Lawn Mower Manufacturers - What's Your Pick?

All around the world there are literally hundreds of lawn mower manufacturers. Some of these are just locally based within their particular country and don't sell in the United States, others are just based in the US and don't sell elsewhere, however, there are still dozens of lawn mower manufacturers in the US alone, and hence there’s plenty to choose from for your new mower.

When considering the mower manufacturers and the models they sell, there are a number of points you should think about.

Your budget is going to be a deciding factor as to which manufacturer you choose. Some makers have a reputation for build quality, but you do have to pay for this and unfortunately it may simply be out of your price range. Buying used mowers is always a good way to get your hands on an expensive brand though, so it may be worth considering.

One word of warning regarding the more expensive brands – if you see a mower being sold in a store such as Home Depot or Walmart which is being sold as a John Deere, for example, and is far cheaper than you would expect it to be, be careful!

If the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is! Sometimes manufacturers will agree to put their name to a cheaper product which you buy thinking it’s the real deal, but you soon find that it’s not as good as you thought. Unfortunately when things go wrong, you will probably also find that the big name company doesn’t support this product either.

Remember, that generally you get what you pay for!

Other than buying a used mower, there is another cheap way to get hold of a good mower at a reasonable price. If you’re looking at gas powered mowers, consider the cheaper brands but research what engines they use. Sometimes cheap lawnmower manufacturers use very good engines such as Honda or Briggs and Stratton. The only drawback with buying one of these is that the manufacturer has to save money somewhere, so you may be compromising on the build quality of the actual mower. And at the end of the day, it’s no good having a great engine, if the mower holding it falls apart!

Again, if you’re looking to save yourself some money, consider buying an electric mower if you don’t have a lot over about 3/4 acre. Electric mowers are generally cheaper to buy in the first place and they’re cheaper and easier to run too. You don’t have maintenance issues with electric mowers; your only drawback is the cable!

There are many excellent lawn mower manufacturers out there. Black and Decker have a good reputation for electric mowers, whereas companies like Toro and John Deere have great reputations for gas powered and higher spec mowers, it just depends on what you’re looking for really.