Best Side Discharge Ride-On Mowers

With its super-compact 60cm cutting-width – not much wider than that found on the largest walk-behind mowers – the Lawnflite 60-SDE Ride-On will come into its own on grass areas with awkward corners and restricted access. It boasts a six-speed change-on-the-move transmission that works with its compact design and tight-turning radius to optimise manoeuvrability. It comes equipped with a 2-in-1 deck with mulching and side-discharge. Power for this model comes from a high-performance 196cc OHV unit from MTD. More Less

As its name suggests, the Lawnflite 76SDE Mini Rider is compact machine, and as such is perfect for lawns where there are narrow access routes and/or awkward corners to deal with (it has a 76cm cut and a 46cm turning-circle). It’s both mulch and side-discharge capable, with a large-capacity grass collector available as an accessory; and it features a floating cutter-deck that has been offset so you can mow flush to lawn edges. This high-performance ride-on is fitted with a powerful 11.6hp engine with an electric starter for trouble-free starting every time. There’s also a five-position height-of-cut for enhanced flexibility-of-use; and a Transmatic drive that allows for smooth control of the grounds-speed with no need to stop to change gear. More Less

A compact 76cm cut works with a side-discharge- and mulching capabilities to make the US-designed Cub Cadet LR2 NS76 ideal for smaller, access-restricted lawns where collection isn’t required. Its infinitely-adjustable hydrostatic transmission and tight 46cm turning-circle combine to deliver superb manoeuvrability; while its wide-ranging five-step cutting-height means you can adapt to and manage the conditions facing you on any given day. This model is driven by a high-capacity 420cc Cub Cadet OHV engine can be paired-up with an optional grass-catcher. More Less