New for 2010 from renowned mower manufacturer Toro is the stylish DH 140 ride-on lawn tractor.

Boasting a 92cm/36in cutting width and powerful 13.5hp Briggs & Stratton OHV four-stroke engine, the DH 140 tractor makes light work of medium to large sized lawns up to 3,000sq m.

In fact, thanks to its combination of manoeuvrability and compact overall width, together with its high-productivity and competitive price-tag, Toro reckons it’s the ideal choice for first-time ride-on mower buyers.

Yes, this entry-level lawn tractor’s perfectly proportioned to fit through your average garden gates and obstacles, yet still has the power to mow your lawn under tough conditions such as long or wet grass.

The DH 140 lawn tractor also of course offers Toro’s famed Recycler technology. Beneath the mower’s durable deck you’ll find two blades rotating in opposite directions that chop grass cuttings into tiny particles and then fire them back into the lawn where they quickly decompose. This clever feature reduces garden waste while giving a valuable nutrient and moisture boost for a healthier sward.

What’s more, time saved collecting and disposing of cuttings reduces mowing time by up to a third while a simple removable bung feature allows you to switch between Recycler and conventional mowing should you wish to box or collect cuttings, or the grass is too long for recycling. The deck is also specially designed to induce a strong airstream that sucks the grass cuttings straight into the grass box, which is generously sized and also gives a signal tone to let you know when it’s full.

Those new to ride-on lawn tractors will find the DH 140 simple to master and a pleasure to operate. Controls and levers are self-explanatory and within easy reach, plus the foot pedals and steering wheel carefully positioned for optimum user comfort.

So if it’s time to trade up on your pedestrian mower, check out the Toro DH 140 lawn tractor!