Side Discharge & Mulching Lawn Tractors

Side discharge tractors are, by design, hard-working, versatile and easy to operate.

The grass is side-discharged (hence the name!) and therefore the grass is directed away from the user and left in neat lines. Perfect for larger areas of lawn especially if you sometimes leave the grass to grow longer, therefore they are ideal for use in back gardens, paddocks or orchards.

The majority of side discharge tractors can handle damp grass with no problem and therefore will give reliable results in any weather. Packed with high specification features they allow you to effortlessly side discharge the grass clippings, rather than collecting, which will allow you to work faster and with the minimum of breaks as you won’t need to visit the compost heap to dispose of the cuttings at all. If your selected machine has a mulching feature (plug or built-in) and conditions are right, you can instead choose to mulch the grass.

Mulching garden tractors cut up the grass clippings very finely so they disappear back into the garden to feed the soil and grass. Side discharge tractors neatly cut and spread the grass so it can be left to wilt naturally. Mulching grass is a great feature as it saves so much time and can be more than 30% quicker than conventional methods as there is no stopping work to drive to the tip to empty the collector; this also results in a significant fuel saving. Mulching grass allows the clippings to be recycled, improving the soil as they decompose forming a natural fertiliser high in potash and nitrogen. You will notice a marked improvement in your grass as this fertiliser takes effect over the course of the cutting season. You may well ask “Will I see the mulched grass?” and the answer is “No!” Mulched clippings are blown down into the turf and are not noticeable provided the grass is cut regularly and not on the lowest setting. Our range includes mulching side discharge tractors from leading manufacturers such as Mountfield, Stiga, Stihl, Atco and more.

Here at Just Lawnmowers we appreciate that when investing in a mulching garden tractor, you may need help with your decision. If you need help deciding which mulching lawn tractor will best suit your requirements and your budget, simply give us a call. We will be happy to offer expert advice, backed up by a personal service to get the right lawn tractor to you!