenance that can be a time and money sink. Electric models don’t need engine maintenance, so you save a bit of money in the long run. But they usually have a maximum run time of about an hour, which means that you may have to plan your mowing over several days if you have a larger yard.

How big of a yard do I need for a riding mower?

Riding mowers are best suited for yards measuring one acre or larger. A model with a 42-inch cutting deck is great for mowing up to two acres, so if you have more land than that, you’ll want to spring for a 46, 54, 60, or 72-inch cutting deck.

If you’re right on the threshold, you can get what’s known as a mini rider. They usually have compact bodies for easier storage and 30-inch cutting decks to make short work of lawns that are just a touch too large for a push mower.

How long should a riding mower last?

No matter if you choose a gas or battery-powered riding mower, proper maintenance is key to extending the life of your mower. For gas engines, you should change the oil and filters, clean the spark plugs, and sharpen the blades before you mow for the first time in the spring. And you should use fuel treatments like STA-BIL to prevent gas in the tank or extra jerry cans from going bad from moisture contamination. This prevents buildup of gunk that can ruin your engine, improves engine performance, and gives you a cleaner cut for a healthier lawn.

Electric mowers don’t need engine maintenance, but you should perform thorough inspections at the start of mowing season to check for battery damage, corrosion on battery contacts, damage to the battery housing, and also to sharpen the blades. If you do regular maintenance, not only will you save money by avoiding big repairs from worn-out parts, but you can also expect your riding mower to last 10 years or more.- which is great news, since they can be an expensive investment.

What is the cheapest riding mower?

Unfortunately, riding mowers aren’t ever really what we consider budget-friendly. However, there are models like the Murray MT100 that retail for less than 2000 without sacrificing power or cutting width.

Are there alternative riding mowers worth considering?

Whether you’re shopping at a big-name DIY store like Lowe’s, a local hardware store, or an authorized brand dealer, there are tons of options for a new riding mower. You can choose either gas or battery-powered models, cutting deck widths from as small as 30 inches to as wide as six feet.

Here’s a short list of other riding mowers I thought were great choices:

John Deere Z530M

The John Deere Z530M features a 60-inch cutting deck for making quick work of large properties. Exceptional maneuverability lets you mow around trees, lawn decor, and other obstacles with ease.

Husqvarna YTH1942

The Husqvarna YTH1942 features an updated, 19 horsepower engine and 42-inch cutting deck to take on inclines and haul dirt, mulch, and gardening equipment.

Murray MT100

For under 2000, you’ll get a 13.5 horsepower engine, a 42-inch cutting deck, and a 6-speed manual transmission with the Murray MT100.

The Best Zero-Turn Mowers of 2023

These achieve the rare feat of making lawn mowing fun.

By Roy Berendsohn Published: Mar 1, 2023

When it comes to yard work, zero turn mowers do the impossible. They make lawn mowing fun. They accomplish this by putting unprecedented speed, control and maneuverability at the disposal of the person mowing the lawn. The so-called “zero turn” feature of these mowers converts a grass cutting machine into something akin to an amusement park ride. You steer the machine with two levers—the left lever controls the left wheel, the right lever the right wheel. With that steering setup, you can zoom over the landscape cutting straight lines, curves, or pivot the mower into and out of a corner. What’s not to like?

Read on to understand how these agile grass cutters work, how we go about testing them, and see some candidates that we’ve recently tested as well as some that we haven’t but that we think look particularly promising.

How Zero-Turn Mowers Work

A zero-turn riding mower consists of an operator platform, a frame and wheels, an engine (or battery bank), transmissions (or motors), and a pair of control levers commonly known as lap bars. In gas mowers, the engine powers a pulley system. One group of pulleys drives the blades, another group powers a pair of transmissions–one at each rear wheel. When you move the lap bar forward or back, you are directing the transmission to go faster, slower, or even turn the opposite way. When one drive wheel turns clockwise and the other counter clockwise, the mower pivots. When the wheels rotate at different rates, the mower turns in an arc-shaped path. When the lap bars are in the neutral position, the mower stops. Aside from a parking brake, there’s no other braking mechanism. Battery-powered zero-turn mowers work the same way, but have separate motors to drive the rear wheels and one for each blade inside the mower deck.

