Troy-Bilt TB30E XP Riding Mower vs Toro TimeCutter 34 in Zero Turn Mower

The Toro TimeCutter is the stronger mower for anyone with a lawn big enough to justify a gas zero-turn: fabricated 10-gauge steel deck, hydrostatic dual drives, a 23 hp Kawasaki V-twin and speeds around 7 mph cut mowing time sharply. The Troy-Bilt TB30E is the quieter, simpler choice for small or gated yards, running on battery with no gas, oil or pull starts, but its 30-inch deck and roughly an acre or an hour per charge limit it to light duty. Owners of gas zero-turns praise the cut and speed but accept fuel, maintenance and noise; battery riders are liked for low upkeep but draw complaints about runtime and battery cost over the years.

• Choose the Troy-Bilt TB30E if you have a small or gated lawn, want quiet battery operation and would rather skip gas, oil changes and engine maintenance.
• Choose the Toro TimeCutter if you want a fast, durable zero-turn with a fabricated steel deck and a gas engine that handles larger or rougher lawns without runtime limits.