A zero turn lawn mower is a riding lawn mower with a zero-degree turning radius. It's operated by two steering levers instead of a steering wheel that allow the mower to make 180-degree turns on a dime.

The ability to quickly make 180-degree turns is one reason why a zero turn mower is the choice of landscape professionals. However, zero turn technology has also been built into lawn mowers for homeowners and their budgets. With growing popularity, more residential users are leaving inefficient, slow and cheap riding lawn tractors for the numerous benefits of a zero turn lawn mower.
 

Are Zero Turn Mowers Just for Large Yards?

A common misconception many homeowners have is that they don’t need a big zero turn lawn mower. However, zero turn mowers don’t need to be big. Zero turn mowers come in a variety of sizes. With cutting deck width options as small as 34 inches to as high as 72, a zero turn mower is a solution for any yard, big or small.