Toro U.K. Limited, home of the iconic British lawnmower brand Hayter, appeared on BBC’s Inside the Factory on Tuesday 3 February 2026, at 8.00 pm. In Season 10 on BBC One, presenters Paddy McGuinness and Cherry Healey go behind the scenes at the Hertfordshire factory to discover how the famous Hayter Harrier mower is made.
Filmed over three days, Paddy follows the full build journey—from raw materials to assembly of the finished rear-roller mower—and even tests his craftsmanship by mowing his own lawn stripe.
Founded in 1946 by Douglas Hayter, the brand celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. What began in a small workshop in Spellbrook with a handmade rotary mower has grown into a British engineering success story. Toro U.K.’s Spellbrook factory which produces thousands of mowers each year for both homeowners and professional users worldwide. Hayter received its first Royal Warrant in 1960, a seal of approval it continues to hold today, now granted by His Majesty King Charles III.
The Harrier, first launched by Douglas Hayter in 1970 and still going strong 55 years later, takes centre stage in the episode, showcasing the craftsmanship that has sustained its popularity for over half a century. Viewers will follow Paddy through each stage of its build as components are laser‑cut, welded, painted and assembled on the production line, before the finished mowers are dispatched across the UK and Ireland—from Inverness to Penzance.
Craig Hoare, Sales & Marketing Manager, Toro U.K. said: “We’re extremely proud to feature on BBC’s Inside the Factory. The Harrier is a much‑loved mower with fans across the country, and it was a pleasure to welcome Paddy, Cherry and the film crew to show how it’s made.”
About Toro U.K. Limited
Toro U.K. Limited (UK subsidiary of The Toro Company), is the UK manufacturer of the Hayter & Toro brands. It has been designing and producing premium quality lawn care products at its headquarters in Hertfordshire since 1946 and celebrates its 80th year in business in 2026. Toro U.K. Limited products are used by homeowners and professional contractors across the UK. With a choice of electric and petrol products in a range of sizes, there is a mower suitable for most gardens.
Toro U.K. Limited is proud to be part of the Made in Britain campaign and for the Hayter brand to have continuously held the Royal Warrant for the supply of horticultural equipment, now officially awarded by His Majesty the King, since 1960.
