{"id":5265,"date":"2026-08-19T10:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T10:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/distriblog\/uncategorized\/what-gate-width-should-you-plan-for-a-lawn-tractor\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T14:31:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T14:31:42","slug":"what-gate-width-should-you-plan-for-a-lawn-tractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cloture-discount.fr\/distriblog\/en\/advice\/what-gate-width-should-you-plan-for-a-lawn-tractor\/","title":{"rendered":"What gate width should you plan for a lawn tractor?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mowing a large area with a ride-on mower saves valuable time. However, the task quickly becomes complicated if the garden is divided by fences and hedges. Before buying your machine or installing your fence, it is essential to calculate the necessary space to pass from one area to another without scratching the deck or damaging your posts. <\/p>\n

Do not confuse cutting width with actual overall dimensions<\/h2>\n

This is the classic pitfall: relying solely on the cutting width advertised by the manufacturer. If your machine has a 92 cm cutting width, it will not fit through a 95 cm gate. The cutting width only corresponds to the size of the blade under the deck. <\/p>\n

To know the truly necessary space (the overall width), you must add the thickness of the plastic or steel deck, the often-protruding rear wheels, and especially the side discharge deflector or the collection bag. These accessories easily add 15 to 30 centimeters to the machine’s base width. <\/p>\n

What is the minimum width to plan for?<\/h2>\n

To pass comfortably without rubbing, forget the standard 100 cm gate. It’s too narrow for almost all ride-on mowers. Allow a minimum of 1.20 meters of clear passage, and ideally 1.50 meters for easy maneuvering. <\/p>\n

Here are some guidelines depending on the type of machine:<\/p>\n