24.5HP/708cc Toro V-Twin 4-Cycle OHV Engine •Max-Flo air filtration - less dirt and debris build-up •Double barrel carburetor and quick drain oil hose •High performance pressurized lubrication system
Toro Exclusive Smart Speed Control System •Choose different speed ranges with the flip of a lever •0 to 7 mph for mowing large, open areas at high speed •0 to 3 mph for mowing around trees and landscaping
Dual Hydro Gear EZT Hydrostatic Transmission •Fan cooled 10cc pumps and wheel motors on each drive wheel
50-inch, 3-Blade Mower Deck •12-gauge stamped steel deck design •2 deck gauge wheels prevent scalping on uneven terrain •Deck washout port provides quick cleaning underneath the deck
Automatic Parking Brake •Engaged when control arms are moved outward
Heavy Duty 10-Gauge Steel Frame •Increased strength and durability
18-Inch Extra Tall Seat •More back support for a smooth, comfortable ride
Q: hi jose, who is the manufacture of the oem v twin? briggs, kawaski, or kohler by Troy from Michigan on May 06, 2016
A: Tony - the Toro V-Twin engine is manufactured by Toro. Briggs, Kohler and Kawasaki have no involvement in the design or manufacturing of this engine. by Jose, Product Expert
Q: Several of the Toro Zero Turn mowers have 23 or 24HP engines. That seems very high for a riding mower - more like a Kubota (or similar) tractor. Are these suitable for towing big loads or adding attachments? Is there a PTO? by Kyle from Connecticut on May 20, 2015
A: Kyle - the Toro TimeCutter zero turn mowers are not designed to tow heavy loads. Towing capacity will vary by model, but for the most part, these mowers will not tow more than about 200 to 250 lbs total payload. And none of the zero turns that we sell have a PTO that would power any sort of attachment. by Jose, Product Expert
Q: HOW HARD IS IT TO CHANGE THE OIL? by Ed Mclain from Ohio on May 12, 2015
A: Ed - The new Toro V-Twin engine on this mower allows for tool-free oil changes with less mess, so you don't have to be a mechanic to keep on top of your own maintenance. All you have to do is pull the long drain hose out of its holder to let the oil drain, then replace it when you're finished. Tools aren't necessary! The length of the drain hose helps make for less mess, allowing you to aim where you want the used oil to go. by Jose, Product Expert
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Rodney W. Harwood, TX
Purchased 9/10/16
2 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review
REVIEWED
OCT.
06
2016
The 74731
Just got it out of the shop yesterday. It works well like the ad says.
Rodney Recommends This Toro Mower
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Randy S. De Soto, KS
Purchased 5/14/16
3 Reviews
15 Helpful Votes
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REVIEWED
AUG.
22
2016
Repeated Issues!!! Will Not Start For 3rd Time In 3 Months!
Worst purchase of my life! I have had this mower for 3 months, and is needing repairs for the third time. Toro has known issues with components on this mower, and will do nothing to correct it. Mowers Direct is no help either. I received zero customer service from them. Please do not offer your sorrow for the complete lemon that I now have on my hands. Please only offer a buyback and full refund. If you can't do that, please just post my negative feedback so no other customer is subjected to this ongoing headache!!!!
Worst purchase of my life! I have had this mower for 3 months, and is needing repairs for the third time. Toro has known issues with components on this mower, and will do nothing to correct it. Mowers Direct is no help either. I received zero customer service from them. Please do not offer your sorrow for the complete lemon that I now have on my hands. Please only offer a buyback and full refund. If you can't do that, please just post my negative feedback so no other customer is... more
Randy Does Not Recommend This Mower
Product Expert
Randy,
Unfortunately, once the mower is gassed and oiled, the manufacturer's warranty takes effect. The issues will need to be handled by a local Toro dealer. Sorry for the inconvenience and if you need help locating a service center, please do not hesitate to ask.
Typically I never write reviews but I made an exception this time. The mower arrived as promised completely ready to use with a couple of simple items to attach to the mower. Added petrol and decided to use the mower to mow approximately 1.5 acres which the mower performed well though it took time getting accustomed to using a ZTR mower, as this is the first one purchased.
