According to experts, the best zero-turn mowers offer precision, efficiency and stellar maneuverability. See our top picks for 2024.

The Cub Cadet 42-inch Ultima ZT1 is one of several zero-turn mowers that use Kawasaki engines, so you can expect a clean and powerful cut from the machine. The 21.5-horsepower 726 cc Kawasaki FR ...

Zero-turn mowers tend to have wider cutting decks — typically 48- to 54-inches, compared to 42- to 46-inches with most traditional riding mowers — along with a faster operating speed.

Zero-turn lawnmowers can go up to 10 miles per hour, compared to 4-5 mph for riding mowers. This feature lets you mow your lawn much faster using a zero-turn mower than with a riding mower.

Zero-turn mowers are typically very expensive due to their design and size, but the Troy-Bilt Mustang Z42 retails between $2500 and $3000, making it one of the most affordable on the market.

If you need a mower for 5 acres or more, a model from our list of top zero-turn mowers could be perfect for your property. We tested three of the units featured in this guide, selecting the Toro ...

Zero-turn mower pros You’ll spend less time mowing: Ride-on zero-turn mowers are made to cut large open spaces quickly. They mow about twice as fast as suburban lawn tractors.

For 2021, we evaluated six battery zero-turn mowers. Though this wasn’t CR’s first crack at evaluating this type of mower, our testers were more impressed this time ’round the yard with ...