Lawn mowers & tractors

Most convenient is a single lever that moves the entire deck up and down. Some models have one lever for the front axle and another for the rear. Least convenient is a lever at each wheel.

Accepts a hose for cleaning the underside of the deck more easily than from above. Be sure to allow the underside to air-dry before stowing the machine.

Ability to easily fold the handle bar forward to aid in storage.

Allows the user to store the lawnmower vertically reducing the storage footprint.

Large rear wheels marketed to handle bumpy terrain better than standard size wheels.

The rear-mounted side-discharge chute does not come standard with the product and must be obtained separately if you want the side-discharge cutting mode. Some will be provided free when you return the product's warranty card, while others range in price from $15 to $30.

The diameter of the cutting deck, or cutting swath measured in inches.

The voltage of the lawnmower battery. (Some systems combine two batteries in series to achieve the displayed voltage)

The voltage of the battery platform this unit is part of - only applicable to removable batteries.

Energy density of the battery system

Location of powered wheels for self-propelled mowers

The length of time in years the lawn mower is covered by its manufacturer for defects or repairs.

The length of time in years the battery is covered by its manufacturer for defects or repairs.