If you have a large lawn that easily gets out of control and you hate the thought of mowing it but don’t want to hire a Gardner because you’d rather do it yourself, then you should consider getting a riding lawn mower. A riding lawn mower allows you to ride on the lawnmower itself and control where it goes by driving it over your lawn instead of walking and pushing. It can be difficult to find the right lawnmower that will work for you so this article will give you five suggestions on the best riding lawn mowers to buy in 2010.

Top 5 Riding Lawn Mowers in 2010 #1: Toro GT2200 (50″) 25-HP Garden Tractor

The Toro GT2200 is a newly released model for 2010 that is sure to leave your lawn looking top notch. It has a foot controlled hydro geared transmission with cruise control which means that once you get to a speed that works for you, put it on cruise control so you can take a little breather as you work. The Toro also has a three gallon gas tank which means you can keep on working without having to refuel often while you’re mowing a large area of grass. The Toro sells for $2,999 at Mowers Direct.com.

Top 5 Riding Lawn Mowers in 2010 #2: Cub Cadet 50 In., 22 HP Kawasaki Zero Turn Rider

Home Depot sells a yellow Cub Cadet Kawasaki Zero Turn Rider is advertised as moving faster then other riding lawn mowers so if you want to get your lawn done in a jiffy, you may want to take a look at this model. It has triple blades that are wider then other models that will help cut your grass quicker. According to the product website, it also has”full-pressure lubrication w/spin-on oil filter” which means that as you’re working on your yard, the mower is working safety inside.

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It comes with a three year warranty and sells for $2999 dollars.

Top 5 Riding Lawn Mowers in 2010 #3: John Deere 42 In., 19.5 HP, Exclusive John Deere Engine by Briggs & Stratton, Gear Lawn Tractor

If you’ve got your heart set on a John Deere, look into the exclusive John Deere Engine by Briggs & Stratton. It has the familiar yellow and green look you love and has the horsepower to get the job done right. It has a cargo mount system so you can easily add attachments to the mower to help with your mowing and has five speed transmission. This mower sells for $1,499 at Home Depot.com.

Top 5 Riding Lawn Mowers in 2010 #4:Snapper 7800545 LT130 AWS Series 46-Inch 23 HP Briggs & Stratton ELS Twin Riding Lawn Mower

If you want something that moves immediately when you’re driving it, try the Snapper Briggs & Stratton ELS Twin Riding Lawn Mower. It has quick response all wheel steering, electric blade engagement, the option to mow in reverse, a cast iron front axle that pivots and large twenty inch back wheels so you can easily move the mower as you’re using it. It comes in an attractive red color that will stand out as you’re doing yard work. You can buy this lawnmower from Amazon.com for $2699.99 with free shipping.

Top 5 Riding Lawn Mowers in 2010 #5: Deck 17.5 HP Briggs & Stratton 6 Speed Riding Mower

If your budget has taken a hit but you still are in the market for a riding lawn mower, opt for the Deck 17.5 HP Briggs & Stratton 6 Speed Riding Mower. It is priced lower then most other riding lawn mowers for $1,148 dollars. The mower has a six speed manual gear drive transmission that will allow you to go at the pace you are most comfortable with. If you have a blade problem, such as if they become damaged and can’t be used, you get free blade replacements for life. You can buy this model at Home Depot.