why a walk behind

Most of the discussion has had to do with production however the flip side of the coin is quality of cut. The smaller the cut of the mower the higher the quality of cut can be obtained. If the larger cut equipment eliminates the possibility of custom cutting, cutting a different direction 4x a month, then in very short order the turf will develop a grain and ruts will develop in the soil. For me selection of equipment used is determined by the limitations of the site in terms of size and dimensions. We have some extremely large lots that we use 21" mowers on simply because the landscape installtions scattered throughout the yard make it impossible to even get two different cutting directions a month. Likewise we have some substantially smaller lots that because of the dimensions the 32, 36 and or 48 wb produce a very nice product. Not only is production per hour an important consideration, but what is produced in that hour is an equal consideration. I love the Scotts Turf Builder ad because when I see it, all I see is two things, a very pronounced grain in the turf and wheel ruts every 21" in a very large lawn that could be custom cut every week with a large wb or even a rider.