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Husqvarna

Husqvarna Xcite Z375 60 in. Zero Turn Mower

$6,999.00

A 26 HP, 747cc Kohler V-twin and a 60-inch 3-blade fabricated steel deck give it the most engine and widest cut in this list.

Best for: Large acreage where cutting time matters most

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Husqvarna

Husqvarna MZ54 54 in. ClearCut Zero Turn Mower

$5,899.00

The MZ line moves up to a 24 HP, 726cc Kawasaki FR V-twin and a 54-inch 3-blade fabricated ClearCut deck for frequent use on bigger properties.

Best for: Frequent mowing of large lawns

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Husqvarna

Husqvarna TS 375XD 54 in. Lawn Tractor

$5,199.00

A 24 HP, 726cc Kawasaki FR V-twin, a fabricated 54-inch 3-blade deck and a differential lock for traction make this the heavy-duty tractor pick.

Best for: Big properties with slopes or damp ground

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Greenworks

Greenworks 60V MaximusZ 54 in. Electric Zero Turn Mower

$4,999.99

Greenworks rates it as equal to a 31 HP gas engine, with a 10-gauge fabricated 54-inch deck, a 3.5-acre battery kit (two 20Ah plus four 8Ah) and a suspension seat.

Best for: Electric mowing on 3 acres or more

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Mowers

• EGO LM2135SP Review: 21 in Select Cut Self-Propelled Mower EGO LM2135SP review: Select Cut blades, Touch Drive 0.9 to 3.1 mph, 7.5Ah battery with up to 60 minutes, mowing times, owner themes and who should skip it.
• EGO Z6 ZT4204L Review: 42 in Electric Zero Turn Pros and Cons EGO Z6 ZT4204L review: four 10Ah batteries rated for 2 acres, 8 mph, 42 in deck, 2 hour recharge, mowing times, owner themes and who should buy gas instead.
• Greenworks CrossoverZ 42 Review: 60V Electric Zero Turn Pros, Cons Greenworks CrossoverZ 42 in review: six 60V 8Ah batteries rated for 2.5 acres, 8 mph, storage bin and hitches, mowing times, owner themes and who should skip.
• Greenworks MaximusZ 54 Review: 3.5 Acre Electric Zero Turn Greenworks MaximusZ 54 in review: 3.5 acre battery kit, 10-gauge fabricated deck, 300 lb towing, 4-year warranty, mowing times and who should buy gas instead.
• Honda HRX-BE Review: 21 in Battery Self-Propelled Mower Honda HRX-BE review: twin-blade MicroCut 4-in-1 deck, 12Ah battery for about 0.37 acre, two battery bays, 5-year warranty, mowing times and who should skip it.
• Husqvarna MZ54 Review: 54 in ClearCut Zero Turn, Pros and Cons Husqvarna MZ54 review: 24 HP Kawasaki FR V-twin, 54 in ClearCut deck, mowing times, how it compares with the Z254F, owner themes and who should skip it.
• Husqvarna TS 140X Review: 54 in Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor Husqvarna TS 140X 54 in review: 24 HP Briggs PXi, 3-blade deck, Tuff Torq hydrostatic, 5 mph, mowing and towing uses, owner themes and who should skip it.
• Husqvarna TS 375XD Review: Differential Lock Lawn Tractor Husqvarna TS 375XD review: 24 HP Kawasaki V-twin, 54 in fabricated deck and differential lock for slopes and towing, mowing times and who should skip it.
• Husqvarna Xcite Z375 Review: 60 in Kohler Zero Turn Pros and Cons Husqvarna Xcite Z375 review: 26 HP 747cc Kohler V-twin and 60 in fabricated deck, mowing times for 1 to 3 acres, owner themes and who should skip it.
• Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition Review: 42 in Zero Turn Pros, Cons Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition review: 21.5 HP Kawasaki V-twin, welded 42 in deck, Hydro-Gear EZT, 3-year warranty, mowing times and who should skip it.
• Husqvarna Z254F Review: 54 in Zero Turn Specs, Pros and Cons Husqvarna Z254F review: the 24 HP 726cc engine and 54 in fabricated deck, mowing times for 1 to 3 acres, owner-reported pros and cons, and who should skip it.

