5 Best Professional Lawn Mowers of 2024

The Hayter Harrier 41 Autodrive Variable-Speed Rear-Roller Lawnmower tops my list as the best lawn mower for professional use. It’s been designed for heavy-duty mowing for long periods of time, delivering a professional-grade cut no matter what the time of year.

The build of this mower is practically faultless. There’s heavy duty wheels with handlebar supports and a front bumper to protect it against knocks. There’s also a wash down feature, ensuring it’s easy to clean at the end of a long day’s mowing. The cast aluminium cutter deck boasts lightweight strength and rust resistance, complete with a lifetime warranty. 

Powered by a Briggs & Stratton 625E-series engine and a 190 cc 4-stroke motor, this lawn mower has been built to tackle the toughest of grass conditions. It runs fairly economically, while the noise muffler ensures it runs quieter than you might expect from a tool of this size. 

It has a 52 cm cutting width and 7 different cutting height options. This allows it to be used year-round for a range of grass lengths. There’s a 60 L grass collection box with collapsible mesh sides. 

Like all professional lawn mowers should be, this model is self propelled. It has a variable-speed Autodrive system. The speed can be altered, so when you’re mowing around flower beds or trees, you can maintain control. The speed adjustability will also help you to navigate different terrains and grass lengths. 

It’s ideal for areas that require a super smart cut, as there’s a rear roller that’ll produce neat stripes. The finish is always clean, with all clippings neatly collected off the lawn. It also cuts virtually flush against fence lines and edges, so there’s no need to go over the edges with a strimmer. 

One of the best things about this mower is that it’s very easy to assemble. All you need to do is unfold the handle and tighten the screws, which is an unexpected surprise given the size of the machine. 

All in all, I’d happily recommend this mower as the best professional lawn mower on the market. It has everything you’d need from a professional mower, with a body that’ll certainly stand up to day-in, day-out use. 

Made from aluminium and steel, the Toro Professional 22207 HDX Turfmaster Lawn Mower has been built to last. It’s also one of the more expensive models on my list, although its quality and list of features ensure you certainly get what you pay for. 

This mower has, like all the mowers I’ve recommended, been designed for commercial use. This specific model is ideal for tougher cutting conditions, areas that have been left to overgrow or long, damp grass. It has a premium quality Kawasaki 179 cc engine, and a recoil stat. 

It also has a range of cutting heights, with the shortest 38 mm and the longest 127 mm. These go up in 13 mm increments, so you’ve got a range of options when it comes to the cutting heights. 

The 76 cm cutting width makes this lawn mower incredibly efficient across large open spaces of lawn, while the variable speed means you can slow down if you require a little more control, for instance when navigating trees, benches or flower beds. The fastest mowing speed is 4.1mph, which I actually found a little too fast for my liking. 

The 88 L grass collection bag ensures you won’t need to stop and empty very often, but the clippings can also be discharged if you don’t mind a less formal finish. There’s a side chute, although unfortunately no mulching function. If you require a very neat finish, the grass box is very handy as it actually ‘sucks’ the clippings up. 

At 75 kg, this mower is very heavy. However, it has commercial grade polymer wheels with durable rubber tyres that make it easy to transport this mower across smooth surfaces. 

All in all, it is clear that this mower has been designed for commercial spaces, and the build quality is very impressive. The side chute means you won’t need to spot mid-mow to dispose of the clippings. 

Lawn mowers with a rear roller are ideal for football pitches, golf greens and other public spaces where a super smart finish is required. The Honda HRH536QX Professional Rear Roller Rotary Mower is a rotary mower that delivers a stunning striped finish. It’s been designed for larger commercial areas. 

It’s been built to be as durable and reliable as possible, making it ideal for heavy-duty contracting work. The cast aluminium cutting deck is tough but lightweight, while the front bumper, heavy gauge handlebars and reinforced cutting deck help to protect the mower from damage or wear and tear. With a 53 cm cutting width, it’s clear that it’s been designed for wide, open stretches. 

It has a 4-stroke engine and it’s self propelled, moving at a steady speed to ensure you can mow as evenly and efficiently as possible. The rear roller stabilises the machine, allowing you ample control around flower beds or borders. There’s 5 cutting heights to choose from, ranging from 14 mm to 52 mm, and the heights can be adjusted using a simple lever.

There’s an 83 L grass bag (although no mulching function), so you can move around large spaces without having to spot and empty too often. 

One handy feature is that you are able to disengage the cutting blade without having to switch off the engine. This allows you to move across gravel or concrete to a new spot, without needing to restart the mower. 

There’s not much to dislike about this mower. It’s worth noting that at 59 kg, so a lot heavier than other petrol powered models on the market. For a professional-grade lawn mower however, you would expect it to weigh more. 

If you’re after a professional-grade mower for large areas, this Honda model is well worth considering. 

Producing a smart, striped finish, the Masport Olympic 500 Petrol Cylinder Lawn Mower is another top contender for the best professional lawn mower. 

This cylinder mower has been built to provide years of service, and the price certainly reflects this. It’s been designed for day-in, day-out use, and would be my number one choice for bowling greens, golf greens and grass tennis courts. 

As a cylinder mower, this mower has been built for extremely low cutting heights, and it provides a neater cut than that of rotary models. It uses a scissor-like action that produces a neater finish, while you’ll also achieve that lovely striped effect. 

It hasn’t been built for enormous spaces, the focus instead on a precise, manicured cut. The rear roller produces a Wimbledon stripe effect, while it can achieve cutting heights as low as 7 mm. That’s close enough for a bowling green finish.

One thing to note about cylinder mowers is that they aren’t suitable for bumpy or uneven lawns, nor long grass. This mower is best for maintaining public areas that are already well manicured, whereas those that have been left to get overgrown should first be cut using a rotary mower. 

It comes with a 70 L grass box, as well as the ability to disengage the cutting cylinder with the engine still running. This allows you to easily move to another section of grass, without having to restart the mower. 

Overall, this mower can’t really be beaten when it comes to the cut finish. While not designed for long or wet grass, it does a fantastic job on areas that require a pristine finish. 

Not all professional lawn mowers have to be petrol powered, and the EGO LM1903E-SP 47 cm Self Propelled Cordless Mower is proof that the best professional lawn mowers can in fact be cordless machines. 

This electric lawn mower has been designed with power and durability in mind. It comes with an ultra strong battery and a rapid charger, so when you run out of juice you’ve only got 30 minutes before you can start again. 

It also boasts an impressive build quality. There’s a 47 cm metal cutting system, with height adjustments ranging from 25 cm to 80 cm. It’s been designed for areas up to 800 sqm in size, so it’s ideal for golf greens, football pitches or other smaller commercial areas. The deck is made from hard polymer to guarantee a long lifespan. 

Like all professional mowers should be, this model is self propelled and has a variable cutting speed. When you want more control moving around obstacles, the speed can be slowed. For large open stretches, increase the speed to mow more efficiently. The self propelled function can be turned off if needed. 

If you’re thinking this mower perhaps doesn’t have the power of petrol powered mowers, think again! This model easily surpasses the torque of a number of petrol powered mowers on the market, and it’s just as capable of mowing long and wet grass. Given the size and power, I expected it to be loud. However, I was pleasantly surprised that it runs very quietly, so it’s a good option for public gardens. 

It comes with a 55 L grass bag which is a good size given the area it’s been designed for (800sqm). There’s also LED headlights so if you do find yourself mowing into the night, you’ll be able to see clearly where you’re going. 

All in all, this mower more than stands up to its petrol powered competitors. It’s been designed for smaller commercial areas and runs quietly enough to use in areas such as care homes or public gardens.