Spectrum DCT38H Rear-Collect Lawn Tractor
The high-quality but very attractively priced Spectrum DCT38H Lawn Tractor offers manifold high-specification features, and will prove a comfortable, convenient and fast way to keep a sizeable lawn or rough-grass area in trim!
Outputting a tremendous 452cc air-cooled engine and equipped with a foot-pedal-controlled hydrostatic transmission that lets you accelerate and decelerate – in both forward and reverse – with no need for clunky, time-consuming gear shifts, the Spectrum DCT38H Lawn Tractor is fun to drive, and excels in terms of obstacle and landscaping negotiation.
Thanks to its seven-position cutting height – easy to adjust via an ideally placed lever – the Spectrum DCT38H Lawn Tractor can be set up to handle varying grass conditions, and is capable of producing the particular finish you’re looking for.
It boasts substantial 457mm-diameter drive tyres, which offer the perfect compromise between surface gentleness and high-grip traction, and it benefits from a tight, 140cm turning circle, which makes it quick and easy to reposition at the end of each pass.
Equipped with a foot-pedal-controlled hydrostatic transmission that lets you accelerate and decelerate – in both forward and reverse – with no need for clunky, time-consuming gear shifts, the Spectrum DCT38H Lawn Tractor is fun to drive, and excels in terms of obstacle and landscaping negotiation.
Further desirable features on the Spectrum DCT38H Lawn Tractor include a deck-mounted hosepipe fixture point for no-hassle cleaning of the undercarriage; a ‘collector full’ indicator, which lets you know when capacity has been reached, and a visit to the compost heap is required; and a mulch plug for natural turf fertilisation and increased productivity.
This model’s generous 240-litre bagging capacity and expansive, 98cm width of cut make it a good partner for areas up to around 6000m2.
Battery charger available separately.
* Ts & Cs apply – to maintain a valid warranty, the machine must be serviced annually from year two onwards by an authorised dealer
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If you choose the boxed option, you’ll need to be comfortable assembling the machine yourself. If you’d rather avoid this, we recommend selecting our PDI option, which ensures the machine arrives fully prepared and ready to use. Please note that we’re unable to accept returns based on difficulties with assembly, so choosing the option that best suits your confidence level will help ensure a smooth experience.
Our manufacturer’s warranties are designed to give you lasting peace of mind. They can vary from 2 year domestic to up to 5 year domestic (the conditions for this are detailed further along this page)
Chipperfield machines are all covered with a two year domestic (non extendable) warranty.
The Spectrum petrol range are automatically covered for the first two years however, for each annual service the machine is given from the second year and thereafter, a further one year is added to a maximum of five years.
Other manufactures warranty periods and terms & conditions can vary – please ask a member of staff for specific information.
Warranty Duration
- Domestic Use: All Spectrum Products come with a 5-year conditional warranty from the date of purchase (or delivery)
Conditions to Maintain the Warranty
Regular Servicing: To qualify for the extended 5‑year warranty, the machine must be serviced before the end of the second year of ownership and then annually thereafter—with proof of service provided when making a claim. The spectrum product must be serviced by:
- An approved service centre.
- Self Maintain – If you would prefer to service your spectrum product yourself you can purchase annually one of our Service Packs
Product Registration: The warranty for your Spectrum Product will automatically start on the day of delivery. You DO NOT have to take any actions to register formally.
What’s Covered and What’s Not
- Covered: The warranty covers faults due to manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship. If a defect is found during the warranty period, Spectrum (or an authorised dealer) may repair or replace the faulty part or the entire unit at their discretion.
- Exclusions:
- Consumable items such as tyres, belts, blades, and similar parts (unless there is clear evidence of a manufacturing fault).
- Faults resulting from ordinary wear and tear, misuse, accidental damage, or failure to follow the operating and maintenance instructions.
- Damage from modifications using non-approved components or from using stale/contaminated fuel.
- Use outside of domestic settings (warranty terms for commercial use may differ).
Additional Notes
- Non-Transferable: The warranty is only valid for the original purchaser.
- Separate Component Warranties: Some components (for example, batteries or battery chargers) might carry their own, typically shorter, warranty periods.
- Statutory Rights: This warranty is provided in addition to your statutory rights under consumer protection laws.
In Summary
If you use your petrol Spectrum Product domestically and keep up with the recommended maintenance and registration, you are entitled to a warranty period that can extend up to 5 years. However, failing to service the machine as required or using it in uncovered ways will limit your warranty benefits.
For warranty claims please get in touch with Compass GM by first calling on 01767 235098 to discuss your issue or by email to sales @ compassgm.co.uk and include:
- Details of product purchase,
- Details of any service pack purchases
- Any service centre history
- Provide a full description of the fault together with images.
Lyndsay –
We wanted to get a tractor with this sort of drive system but we could not afford what the local dealer was trying to sell us. We spoke to the people at Compass who suggested this machine. We were a little concerned at first but were convinced by the staff at Compass and then the offer of a 5 year warranty. The machine duly arrived. It looks great and feels very solid and comfortable to drive. We have done a cut with it and it works really well. Am very pleased with this purchase and the service from this retailer