When you’re shopping for a new zero-turn mower, picking the right one can be a challenge. There are dozens of different brands and models to choose from and every manufacturer claims their mower is one of the best. Often, you’ll also find conflicting reviews from real people using the mowers. Some will say one mower is the best they’ve ever had while other people report nothing but trouble from the same type of mower.
One way you can make sure you’re getting a good zero-turn mower is to purchase a trusted brand through a respectable dealer that’s committed to servicing what they sell. When you buy from a locally owned dealer that other landscape professionals and homeowners in the community trust, you’re getting a mower that’s backed-up by people committed to providing great service and carrying reliable brands.
Here at Richardson Saw & Lawnmower, Toro is one of the brands that we carry and which we recommend. Their level of quality makes them a good choice for homeowners and lawn care professionals looking for a new zero-turn mower. Let’s take a closer look at what you can expect if you purchase a Toro zero-turn riding lawnmower.
Toro Overview
Toro has a long history of manufacturing innovative equipment for turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, irrigation, and much more. The company was founded in 1914 and started manufacturing mowers in 1919. Today, it remains a U.S.-based company and has a network of distributors, dealers, rental stores, and retailers in more than 125 countries around the world.
Toro is one of the top-rated lawnmower brands in the industry. They’re also an innovative lawn care company that’s constantly working to meet customer demands in better ways. Toro’s innovations in engines, power supply, mulching decks, and more make their mowers stand out from the competition.
Pro DNA Design
Lawn care professionals including groundskeepers, golf-course superintendents, and landscape professionals have used Toro mowers for more than 100 years. As those professionals provide feedback on what works and what needs improvements, Toro continues to innovate their equipment. This process of feedback, innovation, and improved mower design results in commercial-grade “DNA” that’s the foundation of all Toro’s mowers.
That DNA also shows up in their homeowner mowers, which are inspired by the professional engineering used in commercial Toro mowers. Whether you’re looking at commercial mowers for professional landscape maintenance or for homeowner mowers to use in personal lawn care, you can expect mowers that are powerful and durable. Toro mowers also deliver superior cutting performance and many models now feature a smoother, more comfortable riding experience.
IronForged™ Decks
IronForged™ Fabricated Decks are available on select models of Toro’s zero-turn mowers. With these decks, you can expect an extremely sturdy mower design that delivers years of reliable performance. These decks are tough enough to handle rugged cutting conditions and survive bumps from things like tree roots.
Toro makes their IronForged™ decks from 10-gauge fabricated steel that’s thicker than what they use in their other decks, and thicker than what most competitors use as well. A reinforced leading-edge across the entire deck makes the construction even stronger. Large, 6-inch spindles and belts reinforced with Kevlar® (the same material in bullet-proof vests) complete the rugged design. Plus, IronForged decks have a fast blade speed and specially designed baffles to deliver fantastic cutting performance without clumping even if the grass is wet.
MyRIDE® Suspension
One of the innovative features that Toro includes on some of their riding mowers is the MyRIDE® suspension system. Originally, this system was only available on the Toro TimeCutter HD and Z Master mower series, but as of last year they also include it in the TimeCutter MX series. When you get a mower with this system, you can expect a ride that’s far more comfortable than what you’ve most likely experienced with any other mower.
MyRIDE® Suspension helps cushion you from vibrations and bumps while mowing. It’s great if you have back issues, need to mow large yards, work on your mower for hours each day, or just want a more comfortable mowing experience. The system allows for up to 3.6-inches of up-and-down travel in the seat (which you can adjust to your individual preferences). It also reduces side-to-side motion.
Choosing the Toro Mower for You
Toro’s zero-turn riding mowers include the Titan, TimeCuttter MX, and TimeCutter ZS homeowner mowers and the 2000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 7500, and 800 Series commercial mowers. Since there are so many mowers to choose from, it makes sense to spend time taking a closer look at each of your options before you settle on one to purchase.
Toro’s online produce selectors and buying guides can help you when you’re trying to decide which mower is right for you. Click here to take a closer look at Toro’s commercial zero-turn mowers, and click here for a guide to their homeowner zero-turn mowers. You can also look at reviews online from people who own Toro mowers. Learning about others’ experiences with different mowers can to help you decide which mower would fit your needs.
Get Top-Rated Toro Mowers
It’s not just Toro or their dealers who say that these lawnmowers are among the best that you can buy. For example, Toro mowers feature prominently on TodaysMower.com’s list of 2021 The Best Residential Zero Turn Mowers. They’re also well-reviewed on industry websites such as OPE Reviews (click here to read their Toro archives).
If Toro’s zero-turn mowers sound like something you want to have in your garage, we can help. Richardson Saw & Lawnmower is a Toro Master Service Dealer. Toro awards this designation only to dealers that staff factory-trained, industry-certified technicians. These dealers also pass yearly evaluations to ensure they meet Toro’s requirements. Stop by Richardson Saw & Lawnmower or browse online to see our selection of zero-turn lawnmowers.
