This side-discharge garden tractor from Murray is designed to offer a fast cut on larger sized gardens. It has a large deflector which disperses the grass cuttings evenly for a smarter appearance & can be used on areas of rough grass as well as lawns. An optional mulch kit also is available (as well as a collector) for more formal areas. The Murray 12.5/38 Side-discharge Garden Tractor is powered by a durable & reliable 12.5 HP Briggs & Stratton engine with electric key start. Briggs & Stratton engines meet the toughest environmental standards & as the leading brand benefit from ready spare parts availability. By choosing a tractor powered by a known name you can be confident in the performance & user experience of your engine over the life of the product. The cutting system on this garden tractor employs two blades & features Murray’s unique tool-less deck levelling device making it effortless to achieve an even cut. The large-sized 38” (96 cm) cutting width ensures a fast work-rate & the tight turning radius (63.5 cm) enables you to navigate obstacles such as trees & flowerbeds with ease. The Murray 12.5/38 Garden Tractor has a 5-speed gearbox (with reverse) & all controls, including the gear shifter & the height-of-cut lever, are easily accessible from the seating position. Offering unbeatable value for your money, this Murray garden tractor has a really low price tag & is an ideal entry level product for gardens up to around 1 ½ acres in size.