Toro TimeCutter® Z-Series Zero Turn Twin Bagger (2007 - 2010 models)

The 12 year old engine on my 40 year old Snapper riding mower finally bit the dust. It was a good mower and provided long service, but I had my eye on zero turn mowers for some time, and decided if I didn't make the investment now, I would never get one. I had considered buying a lawn tractor, which would have been about $1,000.00 less, but the tractors are much slower and less maneuverable than the zero turn mowers are. I also made the investment in the twin bagger.

I have had my Toro Timecutter 4235 for almost two months now. I have to say that the extra $1,000.00 was well worth the investment, because it truly is a time cutter. It used to take me 2 hours to mow my 12 acre yard, now it takes me 30 minutes.

The cut is definitely cleaner, and I can even do diagonal cuts that I never could do with the Snapper. Time is money, and this mower definitely saves time.

I have 10 trees in the mowing area, and used to have to use a weed wacker, and a push mower to cover some of the technical areas. The Toro is extremely maneuverable, and I am amazed at how close I can get to the edges of the tree beds.

The weed wacker is barely used now, just about 5 minutes worth of touch up. The push mower may end up on Ebay because I haven't used it since I bought the Timecutter.

This weekend I used the Timecutter to clear the leaves in my yard. What used to take 4 to 5 hours, took 50 minutes, and the chute on the bagger never clogged once. What used to be drudgery is actually fun now -- don't tell my wife I said that...

Deck maintenance is a breeze, I remove one clevis pin, and the deck lifts right off. It seems to be a well designed machine, and so far has been a joy to own.

Mowers Direct was great, I ordered, they shipped, the trucker called 3 days later, and everything about the transaction was just the way it should have been.

The 12 year old engine on my 40 year old Snapper riding mower finally bit the dust. It was a good mower and provided long service, but I had my eye on zero turn mowers for some time, and decided if I didn't make the investment now, I would never get one. I had considered buying a lawn tractor, which would have been about $1,000.00 less, but the tractors are much slower and less maneuverable than the zero turn mowers are. I also made the investment in the twin bagger.

I have had my Toro Timecutter 4235 for almost two months now. I have to say that the extra $1,000.00 was w... more

Only had the bagger for two weeks now and have only used it one time. About 20 - 30 minute easy assembly time, not complicated. Was initially concerned about the size of the bags, I thought they would be to small, however, I am able to cut an acre and only empty 3 times and may have been able to push it to two times. The grass was wet and long, I had no clogs and it picked up nice. I had no intention of bagging my grass every time, purchased for leaves only, although I may keep it on for good. I tried removing just the bags and allowing the grass to fall to the ground but that leaves clumps.

Only had the bagger for two weeks now and have only used it one time. About 20 - 30 minute easy assembly time, not complicated. Was initially concerned about the size of the bags, I thought they would be to small, however, I am able to cut an acre and only empty 3 times and may have been able to push it to two times. The grass was wet and long, I had no clogs and it picked up nice. I had no intention of bagging my grass every time, purchased for leaves only, although I may keep it on for good. I tried removing just the bags and allowing the grass to fall to the ground but that leaves clum... more

These twin baggers should be a requirement for the Toro TimeCutter Zero Turn mowers! My lawn (more than an acre) has never looked better. It is a bit of a chore emptying the full bags over my 5-ft. high chainlink fence, but I solved that by purchasing a cart, where I now dump the clippings and wheel the cart into the woods to dump them instead of having to lift the fairly heavy full bags of cut grass over the fence.

Another great result is that I don't have to rake leaves any longer! The mower picks them up, cuts them and deposits them in the rear baggers.

I highly recommend these rear baggers if you have this great mower.

These twin baggers should be a requirement for the Toro TimeCutter Zero Turn mowers! My lawn (more than an acre) has never looked better. It is a bit of a chore emptying the full bags over my 5-ft. high chainlink fence, but I solved that by purchasing a cart, where I now dump the clippings and wheel the cart into the woods to dump them instead of having to lift the fairly heavy full bags of cut grass over the fence.

Another great result is that I don't have to rake leaves any longer! The mower picks them up, cuts them and deposits them in the rear baggers.

I hi... more

First I must say that writing a review is a very cumbersome event.

So I bought my mower a 42" Time cutter model #74360 at a local big box store. It was a close out and whom ever put it together overtightened a screw and cracked the plastic so it was discounted even more.

Got it home and I had some issues getting it to run. That little lever in the back has to be in the middle. No big deal. Ran it for a couple weeks and I love it. I have roughly 12 acre of grass and I can do it after work and still sit down for dinner before dark.

I can get very close to the fence and trees thus making weed eating even less of a chore. I found the lack of a bag a big deal so I ordered one and the process was easy as can be.

Got the bagger part #79324, the hitch #79318, cover 490-7516, mat 79315, and HOC 79313.

So lets start with the bagger. Absolutely love the ease it goes on. It picks up everything. Only complaints I have is 1) there is no gauge window so I don't know how full it is. 2) The fact that the 42" and 50" mowers use all the same parts but the first piece and the kit comes with both. Seems like a lot of waste.

The hitch I have yet to use and I do not think I will as you cannot use it with the bagger on. Taking the bagger on and off each time I want to tow a trailer is not for me. I guess I will have to make my own.

Cover is on my mower but it only covers a chunk of it as it is not made to go over the bagger. I think its better than nothing. It does cover the motor, seat and all that which is important. It is of heavy material and I suspect it will last a very long time.

The mat I absolutely love. I live in Oregon and it is wet. The mat makes getting on and off the mower a lot safer. Also makes cleaning the unit a whole lot easier.

The HOC, is a foot control that raises and lowers the deck. My yard has trees in it and as such branches. Also with kids, who knows what's in the yard.

The HOC makes it a breeze to raise the deck and keep your hands on the controls. What I like best is the HOC just picks the deck up to full height but doesn't mess with the height when you let go. So if you have it set on 2 and you use the foot control it raises the deck and as soon as you release it, it goes back to 2. Very nice feature.

Only thing I wish Toro made was an affordable hour meter. I know they make one but for the cost I can buy 4 aftermarket ones.

Also would love a light kit. I am now getting home around 5-6pm and its getting dark. Definetly be a great thing to have.

First I must say that writing a review is a very cumbersome event.

So I bought my mower a 42" Time cutter model #74360 at a local big box store. It was a close out and whom ever put it together overtightened a screw and cracked the plastic so it was discounted even more.

Got it home and I had some issues getting it to run. That little lever in the back has to be in the middle. No big deal. Ran it for a couple weeks and I love it. I have roughly 12 acre of grass and I can do it after work and still sit down for dinner before dark.

I can get ve... more