How wide is a lawn tractor?
To get the quickest lawn cut possible, the cutting width of a lawn tractor plays an important role. But how wide is a lawn tractor actually?
Lawn tractors come in different dimensions with different cutting widths. This is mainly important to mow an area as quickly and efficiently as possible. However, an increased cutting width also comes at the expense of maneuverability. In addition, a wide lawn tractor requires more storage space. If space is already precious in your garage or equipment shed, you should ask yourself how wide you want your lawn tractor to be.
Relationship between area output and cutting width
Obviously, the larger the cutting width a lawn tractor has, the faster an area can be mowed since you cover a wider strip with each passing.
Therefore, the maximum area output that manufacturers specify depends on, among other things, the cutting width. Other factors that play a decisive role are the speed of the lawn tractor and how well the device can maneuver. After all, complicated turning maneuvers take time.
Cutting widths of lawn mowers and lawn tractors
In principle, there is a suitable cutting width for every lawn size. The cutting widths for traditional push mowers range up to about 53 cm and are suitable for areas of about 800 to 1,000 m². Beyond that, pushing the device can quickly become a strenuous effort.
This is seamlessly followed by compact Mini-Riders, which are ride-on mowers that are ideal for larger areas of approximately 1,000 m². The cutting widths here range from around 60 cm to 76 cm.
Lawn tractors, on the other hand, impress with their powerful engines and typically higher speed than that of the compact ride-on mowers. The positioning of the mower may allows for smooth maneuvering around trees and bushes, and cutting widths of well over one meter are suitable for lawns with more than 10,000 m².
Zero-turn mowers are recommended for large gardens, parks and sports fields. These machines are designed for professional use and generally have cutting widths of up to 183 cm. Thanks to their high speed, up to 18,000 m² can be mowed quickly.
Which machine is recommended for which lawn size?
| Lawn area | Cutting width | Device |
| up to 50 m² | 30 cm | manual or reel mower |
| up to 200 m² | 35-40 cm | electric or cordless mower |
| 300-1,000 m² | >40 cm | gasoline lawn mower |
| 1.000-2.500 m² | >70 cm | mini rider |
| 2,000-10,000 m² | >100 cm | lawn tractor |
| > 10,000 m² | >120 cm | zero-turn mower |
Which cutting width for which lawn area?
The larger your garden, the wider the mower should be. However, the shape of the lawn determines which cutting width is appropriate. You should also consider if the cutting width is too wide to provide a high level of operating comfort. Therefore, it is virtually impossible to make a blanket determination on how wide an optimum cutting width for a lawn tractor should be. However, guideline values are as follows:
- 500 to 1,000 m²: 50-80 cm
- 1,000 to 2,000 m²: 70-100 cm
- over 2.000 m²: over 100 cm
Cutting width/Area coverage/Model/Construction
76 cm/2,500 m²/LR2/NR76
LR1/MR76 Mini Rider
76 cm/3,000 m²/LR1/MS76
LR2/NS76
LR2/ES 76 Mini Rider
92 cm/3.500 m²/LT1/NR92 Lawn tractor
95 cm/5,500 m²/XT1/OR95 lawn tractor
95 cm/6.000 m²/XT2 PR95 lawn tractor
96 cm/4.000 m²/LT1 NS96
LT2/NS96 lawn tractor
96 cm/6.000 m²/XT1/OS96 lawn tractor
105 cm/4.500 m²/LT3/PR105 Lawn tractor
106 cm/7.500 cm/XT1/OR106 Lawn tractor
106 cm/8,000 m²/XT2/QR106
XT2/PR106
XT3/QR106 Lawn tractor
107 cm/5.500 m²/LT3/PS107 Lawn tractor
107 cm/8,000 m²/XT1 OS107
XT2/ES107 Lawn tractor
How wide should the lawn tractor be for your own garden?
Which lawn tractor is best for your garden depends on several factors that you should consider when buying:
- Size of the lawn area
- Cutting height
- Mowing or mulching
- Shape of the lawn or obstacles such as flower beds or trees/hedges
- Storage options
In addition, it is advisable to keep in mind desirable features and optional accessories for your machine. In gardens with slopes and inclines, the purchase of a model with all-wheel drive should be considered
107 cm/8,500 m²/XT2/PS107 lawn tractor
107 cm/10.000 m²/XZ5/L107 - Ultima
XZ6/S107 zero turn mower
117 cm/9.000 m²/XT2/PS117
XT2/QS117 lawn tractor
117 cm/10.500 cm²/XZ6/S117 Zero-turn mower
122 cm/11.000 m²/XZ3 122
XZ7/L122 - Ultima zero turn mower
127 cm/10.000 m²/XT3/QS127 Lawn tractor
127 cm/11.500 m²/XZ5/L127 - Ultima
XZ6/S127 zero-turn mower
137 cm/11.000 m²/XT3/QS137 lawn tractor
137 cm/12.500 m²/XZ5/L137 - Ultima zero-turn mower
152 cm/15.000 m²/XZ7/L152I - Ultima zero-turn mower
Storing the lawn tractor
Except for a few centimeters, the width of the lawn tractor is usually identical to the cutting width. If you have limited space available for storage and your lawn tractor is not to be used multifunctionally around the house and garden, a Mini Rider may also be recommended. Mini Riders are known for their accurate lawn cutting and compact design, which takes up far less space than a lawn tractor.
It is not possible to make a general statement about how wide a lawn tractor should be. Cutting widths between 92 and 137 cm are quite common. The segments below and above are covered by Mini Riders and professional zero-turn mowers. Accordingly, you are should be able to identify the right lawn tractor model for your lawn size.
