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For over a century, Toro has shaped the way the world cares for lawns, landscapes, and sports turf. From its early beginnings in 1914 to becoming a trusted name on golf courses, sports stadiums, and gardens across the globe, Toro has built its reputation on precision engineering in turf management.

Toro was founded in 1914 in Minneapolis, USA. Its first product was a tractor engine for The Bull Tractor Company—and from this small beginning, Toro grew into one of the world’s most recognised brands in outdoor power equipment.

In the 1920s, Toro developed specialised mowers for golf courses, cementing its reputation as a company dedicated to precision turf management. Golf courses around the world still rely on Toro machinery today, a testament to its long standing expertise in fine turf care.

By the 1950s, Toro had expanded its product range to include residential lawn mowers, making professional-level equipment accessible to homeowners. Their focus on durable engines, consistent cutting quality, and operator comfort helped Toro mowers become a household name.

During the 1970s and 1980s, Toro broadened its innovation into irrigation systems and grounds maintenance, developing solutions that supported sustainability, water efficiency, and large-scale landscaping projects.

In the 21st century, Toro has remained a global pioneer with technologies such as:

• Battery-powered mowers and cordless garden tools for eco-friendly performance (chainsaws, blowers and brushcutters etc).

• Zero-turn mowers for precise, efficient mowing of large lawns and estates.

• Robust turf equipment trusted by stadiums, sports fields, and golf courses worldwide.

Today, Toro operates in more than 125 countries, with its products used everywhere from family gardens to Wimbledon, St Andrews, and the Super Bowl stadiums.

Why Choose Toro Lawn Mowers and Garden Machinery?

Toro equipment is designed to deliver professional results for both homeowners and commercial users. Renowned for their superior cutting quality, Toro mowers provide precision and consistency on every pass. They are built with durability and reliability in mind, capable of handling heavy use season after season. Innovation is at the heart of the brand, with features such as SmartStow® vertical storage, battery-powered options using FlexForce batteries, and zero-turn steering enhancing convenience and performance. With a wide range of solutions spanning compact walk-behind mowers to commercial-grade ride-ons and advanced turf machines, Toro has something for every need. It’s no surprise that the brand is trusted worldwide by groundskeepers, landscapers, and homeowners alike.

 

From its humble beginnings in 1914 to becoming a global leader in turf and landscape management, Toro has never stopped innovating. With more than a century of engineering experience, Toro remains the brand of choice for those who demand professional results and long-lasting reliability in their garden and grounds equipment.

Toro and Hayter: A Stronger Heritage in the UK Turf Industry

In February 2005, The Toro Company acquired the assets of Hayter Limited, a celebrated British manufacturer and pioneer of the rotary lawnmower since the mid-20th century.

Toro’s 2005 acquisition brought together two turf-care legends, combining Toro’s global reach with Hayter’s UK-based engineering heritage and manufacturing operations.

Alongside our long-standing partnership with Honda, WGM Ltd has proudly represented Toro products across the UK for four decades. Since the mid-1980s, landscapers, gardeners, and turf professionals have turned to us for Toro lawn mowers, turf machinery, and irrigation solutions. Whether customers are seeking robust equipment for home gardens or professional groundskeeping, our decades of experience mean we deliver not just products—but also expert guidance, reliable service, and deep community trust.