For a deeper dive on lawn mowers, see our lawn mower and tractor buying guide and check our lawn mower ratings for data-based comparisons of all the models we test. If you have a sloped yard ...

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consult our lawn mower and tractor buying guide. CR’s take: If you want something compact due to limited storage space or a modest lawn, the 30-inch Cub Cadet CC30 H is a decent candidate.