Mower Buying Tips

We believe that in the power equipment industry these days, many people are buying zero-turn "Z" riding mowers based on some factors which are just not fundamentally sound.

Is your next riding mower purchase being determined by empty points like ground speed, price, or overkill of horsepower? We think there are a few things you need to know before you sign on the bottom line.

Walker Manufacturing Company, producers for over 20 years of the Walker Mower (a compact, manoeuvrable, zero-turn, front-cut mower) respectfully offers the enclosed information to help you decide which style of zero-turn riding mower will best suit you and/or your company based on the true value of the product you buy.

Many of the Walker's features discussed in this site need to be demonstrated. Ask your Walker dealer for a demonstration today.

THE "TO DO" LIST BEFORE BUYING A MID-MOUNT

Before you buy any commercial riding lawn mower, you should have a thorough demonstration done on your property or a property you maintain. Below is a list of points to consider for yourself during each demonstration:  

• Remember, mid-mount steering levers must be pushed and held forward for driving 
• Try driving down a hill  
• Compare the operator's view of the area being cut  
• Lift the front of the mower deck - if the deck is too heavy to lift, imagine what it will do to the grass 
• Check to see how easy access is made to all moving parts and the underside of the deck 
• Make sure all of your attachment needs are being met - including possible winter and landscaping needs 
• Compare actual mowing job times and cutting quality of all the mowers you are considering 
• Try trimming precisely with the mower - within 1/4 to 1/2 inch along a delicate area 
• Ask your dealer about availability of a "No Downtime" guarantee