The second most important step to conquering yard work is using a lawn mower that’s up to the task. The first step? Making an informed purchase decision for a mower that best suits your lawn care needs and helps keep yardwork from feeling like a chore.
We’ve gathered valuable tips and answered some questions below about how Troy-Bilt® walk-behind lawnmowers can help narrow your search for a new mower and help get your yard in tip-top shape all season long.
Table Of Contents
- Why choose a Troy-Bilt® lawn mower?
- What size lawn mower should I buy?
- Should I buy a self-propelled or push lawn mower?
- What features should I consider when I buy a lawn mower?
- Should I mow my yard or hire out?
- Where do I buy a lawn mower?
Why choose a Troy-Bilt® lawn mower?
Troy-Bilt® equipment is designed and built to handle lawn care challenges easily and help get the work done quickly. Offering a full lineup of outdoor power equipment, including reel mowers, push mowers, and self-propelled mowers, Troy-Bilt® provides tips, videos, advice, and other helpful answers, ideas, and assistance you need to make yardwork the best work.
What size lawn mower should I buy?
Consider your yard’s size, shape, and terrain when considering a new lawn mower.
How Big Is My Yard?
A 21” Troy-Bilt push mower or a small reel mower is ideal for ½ acre or less. A 21” self-propelled mower is ideal for ½ -3/4 acre. And a self-propelled mower with a large 23” or 28” deck is ideal for ¾ - 1 acre and helps minimize mowing time.
With a yard or property larger than 1 acre, we recommend that you explore buying a riding lawn mower. Troy-Bilt® offers a lineup of dependable lawn tractors and durable zero-turn mowers engineered to help you win at yard work.
Is My Yard Flat, Sloped, or Very Uneven?
Flat yards can be one of the easiest to mow and may require fewer features to help handle the terrain. Push mowers offer the basic power and performance to get the job done and are ideal for yards ½ acre or less. A self-propelled mower is designed with a built-in transmission that propels them forward and makes them an ideal choice in yards with slopes, hills, or uneven terrain.
High rear wheels on push or self-propelled mowers are designed to help make it easy to push and maneuver on hills and over rough or uneven terrain.
Self-propelled or push lawn mower?
Troy-Bilt push mowers are designed to quickly mow small yards of a 1/2 acre or less that are mostly flat and with few obstacles. They’re compact and lightweight, with the power and performance you need for a clean, even cut. Push mowers are generally a less expensive option compared to self-propelled mowers. Push lawnmowers like the TB150T XP rely on good old-fashioned kinetic energy to do the job. As the power behind the mower, you can mow at your pace.
Reel mowers like the TB18R are ideal for yards less than ¼ acre and are easy to use, with no rope pulling, no ignition key, and no gas to worry about. The 5-blade design is engineered to deliver a quality cut with minimal ripping or tearing of grass and produces fine mulch for a healthy lawn.
Self-propelled mowers have a built-in transmission designed to propel the machine forward and minimize the effort needed to navigate on slopes, uneven terrain, and around obstacles. Compared to push mowers, self-propelled mowers helps save time and energy with every cut.
Troy-Bilt’s self-propelled mower lineup includes a choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive mowers.
- Front-wheel drive delivers power to the front wheels and is designed to turn and maneuver easily around the yard and at the end of rows. Available in single-speed or variable-speed options.
- All-wheel drive adapts to mowing conditions by quickly switching between front-, rear- and all-wheel drive to help maintain traction. In addition to the front-wheel drive benefits mentioned above, the rear-wheel drive option delivers power to the rear wheels and is designed to help maintain traction and control when mowing on hills or when using a rear bagger. The TB420T all-wheel drive mower is designed to adapt to mowing conditions quickly and helps maintain traction by allowing you to easily switch between front-, rear- and all-wheel drive.
More Features To Consider
Engine Size — Having the right power to handle the job helps make the work easy. Troy-Bilt walk-behind mowers are built with engines that have cc ratings to indicate their power level. Generally speaking, an engine with higher cc’s is designed to deliver more power.- Deck Width — The width of your walk-behind mower’s deck will dictate how much grass you can cut with one pass, and a wider deck will allow you to cover more ground quickly. Most Troy-Bilt mowers feature a 21” deck that is ideal for trimming and mowing in many yard sizes.
- Height Adjustment — The ideal height to cut grass changes throughout the mowing season, as Summer heat and the lack of rain can stress your lawn. Troy-Bilt mowers have simple fingertip adjustment levers that make it easy to change, with no tools required.
- Cutting Performance — Delivering a consistent, quality cut is arguably one of the essential features of a mower. Troy-Bilt® walk-behind mowers feature the TriAction® cutting system designed to deliver a well-groomed look to your lawn. The rake bumper, specialized blade, and symmetrical deck are engineered to create finely mulched clippings and provide a clean, even cut.
- Warranty — All Troy-Bilt® walk-behind mowers offer a three-year limited warranty on the mower. Engine warranties are separate from the mower, and depending on the engine, the warranty may be extended more than the other mower components.
- Parts & Accessories — Using Troy-Bilt® parts help provide the confidence that you are using parts specifically designed for a precise fit and optimal performance for your mower. Easily search for the right part for your machine on troybilt.ca and check out our assortment of attachments and accessories.
Mowing The Yard Yourself Vs. Hiring It Out
Hiring someone to mow your lawn may seem like an easy solution, but buying your own walk-behind lawn mower and doing the work yourself can be economical in the long run. The cost of paying a professional to do the job weekly throughout the Spring and Summer may quickly surpass the cost of purchasing a mower designed to help you through multiple lawn care seasons.
Where To Buy Tips
There are many options for where to buy a walk-behind lawn mower. Budget, convenience, and availability can all influence your decision about where to shop. Some channels to consider include:
- Retailer — Large franchises, like Canadian Tire, Home Hardware, and The Home Depot, are designed to serve an extensive customer base and typically carry a variety of equipment. Local farm and hardware stores and building supply centers may also offer select Troy-Bilt mowers and equipment.
- Online — Buying your lawn mower online combines the convenience of shopping from home with the wide range of selections that can be offered
- Independent Dealer — With an emphasis on personal service and machine expertise, independent dealers are usually locally run businesses in small towns and communities. Find an independent Troy-Bilt® dealer near you.
