24/08/2026
🤔 Is the biggest zero-turn automatically the best mower for your property? Not always.
Go too small and you could spend your weekend doing extra laps. Go too big and gates, trees, sheds and garden beds can become a headache.
Here’s a simple guide:
🌳 34–42-inch decks
Worth considering for narrow gates, tighter spaces and properties with plenty of obstacles. They’re easier to position, but require more passes across open areas.
🏡 48–52-inch decks
A useful middle ground for properties with a mix of open grass and tighter sections. You’ll cover more ground while retaining useful manoeuvrability.
💨 60-inch decks
Best suited to long, open runs with fewer obstacles. The wider cutting path means fewer passes and a faster finish, provided you have enough access and storage space.
Remember, the mower’s overall width may be greater than its stated deck size.
Deck size is only part of the decision. Your terrain, grass, mowing frequency, access and storage all matter too.
At Shepp City Garden Equipment, we’ll help you compare the right options for the job, so you can mow efficiently and get more of your weekend back. 👍
Come in and see Mat, Bel, Brock and the team.
📍 42 Benalla Road, Shepparton
📞 (03) 5821 0045
🌐 sheppcitygardens.com.au