Compact ride-on mowers are seeing a rapid increase in popularity, & with machines like the Cub Cadet CC114TA coming to market, it’s no real suprise. It’s characterised by its super-tight 46cm turning-circle & relatively narrow 76cm working-width; a combination that ensures obstacles; difficult corners; end of pass turns; & restricted gateways can all be negotiated without trouble. For smooth, intuitive control of the ground-speed, Cub Cadet have equipped this model with a six-speed, foot-pedal operated Transmatic drive. When speeding up you can go through the gears without stopping to shift; while when slowing down, you simply depress the clutch / brake pedal until you reach your desired pace (the transmission then resets to the original preset ground-speed when the pedal is released). The Cub Cadet CC114TA Ride-On Mower offers three mowing-modes (collection; rear-discharge; & mulching) so you can select the one that will be most effective in any given conditions. It comes with a high-capacity 200-litre grass-catcher, which means you can spend more time mowing & less time at the compost-heap; & it has a height-adjustable steering-column & an ergonomic padded seat for a more comfortable drive. Thanks to its large, turf-saving tyres, which ensures the power is put down gently, the CC114TA develops ample traction, but won’t damage the surface of the lawn. A five-step cutting-height (38 – 95mm) means that you can create the finish you prefer; while a capacious 4.9-litre fuel-tank helps to reduce downtime caused by top-up stops. Power for the Cub Cadet CC114TA is supplied by a 420cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine from Cub Cadet themselves.