| Lawn tractors can be a very efficient to tool to help | | | | at a later date. Like with a car you should take the |
| you keep your garden neat and tidy. There are many | | | | tractor for a spin at the dealership, find out how |
| kinds available: you should easily find the one that is | | | | easy and time consuming attaching accessories may |
| right for you with a bit of advice and some research. | | | | be, and if the tractor is suitable for you to get in and |
| Tractors Used For Home Landscaping | | | | out without a problem. |
| The smaller tractors used in home gardening | | | | Purchase Price |
| projects, also known as lawn tractors, are very | | | | The basic cost without accessories can vary widely, |
| handy to have around if your plot is up to 2 acres. | | | | from the cheapest Bolen 762F76 that retails for |
| They come with a variety of tools that are designed | | | | about $900 through to $6000. Mid range models such |
| to reduce your workload and increase the efficiency | | | | as the Poulan Pro PK185H42ST go for about $1400 |
| of your labor, while maintaining your garden to a | | | | and expect to pay around £3300 for a John |
| perfect standard. They usually have between 7 and | | | | Deere Spin-Steer SST-16. These prices are for the |
| 10 horsepower, and are designed with the smaller | | | | basic trim only: expect to pay an additional $110 for a |
| plots in mind with a zero-turning-radius, or ZTR. | | | | canopy, around $300 for a grass collection bag and |
| Before choosing the model that is right for your | | | | carts can go from $110 to $220 depending on size. |
| needs, you need to consider a number of issues such | | | | This can make a fully kitted out tractor expensive |
| as prices and whether you are able to operate a | | | | and you may consider a more basic lawn mowing |
| tractor safely. | | | | option if your plot is under an acre and you are not |
| A Flexible Tool | | | | planning to do anything but mowing with it. |
| Whether you need a lawn tractor to dig for a fence, | | | | Safe Operation |
| mow, till or roll the lawn they are very adaptable | | | | The center of gravity on a lawn tractor is low, which |
| tools that can handle a multitude of jobs, through | | | | reduces the risk of accidents and rolling. This said you |
| power take off spindle. Lawn tractors really are a | | | | need to take some extra care to operate tractors |
| godsend for the gardener. | | | | safely. It is not advisable to drive at speed, even the |
| How To Buy A Tractor | | | | more so going uphill, as there is a risk of injury if you |
| The process is similar to that of buying a car. The | | | | hit even a small stone that can throw you out of |
| basic price corresponds to the basic trim, and it goes | | | | track. Also take precautions when getting in and out: |
| up as you add accessories. It is really important that | | | | the engine should always be switched off, and all |
| you think all your options through before buying | | | | attachments should ideally be resting firmly on the |
| accessories that you may be able to add if needed | | | | ground. |