Editor’s Note—August 2026: We’ve tested a few new mowers this year, including the John Deere 370RS and Toro Titan Max MyRide. We’ve updated this guide to verify all of our selections and to categorize ...

They both use spinning blades to cut grass, yet they couldn’t be more different.

When you buy a new riding lawn mower, you’re dropping a lot of money on a tool that will hopefully give you many years of reliable service and make your life easier. A standard self-propelled mower ...