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The riding mower, or lawn tractor, cuts grass, but some types can also tow garden carts.
Engines may be 13 to 25 hp.
Heavy-duty garden tractors have the additional ability to use ground-engaging implements such as tillers, plows, snow throwers, etc.
Some models have two or three side-by-side blades that widen the cutting path. Cutting widths can be as wide as 50”.
Features may include automatic transmission, cruise control, reverse cutting, adjustable deck heights, the ability to turn on a tight radius, an hours meter and a cast iron front axle.