Toro Titan MyRide 60-Inch Zero-Turn Mower Review

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Zero-turn mowers are built to mow fast, but fast doesn’t necessarily mean easy. Operating one of these nimble machines at top speed can be a jarring experience that makes you want to slow down. And slowing down decreases productivity. Consistently high production—that is, fast mowing—calls for the right combination of speed, maneuverability, deck size, and operator comfort. The Toro Titan 60-inch zero-turn mower that I recently tested, equipped with the Toro MyRide suspension system, seems to have it all.

The Toro Company, based in Minnesota, has been a dependable lawn mower brand for 100 years. Its residential push and walk-behind Toro Recycler mowers remain some of the most reliable in the industry. Its commercial mowing equipment lines, including Toro and subsidiaries Exmark and Spartan Mowers, boast an extremely loyal following of professional landscapers and groundskeepers. The Toro Titan 60-inch MyRide zero-turn mower is a residential model infused with commercial features for heavy-duty use.

I spent a month testing the Toro Titan zero-turn mower. The testing area included two adjacent residential lots totaling 3 acres: 1.5 acres of open grass and 1.5 acres of lawn broken up by landscape beds and various structures. In this review, I will cover the design details that make this machine one of the best zero-turn mowers in its class. Then, I will detail my observations from testing.

Toro 60-Inch Titan MyRide Zero-Turn Mower: At a Glance

Get the Toro Titan MyRide 60-inch zero-turn mower at Tractor Supply Co. for $7,099.99.

What is the Toro 60-inch Titan MyRide zero-turn mower?

Titan is Toro’s top residential zero-turn mower series and a budget-friendly option for professional landscaping companies. The full line of Toro Titan models includes 48-, 54-, and 60-inch mowers, with or without the adjustable MyRide suspension system, and several engine options to choose from. 

The MyRide comfort system is available on Toro TimeCutter, Titan, and Z Master zero-turn mowers. It isolates the operator from jarring frame movement by means of a floating platform. The platform, which undergirds the seat and foot plate, is mounted on a shock-absorbing fulcrum with adjustable tension springs to provide cushioning from both vertical and rocking motion. It provides up to 3.6 inches of travel between the platform and the mower frame, absorbing up to 350 pounds of force. A five-position adjustment lever allows the operator to customize the system’s resistance.

Previously, I tested a Toro TimeCutter MyRide, which gave me some perspective for comparing the two Toro zero-turn mower series. The product specs of the Toro 60-Inch TimeCutter MAX MyRide and the Toro 60-Inch Titan MyRide reveal some similarities and several differences. Both incorporate the same heavy-duty tubular steel carrier frame, a stout 10-gauge steel fabricated bull nose mower deck, and the MyRide comfort system. Both use dual hydrostatic HG-ZT2800 transaxles. The engine is a significant point of separation. The Titan’s 3 horsepower advantage translates to 1.5 miles per hour faster travel speed and 408 feet/minute faster blade tip speed. Titan also has larger front and rear wheels to smooth the ride even more while it gains a traction advantage from an additional 95 pounds of total weight.

The Toro 60-inch Titan MyRide that I tested included all the features to make it the biggest, fastest, and most comfortable model in the Titan series. With its massive 5-foot-wide mowing deck, commercial-grade 26 horsepower engine, and premium suspension system, it is a great option for large properties.

Mowing Speed: 5/5

This is one of the fastest-cutting residential mowers I’ve tested. The wide deck, fast blade speed, fast travel speed, and smooth ride together made it feasible to mow well over 4 acres per hour. Even with turning time added, it easily covers 3.5 to 4 acres in an hour on open ground without sacrificing cut quality. I wrapped up my 3-acre timed test, which included opening and closing gates, circling numerous trees, and edging along several curvy landscape beds in 50 minutes. 

The 60-inch Titan really shined in the open areas. I was able to comfortably mow near top speed most of the time, with the exception of crossing a shallow but abrupt drainage swale that transects the lot. The mower tracked well across long, straight sections, so I was able to keep row overlaps to a minimum. The large tires had plenty of grip to maintain traction on wet grass, and I had no issues with tearing up the lawn while making 180-degree turns at the ends. 

Cut Quality: 5/5

The deck design and blade speed work together to generate airflow that lifts grass blades upright for a clean cut and discharges the clippings evenly over a wide area. The Toro Iron Forged deck produced excellent airflow on both accounts. Starting with grass that was 3.5 inches tall, with the deck height set at 2.5 inches, the mower left behind a level lawn with no clumps or visible clippings. In areas where the ground undulates, the four-wheeled anti-scalp deck protected the mower and the grass from damage.

I also wanted to find out how the Titan would perform in a rough mowing scenario. I tried it on 2,000 square feet of waist-high weeds and grass in a powerline right of way adjacent to the yard. I raised the deck to its highest setting and moved a little slower than half speed. The Titan mowed exceptionally well. It had no trouble hacking through overgrown grass and dried blackberry canes and left the ground surprisingly clear of coarse debris. Most of the clippings had been well chopped and discharged far enough to eliminate windrows.

