Find the right lawn mower or garden tractor for your yard.
Tap a spot in the yard to see the number that matters for that job, straight from the maker’s manual.
The most common slope limit among the riding mowers on this site. The large John Deere X730 lists 18°, and one zero-turn, the Husqvarna Z254F, stops at 10°.
How Toro rates its 22-inch Recycler gas mower. RYOBI calls its 40V HP kit ideal for ¾ acre or less.
The widest rider here, the Husqvarna Z254F. The other three cut 42 inches, and its manual limits slopes to 10°.
What the EGO T6 lawn tractor holds. The TR4204 kit includes six 56V batteries, and its manual allows slopes up to 15°.
Craftsman’s medium-duty class for driveways, sidewalks and fences. Its heavy-duty class runs 2,800 to 4,000 PSI.
For 12-inch oak or hickory, per WEN’s tonnage chart. White pine at the same size needs 12 or more.
Guides by Job
All Riding Mower GuidesZero-Turn vs Lawn Tractor: Which Suits Your Yard
Zero turn vs lawn tractor, compared from the makers' manuals: slope limits, deck widths, steering, top speed, attachments and which yard suits which.
Garden Tractors · ComparisonLawn Tractor vs Garden Tractor: The Real Differences
How John Deere, Husqvarna and Simplicity use each name, with stated frame, axle, transaxle, hitch and weight for five tractors in one table.
Walk-Behind Mowers · ComparisonBattery vs Gas Lawn Mower for a Half-Acre Yard
Whether a battery mower can finish half an acre on one charge, what manufacturers say about yard size and runtime, and where gas still makes sense.
Pressure Washers · ExplainerWhat PSI Pressure Washer Do I Need?
PSI ranges by surface from Craftsman, BLACK+DECKER and Greenworks guidance, when an electric washer is enough, and why the nozzle matters as much as the PSI.
Log Splitters · ExplainerWhat Size Log Splitter Do I Need?
Log splitter tonnage by wood hardness and log diameter from WEN's chart, how other makers compare, and the log-length check most buyers miss.
Riding Mowers · CalculatorHow Long Will It Take to Mow Your Yard? Deck Width and Speed Calculator
How long it takes to mow an acre, worked out from deck width, mowing speed, overlap and yard layout, with a calculator and worked examples.
Riding Mowers · ExplainerHow to Safely Mow a Slope on a Riding Mower
How to mow a slope on a riding mower, from the operator's manuals: which way to drive, slope limits in degrees, wet grass, turns, edges and towing.
How the Guides Are Made
The Full MethodStart from the manual
Limits come from the operator’s manual and the maker’s spec sheet, never from reviews.
Check it against the job
Slope ratings, deck widths and yard sizes are compared with what the yard needs.
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Every figure links to where it came from. No hands-on tests are claimed.