{"id":3848,"date":"2014-05-13T12:09:48","date_gmt":"2014-05-13T11:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3848"},"modified":"2016-05-12T14:27:11","modified_gmt":"2016-05-12T13:27:11","slug":"choose-lawn-tractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/choose-lawn-tractor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Lawn Tractor"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are considering upgrading from a standard lawnmower to a riding mower, then it is vital that you choose the right type for both you and your lawn.<\/p>\n

There are many benefits to be had when upgrading to a lawn tractor, from ease of use, accommodations and attachments.<\/p>\n

Lawn tractors are ideal for those with health problems, or those who struggle to stand and push mowers for long periods of time. With a ride on mower having a standardised key start, it eliminates the struggle of a pull start which is excellent for those who don’t have a great deal of upper body strength. Using a lawn tractor is very similar to driving a car, sitting down and using pedal drive.<\/p>\n

So how do you choose the right lawn tractor for you and your lawn?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well firstly, lawn size is one of the most important factors when it comes to choosing your tractor. To determine the appropriate working width for your lawn, use the chart below.<\/p>\n

If you have a very large lawn, or very uneven sloping ground then choose a machine with wider wheels and a powerful engine.<\/p>\n

Collection, Discharge and Mulching<\/strong><\/p>\n

You then need to work out what you want your tractor to do!<\/p>\n

In order to achieve a professional, perfect cut, the grass clippings can be bagged and composted separately with a collection method.<\/p>\n

The clippings could even be discharged with the aid of a deflector. This method is usually recommended when collection is not an option.<\/p>\n

Or, you could mulch your clippings. Mulching has the advantage that the soil is fertilised with the grass clippings. The grass clippings have so many nutrients that they can act as a natural fertiliser for your soil. Mulching is recommendable in the dry summer months to prevent the lawn from drying out. Many tractors can be equipped with an additional mulch kit.<\/p>\n

Transmissions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transmatic Transmission<\/strong> – This allows for continuously variable shifting. You choose your basic speed by moving the speed shift lever and start mowing. When pressing on the brake pedal you will slow down your speed and start again without having to change gears. On release of the brake pedal, the tractor will automatically resume your pre-set speed.<\/p>\n

Hydrostatic Transmission<\/strong> – This allows for smooth and precise manoeuvring. You are able to control velocity as well as the infinitely variable forward and reverse speed by the tilt food pedal. This means you can leave both hands on the steering wheel and there is no need to operate clutch or shift gear.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re uncertain about anything, or would like further details, then call our highly experienced sales team now on\u00a0<\/span>01263 820202<\/strong>\u00a0for helpful, friendly advice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Read this post to gain an insight into garden tractors. If you need advice on how to choose the correct lawn tractor for you then look no further. Here we explain some vital differences between different ride on mowers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5500,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[370,797,948,949,102,950,951,914,952,953],"class_list":["post-3848","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ride-on-mowers-garden-tractors","tag-garden-tractors","tag-gardening","tag-gardening-advice","tag-how-to-choose-the-right-lawn-tractor","tag-just-lawnmowers","tag-lawn-mower-advice","tag-lawn-tractor","tag-mower-advice","tag-ride-on-lawn-tractor","tag-ride-on-mower"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Honda-HF2622HT1-150x150.jpg","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":109,"url":"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/400-cash-honda-ride-mowers-lawn-tractors\/","url_meta":{"origin":3848,"position":0},"title":"\u00a3400 Cash Back on all Honda Ride On Mowers and Lawn Tractors","author":"Alex Evans","date":"28th April 2011","format":false,"excerpt":"Honda are offering \u00a3400 cash back on all Honda ride on mowers and garden tractor mowers bought from participating Honda Authorised Dealers before 28th May 2011.","rel":"","context":"In "Manufacturer News"","block_context":{"text":"Manufacturer News","link":"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/category\/news\/manufacturer-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":8457,"url":"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/choosing-a-riding-lawn-mower\/","url_meta":{"origin":3848,"position":1},"title":"Choosing a Riding Lawn Mower","author":"Alex Evans","date":"16th March 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"If you are considering purchasing a riding lawn mower but don\u2019t know where to start then this handy guide should help you with the thinking (and purchasing) process.","rel":"","context":"In "Buyers Guides"","block_context":{"text":"Buyers Guides","link":"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/category\/buyers-guides\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"choosing a riding lawn mower","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1538h-sd_1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1538h-sd_1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1538h-sd_1.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1538h-sd_1.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":3313,"url":"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/advantages-of-a-front-deck-mower\/","url_meta":{"origin":3848,"position":2},"title":"Advantages of a Front-Deck Mower","author":"Alex Evans","date":"28th May 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"Ever wondered what's so great about front-deck ride-on lawnmowers? 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