You can expect an average riding lawn mower weight to be 500 pounds (227 kg).
In addition, the weight of fuel is about 6.3 (2.9 kg) pounds per gallon of gas. Fuel tanks on riding mowers hold about 1 to 3 gallons. When considering the weight of fuel, you can expect on average a full tank of gas to add 12.6 pounds (5.7 kg).
For pulling mowers, it's recommended to use a vehicle that can tow at least 2,000 pounds. This would be for a towing a single riding lawn mower and trailer.
Make sure to check your vehicle's towing capacity. This can be found in your owner's manual or the manufacturer's website as your gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
5 Example Riding Lawn Mower Weights
The following chart features example riding lawn mower weights of specific models ranging from the lightest to heaviest used in the yard. Additional details can be found on the manufacturer's websites. Here's the riding lawn mower weight chart:
Riding Lawn Mower Model | Average Weight |
|---|---|
John Deere E100 | 393 pounds (178 kg) |
John Deere E120 | 438 pounds (199 kg) |
Troy-Bilt Bronco | 490 pounds (222 kg) |
Craftsman T110 | 510 pounds (231 kg) |
Cub Cadet XT1 | 630 pounds (286 kg) |
Additional Weight and Trailer Options
The additional weight you will encounter with your mower will come from a couple of areas. Those areas being add-ons and gasoline.
If you do not have a truck or open bed to toss your mower in, then trailers are a good option. Depending on the size of your mower, you may need a trailer for transport as it's too large to fit inside a truck bed. This also creates an additional weight to consider when towing and transporting your riding lawn mower.
Make sure to refer to your vehicle's owners manual and read the section on towing capacity. It's always safer to leave some extra wiggle room to not damage your engine.
RHINO USA Ratchet Tie Down Straps
When buying a hitch trailer for your mower, you'll also need a way to secure it to the trailer. Not to mention, they can be useful inside a truck bed as well. These straps are easy to tighten down and quite smooth to use. Having a pair of good quality straps will save your mower from tumbling down the highway.
To Conclude
Riding lawn mowers provide a quick way to cut through large lawns. It's important to know the correct weight when looking to tow and transport your mower. If you're unsure and want specific weights, you can always check the manufacture's website or go to a local cat scale to get a more accurate weight.