Are there any other key benefits of considering a particular cutting width on a zero-turn mower besides just speed?

Beyond speed, a wider cut, like a <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Riding-Lawn-Mowers-Zero-Turn-Mowers/54-inches/N-5yc1vZc5akZ1z0kpa7?emt=plpfaq_2502_zeroturnmowers" style="text-decoration: underline;">54-inch</a> or <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Riding-Lawn-Mowers-Zero-Turn-Mowers/60-inches/N-5yc1vZc5akZ1z0kp9f?emt=plpfaq_2502_zeroturnmowers" style="text-decoration: underline;">60-inch</a> deck, also means fewer passes across your lawn, which can minimize potential wheel marks. A narrower <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Riding-Lawn-Mowers-Zero-Turn-Mowers/30-inches/N-5yc1vZc5akZ1z0kp8v?emt=plpfaq_2502_zeroturnmowers" style="text-decoration: underline;">30-inch</a> or <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Riding-Lawn-Mowers-Zero-Turn-Mowers/42-inches/N-5yc1vZc5akZ1z0kpa0?emt=plpfaq_2502_zeroturnmowers" style="text-decoration: underline;">42-inch</a> deck, on the other hand, can navigate more nimbly around trees and landscaping, giving you more control in complex lawn designs.

What are some of the top-rated zero turn mowers?

One of our top-rated zero turn mowers is the <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-80V-HP-Brushless-30-in-Battery-Electric-Cordless-Zero-Turn-Mower-with-2-80V-10-Ah-Batteries-Charger-Bagger-w-Boost-RYRM8010-ACRM018/322118241?emt=plpfaq_2502_zeroturnmowers" style="text-decoration: underline;">80V HP Brushless 30 in. Battery Electric Cordless Zero Turn Mower with (2) 80V 10 Ah Batteries, Charger, Bagger w/Boost</a>.

Are zero-turn mowers difficult to learn how to operate, especially for a first-time user?

While zero-turn mowers use lap bars instead of a steering wheel, they're generally easy to get the hang of with a little practice. Start slow and in an open area to learn how the controls respond, and you'll be mowing like a pro in no time.