Best Riding Reel Mowers for Bermudagrass

Unlike walk reel mowers which are available by residential brands, riding reel mowers are purely made for commercial applications. Brands like John Deere, Toro and Jacobsen lead the riding reel mower industry.

The build on these reels are similar to the walk mowers and so when it comes to things like bed knife hardest, Toro also leads this list, followed by Jacobsen and last John Deere.

Toro is overwhelmingly also the most option at auctions. You’ll find them in 3 reel and 5 reel options. The 5 reel option is expensive and not practical for most homeowners so the 3 reel mower is a top choice among homeowners.

Toro 5-series sold for $3,750 in June 2025.

Luckily, riding reel mowers are more commonly available on the used market because the market is much less common. Unlike walk mowers which are frequently bought up by the residential market, the riding mower market struggles with price realization, benefiting the residential buyer.


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