Toro TimeCutter MAX MyRIDE 50 24.5 HP 50-Inch Zero-Turn Mower with Toro V-Twin and Suspension System

The TimeCutter MAX MyRIDE 50 is Toro’s residential zero-turn for the homeowner who has spent enough hours in a stiff-sprung mower to know the difference. The MyRIDE name refers to the fully-floating sealed-bearing suspension system that isolates the operator station from the chassis — the only suspension system in the residential 50-inch zero-turn category, and the feature that makes a real difference across two- to four-acre properties with rough terrain or root-heavy ground.

Power comes from a 24-horsepower Kawasaki V-twin OHV engine displacing 725cc. Kawasaki’s residential V-twin shares overhead valve architecture, full pressure lubrication, automotive-style oil filter, and dual-element premium air filtration with the brand’s commercial line. Owners running the MyRIDE 50 on a typical weekly residential schedule will see oil and filter changes once a season — essentially the entire engine maintenance routine. Electric key start, automatic choke, and a regulated charging system handle cold mornings without operator intervention.

Twin commercial-grade hydrostatic transaxles power the rear wheels independently, allowing true zero-radius pivoting controlled through a pair of lap bars. Top forward speed is 7.5 mph. Toro’s Smart Speed control system gives the operator three distinct ground-speed ranges — Trim, Tow, and Mow — selectable from a single dash lever, calibrated for different mowing tasks.

The MyRIDE suspension system uses sealed maintenance-free bearings to float the operator station independently of the chassis, dramatically reducing the impact felt over root bumps, frost heaves, and uneven ground. Owners coming from a non-suspended zero-turn typically report noticeably less fatigue across two-hour-plus mowing sessions and reduced lower-back tension afterward.

The 50-inch fabricated steel deck cuts at seven height settings between 1.5 and 4.5 inches via a foot-lift pedal and pin-locked indicator. Two cutting blades work in side-discharge configuration. The deck accepts an optional Toro mulch kit (sold separately).

Operator comfort centers on a premium high-back seat with armrests, soft-grip lap bars, and the MyRIDE-isolated foot deck. The dashboard layout is honest and minimal: ignition, throttle, choke, PTO knob, Smart Speed lever, hour meter. The chassis is welded steel with a corrosion-resistant powder-coat finish, and the standard rear hitch accepts most popular tow-behind attachments.

For two- to four-acre properties with rough or uneven terrain, the TimeCutter MAX MyRIDE 50 is the most comfortable residential zero-turn at any price point. The MyRIDE suspension is the substance behind the premium — a feature competing brands have not matched at this deck size and engine class.