The Kawasaki gas engine in this ZTR has 21.5 horsepower, which should be than enough for a 42-inch ... is 72-inches, and due to the size of it, you sit higher than on a typical zero-turn mower.

Our top choice is the Ryobi 42-Inch Electric Cordless Zero-Turn Mower, which cuts grass for up to 3 acres on a single charge and is packed with design elements to keep you comfortable as you work.

Zero-turn mowers ... Likes: The Ariens is a polite suburban machine, but it cuts aggressively. Because it's lighter than other mowers, it zips right along, sending a thick stream of grass ...