Snow Removal

• Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO Review (ST28DLE): 28 in Gas Two-Stage Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO (ST28DLE) review: 28 in electric-start two-stage for wide, wet-snow driveways. What the listing confirms, what to check and who should buy.
• EGO SNT2122 Review: 21 in Battery Single-Stage Snow Blower Kit EGO SNT2122 review: 21 in single-stage, 13 in intake, 42 ft throw, 10-car rating on two 4.0Ah batteries and a 5-year tool warranty. Limits and alternatives.
• EGO SNT2405 Review: 24 in Battery Two-Stage Snow Blower Kit EGO SNT2405 review: 24 in two-stage, 20 in intake, 50 ft throw, 18-car rating on two 7.5Ah batteries. Runtime math, drawbacks and who should buy gas instead.
• EGO SNT2807 Review: 28 in Battery Two-Stage Snow Blower Kit EGO SNT2807 review: 28 in path, 21 in intake, 60 ft throw, heated grips and two 12.0Ah batteries rated for 32 cars. Runtime math, drawbacks and alternatives.
• Greenworks Pro 60V 22 in Snow Blower Review: Single-Stage Kit Greenworks Pro 60V 22 in snow blower review: brushless single-stage, 13 in intake, 30 ft throw, dual 5.0Ah batteries with auto-switchover. Limits and alternatives.
• Honda HSS928AATD Review: 28 in Track Snow Blower Specs, Pros and Cons Honda HSS928AATD review: GX270 engine, hydrostatic track drive, 28 in path, 52 ft throw. Who should pay $3,599, who should buy a 24 in machine instead.
• Husqvarna ST124 Review: 24 in Two-Stage Snow Blower, Warranty and Specs Husqvarna ST124 review: 212cc two-stage with a ribbon auger, 21 in intake, 13 in tires and a 3-year bumper-to-bumper, 5-year engine warranty. Who should buy it.
• PowerSmart 26 in Two-Stage Snow Blower Review: Briggs & Stratton 208cc PowerSmart 26 in two-stage review: Briggs & Stratton 208cc, 2,700 lb/min, 20 in intake, 45 ft throw and handle warmers for $999. Drawbacks, owners and alternatives.
• WEN SB209E Review: Budget 24 in Two-Stage Gas Snow Blower WEN SB209E review: 209cc, 24 x 20 in intake, 2,000+ lb/min, electric start and a 2-year warranty for under $500. The 30 ft throw trade-off and who should buy.
• Yard Force YF24-DS21-GSB2 Review: 24 in Briggs & Stratton Two-Stage Yard Force YF24-DS21-GSB2 review: Briggs & Stratton CR950 208cc, 21 in intake, 12.5 in steel auger, 40 ft throw, LED light. Value against cheaper 24 and 26 in rivals.

