There’s no doubt that today’s outdoor power equipment helps make gardening and yard work easier‚ eliminating tedious and often backbreaking chores with inventive solutions that deliver ease–of–use‚ practicality‚ and time and cost–efficiency. And The Home Depot carries all the power you need – through top brands like Cub Cadet‚ Ryobi‚ and Ridgid – to let you tackle any outdoor project. Some of the latest technologies in Outdoor Power Equipment include zero–turn capability riding lawn mowers‚ walk–behind mowers with effortless electric start ignitions‚ and commercial–strength pressure washers. But before you make your way to the cash register‚ here are some things you need to know to make sure you pick the right equipment for YOUR outdoor space.
Riding Mowers and Tractors
Lawn size will definitely be a starting point in your decision to buy a riding mower or tractor‚ but there are several other key factors you should consider when choosing the right one for you. For starters‚ how much power do you need‚ what kind of terrain are you mowing on‚ and does your lawn have trees or other obstacles you need to avoid? Will you strictly be mowing or do you plan on performing other more strenuous tasks‚ like removing shrubs and tree trunks? And lastly‚ since you’ll be the one driving‚ what kind of transmission do you want?
Zero–turn riding mowers are ideal for lawns greater than ½ an acre in size‚ as they provide greater manoeuvrability and steering control than conventional riding mowers and can reduce cutting time by up to 50%. For their part‚ zero–turn tractors combine traditional tractor steering and control with zero–turn manoeuvrability‚ making it easier to handle hills and inclines and to add attachments like sweepers‚ rollers and dethatchers.
Walk–Behind Lawn Mowers
The size of your lawn will undoubtedly also impact your decision to buy a walk–behind lawn mower‚ as they’re usually better suited to smaller outdoor spaces. And much like riding mowers‚ they come in a variety of shapes‚ sizes‚ styles and genres‚ from very low–end to top of the line in design technology and innovation. Do you just need a simple‚ manual reel lawn mower‚ or one that relies on gas or electricity? Should it be a push or self–propelled model? And‚ if you have fussy neighbors‚ do you need one with a quieter motor?
Pressure Washers
Finally‚ cleaning and tidying up go hand in hand with most outdoor projects. Although the hose is commonplace and a favorite item for most‚ a pressure washer could be a better choice for heavy–duty outdoor cleaning. Are you thinking of an electric or gas powered machine? What types of surfaces can you clean with it? Will you need a residential or commercial grade pressure washer?
The Home Depot is dedicated to helping you find the right outdoor power tool for every outdoor project! That’s why we bring up questions like these‚ hoping that they’ll help you reflect on what you need to make the right purchase decisions.
