If you’ve been wondering whether it’s time to switch to a John Deere ride-on mower, you’re not alone. For many South African homeowners, walk-behind mowers are fine when you start out, but as your property, family, and priorities grow, your old mower may no longer be keeping up.
Upgrading to a ride-on mower isn’t just about convenience—there are clear signs that it can make your lawn care much easier.
5 Practical Signs It’s Time to Upgrade to a Ride-On Mower
1. Your Mowing Takes Too Long
If you’re spending more than an hour behind a push mower, it’s time to upgrade. A John Deere ride-on covers more ground per pass, cutting your mowing time by up to 50%. That means fewer sweaty afternoons and more time enjoying your weekends.
2. Your Garden Has Grown – and So Has the Effort
Many South African homes have larger lawns than a small push mower can reasonably handle. If your property is 1 000m² or bigger, a ride-on mower becomes a practical necessity rather than a luxury. It’s designed to handle wide spaces efficiently without tiring you out.
3. Your Lawn Has Obstacles and Tricky Areas
If your garden has trees, flower beds, pathways, or uneven patches, mowing with a standard walk-behind can be frustrating and time-consuming. John Deere ride-ons are built with excellent manoeuvrability and smooth steering, making it easy to get into tight spaces and around obstacles, all while leaving a neat, even cut behind.
4. Your Lawn Struggles With Thick or Tough Grass
South African grasses like kikuyu and buffalo grow fast and dense, especially in spring and summer. If your current mower battles to cut through thicker grass or stalls when the growth is heavy, a ride-on mower offers more power and cleaner cutting, even under challenging conditions.
5. You Want to Do More Than Just Mow
A big benefit of a John Deere S Series ride-on is versatility. Beyond mowing, you can add attachments like grass baggers, mulching kits, tow-behind carts, and spreaders. That means you can collect clippings, feed your lawn, move soil, or even prep your garden for braai season, all using one machine.
Make the Move This Spring
If any of this sounds familiar, it’s time to consider upgrading. A John Deere ride-on mower doesn’t just save you time, it makes lawn care easier, cleaner, and more enjoyable.
Contact your nearest AFGRI Equipment branch today to explore the full range of John Deere ride-on mowers and book a demo.