Grills and Griddles

• Blackstone 36 in Original Griddle with Hood Review: 768 sq in, 4 Burners Blackstone 36 in Original Griddle with Hood review: 4 heat zones, 768 sq in Omnivore plate, 30-burger capacity, rear grease and a hood. Drawbacks, owners, alternatives.
• Broil King Baron 520 Pro Review: 5-Burner Propane Gas Grill Broil King Baron 520 Pro review: five stainless Dual-Tube burners, 45,000 BTU, 570 sq in primary and 780 sq in total. Indirect cooking strengths, drawbacks, alternatives.
• Broil King Regal S 690 Pro IR Review: 6-Burner Twin-Head Grill Broil King Regal S 690 Pro IR review: 6 burners, 750 sq in primary, 1,700F infrared side burner, rotisserie kit and a 15-year warranty. Who needs this much grill.
• Camp Chef Gridiron Pro 36 Review: Flat-Top Griddle with Side Burner Camp Chef Gridiron Pro 36 review: pre-seasoned 36 in top, hinged lid, flamethrower ignition and an included Sidekick burner. What the listing leaves out, who should buy.
• Napoleon Rogue 525 Review: 4-Burner Propane Grill for Small Patios Napoleon Rogue 525 review: four burners, a 28.75 x 18 in cooking area, reversible cast-iron grids and folding side shelves. Balcony rules, drawbacks and alternatives.
• Pit Boss Ultimate 4-Burner Lift-Off Griddle Review: Ceramic Non-Stick Top Pit Boss Ultimate 4-Burner Lift-Off review: 647 sq in ceramic non-stick top, 46,000 BTU and a lift-off tabletop mode. Coating care, drawbacks, alternatives.
• Traeger Flatrock 3 Zone Review: Propane Griddle with TruZone Traeger Flatrock 3 Zone review: 594 sq in recessed top, three U-shaped burners, TruZone dividers, LED propane sensor and grease keg. Drawbacks and who should buy.
• Weber Genesis E-325 Review: 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill Weber Genesis E-325 review: PureBlu burners, extra-large sear zone, cast-iron grates and Weber Crafted grillware compatibility. Who should pay up from the Spirit.
• Weber Spirit E-325 Review: 3-Burner Propane Grill Under $500 Weber Spirit E-325 review: Boost Burners, cast-iron grates, cast-aluminum cookbox and a 10-year limited warranty for $499. Limits, owner themes and alternatives.

Outdoor Power Tools

• Earthquake Victory Review: 209cc Rear Tine Tiller Specs, Pros and Cons Earthquake Victory rear tine tiller review: 209cc engine, counter-rotating tines, 16 in width and 10 in depth, passes by garden size and who should skip it.
• ECHO PB-9010T Review: 1,110 CFM X Series Backpack Blower Pros and Cons ECHO PB-9010T review: a 79.9cc X Series backpack blower rated at 1,110 CFM and 220 MPH, CFM by lot size, 50:1 fuel mix, owner themes and who should skip it.
• ECHO SRM-2620T Review: 25.4cc High Torque String Trimmer Pros and Cons ECHO SRM-2620T review: a 25.4cc high torque straight shaft trimmer with a Speed-Feed head, gas vs battery trade-offs, owner themes and who should skip it.
• EGO LB7654 Review: 765 CFM Battery Leaf Blower Kit, Pros and Cons EGO LB7654 review: 765 CFM and 200 MPH turbo, up to 90 minutes on the 5.0Ah pack, CFM by lot size, EGO vs Greenworks and who should skip this battery blower.
• EGO Multi-Head System Review: Build Your Own Kit, Pros and Cons EGO Multi-Head Build Your Own Kit review: the PH1400 power head, seven attachments, battery and charger choices, what the kit really costs and who should skip it.
• EGO ST1623T Review: 16 in LINE IQ String Trimmer Kit, Pros and Cons EGO ST1623T review: a 16 in 56V trimmer with auto-feeding LINE IQ, POWERLOAD winding and up to 60 minutes per charge, owner themes and who should skip it.
• Mantis 7940 Review: Honda 4-Cycle Mini Tiller Cultivator Pros and Cons Mantis 7940 review: a 24 lb Honda 25cc 4-cycle tiller cultivator with tines up to 240 RPM, the jobs it suits, Mantis vs Honda FG110 and who should skip it.
• Patriot CSV-2515 Review: 1.5 HP Electric Chipper Shredder, Pros and Cons Patriot CSV-2515 review: a 1.5 HP electric chipper shredder for 2.5 in branches and leaves, how it stacks up against gas chippers, and who should skip it.

