The most basic difference between a ride-on mower and a lawn tractor is that the first one has a mowing deck under the front part, while a lawn tractor has a mid-mounted cutting deck. Additionally, riding lawn mowers are suitable if you have tall and thick grass. Also, you can use them on smaller yards without them taking up too much space. On the other hand, a lawn tractor is much bigger in design and more versatile. You can hook numerous lawn attachments on the tractor, while some models even include a cup holder for those sunny days.