If you're not familiar with the term Zero Turn Mower, I am referring to a specific configuration of riding lawn mowers. A traditional riding mower has the cutting deck in the middle, the engine in the front and seat is slightly back from the cutting deck. A zero turn mower differs in configuration as the cutting deck is usually in the front, but not always. The cutting deck is placed at the front of the mower and the engine usually is placed behind the driver.
The term Zero Turn Mower is actually short for Zero Turn Radius Mower. Using either hand controls or a braking mechanism with handles on each side of the driver, the mower is able to turn completely around in the same spot without moving forward. A zero turn mower is similar in concept to a bulldozer in terms of how it turns.
Because the deck is in the front and the steering is designed for maximum control, a zero turn mower is ideal for use where perfection is key. A zero turn mower can cut much closer to objects than a traditional riding lawnmower. Professional landscapers prefer Zero Turn Mowers because they assist the landscaper in doing a superb job, which is key when running a small business. Zero turn mowers are also designed to handle a high volume of grass and are able to do it rather quickly. Because the driver of the zero turn mower doesn't have to constantly back up and go forward to get around objects such as trees, this cuts down on grass cutting time substantially.
As for using a Zero Turn Mower at home, I would highly recommend it if you don't mind spending a little more than a traditional riding lawn mower. The extra cost is certainly worth the convenience that a Zero Turn offers.
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