Kubota is the only brand to earn top scores across the board in Consumer Reports' new riding-mower predicted reliability and owner satisfaction ratings for 2024. The brand receives stellar marks in those key attributes for both its gas lawn tractors and zero-turn-radius mowers in CR's survey-based ratings.

Our best overall choice, the Honda Three-in-One Self-Propelled Lawn Mower, was a cut above the rest in our eyes because of its reliability and versatility, but see below for other great options to consider. The grass is always greener with a robotic lawn mower.

A lawnmower that starts and then stops can be terribly frustrating, but it's usually an easy problem to fix. The most common causes of this problem are old fuel, a clogged air filter, or a carburettor that needs cleaning.

The Oldest Lawn Mower Brand: Ransomes holds this esteemed title. Founded in 1789, even before Budding's invention, Ransomes has continuously evolved and innovated, securing its place as the world's oldest lawn mower manufacturer.