The John Deere Company was founded by John Deere in 1837 in the American Midwest as it was becoming populated with farmers. He was a blacksmith by trade but he could visualise the need for machinery that would make digging the furrows in the ground faster and easier for planting. From that vision sprang the largest agricultural corporation in the world, serving all countries and employing 56,000 people.
John Deere and Company still thrives on the core values as formed by its founder: integrity, quality, commitment and innovation. John Deere is divided into four business segments to serve the needs of the consumer: agricultural, commercial and consumer equipment, construction and forestry and credit.
The John Deere Ride-On Mower is known world-wide for its first place in the world standings of lawn mowers. It is a more expensive machine but well worth the money. There are simpler, less expensive models coming out of production and they are also built solidly with excellent motors and craftsmanship.
The model you want depends on your needs. You might have a large garden which needs constant mowing and the John Deere can do the job with its wide cutting swathe and easy emptying of cuttings. The machine will audibly tell you when the cutting barrel is full and requires emptying. The smaller models are great for smaller gardens to get the job done quickly and efficiently. The company stands behind their name and the warranty is very good indeed. You should find that you will not go far wrong in choosing a John Deere Ride-on Mower.
The name Honda invokes a torrent of product lines for which it is best known. The Honda cars, vans, motorbikes, lawnmowers, tools and virtually anything else with a motor is known for its unwavering quality and solid craftsmanship. Honda of course originated in Japan but is globally located with plants, offices and warehouses all over the world. The Honda Ride-On Mower is best known in the UK for all sorts of styles and add-ons.
Everyone, with even a small garden or yard, will want to own a Honda one day. They make a dreary day of cutting grass by hand a simple joy with the up-to-date Honda ride-on mower. Smaller models with fewer gadgets are available for small gardens. Larger and heavier models are available with grass clipping catchers and mulchers to assist with the larger areas and fields. There is not one possible grassy area that cannot be serviced by a Honda Ride-on Mower.
The mowers can be fitted with an 11 hp Honda engine which operates smoothly with power to spare. The hydrostatic transmission version features an infinitely variable fluid controlled drive system for seamless speed changes. The 170L capacity collector container is able to be emptied from the driver’s seat and an audible alarm sounds when the container is mostly full. All sorts of garden debris can be collected by these lawn mowers including pine needles and leaves. For your money, a Honda Ride-On Mower is a safe buy.
The name Toro evokes the Japanese founding fathers of the company dating back to the early 1900’s when they were responsible for supplying their soldiers with armaments. Since then and several decades later, the lawn maintenance segment of the company has gained world-wide attention as it serves the environment in so many ways.
For personal lawn care, Toro carries every conceivable powered machine to make the consumer’s life easier. They produce lawn mowing equipment, leaf blowers, underground sprinkler systems and hedge trimmers, just to name a few. For the commercial needs as in golf courses, they produce larger lawn equipment, spraying equipment and water irrigation products. There is not one stone left unturned in the Toro line of lawn equipment needs.
The Toro models of ride-on mowers vary in style and equipment but they all have one thing in common. A sturdy build, fast speed, a Kawasaki motor and cornering around bushes and trees which is marvellous. The Toro models have a wide cutting swathe and a mulching system which is environmentally friendly.
The larger commercial models for fields and golf courses come equipped with an LCD read out panel which tells the driver when service is required, the outdoor temperature and the petrol gauge. It also comes with an overhead canopy for harsh wet weather or hot sunshine. Of course it is built to run during any weather condition and manoeuvre without problems. The Toro brand name is synonymous with strength, craftsmanship, quality build and environmentally-friendliness. There is undoubtedly a model and equipment available for the consumer at his local garden centre.
The Kubota Corporation of Osaka, Japan was established in 1890 with a focus on environmentally compatible equipment for the lawn and agricultural needs of the world. Kubota now has subsidiaries and affiliates which manufacture and /or market products in over 130 countries. Kubota was the first agricultural machinery manufacturing company in Japan to receive the prestigious ‘Deming Award’ for manufacturing excellence.
In 1992, Kubota received the ‘Sankei Newspaper Award’ as part of the first Global Environment Awards, which recognised the company’s efforts in the protection of the environment.
The G Series of Kubota mowers are the answer if you are searching for a new ride-on because of its liquid-cooled diesel engine, which offers 21 hp. Diesel engines work cleaner which helps out the environment and that is in order with the company’s mission. If you still prefer the petrol powered mowers, then Kubota can accommodate you with the G2460 model with a great 24 hp engine.
Both machines come equipped with the G-series large fuel tank and you will find that even the commercial contractors will not have to refuel but once a day. Comfort for any Kubota has not been overlooked as they have electronic steering, onboard height adjuster and a suspension seat. Kubota is a brilliant machine in the same category as the John Deere but for less money.
Craftsman is a well-known and widely recognised brand name in the world. It is the Sears department store’s main brand in power tools and lawn maintenance. Sears offers the Craftsman products in their stores, in catalogues or online to be delivered right to your door. The mowers are manufactured by American Yard Products which are one of the largest manufacturers of other brands such as Husqvarna, Rally and McCulloch. So the quality and build of all four of these mowers is quite similar. They all offer years of trouble free garden and lawn maintenance. They are also competitive in pricing and warranties so you do not have to worry about comparison shopping. Craftsman can do the job for you!
