Zero-Turn Mowers
Hobby Farms|Best of Hobby Farms 2023
If you're coming from lawn and garden tractors, you might not immediately recognize a zero-turn mower as a member of the mowing family
J. Keeler Johnson
Zero-Turn Mowers

They differ sharply in design and appearance.

For starters, the engine of a typical zeroturn mower is tucked in the back, under and behind the seat. This allows the front of the machine to be dominated by the mowing deck and provides a clear view of the cutting area ahead.

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