Mobility: 4/5

It may be surprising that I gave the Titan, which can literally turn on a dime, a less-than-perfect score for mobility. After all, it mows great at top speed and navigates around obstacles without incident. The controls are just sensitive enough, with steering dampers in place to ease into acceleration and turning. In short, it’s everything you might want in a zero-turn mower.

I took a partial point away to reflect the fact that the mowing deck is huge. The 5-foot deck cuts lots of grass fast but is too big to fit through walk-in gates and smaller landscape corridors. Because of that issue, the mower is practically limited to larger, more open yards. 

The other partial point taken away was due to its weakness on hilly terrain. The Toro Titan 60 is a large, heavy mower that handles slopes better than smaller, lighter zero-turn mowers, but it struggles on hillsides. Toro advises not to operate the Titan on slopes steeper than 15 degrees, which is a hillside with more than 2.6 feet of elevation change in 10 linear feet. Even within its slope tolerance, it should only be used to mow straight uphill or downhill, not sideways to the slope, always turning on the flat ground.

Operator Comfort: 5/5

Larger-than-average wheels and the MyRide system earned a perfect comfort score for the Toro Titan MyRide zero-turn mower. In the same way that high-wheel push mowers are easier to push, the 22-inch drive wheels rolled over roots, rocks, and runnels in the yard with less jostling than comparable mowers with 20-inch wheels. 

When properly adjusted, the MyRide system worked as advertised. When it was too loose (i.e., adjusted for a lighter operator), I experienced excessive rocking back and forth, and the platform occasionally bumped against its mounts. When it was too rigid, more bumps and movement transferred through the system. When I found my Goldilocks setting, the difference was profound. The mower cruised across the landscape while I felt like I was almost floating above it. 

Anyone accustomed to operating a zero-turn mower will need a little time to become accustomed to MyRide. Because the lap bars are connected to the main mower frame from which the operator is otherwise isolated, I had to be mindful about maintaining a limber grip on them. Otherwise, while operating on rough ground, a rigid grip risks jerking the control levers. This small caveat takes longer to describe than to recognize and respond to in the real world.

A few convenience features that add to user comfort and reduce fatigue include the foot-operated deck lift with drop-pin settings, good lap bar responsiveness, an automatic parking brake, and an easy-access fuel filler. I also liked this mower’s elevated vantage point. The seat was several inches higher than most residential zero-turn mowers I’ve tested.

The only comfort-related issue that operators may find troublesome is the noise. With the engine running at full throttle and the blades engaged, it was definitely loud enough to warrant hearing protection, but not really louder than other gas-powered zero-turns.

Is the Toro 60-inch Titan MyRide zero-turn mower worth the money? 

As one of the largest and most powerful residential zero-turn mowers available, it’s no surprise that it is also one of the pricier options. The Toro 60-inch Titan MyRide retails for about $7,100, compared to the Toro 60-inch TimeCutter MyRide, which is about $5,400. That may seem like a bit much, but it’s also the more capable mower. The Titan can mow an additional 0.8 acres per hour, and it can mow a 5-acre lawn 15 minutes faster than the TimeCutter. 

For a 6-month mowing season, mowing 5 acres once a week, the Titan owner would save 6.5 hours on the mower. After 10 years, the 65 hours saved equate to an additional 2.5 mowing seasons. At a value of $710 per season, the extra 2.5 seasons are worth $1,775, which is a little more than the $1,700 difference in the current price. So yes, the Titan is worth the money.

Is the Toro 60-inch Titan MyRide zero-turn mower right for you?

The Toro Titan 60 gets top marks in mowing speed, cut quality, and operator comfort. It mows beautifully and can help large acreage owners get the job done with less wear and tear on themselves and their equipment. But because of its large size and its limited capability on hills, it is not the right mower for every buyer. Those with steep, hilly yards would be safer and better served by a lawn tractor instead of a zero-turn mower. For yards with a mix of open space and narrow corridors, a smaller mowing deck would be easier to manage.

The Toro 60-Inch Titan MyRide zero-turn mower has tons of mowing power, fast mowing speed, zero-turn mobility, and a super comfortable ride for larger properties. Obstacles are no problem as long as there is wide clearance on all sides. Occasional field mowing is easy—just raise the mower deck and reduce the speed a notch. If you care for large acreage with wide open spaces and flat to gently rolling terrain, the Toro Titan 60 could be the best mower for the job.

Get the Toro Titan MyRide 60-inch zero-turn mower at Tractor Supply Co. for $7,099.99.

Meet the Tester

Mark Wolfe is a writer and product tester with an extensive background in the nursery and landscaping industries. For more than 20 years he mowed, edged, planted, pruned, cultivated, irrigated, and renovated beautiful landscapes. Now he tests and writes reviews about the latest outdoor power equipment, hand tools, lawn care products, and other outdoor living goods.