Whizz around obstacles and get under shrubs and low-hanging branches with this highly manoeuvrable rear-wheel-steer ride-on mower from Swedish brand Stiga. It’s ideally paired with a 95cm front-mounted mower-deck that gives a clear view of the cutting-path, and which can either rear-discharge or mulch cut-grass; and it it’s fitted with a powerful 344cc Briggs & Stratton engine that offers the sort of ultra-reliable performance that gardeners world-wide have come to expect from the famous US manufacturer’s products. Boasting an infinitely-variable hydrostatic transmission that’s pedal controlled, the Stiga Park 220 is far easier to drive than a ride-on with a clunky manual gearbox. Aimed at lawns up to 6000m2.
The Stiga Park 500 WX is the Swedish brand’s smallest four-wheel-drive front-cut ride-on, and as such will come into its own on lawns with space-restricted access and lots of trees and landscaping to work around. Its 4WD transmission means you’ll able to operate on the sort of terrain that would prove too much for a less well-equipped machine; while its unique pivoting chassis design optimises manoeuvrability, so obstacle negotiation couldn’t be easier. This innovative mower is compatible with an out-front deck that gives a clear view of the cutting path, and which cuts the grass before the wheels flatten it for a more consistent finish. An infinitely-variable hydrostatic-drive delivers intuitive ground-speed control; while Stiga’s provision of power-steering and an adjustable seat demonstrates their commitment to driver-comfort.
