The Cub Cadet XT2PR95 boasts all the features you’ll need to tackle large-scale lawn-maintenance applications with the minimum of fuss. It’s equipped with a hydrostatic transmission, which gives you control of both the ground-speed and the forward/reverse function from one foot-pedal; and it’s powered by an 17.7hp Kawasaki twin-cylinder engine with pumped lubrication for the efficient oiling of key engine parts when working on slopes. This model’s hydrostatic-drive and extra-tight turning-radius make it one of the most agile machines in its class. A cutting-width of 95cm makes it ideally suited to paddocks and lawns of up to 8000m2; while a very large-capacity 320-litre catcher means you'll get the job done with few interruptions.

Combining an extra-wide 117cm triple-bladed cutter-deck with one of the tightest turning-circles of any lawn tractor currently in production (36cm), the Snapper SPX210 will comes into its own on large, obstacle-packed lawns. It boasts a foot-pedal controlled hydrostatic drive, so your hands will be free at all times to deal with the steering; and it’s powered by a Briggs & Stratton Intek 7220-Series engine with a spin-on oil-filter and pressurised lubrication for years of maintenance-light service. This model offers seven preset cutting-height, which are simple to select using a low-effort lever positioned directly to hand. Also featured is a cast-iron front axle for superior durability; and cruise-control for enhanced driver-comfort when undertaking long straight-line passes.

The genuinely impressive Stiga Estate 792 W has been equipped with an arsenal of premium features, and as such is aimed at the top end of the domestic-use market. It combines a generous 92cm working-width with a massive 290-litre grass-collector, so lawns and paddocks up to 8000m2 can be covered with rapidity; and it has a hydrostatic drive, which maximises control and manoeuvrability by allowing you to adjust the ground-speed in infinite increments using a foot-pedal. This European-built machine features Stiga’s Contraflow cutting-system, which works to maximise performance in terms of both bagging and mulching. Also featured is an immensely powerful 586cc Stiga V-Twin engine with a fuel-saving OHV configuration; and a seven-step height-of-cut for the creation of your preferred finish.

Combining a powerful Honda twin-cylinder engine with a substantial 122cm cut and an extra-large 320-litre catcher, this premium garden tractor from long-established Swedish brand Stiga will cover areas up to 10,000m2 with impressive rapidity. It’s supplied with a tow-bar and offers dual cutting-modes (mulch; collection), so it’s supremely flexible in use; and it boasts a foot-pedal hydro-drive that works with a tight 175cm turning-circle to optimise manoeuvrability. Practical and convenient features include a ‘collector full’ buzzer, twin headlights and a battery charger.

Designed for very large-scale domestic use, Snapper’s top-of-the-range RPX-Series tractor combines an immensely powerful 724cc Briggs & Stratton V-Twin engine with an expansive 107cm cutter-deck and a cavernous 350-litre collector. It offers three-in-one mowing (bag; mulch; rear-discharge), so you’ll find it impressively flexible in use; and it employs a hydro-type transmission that optimises manoeuvrability by enabling smooth, gear-shift-free ground-speed adjustment via a foot pedal. Other desirable features include LED headlights; a high-back seat with arm-rests; and a comprehensive dashboard-display.

Gardeners looking for a tractor capable of handling the heaviest towed attachments and the toughest terrain should check-out this four-wheel-drive, V-Twin-powered machine from high-end Swedish brand Stiga! It combines a generous 102cm working-width with a hugely capacious 360-litre grass-collector, so you can expect to cover a large area rapidly and with few interruptions; and it boasts a raft of comfort-optimising features, including a cruise-control function and an an armrest-equipped seat. The Stiga Estate 9102 WX is driven by a 688cc Honda V-Twin engine and offers infinitely-variable ground-speed adjustment from a hydrostatic drive. Mulch-kit optional.

With its commercial-duty 656cc Briggs & Stratton V-Twin engine, smooth, infinite-increment hydro-drive and sizeable 105cm cut, the US-designed Simplicity Regent SRD310 offers superior power, manoeuvrability and productivity. It combines a cast-iron front axle with a fabricated-steel cutter-deck so as to maximise strength and durability; and it features a capacious 11-litre fuel-tank that works with a cavernous 350-litre catcher to ensure you’ll get the job done with the fewest possible interruptions. This model is also rear-discharge capable and has an extra-tight 36cm turning-circle.

With its commercial-duty 8270cc Briggs & Stratton V-Twin engine, smooth, infinite-increment hydro-drive and sizeable 107cm cut, the US-designed Simplicity Regent SRD360 offers superior power, manoeuvrability and productivity. It combines a cast-iron front axle with a fabricated-steel cutter-deck so as to maximise strength and durability; and it features a capacious 11-litre fuel-tank that works with a cavernous 350-litre catcher to ensure you’ll get the job done with the fewest possible interruptions. This model is also rear-discharge capable and has an extra-tight 36cm turning-circle.

Designed with performance, durability and driver-comfort to the fore, the fully-equipped Efco EF93/16K Lawn Tractor will prove an invaluable mowing- and towing-tool for homeowners maintaining large gardens. Its high-capacity 452cc Emak OHV engine powers twin blades, so superior cutting- and mulching-performance are assured; while its smooth, infinitely-variable hydro-drive is foot-pedal controlled, thereby leaving your hands free to deal with the lightweight steering. This high-specification, Italian-designed machine comes with a huge 310-litre catcher that works with its 95cm cutting-width to ensure an impressively speedy work-rate. Also featured is a front-bumper for rugged impact-protection; and an electromagnetic clutch for precise, low-wear blade-engagement.

Designed to impress when it comes to performance, work-rate and flexibility-of-use, the American-designed Snapper RPX200 combines commercial-duty Briggs & Stratton V-Twin power with a generous 96cm cutting-width and three cutting-modes. It offers superior user-comfort, with a cruise-control function working with vibration-damping to ensure a pleasurable, low-effort drive; and it features a seven-position height-of-cut range, which, along with its three-in-one design, means you’ll be able to manage a diverse array of grass-conditions. The 656cc Snapper RPX200 is supplied as standard with a tow-hitch, mulch-kit and collector (rear-discharge deflector available separately).

Equipped with a host of top-of-the-range features, including a 722cc Briggs & Stratton V-Twin engine, an extra-wide 125cm deck and electronic grassbag emptying (380 litre), the high-specification OM124S/22H will appeal to gardeners who expect the very best from their machinery. It offers three cutting-options and comes complete with tow-hitch, so it is impressively flexible in use; and it benefits from a foot-controlled hydro-drive that provides smooth, infinite-increment speed-adjustment, thereby making obstacle-negotiation a breeze. Other high-end features include electromagnetic blade-engagement and a dashboard display.