Stiga Tornado 398 M lawn tractor - mechanical transmission and side discharge

An ideal lawn tractor for the user who prefers to cut grass by dumping it sideways on the ground. With its modern and functional look, the Tornado 398 M also supports mulching through the use of the mulching kit.

Powered by a powerful 352 cc Stiga engine, which delivers 6.5 kW of power at maximum revs. The recommended surface area is up to 4500 m2.

Mechanical transmission with lever, the tractor has 5 gears plus reverse gear.

Cutting deck 98 cm wide, with 7 different positions available, adjustable via a lever easily accessible from the driver's seat. The heights vary from a minimum of 25 to a maximum of 80 mm.

A reverse cutting function is also available.

The blades are engaged by means of an electromagnetic clutch at the push of a button. This ensures greater safety for the operator and greater convenience for the vehicle.

The Stiga tractor is equipped with an ergonomic Stiga steering wheel and an adjustable seat, also by Stiga, for greater comfort while driving.

Robust front bumper to protect it from bumps and obstacles.

For the operator looking for a semi-professional level machine.

1- SIDE DISCHARGE (standard equipment): the most traditional, the lawn tractor cuts, leaving the grass on the lawn.

System recommended for: large expanses of land, those who do not need to harvest, those who do not mow frequently and need to cut overgrown grass, for which the harvesting or mulching system is no longer effective.

2- MULCHING (for free): this grass mowing system allows crushing grass clippings and dropping them on the ground. The resulting grass particles are so small, they will be barely noticeable on the lawn. This eliminates the problem of its disposal (reducing any effort and shortening the time-saving). Moreover, grass clippings will break down into nutrients and water for the lawn (grass is 80% water) and will thus ensure a perfectly balanced biological cycle. However, it is worth remembering that, to ensure the greatest mulching results, the lawn should be irrigated, and the grass needs cutting at least once a week. Converting the machine from a cutting system to the other one is very easy.

Conversion: simply place the cap in the grass outlet under the deflector to activate mulching in no time at all

The Stiga lawn tractor is fitted with a 352 cm³ ST 350engine.

A single-cylinder 4-strokeengine with an 'OHV ' overhead valve shaft and anti-vibration system.

The engine is connected to a robust mechanical gearbox: 5 forwards + 1 reverse.

The power output is 6.5 kW at 2800 rpm/minute.

6 L tank capacity:

- Detail of the belt drive

Nominal Power: 11.5 HP
The correct term would be "Commercial” Power, meaning the standard definition used until a few years ago by all well-known engine manufacturers.

* This figure is the one that is, most widely used and publicised in the main sales channels, even if it is higher than the real power of the engine.

Actual power: 8.7 Hp (at 2800 rpm)
It refers to the real power of the engine. This is the power indicated as official in the engine instructions manual.

* this is a figure that can vary for the same engine model depending on the rpm the equipment manufacturer has decided to have the applied engine deliver

The lawn tractor has a 2-bladecutting deck with a width of 98 cm.

The plate has mulching blades.

Lawn tractor plate is pivoting: easily adapts to undulating terrain (as long as it is not excessively rough)

The electromagnetic blade engagement is operated via the button on the right side of the steering wheel. This system avoids manual engagement by means of the classic lever on many types of lawn tractors, and works thanks to an electromagnetic clutch that allows easy and fast engagement of the blades.

The height of the cutting deck is adjusted by means of a side lever, and allows a choice of 7 different positions, from a minimum of 25 to a maximum of 80 mm.

The cutting deck is equipped with 2 anti-scalp wheels and a washing connection.

The controls and adjustments of the Stiga Tornado 398 M lawn tractor are:

• Speed variator
• Parking brake
• Ignition lock with key
• Braking pedal
• Cutting height adjustment lever
• Forward or reverse gear engagement
• Electromagnetic blade engagement by means of the yellow button on the right side of the steering wheel.

Other features of the Stiga lawn tractor are:

• Openable engine cover for cleaning and maintenance operations.
• Adjustable Comfort seat for maximum comfort during use
• Ergonomic steering wheel
• Sturdy front bull bar: it prevents from frontal impacts and protects the machine.
• Huge rear wheels of size 18 x 8.5-8
• Front wheels: : wheel dimensions are 15 x 6.00-6
• Pivoting front axle that ensures great balance, stability and driving comfort even on not perfectly flat terrains.
• Can holder compartment

- Detail of the washing connection of the cutting deck.

- Detail of the anti-scalp wheels on the cutting deck.

- Detail of halogen headlights

- Glove box