{"product_id":"troy-bilt-tb30b-30-compact-riding-lawn-mower-10-5-hp-briggs","title":"Troy-Bilt TB30B 30\" Rear-Engine Riding Mower – 10.5 HP, Fits Gates","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe TB30B is Troy-Bilt's gate-friendly riding mower, \u003c\/strong\u003eengineered for the homeowner whose property doesn't justify a full-size lawn tractor but more than justifies giving up the walk-behind. With its 30-inch cutting deck and 18-inch turning radius, it slips through standard 36-inch garden gates, navigates tight landscaping without retracing passes, and parks compactly in a single-bay garage or mid-size shed. It's an ideal choice for small or gated yards up to half an acre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt the heart of the machine sits a 10.5-horsepower Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton OHV engine displacing 344cc. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe single-cylinder is positioned behind the operator — a layout choice that shortens overall length and shifts weight rearward for better traction on rolling terrain. Cold starts are handled by an automatic Choke-a-Matic system; there are no manual chokes, primer bulbs, or cold-start procedures to learn. A durable AGM battery delivers reliable key-start performance season after season, with slower discharge so the battery is less likely to go dead over the offseason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shift-on-the-Go six-speed transmission is the TB30B's defining feature. Forget clutch coordination and pedal modulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — gear selection happens through a single dash-mounted lever you can move while in motion. Six forward speeds give precise control between trim work near beds and full-throttle passes across open lawn, with a top speed of 4 mph, plus operator-controlled mow-in-reverse capability for backing out of tight corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting performance comes from a 30-inch stamped steel side-discharge deck\u003c\/strong\u003e running a single high-lift blade, adjustable across five height settings between 1.5 and 3.75 inches. Side discharge is the default mode out of the box, but the included mulch plug converts the deck to mulching — an unusual inclusion at this price point, where mulch kits are typically a paid accessory. A manual power take-off engages the blade quickly and easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator comfort centers on an adjustable seat, \u003c\/strong\u003ean uncluttered control layout, and a compact footprint that signals Troy-Bilt's intent: this is a tool, not a showpiece. The welded steel frame and corrosion-protected chassis are built for several seasons of weekly residential use, riding on 13-inch front and 16-inch rear wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe standard rear hitch accepts lighter-weight tow-behind attachments — small dump carts,\u003c\/strong\u003e broadcast spreaders, and similar accessories mount without modification. Bagger and other attachments are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the right property \u003c\/strong\u003e— a half-acre or smaller, flat to gently rolling, with at least one gate and a tight garage — the TB30B is one of the most pragmatic, lowest-maintenance entry points into the riding-mower category. It will not pretend to handle three acres of slopes or pull a heavy load up an embankment, and Troy-Bilt does not market it that way. What it does instead is take a category that has always felt either oversized or undersized for the typical suburban yard and quietly land it in the right place. Backed by a 2-year limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Troy-Bilt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42771595427934,"sku":null,"price":1090.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1159\/9138\/files\/Troy-Bilt-Compact-Gas-Riding-Lawn-Mower-with-344cc-Briggs-Stratton-Engine-TB30B_2acbd5f0-a02f-48ae-926b-5d271bc970f6.72984a3dd0f9ca017be7d3bab7f196bb2.jpg?v=1778943781","url":"https:\/\/sparroo.shop\/products\/troy-bilt-tb30b-30-compact-riding-lawn-mower-10-5-hp-briggs","provider":"Sparroo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}