There are a few different ways to get a riding lawn mower home. Most of the time, you’ll only need to transport your machine one time – when you buy it.
If you’re a regular reader of this website, the hope is that you won’t need to bring your machine in for servicing or repairs. Unless you’re transporting your riding lawn mower to different job sites, then it’s not very frequent that you’ll have to transport it.
Your needs may vary, and that’s why there are different options for how to get a riding lawn mower home.
Simplest Way to Get a Riding Lawn Mower Home
The simplest method is to just plain drive it home. Seriously. Obviously this depends on how far you have to drive, but it’s worth mentioning.
Most Practical Way to Get a Riding Lawn Mower Home
The simplest way is to buy, borrow, or rent a trailer. If the machine is in operating condition, you can simply drive it on to the trailer. After securing it properly, you can be on your way.
This is also a good option if you’re looking at starting a lawn care business. Since you’ll be transporting several pieces of equipment, a trailer is the fastest and most convenient option in this regard.
If you don’t own a trailer, consider what you might be using it for when looking to buy one. Again, if you’re considering a business of any sort, opt for a larger trailer that can accommodate your growing business.
If you are intent on only moving your riding lawn mower a couple of times a year, then a smaller trailer will suffice.
Also, consider the vehicle that you’ll be towing your equipment with. This can have a direct correlation to the size of the trailer you purchase due to towing capacities.
If you’re not looking to purchase a trailer, there are several places that you can rent them. Just Google “trailer rental (your city).” This is an affordable option if you only need to transport a couple of times.
My Favorite Way to Get a Riding Lawn Mower Home
My favorite method is to load the machine in the back of my truck. If you have a pickup – even a half ton – there’s a good chance that you can transport most machines.
You’ll have to do a little research to find how much your riding lawn mower weighs and the payload capacity of your truck.
Some riding lawn mowers can weigh 900 pounds or more, so it’s important to look it up.
This brings up the second point; how do you actually load it into the truck?
For that, take a look at this post that explains the process in more detail.
If you don’t have a pickup, then it goes without saying that this option probably won’t work for you.
Recap
So there you go; three different options for how to get a riding lawn mower home. The answer depends on your situation, your vehicle options and future goals.
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