Unfortunately, the mower stopped working and would not start and the battery went dead. Delivered mower to local Toro dealer who determined braking solenoid & battery required replacement after 2.5 hours use. If this is indicative of a premium Toro product, they need to re-engineer problem areas. Time will tell if this becomes my only Toro purchase!
Typically I never write reviews but I made an exception this time. The mower arrived as promised completely ready to use with a couple of simple items to attach to the mower. Added petrol and decided to use the mower to mow approximately 1.5 acres which the mower performed well though it took time getting accustomed to using a ZTR mower, as this is the first one purchased.
Unfortunately, the mower stopped working and would not start and the battery went dead. Delivered mower to local... more
John Does Not Recommend This Mower
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Rodney W. Harwood, TX
Purchased 9/10/16
2 Reviews
REVIEWED
OCT.
03
2016
The 74731
Took mower out of the crate. It would not start . It has been in the shop from day one. I wish I never got this mower
Rodney Does Not Recommend This Mower
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Russell S. Greenwell Springs, LA
Purchased 8/29/16
REVIEWED
SEP.
19
2016
Poor Delivery!!!
I was told by R&L Carriers that they would be there on a Wed..nope...next wed. nope. Had to drive 5 hours each time to find out they did not deliver 3rd time no problem. Like other reviewers had a hell of a time unpacking the mower, would not have made it without a friends help.
The mower I am not sure about yet, the controls are a little jerky but hope they will smooth out with some use. Everything else seems like it is okay, cuts fine and have not towed with it yet. A lot rougher than the Time Cutter I lost in the flood, but I think that is due to the jerky controls. Price was fine, but the delivery sucks.
I was told by R&L Carriers that they would be there on a Wed..nope...next wed. nope. Had to drive 5 hours each time to find out they did not deliver 3rd time no problem. Like other reviewers had a hell of a time unpacking the mower, would not have made it without a friends help.
The mower I am not sure about yet, the controls are a little jerky but hope they will smooth out with some use. Everything else seems like it is okay, cuts fine and have not towed with it yet. A lot... more
Pros:Fast, Price, Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again
Cons:Packaging
Russell Recommends This Toro Mower
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James
REVIEWED
SEP.
03
2016
Nothing But Problems
DO NOT BUY THIS MOWER. You will regret it! I bought this mower last year. The thing already broke down in under 1 full season in Ohio. I have used it less than 15 times. I read the manual and take good care of it and do all the required maintenance. Yet, right now I have half my grass cut and I can't do anything about it.
The dealer is closed for the holiday weekend. My last riding mower lasted 10 years before it broke down. My mower before that lasted 8 years. This is my first Toro and my last. I still have two years of payments and this thing is breaking down. DON'T GET SUCKERED LIKE I DID!
Absolutely unacceptable. I will definitely be filing complaints with the consumer protection bureau. I have had much success with that in the past when dealing with companies that leave you high and dry with a huge bill for a promise they didn't deliver. The bill here is big enough for small claims. My last mower cost less than 1/4 of what I'm paying for this mower. Toro claimed this mower was better to get me to buy it.
That's a lie, don't believe them. The customer service also is incredibly horrible. When I ordered the mulching kit with the mower they sent me the wrong parts twice and didn't believe me when I called to tell them it was wrong the second time. I should have listened to my gut and sent the entire order back when they told me I was just too stupid to put on the part.
I had to go to the dealer before they accepted the fact that they sent the wrong part again and agreed to send a new one.
Dear toro it is possible for someone to put a sticker on a box with the wrong number. You should believe your customers. PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS MOWER UNLESS YOU LIKE HAVING A VERY EXPENSIVE PIECE OF JUNK YOU CAN'T USE SITTING IN YOUR SHED OR GARAGE.
DO NOT BUY THIS MOWER. You will regret it! I bought this mower last year. The thing already broke down in under 1 full season in Ohio. I have used it less than 15 times. I read the manual and take good care of it and do all the required maintenance. Yet, right now I have half my grass cut and I can't do anything about it.
The dealer is closed for the holiday weekend. My last riding mower lasted 10 years before it broke down. My mower before that lasted 8 years. This is my first Toro and my... more
James Does Not Recommend This Mower
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Patrick L. Grand Island, NY
Purchased 7/10/17
REVIEWED
JUL.
