Cylinder Lawn Mowers

Size guide:
 up to 250m² - width 30-35cm (12-14in)
250 - 500m² width 35 - 45cm (14-18in)
Over 500m² width over 45cm (18in)

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The traditional cylinder mower will give you the finest of finishes on a quality lawn, these are what are used at Wimbledon, Lords cricket ground and bowling greens. The height is adjustable (within narrow limits) though it is not suitable for long, rough or wet grass,

A cylinder mower does the job it is designed for very well. That job is the neat trimming of a well-maintained lawn at frequent intervals.

The reason that the cylinder mower gives such a good result is of course because of the cutting system. There is a horizontally mounted blade that skims across the surface of the grass. As this happens, so the rotary blades move across this fixed blade acting like a pair of scissors and snipping off any grass that is trapped in-between. The grass is therefore severed with a clean and neat cut rather than the somewhat jagged edge that can be left with a rotary mower blade.

The large following roller neatly arranges the grass blades in the same direction, so giving a velvety smooth finish with those all important sharply defined striped finish.

Cylinder mowers tend to be large and heavy due to the large rear metal roller though this need not be a great disadvantage if thought is put into where the mower will be stored and its transport around the garden. In fact in some cases, being large and stable can be an advantage to those who are somewhat unsteady on their feet as the mower can provide help and support.

On a final note, the is no lawn mower that is more "lawn mower like" than a petrol powered cylinder mower, they quietly announce that here is a lawn receiving the very best attention from someone who quite clearly knows a thing or two about lawns and lawn mowers.

It should be acknowledged that a high quality lawn is not simply the result of the correct mower. The highest quality of finish is the result of thorough soil preparation, levelling and firming followed by a programme of ongoing seasonal maintenance. The mower and cutting the grass are simply elements of that ongoing maintenance.

Push Cylinder Mowers

Qualcast Panther 380 Hand mower
38cm blade.
Rear grassbox.
Light and compact
£49.99

These modern versions are much easier to use than the heavy old fashioned ones that many people remember. Re-discover your garden by hearing the birds when you mow the lawn instead of a raucous motor - good for the environment and your health too.

Petrol Cylinder Mowers

Suffolk Punch Self Propelled Petrol Cylinder Mower

£499.15
3hp 'easy start' low emission Kawasaki unleaded petrol engine, 14" cutting width. Fitted with QX¿ cylinder cassette for a high quality scissor cut, Optional QX¿ scarifier cassette transforms mower into powered raker, 3 way drive system - roll, cut or mow with self-propulsion, Single dial height of cut adjustment (6-34mm), Heavy steel rear roller for classic striped finish, Front grass collection (32L)

Suffolk Punch Petrol Cylinder Mower 17SK

£569.62
3hp 'Easy Start' low emission Kawasaki unleaded petrol engine, 17" cutting width, 6-bladed cylinder cutting cassette, 6-36mm height of cut, Self-propelled, 10-bladed QX cutting cassette is available for more frequent cutting

ATCO Petrol Cylinder Mower Balmoral 14SK

£729.15
3hp 'Easy Start' low emission Kawasaki unleaded petrol engine, 14" cutting width, 6-bladed cylinder cutting cassette, 6-36mm height of cut, Self-propelled, 10-bladed QX cutting cassette is available for more frequent cutting

ATCO Petrol Cylinder Mower Balmoral 17SK

£829.96
3hp 'Easy Start' low emission Kawasaki unleaded petrol engine, 17" cutting width, 6-bladed cylinder cutting cassette, 6-36mm height of cut, Self-propelled, 10-bladed QX cutting cassette is available for more frequent cutting

ATCO Petrol Cylinder Mower Balmoral 20SK

£899.98
3hp 'Easy Start' low emission Kawasaki unleaded petrol engine, 20" cutting width, 6-bladed cylinder cutting cassette, 6-36mm height of cut, Self-propelled, 10-bladed QX cutting cassette is available for more frequent cutting

ATCO Royale - Probably the finest domestic lawnmower in the world

ATCO Lawn Tractor Royale 24 inch

£2449.74
Key start Briggs & Stratton 6.5hp petrol engine, 24" cutting width, 6-bladed cylinder cutting cassette, 5-35mm height of cut, Self-propelled, Unique Atco auto-steer seat available as an optional accessory

Atco Royale 20E Petrol Cylinder Lawnmower

£1999.99

This model is now fitted with the new Briggs & Stratton INTEK PRO OHV 4-stroke 6.5hp engine. 20" cut with electric start and a 6 bladed cylinder that can cut as low as quarter of an inch.

Maximum mowing speed 3.8 mph, Height of cut 6 - 36 mm, Height of cut adjustment fully variable, 67 cuts per yard, Steel front roller, Rear roller - steel split with bonded rubber, Impact-resistant polypropylene grassbox, Briggs & Stratton INTEK PRO OHV 4-stroke 6.5hp engine

Electric Cylinder Mowers

Qualcast Concorde 32 Mains Electric Lawn Mower

£84.99

The world's BEST SELLING electric mower.

Cutting width 32cm (12in), 325 Watt motor, ‘Quattro-cut’ four-blade cutting cylinder, 12–42mm height of cut range, Full width rear roller for stripes, ‘Z’ fold handles for compact storage, 12m/40ft cable, 5 years parts guarantee. Weight 9.9kg

Atco Windsor 12S - 30cm (12in) Electric Cylinder Lawn Mower £319.99

Atco Windsor 14S - 35cm (14in) Self Propelled Electric Mower £359.99

These superb machines will give you classic lines in your lawn, with the ease of electric power, and features the advanced QX system, enabling you to change this machine into a lawn raker.

*340 watt electric motor and a 22.5 metre cable
*5 bladed cutting cylinder
*5 heights of cut ranging from 10 - 35mm.
*Beech wood front rollers
*Large steel rear roller.

ATCO Electric Cylinder Mower Windsor 12S

£339.62
Electric 340 Watt motor, 12" cutting width, 5-bladed cylinder cutting cassette, 10-35mm height of cut, Self-propelled, Safety switch & full width control bar

ATCO Electric Cylinder Mower Windsor 14S

£389.53
Electric 340 Watt motor, 14" cutting width, 5-bladed cylinder cutting cassette, 10-35mm height of cut, Self-propelled, Safety switch & full width control bar

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