When it comes to transmission, most mowers have a Hydrogear EZT—a well-known and cost-effective residential-grade transaxle with a reputation for durability.

Some mowers use a deck stamped from one piece of steel, others use a deck fabricated from multiple pieces and welded together. A fabricated deck can be built from thicker steel at a lower cost than it would be able to be built otherwise. Once you’re talking about stamping metal as thick as 10 gauge (about 1⁄8 inch thick), the cost of stamping such a deck would push up the mower’s price beyond what most people are willing to pay. The decks in the mowers below range from 42 to 52 inches, a typical size in this class of product. When powered by these engines and the Hydrogear, these mowers will deliver a decent cut quality at their rated top speed of 7 mph. Note, however, that cut quality declines steeply if you maintain that speed in very thick grass or on uneven terrain.

As to the electric mowers, they represent the leading edge of the technology in this category. These are remarkable and expensive mowers powered by large-voltage lithium-ion batteries. If you’re interested in reducing mowing noise and simplifying your maintenance routine by eliminating gas and oil, they’re worth a look.

Selecting a Zero-Turn Mower

Everyone would like to select the biggest possible zero-turn mower with the hope of whittling a big grass cutting job down to size as quickly as possible. Reality usually intercedes because these machines are expensive and the wide range of options available today quickly drive up the cost. Roughly speaking, you start somewhere in the range of a mower with a 42-inch deck costing in the vicinity of 3200 to 3500 and move up in increments of 1000 to 1500 until you reach entry-level commercial-grade equipment that costs 7000 to 8000.

Again, speaking in terms of approximation, a mower with a 42-inch deck will cut a two-acre lot (that takes into account that the house, driveway, outbuildings and various landscape features are taking up some of that space). Use a mower with a larger deck to cut anything over two acres. But here’s the caveat. That entry-level ZTR mower (3200, say) with a 42-inch deck will wear out faster and need more maintenance than a mower with a 50-inch deck, a heavier frame, larger engine and higher quality transmissions, and thicker deck with more robust blade spindles, costing 4500.

In the simplest possible terms, you can cut a smaller area with a larger mower and expect more longevity out of the machine (not to mention a nicer mowing experience) or you can cut a larger area with a smaller machine and encounter more maintenance and a mowing experience that will be, we might say, a bit more rugged.

But there are still other factors to consider, in selecting a mower other than deck size and your budget. Larger mowers take more space in a garage or outbuilding. And a mower with a 50-inch or even 60-inch deck, as useful as it might be in getting the job done more quickly, may not fit through a fence’s gate, and it might be more difficult to maneuver in tight spots without creating scalp marks on the lawn from a lot of close-quarter pivoting.

Carefully consider all these factors when shopping for a mower: your budget, maintenance and whether you will perform that work yourself, mowing speed and time, maneuverability and trimming in tight areas, the importance that you place on your comfort while mowing, cut quality, longevity, storage, and access to the landscape.

How We Select and Test

There’s only one way to test a mower, and that’s to cut grass with it. But we also do more than mow.

We raise and lower the deck and adjust the seat. We look at service point access (the air filter, the spark plug, and the oil filter) and how easy it is to remove the deck. We mow approximately an acre with each mower, considering cut and mulching quality while running uphill, downhill, across washboard, and along sidehills. (On sidehills, we’ll mow surfaces pitched up to approximately 20 degrees; manufacturers generally recommend not going steeper than 10 degrees, but we like to be thorough.) We evaluate power and speed relative to cut quality—we investigate whether the mower delivers a decent cut mowing at full speed. When mowing in damp conditions, we look at whether the mower’s tires accumulate grass and how effectively it discharges moist clippings. Finally, we test maneuverability (these machines are, generally, very nimble) and how readily they come to a stop when you back off the lap bar control levers.