If you’re maintaining a larger lawn and would like to upgrade from a traditional walk-behind mower, then this small but perfectly formed ride-on from Cub Cadet is well worth considering (it has a 76cm cut). It’s a three-in-one machine, giving you the choice of mulching; bagging; or rear-discharging grass-cuttings; and it features a six-speed Transmatic drive, so you can adjust the ground speed smoothly without having to stop to shift gear. Five preset heights-of-cut confer enhanced flexibility and allow for a ‘just so’ finish; while a telescopic steering-column ensures you’ll be able to achieve the optimum driving position. Power comes from a dependable Cub Cadet engine with a cylinder displacement of 420cc.