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<\/p>\nWell it looks like Summer is in full swing so if you can drag yourselves away from your Pimms on the lawn or that obligatory game of croquet with the in-laws then we want to tell you why your lawn could benefit from buying a side discharge garden tractor.<\/p>\n
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Some ride-on mowers collect the grass clippings, while others mulch them back into the lawn. Lawn tractors with side discharge decks are ideal for longer grass in wilder areas such as overgrown gardens, orchards or meadows. The deck discharges to one side of the ride-on (see image right) and handles damp or wet grass very well.<\/p>\n
When you hear mulching you might think of unsightly lumps of grass cuttings left on your lawn to rot down, but that is not the case at all. These mulching garden tractors cut up the grass clippings so finely and neatly you will hardly notice them at all. And you will be improving your soil as it decomposes, and returns vital nutrients back into your lawn.<\/p>\n
You can also work quicker as you don\u2019t have to stop to empty the grass collector. Over the course of the cutting season you will see a marked improvement of the quality of grass as it grows. This process is the most natural fertilization for your lawn, it won\u2019t cost you anything and actually saves you time as well. To achieve barely there grass clippings you will of course need to mow regularly.<\/p>\n
We have listed 5 garden tractors below that offer a mulching feature, so please keep reading for more information. Here at Just Lawnmowers<\/a> you may find we differ from other companies, we don\u2019t simply want to sell you a product, we want you to buy a product from us that does all that you need it to. We offer impartial advice and hope that you will buy from us because we have such a vast knowledge and a desire to offer excellent customer services.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Up first we have our cheapest mulching garden tractor, the MTD 96 – this might be the cheapest but it really does offer excellent value for money, and if you buy from us it will cost you just \u00a31399 (saving \u00a3200 off the RRP).<\/p>\n This fantastic MTD garden tractor will arrive fully assembled and ready to use and offers you transmatic transmission and a generous cutting width of 38″ \/ 96cm. Featuring a 14 hp MTD 420cc engine, this garden tractor is ideal for larger gardens or even paddocks. When you use the mulching plug on this product you will find it leaves a very neat finish on your lawn. The twin bladed cutter deck is ideal in all situations, and is well equipped to cope with un-loved lawns and long grass. The innovative shift-on-the-go transmatic transmission allows a smooth acceleration from neutral to a top speed even when \u201con-the-go\u201d. The 5-stage cutting height ranges from 30mm up to 95mm which should suit a variety of conditions. If you look at the photograph you can see the the chassis allows you to get on and off with ease. This is a practical and robust garden tractor which will allow you to work hard in all conditions and is smooth and quiet.<\/p>\n [otw_shortcode_button href=”https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/mtd-lawnflite-lrf-125-garden-tractor.html” size=”large” icon_type=”general foundicon-right-arrow” icon_position=”right” shape=”square” color_class=”otw-green”]Find out more[\/otw_shortcode_button]<\/p>\n We love the fact that this garden tractor offers an on-board wash facility and head lights. Great for when you just need to finish a job and the light is fading. If you are on top of your grass cutting then the mulching feature allows you to cut the grass and recycle it back onto your lawn, allowing the nutrients back into the soil to keep your grass healthy and looking good and the efficient cutting process means you will hardly notice the grass cuttings on your lawn. If you are cutting longer grass the mulching tool works in the same way except the long grass will be cut and returned to the lawn to wilt naturally, and this is still a good way of fertilizing the lawn.<\/p>\n Expect plenty of power thanks to the single cylinder 452cc Mountfield Series 7750 OHV engine, and it features a manual transmission with 5 forward gears plus reverse. \u00a0Fitted with a 98cm\/38″ working width cutter deck with side discharge or mulch options and 7 settings for the height of cut from 25mm to 80mm. This fantastic garden tractor will suit gardens of up to about 2.5 acres.<\/p>\n [otw_shortcode_button href=”https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/mountfield-1538m-sd-garden-tractor.html” size=”large” icon_type=”general foundicon-right-arrow” icon_position=”right” shape=”square” color_class=”otw-green”]Find out more[\/otw_shortcode_button]<\/p>\n The Hydro-Gear and hydrostatic drive and cruise control make this garden tractor very easy to manoeuvre and a pleasure to cut the grass with. It also features an adjustable seat providing a nice comfortable ride as you work. This robust machine has a cast iron front angle with 15″ front tyres and 20″ rear tyres. It looks practical and hard working, and it is just that.<\/p>\n Double cutting blades can be adjusted to 7 cutting heights (from 3.8 – 10.2 cm). A side discharge deck is designed to deposit the grass cuttings in neat lines following the mowing path. The cuttings will then wilt back naturally. This type of grass mowing is the recommended option for longer grass areas. You will be pleased to note that the cutter deck is cleverly fitted with special anti-scalp wheels to protect the turf over uneven ground.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t![\"Mountfield](\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1538m-sd-150x150.jpg\")
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Features our exclusive Start N Go Service!<\/li>\nMountfield 1538M-SD Side-Discharge Garden Tractor<\/a><\/h2>\n
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The second one we\u2019d like to tell you about is one of our most popular sellers, read on and find out why! One look at this Mountfield 1538M-SD Side-Discharge Garden Tractor should tell you many things, firstly it is built to last. Incredibly sturdy and robust it comes with a mulch kit and tow bar as standard. If you know anything about Mountfield, you will already know that quite a lot of features also come as standard! A five year warranty for example.<\/p>\n![\"Mulching](\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/untitled-2.jpg\")
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Murray MSD100 Side-Discharge Garden Tractor<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Our third garden tractor that is very popular here is the Murray MSD100 Side-Discharge Garden Tractor. This will arrive fully assembled and ready to use. It comes with a free mulch kit, offers side discharge and features a powerful, reliable Briggs & Stratton Intek™ Series 4175 OHV, AVS\u00ae engine. Easy to operate you will soon feel at ease with the Hydro-Gear\u00ae Hydrostatic Transmission and the generous cutting width of 102 cm \/ 42″ cutting width will mean you will power through your mowing in no time at all.<\/p>\n![\"Hydrostatic](\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hydr.jpg\")
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![\"Stiga](\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tornado_3108_h_resize_1-300x259.jpg\")
4th on our list is another popular garden tractor. The Stiga Tornado 3108 H Multiclip Side-Discharge Lawn Tractor. You will soon appreciate the powerful, \u00a0well built and low maintenance cylinder Briggs & Stratton engine with its hydrostatic transmission. Fitted with a tow bar and a 108cm\/42″ working width cutter deck, with 7 heights of cut from 25-80mm, this garden tractor is easily suited for lawns up to 2.5 acres.<\/p>\n![\"Powered](\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/poweredbybriggsstratonblackweb1.jpg\")
Features our exclusive Start N Go Service!<\/li>\n![\"Mountfield](\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/mt4097sx-300x242.jpg\")
Last up we have another highly valued product, the Viking MT4097SX Side-Discharge Garden Tractor. This product has been designed to be easy to operate and we couldn\u2019t believe it when we first tried it, you literally get on and off you go! The seat is padded, adjustable and spring loaded giving you all the comfort you need. All the controls are within easy reach, and the side discharge feature means you can just mow without stopping to empty the grass collector. The cutting width of just 95cm means you can avoid obstacles and navigate down narrow paths with ease.<\/p>\n