25
2017
Nice Mower, Get Help Uncrating
I have about a 0.75 acre lawn with a boatload of landscaping and trees to navigate around. Nice mower, powerful, smooth cut, much better cut than my 15 year old 42 inch tractor. The smart speed and towing options are a bonus. This baby is quick, going 7 mph on my straight long runs is great. Neighbors have commented how fast it looks like I am going. Grab a sawzall and call a strong buddy to help you uncrate, though my 98 pound wife was able to help.
Great price, this mower was about $300 more than a comparable but smaller model and has the smart speed and towing features. If you purchase the mulch kit, I would suggest installing the baffles in the reverse order than what the instructions state or keep mounting hardware very loose until they are both installed in proper location.
I have about a 0.75 acre lawn with a boatload of landscaping and trees to navigate around. Nice mower, powerful, smooth cut, much better cut than my 15 year old 42 inch tractor. The smart speed and towing options are a bonus. This baby is quick, going 7 mph on my straight long runs is great. Neighbors have commented how fast it looks like I am going. Grab a sawzall and call a strong buddy to help you uncrate, though my 98 pound wife was able to help.
The most negative thing about receiving the mower was the difficulty in removing it from the crate, I had to lift the mower with my front loader tractor after cutting all exposed crating, what a chore !!!! I suggested mowers direct include an instruction sheet with customer purchased mowers but I don't think they will , do they care after the sale ????
I have used the mower only once and it stopped running after an hour or so. I had to push it and allow it to rest before starting . I truly hope this is not a reoccurring problem because Itwill be difficult to bring yo a Toro dealer for repair. I would buy from a stocking local dealer next time.
The most negative thing about receiving the mower was the difficulty in removing it from the crate, I had to lift the mower with my front loader tractor after cutting all exposed crating, what a chore !!!! I suggested mowers direct include an instruction sheet with customer purchased mowers but I don't think they will , do they care after the sale ????
I have used the mower only once and it stopped running after an hour or so. I had to push it and allow it to rest before starting . I truly... more
Pros:Fast, Price, Features, Easy To Use
Cons:Packaging, Bad Instructions
Richard Recommends This Toro Mower
Product Expert
Richard,
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulty you have been experiencing with your mower. If you'd like to get another copy of the owners manual plus the installation guide, you can find both on our website. Please click this link: Toro 74731 In the middle of the page, please click the 'Specs' tab, then on the right hand side of the page will be two links - one for the owners manual and one for the installation guide. I hope this helps! Happy mowing!
I have used this mower twice now since I got it. My mowing time has been cut in half and this mower is fun to drive. I have to concentrate when driving it around trees so I don't hit the grass chute against the tree since it sticks out more than my riding tractor did. The turning and the speed can get tricky but I just slow down and it gets better with each mow. It is like driving a tank with the steering arms. The ONLY issues I had was with unpacking it and leveling the deck. It was a little tough getting it off of the crate skid because you have to pull the locking rods out from the back of the mower to push it out and I had to look it up in the manual. It tells you on the box to unlock them but you don't know where they are or what they are. The deck was slightly off and I had to level it just a bit but not too bad. Other than that...the oil was already in the mower and filling it up with gas is easy. So far, this is a great mower and I love it.
I have used this mower twice now since I got it. My mowing time has been cut in half and this mower is fun to drive. I have to concentrate when driving it around trees so I don't hit the grass chute against the tree since it sticks out more than my riding tractor did. The turning and the speed can get tricky but I just slow down and it gets better with each mow. It is like driving a tank with the steering arms. The ONLY issues I had was with unpacking it and leveling the deck. It was a little... more
Gary Recommends This Toro Mower
Gary's Experience With Mowers Direct
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Service
5/5
Shipping
5/5
"The shipping was fast and efficient. I ordered the mower on a Monday and I had it by Thursday the same week. Other mower websites made it a 2 to 3 week delivery and I was going on vacation. The driver was courteous but was understaffed for removing the mower so I had to help him. I had to pay the $50 fee for the mower to be unloaded in my garage but I had to help him unload it from the truck because he was alone. There was no way he was going to get that into my garage. I asked him what he would have done if I was some old lady who couldn't help him and he said he would have taken it back to the warehouse. I tipped him anyway because it was hot and we sweated our butts off getting the mower unloaded and into my garage. I even used my dolly to help him move the mower into my garage since it was a large crate. Not sure why they make you pay the $50 when you have to help unload it."
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