Lawn Care

• Agri-Fab 44 in Tow Lawn Sweeper Review: 28 Cu Ft Hopper Agri-Fab 44 in tow lawn sweeper review: 28 cu ft flow-through hopper, 5.6 to 1 brush ratio, dump from seat, sweeping times, owner themes and who should skip it.
• Brinly PA-42BH-A Review: 42 in Tow-Behind Plug Aerator Brinly PA-42BH-A plug aerator review: 16-gauge spoons pull 3 in plugs, 175 lb weight tray, three rotating sections, aerating times and who should skip it.
• EarthWay 2150 Review: 50 lb Commercial Broadcast Spreader EarthWay 2150 review: 13 in pneumatic tires, slide-out grate, side-spread control, 1-year warranty, product needed per lawn size and who should skip it.
• Lesco 50 lb Commercial Push Spreader Review: Pros and Cons Lesco 50 lb push spreader review: enclosed gearbox, powder-coated steel frame, fills per acre by label rate, owner themes and who should buy a cheaper spreader.
• M4 Battery Backpack Sprayer Review: 4.5 Gallon, 20 to 80 PSI M4 battery backpack sprayer review: 4.5 gallon tank, 12V pump with 20 to 80 psi dial, wands and nozzles, tank coverage math and who should skip it.

Robot Mowers

• Husqvarna Automower 420iQ Review: Wire-Free 1 Acre Robot Mower Husqvarna Automower 420iQ review: wire-free EPOS for 1 acre, 45 percent slopes, 1 to 4 in cut, radar, 4-year warranty, lawn sizing table and who should skip it.
• Husqvarna Automower 430X Review: Wired Robot Mower for Shade Husqvarna Automower 430X review: boundary wire for shaded lawns, 0.8 acre rating, 45 percent slopes, 1,430 sq ft per hour, sizing table and who should skip it.
• Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD 3000X Review: 80 Percent Slope Robot Mower Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD 3000X review: 80 percent slopes, RTK plus AI vision, 15.8 in cut, 0.75 acre rating, 4G tracking, lawn sizing and who should skip it.
• Segway Navimow i210 AWD Review: Quarter Acre Robot for Slopes Segway Navimow i210 AWD review: wire-free network RTK, 45 percent slopes, 7.1 in cut, 2 to 3.6 in height, quarter acre sizing and who should skip it.
• WORX Landroid Vision Cloud WR342 Review: 4WD Half Acre Robot WORX Landroid Vision Cloud WR342 review: cloud RTK with no antenna, 4WD for 84 percent slopes, Cut-to-Zero edges, half acre sizing and who should skip it.

Chainsaws and Wood

• EGO CS1815 Review: 18 in Battery Chainsaw with 6.0Ah Kit, Pros and Cons EGO CS1815 review: an 18 in 56V battery chainsaw EGO rates as a 50cc gas equivalent, up to 330 cuts per charge, cuts by log size, owner themes and who should skip it.
• Full Boar 28-Ton Log Splitter Review: 212cc Gas Specs, Pros and Cons Full Boar 28-Ton log splitter review: 212cc engine, 10.9 second cycle, what 28 tons splits by log diameter, owner themes and who should buy a smaller splitter.
• Husqvarna 450 Rancher Review: 50.2cc 20 in Gas Chainsaw Pros and Cons Husqvarna 450 Rancher review: a 50.2cc, 3.2 HP X-Torq saw rated for 13 to 20 in bars, what it cuts, 450 vs 455 Rancher, owner themes and the safety gear to buy.
• Husqvarna 455 Rancher Review: 55cc 20 in Gas Chainsaw Pros and Cons Husqvarna 455 Rancher review: 55cc, 3.5 HP X-Torq engine rated for 13 to 24 in bars, bar length by wood size, 455 vs 450 Rancher, owner themes and safety gear.

Sheds and Storage

• Arrow Shed Elite 10x12 Review: Galvalume Steel Shed, Pros and Cons Arrow Shed Elite 10 x 12 review: Galvalume steel, 72 in walls and 117 sq ft of floor, what fits inside, the foundation it needs, owner themes and who should skip it.
• Lifetime 8x10 Resin Shed Review: Steel-Reinforced HDPE, Pros and Cons Lifetime 8 x 10 resin shed review: dual-wall HDPE with steel supports and trusses, an HDPE floor and skylight, what fits inside, owner themes and who should skip it.
• Suncast Tremont 8x10 Review: 547 Cu Ft Resin Shed, Pros and Cons Suncast Tremont 8 x 10 resin shed review: 547 cu ft, steel-reinforced panels, six skylights and a floor, how its volume compares, owner themes and who should skip it.

