Choosing a ride-on mower for uneven ground starts with deciding whether the ground is suitable for a riding mower at all. Gentle variations in a maintained lawn are different from deep ruts, embankments, ditches or steep slopes. Larger tires, a powerful engine and a comfortable seat do not make those hazards safe.
Walk the area, identify holes and hidden obstacles, and measure slopes before shopping. If a machine cannot remain stable and under control within its operator’s instructions, choose another maintenance method or have the site assessed by an experienced contractor.
A Lawn Tractor to Consider for Suitable Ground
The Craftsman T2200K is a conventional residential lawn tractor. It is worth comparing when your lawn is within its operating limits and you want foot-pedal speed control and a tight turning radius. It is not a specialist rough-terrain machine or a recommendation for mountainous yards.
Craftsman T2200K: 42-Inch Lawn Tractor
Craftsman T2200K 42-Inch Riding Lawn Tractor
- Model 13APA9ZSA93 / CM13APA9ZSA93
- 20 HP Kohler twin-cylinder 7000-series engine
- 42-inch stamped deck and foot-pedal hydrostatic transmission
- For suitable residential mowing within the operator’s terrain limits