When you decide to buy a new lawn mower, there are a number of things you have to take into consideration. Sit down with a pen and paper and ask yourself a few questions. What is the size and topography of your lawn? What type of cut or quality of cut do you want? How much money can you afford to spend on a new mower? How much time do you plan to spend mowing your lawn? How comfortable do you want to feel while mowing it? How manoeuvrable is your dream machine? Do you prefer to ride, walk, push or pull? Do you have any environmental concerns? Are you interested in accessories? Above all, ask yourself what is the purpose of this lawn mower.

When you have compiled the list of questions, consider your answers. These will guide you towards buying the mower most suited to your needs. Consider lawn size and topography. If you have a small lawn or yard, you do not need a large mower. You can choose a push or walk-behind mower. If it is large, you may need all the power you can get or even a riding mower or garden or lawn tractor.