Consumer Search put together a comprehensive article on buying your new lawn tractor.  I feel it is one of the best written articles available to help you decide which rider, lawn, yard, garden, estate, or premium tractor to buy.

I disagree on one point in the article.  If you have lots of trees and obstacles ConsumerSearch recomends a zero-turn.  If you have less than 3 acres of lawn, I suggest you look at the Craftsman tractors with the 6 inch Turn-Tight Steering first.  Residential zero-turns (under $4000) tend to be very hard on your lawn and only work on flat ground. If you have hills, slopes, or no experience using zero-turns stay away from the residential models.

If you have 3 acres or more look at zero-turns in the $4000 price range or higher. Most of them are heavier and can handle some slopes. The Husqvarana 2012 Husqvarana MZ5424S is my choice for the best value zero-turn this year.

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Feb 15, 2013 by dave

I have 1 acre lot loads of trees and i use a small cart to pick up debris and I also use a sprayer 25gallon size. I am looking for a 42 inch twin engine .Thank you dave

Response: @dave, Take a look at the Craftsman 28856. Six inch turning radius, 24 hp v-twin, nice seat and it will pull your cart and sprayer well.


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