Riding Mower Accessories
Riding mowers make lawn care a breeze, but there’s even more time saving to be done with riding mower accessories! There are a wide variety of implements and accessories you can hook up to the right riding mower. From mulching and clipping to utility carts, your riding mower is an adaptable platform for additional components that can up your lawn care game.
At Morgan Power Equipment, we want to share our lawncare knowledge with customers, so we’ve put together this short guide to some common mower accessories. Read on for more information or head into our location in Halifax, Massachusetts, where we proudly serve Taunton and Plymouth.
Mulching Kit
Mulching kits turn the hassle of clipping waste management into an afterthought. Clipping collection and disposal takes up a lot of time and is potentially the most wasteful aspect of lawn care, so do your part by hooking up a mulching kit to your riding mower. This will recycle clippings back into the turf, saving time and effort while also improving your turf’s health.
A mulching kit usually consists of a specially designed blade and a plug which blocks the hole where clippings would normally get picked up into the collection system. Save effort when mowing and make your grass happy at the same time!
Material Collector
While mulching is great for your lawn and is an easy way to dispose of clippings, it leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to enjoying a lawn without making a mess. This is where material collection comes in. A collection kit fits on the back of your mower and adds a chute and hopper that feed clippings into storage containers.
Bagging your clippings instead of mulching is an aesthetic choice rather than a practical one, but it will make your lawn cleaner and more fun to be on.
Utility Cart
Most riding mowers are capable of hitching a trailer that can add a whole heap of extra utility to your mower. A towable cart can help you carry additional tools from job to job, especially useful for those with extensive landscaping projects. The additional cargo space can also be used to unload or haul grass clippings, fallen leaves, pulled-up brush, or anything else you need to transport while on your mower.
Brush Guard
Mowing lawns kicks up dirt and debris that can cause minor damage to your riding mower. Dings and scratches can be annoying, but serious damage can occur if you’re not careful, especially if you’ve invested in a high-priced riding mower. A brush guard or bumper keeps branches and debris from constantly dinging the front of your mower, which can be particularly helpful for mowers with radiators behind their front grill. A stray branch can slide through the grate and do real damage to the mower’s guts. So avoid that problem entirely with a brush guard!
Lights
Whether you’re up at dawn or a nocturnal mower, you might find yourself without enough light to care for your lawn. Lights can extend the amount of time you have to work with. You can even ask your manufacturer about whether or not you can upgrade to LEDs!
Mower Canopy
There’s perhaps no hotter day than when you need to mow the lawn. Even for smaller lawns, the heat can be hard to deal with, so go with a sun shade or canopy to keep you cool. They’re inexpensive, easy to install, and will help keep you from overheating while tending to your lawn. If you’re already using a riding mower to deal with the time it takes to care for your lawn, you’ll find a canopy offers welcome shade.
Riding mower accessories can help to boost power, utility, and comfort while working on landscaping projects or just keeping your grass looking good. If you’ve still got mower questions, or you’re just ready to check out some great accessories for yourself, head into Morgan Power Equipment in Halifax, Massachusetts, where we serve the areas of Taunton, Plymouth, and Middleborough. Stop by today and speak with our team of courteous professionals who’ll answer your questions and help you find what you’re looking for.