This attractively-styled tractor from renowned Swedish brand Stiga offers both side-discharge- and mulching-capabilities as standard, and as such will prove just as effective on neat, often-mown lawns as it will on unruly informal areas. Like all Stiga machines, it boasts numerous practical and convenient features, from simple electronic PTO engagement and a handy deck-wash port, through to a no-hassle electric key starter and turf-protecting anti-scalp wheels. The 352cc Stiga Tornado 2098 has a mid-sized 98cm cut and benefits from a six-speed manual drive.
The SLT300 offers durable construction, exceptional cutting ability and wide-ranging versatility. It's the only garden-tractor on the market to offer Automatic Controlled Traction; an advanced system that provides power to both wheels when needed, thereby enabling it to handle hilly terrain and/or slippery conditions. This 127cm model has a 2-in-1 deck (mulch optional extra & side-discharge) with a rear-roller for an attractive striped finish; and a powerful 23hp Briggs & Stratton twin-cylinder OHV engine for assured performance on the largest of lawns and under the toughest conditions.
Thanks to its mulching and side-discharge capabilities, the Mountfield 1538H-SD Lawn Tractor is equally at home on both long-grass areas and formal lawns. Its very high-performance 414cc STIGA engine drives a pedal-operated hydrostatic-drive, which gives you ultimate control over the ground-speed. Reverse gear can be selected instantly by depressing a separate pedal, so manoeuvrability is outstanding. Equipped with electric key-start, this quality lawn-tractor has a huge 98cm width-of-cut, making it ideal for areas of up to 6000m2.
Boasting four-wheel-drive; a powerful Tuff-Torque hydrostatic transmission; and a very high-performance Emak V-Twin engine, the commercial-grade Oleo-Mac 106S/24H will cope with the most challenging terrain the pro landscaper is likely to encounter. It’s equipped with power-assisted steering and has a turning-circle of just 85cm, so you’ll be able to whizz around obstacles with almost no effort expended; and it features an extra-wide discharge-chute that ensures cut-grass is packed efficiently into the cavernous 300-litre collector, even in damp weather. This premium, European-built tractor also offers a noise-reducing bonnet for a more pleasant working environment; and turf-saving tyres for a scuff-free finish on formal lawns. It has a 102cm cut.
With a substantial 107cm twin-bladed side-discharge cutter-deck; RevTEK reverse-mowing; and a V-Twin OHV engine, the high-specification Cub Cadet CC1018BHG Garden Tractor will get the job done with impressive speed and efficiency. It combines an intuitive foot-pedal hydro-drive with a class-leading turning-circle (17cm), so it offers manoeuvrability that belies its size; and it’s supplied with a mulch-plug you can fit when cutting formal, well maintained lawn-areas. A cast-iron front-axle ensure it will handle rough, undulating terrain; while a deluxe seat means long-hours of low-fatigue mowing and towing. A twin-bag collector is available separately.
Harnessing V-Twin OHV power and combining a huge 137cm cutting-width with a deluxe high-back seat, this beefy 726cc domestic-use garden-tractor from Cub Cadet is an efficient, fast and comfortable way to tackle large-scale mowing- and towing-jobs. It features a high-torque shaft-drive, so it will easily handle overgrown grass and heavy attachments; and it blends a gear-shift-free hydro drive with a class-leading 38cm turning-circle so as to maximise manoeuvrability. The Cub Cadet XT3QS137 is a side-discharge machine, but can be set-up to mulch with the fitting of the optional kit.
If you’re maintaining an expansive lawn and would like to do so quickly, comfortably and efficiently, this highly productive 107cm garden tractor from top-end US brand Simplicity is certain to appeal! It offers two-in-one mowing (mulch/side-discharge), so it can be set-up to perform effectively whatever the grass-length; and it employs a very high-capacity 656cc Briggs & Stratton V-Twin OHV engine that will impress when it comes to reliability, smoothness of operation and torque-output. The Simplicity Regent SLT110 benefits from a manoeuvrability-optimising hydrostatic transmission and can be paired-up with an optional twin-bagging system.
If a 107cm deck is not big enough for your garden, take a look at the larger 726cc Cub Cadet XT3QS127 with a 127cm side-discharge deck, which can also be used with a mulch-kit or grass-collector if required (both optional). Equipped with an incredibly powerful 23hp Kawasaki V-Twin OHV engine, this garden-tractor will take care of the largest paddocks and lawns with ease. A cast-iron front axle; cut-in-reverse switch; hydrostatic transmission; and cruise-control add to the impressive specification of this versatile tractor.
The Cub Cadet XT2PS117 is the ideal tractor for mixed areas of grass where you do not necessarily want to collect the clippings. Instead the expansive 117cm side-discharge deck will make short work of orchard- and paddock-type areas, as well as more formal lawns if required. Power is provided by an 18hp Kawasaki twin-cylinder OHV engine, which is linked to a hydrostatic transmission with cruise-control. As with all Cub Cadet tractors, durability is enhanced by a cast-iron front axle. A cut-in-reverse system is a useful addition for those moments when turning the tractor around in a tight space is not practical. If you prefer to mulch grass-clippings for a tidier result, the supplied mulch-plug can be fitted (grass-collector optional). This model has a best-in-class 40cm turning-circle.
