Ten top lawn tractors which let you mulch grass clippings

Larger lawns need a ride-on mower or lawn tractor to keep them trimmed if you are not to spend many hours each week walking behind a conventional mower, but the clippings can still pose a problem.
And that’s why mulching has become a preferred option for many people with larger lawns.
Mulching cuts the cut grass to miniscule pieces – about the size of the tea leaves you find in a tea bag – and then lets them fall bag on to the lawn where they quickly rot away and become a valuable fertilizer for the lawn.
So here are ten top mulching machines which can make mowing larger areas much less hassle and which are currently in stock at very keen prices.

First is the Oleo-Mac Tornado 95/11.5T Lawn Tractor a top machine from leading European manufacturer with a 96 cm cutting width.
This machine is excellent for dealing with longer grass as the clippings are discharged to the side but as a special offer a free mulch plug is enclosed which means you can also cut the smoother lawns as well.
This lawn tractor has a 344 cc Briggs & Stratton engine with a very tight turning circle and a 14 speed gear box. And it has been designed so that the bumper and cutting deck can be simply removed for repair and servicing without using tools.
This lawn tractor also has a number of really handy accessories like dethatcher, broadcast spreader, tipping trailer and leaf sweeper at special prices which turn it into an year-round work horse for the larger garden.
It costs £1299 compared with the maker’s recommended price of £1699.
There is a three year warranty from the manufacturers and delivery is free within three to five working days.
Second on our list is the Stiga Estate Grand Tornado Multiclip Lawn-Tractor which can both mulch the clippings and discharge them to the side.
A 500 cc Briggs & Stratton engine has an excellent air filter to lengthen its life and the hydrostatic drive makes it especially easy to drive – just push the accelerator pedal to regulate the speed precisely.
And with a 140 cm turning circle it is easy to drive around trees and other garden obstacles.
The cutting width is 108 cm meaning it is suitable for really large areas. A tow bar is fitted as standard meaning you can use it with a number of different attachments all available at special prices.
There is a handy fitting in the cutting deck where you can plug a garden hose to automatically clean it after use. And headlights make evening work easier.
It arrives free within five to seven working days and there is a two year maker’s warranty.
It costs £1899, £100 less than Stiga’s recommended retail price. And again there are a number of attachments available at special prices when you buy.
Another from Stiga is the Villa 320 HST Mulching Ride-On Lawnmower, and as its name implies it is a dedicated mulching machine.
This little machine is very easy to drive and copes well with smaller areas and tight turns.
The cutting deck is at the front for exact navigation and will give a better finish to the lawn as the grass is not flattened before it is cut.
The cutting width is 78 cm and the clippings can either be mulched or discharged at the back.
The hydrostatic transmission means speed is controlled by the accelerator pedal, again giving an increased measure of control.
Cutting heights are from 25 to 85 mm and it is powered by a 414 cc engine with a key start.
Seat and steering wheel are adjustable for great comfort and if you live in England or Wales the machine is delivered and demonstrated by a technician.
This one has a three year guarantee from the manufacturer and is delivered free.
It costs £1999 compared with the maker’s recommended price of £2195.
The Toro XLS-420T Recycler Lawn Tractor is a top class machine and one of the company’s most powerful machines with a twin cylinder 603 cc Kawasaki engine.
This has a 107 cm cutting width with twin blades so it can quickly cover quite large areas; and what’s more the deck is designed to be floating so it will not scalp uneven areas of the lawn.
This mower can either mulch the clippings of discharge them to the side, useful for longer areas of grass.
It is designed so you can mow while in reverse, handy if you miss a bit while mowing.
A large steering wheel and top quality driving seat means it is very comfortable to use over longer periods. With a 52 cm turning circle it can handle tight tricky corners of the garden as well.
It costs £2349 compcared with the maker’s recommended price of £2599 nad there are a number of really useful extras you can buy at special prices when you order this model.
Delivery is free within five to seven working days and there is a two year warranty from Toro.
Here’s a top American brand and a top machine as well.
The Snapper ELT2246 Lawn & Garden Tractor is designed for larger lawns, orchards, paddocks and the like. It has a 565 cc Briggs & Stratton engine, a twin cylinder model designed to be powerful and reliable at the same time with very low vibration levels.
This has a hydrostatic transmission so it drives much like an automatic car – no changing gears and very easy to control.
It has a turning circle of just 31 cm and a 117 cm cutting deck designed so it won’t scalp uneven lawns.
