Toro TimeCutter SS4225 75742

This 42-inch Toro zero turn rider comes with a 2-cylinder Self branded engine with an automatic drive system and electric PTO. It includes a more comfortable high-back seat and a washout port.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Side discharging

/ 5

Mulching

/ 5

Bagging

/ 5

Evenness

/ 5

Handling

/ 5

Noise at ear

/ 5

Noise at 25 ft.

/ 5

About

The Toro TimeCutter SS4225 75742 is part of the Lawn Mowers and Tractors test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Zero-Turn Mowers models like the TimeCutter SS4225 75742 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Side discharging: How far and evenly clippings were dispersed from the discharge chute.

Mulching: Reflects how fine the clippings are and how completely the mower distributed its clippings over the lawn's surface.

Bagging: Denotes how much clippings the bag held before it filled or the chute clogged.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Zero-Turn Mower Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased zero-turn mowers experiencing a problem, adjusted for extended warranty or service contract status and product usage, by the end of the 5th year of ownership. Higher scores mean better reliability. Ranked #? of 12

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction scores are based on how likely owners are to recommend their zero-turn mower to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 12

Source: Consumer Reports' 2022, 2023, and 2024 Fall Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

Cuts in reverse

Yes

Cruise control

Washout port

Yes

Power steering

Specs

Deck size (in.)

Engine power (hp)

22.5

Engine manufacturer

self branded

Drive type

Hydrostatic

Number of cylinders

Forward speeds

Variable

Warranty (yrs.)

Price & Shop

Toro TimeCutter SS4225 75742

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