The turning radius is much tighter than on a lawn or garden tractor. This creates limitations, such as the inability to maneuver across a slope. The mowing deck is 30 to 42 inches wide, and the engines deliver eight to 13 horsepower. Some are mulchers, or easily converted into one. Accessories such as tow carts for leaves and clippings are also available.
Lawn tractors are larger and look more like a car.
You sit and look out over a hood covering the engine, and the mowing deck is underneath you. Mulcher conversions and tow carts are usually available. Compare frames, axles, transmissions, efficiency from power take off to attachments and interchangeability of attachments. Typical attachments include chipper, rototiller and snowblower. Tow carts and reel mower gangs are also available.