The Craftsman 17.5 hp Mulching ride-on mower with the 42 inch cutting deck offers a great deal of traits. These include a powerful 17.5 hp engine, a wide 42 inch cut and of course mulching capability. The engine is Briggs & Stratton which denotes quality unto itself and it is able to collect the grass with a side-discharge or simply mulch. There is a single lever for height adjustment from 1.5 to 4 inches and a 6 speed manual transmission with a single reverse. This model offers a tow hitch for available towing accessories and a 1.5L petrol fuel tank. All of this comes with the famous Craftsman warranty and name of superiority to back it up. Your hard days of lawn and garden maintenance are over, if you make the wise choice and select one of the Craftsman Products.
The Murray brand name is synonymous with a great, easy-to-use value product in ride-on mowers. They are touted as being very durable, more value for your money and terrific ease of use for the average consumer. The market for the Murray brand of ride-on mowers is competitive in the low to medium price range.
The Briggs Stratton motor gives it further command of any lawn maintenance challenge and the colour is very high impact. The motto of the Murray Company is ‘Get it done’ and ‘Go have fun’. The Murray Company is based out of Wisconsin, USA and Canada with many global offices and plants.
The compact Murray ride-on mower is equipped with the strong Briggs & Stratton engine as mentioned above, which offers a lot of comfort for the driver. The positioning of the engine results in an unrestricted view and an easy step through platform which allows for more leg room and easy access.
Furthermore, the extremely tight-turning radius helps you to cut smoothly along the edges of bushes and hedges or ponds thereby eliminating any hand trimming that you may have had to do in the past. You can also level the cutting deck to whatever measurement you desire without a lot of tools so that you can cut the garden in different heights. The grass clipping bag is optional but it does collect upwards of 176L of grass and it can be removed easily. Finally, the manual drive offers five forward gears for various speeds and one for reverse.
Husqvarna began its company as early as the 1900’s when it supplied armaments for the war. It was begun in Sweden and gradually moved into the manufacture of power chain saws for the forestry industry. Later it began production of the famous motor bikes, sewing machines and other tools needed in outdoor care. Husqvarna was purchased by Electrolux in the late 1990s and has since gone global.
It is known for its tremendous construction, sturdy build and great craftsmanship. The powered ride-on mowers were a natural winner in the top category of mowers. Husqvarna is responsible for winning many awards globally and nationally 85% of the time in all categories. The company has three segments: forestry, lawn equipment and construction stone cutting all of which are top of the line.
The Husqvarna 13C ride-on mower comes equipped with the same advanced articulated steering as the other larger models, but is also comes with continuously variable hydrostatic transmission and separate pedals for forward and reverse. The 13C model has comfortable precision driving with adjustable speed/RPM, a front-mounted Combination cutting deck a BioClip for mulching up the grass clippings. The 13C has rear discharge and a low emission OHV-engine from Briggs & Stratton. Every model is built with the highest integrity as are all products from this world wide company. Every possible size and need for lawn equipment is produced by Husqvarna.
The name Hayter is renowned in the UK for the finest of lawn care equipment. The company has been in business for over 60 years and it has been busy serving the British needs ever since. Douglas Hayter began his business when he was constantly thwarted by tall grasses as he tried to make his way to the wood shed.
He assembled a roughly made mower with a dustbin bin lid and he began to mow the garden. The attention he received caused him to begin a factory to produce hand propelled lawn mowers and from there the ride-on style. The company has an excellent reputation with a terrific warranty for their products and customer satisfaction as their main mission.
One of the ride-on mowers models is known as the Hayter Heritage M10/30 which comes equipped with a 10 hp Briggs & Stratton 4 stroke engine. That is one of the world’s most favoured engines for powered machinery. Also, the Heritage comes with a rear collection or side discharge and mulcher for versatility. The padded seating arrangement is very comfortable and it is ever so easy to handle. It is an electric start and the cutting swathe is 76 cm with a single blade. The collection box is 200L and it affords effortless emptying of the grass box from the seated position. It boasts a 4.15 L capacity fuel tank with an integral tow hitch.
The machine itself comes from the dealer all cocoon wrapped in plastic, already assembled and in working order. It comes with a petrol and oil starter kit so that you can get started on that garden as soon as it arrives.
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Yard Man is built by a company called MTD, which was founded in 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio. Through hard work and dedication with an emphasis on customer service, MTD quickly grew throughout the decades to become an impressive company which eventually offered lawn equipment. In 1958 MTD produced its first lawnmower.
Today, MTD is a leading, global manufacturer of outdoor equipment for both commercial and consumer needs. The MTD group of brands includes Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Yard Machines, Bolens, McCulloch and White Outdoor. Farms and commercial use have been using these brands for years and consumers have been enjoying the ride-on mowers for the past decade or so.
Yard-Man has a motto which states, “Get it done” and “Go have fun”. They live by that motto because once they are finished doing all the lawn maintenance for the NASCAR tracks, which they are sponsoring, they can sit back and enjoy the races. The smaller model DX70 of Yard Man is fine for a woman to drive on small gardens, but it is tricky to manoeuvre on sloped yards. They can collect up to 90L of grass clippings and are easily emptied at the rear if that is an option you require.
The 28” swathe can really work for most small gardens up to one-half acre. The comfortable seat is spring balanced for the driver’s comfort and the ride is great on flat surfaces. The larger models are built with the same excellence in sturdy construction and craftsmanship, with the ability to mow larger gardens and full yards.