Clippings are mulched but an optional grass box is available – and you can even buy a bulldozer blade and snow thrower as well!
It is really sturdy with a cast iron front axle and an electronic power take off for a longer life.
It costs £2699, £200 less than the maker’s recommended retail price. Delivery is free with five to seven working days and there is a two year warranty from Snapper.
Now one designed to make it easier to mow around trees and other obstacles on the lawn.
The Stiga Park Plus HST Ride-On Lawnmower has eight possible decks which have ten cutting heights to cope with all sorts of grasses and lengths.
The articulated steering is servo assisted and driving is very easy as the rear wheels precisely track the front, so if the front has missed the obstructions there is no fear of the back hitting anything.
A Briggs & Stratton 500 cc engine gives all the necessary power and there is the ever helpful hydrostatic transmission – push the pedal down further and you go faster. Another handy feature is a pedal operated deck lift.
This has cutting deck options of 95 cm, 100 cm, 105 cm and 110 cm each of which has a choice of setting the cutting heights either by hand or electronically.
This machine has the maker’s White Glove delivery service – the tractor is delivered to your door and demonstrated by an expert.
It costs £2739 compared with the maker’s recommended price of £3055. Delivery is from five to seven working days and is free.
Plus there is a three year warranty from Stiga.
Now another with mulching and side discharge as standard but with a different steering method.
The Toro ZS5000 Timecutter Zero-Turn Ride-On Mower has a twin hydrostatic drive where the speed drive wheels are controlled by twin levers giving amazine manoeuvrability – hence zero turn.
A Kawasaki 726 cc engine powers this machine and there is an extra large 11.3 litre fuel tank.
The Smart Speed system means you can regulate speed according to the terrain and it is very comfortable to drive with extra tall seat and arm rests.
The 127 cm mowing deck has three cutting blades and has a top speed of 7 mph. And another handy feature allows you to attach a garden hose to wash out the deck at the end of the day.
There is a twin bagging feature if you wish to collect the clippings as an optional extra.
A number of optional extras are included including sunshade and floor mat.
It is delivered free within five to seven working days and there is a three year warranty from the manufacturers.
It costs £3499, £500 off the maker’s recommended retail price.
Now if you have an undulating garden then the Mountfield 4155H 4WD Front Cut Ride-On Mower W/ 95cm Multiclip Cutter Deck + 4-Wheel Drive should certainly be on your shortlist.
You can probably guess that this machine is great when it comes to steeper slopes or rougher or wet areas.
The Multiclip deck shreds the clippings really finely so they rot more quickly on the lawn and the front cut deck makes it easier to work under overhanging trees.
The cutting height is easily adjustable from 30 to 80 mm and the deck is articulating so it will not scalp manicured lawns.
The Briggs & Stratton engine has great fuel consumption figures and there is a six litre fuel tank to keep you working longer.
It costs £3800 compared with the maker’s suggested retail price of £4120. A wider 105 cm deck can be bought for an extra £60.
It is delivered free within five to seven working days and has a warranty from Mountfield of three years.
The Cub Cadet All-Rounder 1050 Lawn & Garden Tractor has a zero turn capability giving great accuracy while steering and the maker’s claim that this increased manoeuvrability can save up to 50 per cent on mowing time.
This one has a Kawasaki twin cylinder engine and a three-bladed cutter deck and three options of dealing with the clippings – either mulching, discharging to the side or collecting in an optional grass box.
It costs £4399 and comes with £100 worth of Wolf-GARTEN hand tools.
Delivery is free within five to seven working days and there is a two year warranty from the manufacturers.
And the final one I our list is the classic British machine, the Westwood T1600-4WD Garden Tractor.
This is a really well-built machine, four wheel drive with a system which provides the right level of power to each wheel leading to exceptional grip in even really wet conditions.
There is an system which sounds an alarm if it detects the angle of slope is getting dangerous for mowing and it also avoids scalping or skidding.
A 97 cm cutting deck has a choice of mulching or discharge at the back but there is also a powered 300 litre powered grass collector which uses brushes to sweep debris into the box.
The engine is from Kawasaki, 603 cc giving great fuel economy and the drive is hydrostatic for greater control.
There are ten pre-set cutting heights from 12 mm up to 101 mm and the tractor is especially comfortable to drive.
It is fitted with a power take-off to make it an even more versatile machine and you can buy a high-grass mulch deck if you have large areas of tall grass or nettles to clear.
It costs £4995 and is delivered free within three to five working days.
Plus there is a two year warranty from Westwood.
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