Patio Heat and Fire Pits

• Breeo X Series 24 Corten Review: Smokeless Fire Pit That Cooks Breeo X Series 24 corten review: 27.5 in double-wall smokeless fire pit, X Airflow, made in USA, cooking accessories. Rust runoff, placement, alternatives.
• Bromic Tungsten Smart-Heat 4000W Review: Electric Patio Heater Bromic Tungsten Smart-Heat 4000W review: dual-element infrared, 130 sq ft, 240V at about 16.6A, IPX4, wall or ceiling mount. Install needs and running cost.
• Solo Stove Yukon with Stand Review: 27 in Smokeless Fire Pit Solo Stove Yukon with Stand review: 27 in stainless secondary-burn fire pit, 19.9 in tall, 44.1 lb. Low-smoke limits, wood use, clearances and Bonfire vs Yukon.

Pressure Washing

• Greenworks 3000 PSI Brushless Review: 2.0 GPM Electric, Pros and Cons Greenworks 3000 PSI brushless pressure washer review: lab-verified 3,000 PSI and 2.0 GPM, cleaning times by surface, owner themes and who should skip it.
• Karcher K 5 Premium Review: 2,000 PSI, 1.4 GPM Pros and Cons Karcher K 5 Premium review: 2,000 PSI and 1.4 GPM from a water-cooled induction motor, onboard hose reel, cleaning times by surface and who should skip it.
• Simpson PowerShot 4400 Review: 4,400 PSI, 4.0 GPM Pros and Cons Simpson PowerShot 4400 review: 4,400 PSI at 4.0 GPM with a 420cc engine and triplex pump, cleaning times by surface, water supply needs and who should skip it.

Patio and Furniture

• POLYWOOD Palm Coast 7-Piece Dining Set Review: HDPE Set for Six POLYWOOD Palm Coast 7-piece dining set review: six chairs, a 37 x 72 in HDPE table, patio space and umbrella sizing, owner themes and who should skip it.
• PURPLE LEAF 10x13 Cantilever Umbrella Review: Specs, Pros and Cons PURPLE LEAF 10 x 13 ft cantilever umbrella review: 35 MPH maker wind rating, vented 240 GSM canopy, the base you must buy, shade sizing and who should skip it.
• Sunjoy 12x16 Cedar Hardtop Gazebo Review: Specs, Pros and Cons Sunjoy 12 x 16 cedar frame hardtop gazebo review: 5.5 in cedar posts, vented steel roof, what fits underneath, anchoring and permits, and who should skip it.

Lighting and Exterior

• Little Giant Velocity 22 Review: Multi-Position Ladder with Leg Levelers Little Giant Velocity 22 review: an aluminum multi-position ladder with ratcheting leg levelers, ladder length by roof height, duty rating checks and who should skip it.
• Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro Review: 2000 Lumen Wired Camera, Pros and Cons Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro review: 4K video, 2000 lumen motion floodlights, 3D Motion Detection, an 85 dB siren, wiring needs, privacy rules and who should skip it.

Outdoor Kitchens

• Blaze Prelude LBM 32 Review: Built-In Propane Grill for Outdoor Kitchens Blaze Prelude LBM 32 review: four 14,000 BTU burners, 304 stainless, zone separators, published cutout, lifetime residential warranty. Island install tips.

Landscaping

• Gorilla Carts 1,500 lb Poly Dump Cart Review: 10 Cu Ft Gorilla Carts 1,500 lb 10 cu ft dump cart review: quick-release dump, handle-to-hitch towing, load weights by material, owner themes and who should skip it.

Watering and Irrigation

• Rachio 3 8 Zone Review: Smart Sprinkler Controller Pros and Cons Rachio 3 8 zone review: Weather Intelligence rain, wind and freeze skips, 30 minute install, water math for your lawn, owner themes and who should buy B-hyve.