Lawn Mowers - Rotary

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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Rotary mowers are versatile in that they can more easily cope with longer and rougher  Grass than other types of lawn mower (so should you leave the

lawn longer than you ought between cuts, it won't be such a battle to deal with) . They are perhaps a better all round solution for most people who use their lawns and want it to look neat and tidy rather than be a show-piece. That is not to say that a fine finish is not achievable with any of these machines.

It is certainly possible to get the striped finish associated with the best quality lawn with a rotary mower as the stripes are the result of having a rear roller rather than the blade arrangement.

Rotary mowers cut the  Grass with a centrally mounted spinning blade which while it can give a good finish can't compete with a well adjusted cylinder mower that cuts more cleanly than the chopping action of the rotary.

Small electric rotary mowers may have plastic blades or a nylon line that cuts the  Grass, this has the advantage that it is far les. S likely to damage the electrical cable if it is run over than a metal blade. On the other hand such plastic blades are easily damaged by small stones, sticks or other debris, so you should always be sure to have some spare blades or nylon line to hand. It can be very frustrating when you're half way through cutting the lawn, the blades break and they can't be replaced until the next day or later.

Some rotary mowers have 4 independent wheels that give high manoeuvrability rather than having two front wheels and a rear roller. If your lawn has lots of beds and/or borders, with abrupt corners, or if there are trees planted into the lawn, then a 4-wheeled mower will allow you to easily cut around them. The mower is unlikely to be powered however so you will need to do the pushing. This style is also very good for long and rough  Grass when raised to the maximum height, the lack of a rear roller means that the  Grass is not flattened and so can be easily cut.

Hover mowers are rotary by nature. They float on a cushion of air and so are easier to manoeuvre around small obstacles.

Toro eurocycler-recycler-21081-34cm. -electric-rotary-lawn-mower

£129.99

Toro Recycler: Saves 38% of mowing time, promotes a healthy lawn (returns the nutrients) , No messy  Grass cuttings to dispose of. 3-in-1 versatility- Recycle, collect or discharge. Recycler cutting technology. Cutting width 34cm. 1200 Watt Electric Induction Motor. 20-75mm (3/4 - 3")  cutting heights. Polypropylene rust-free plastic deck for long life. Single lever height-of-cut adjustment Grass collector in the 30 litre bag. Weight 16kg. 2 year manufacturer's warranty.

Electric Rotary Mowers - Wheeled

£57.44
The Easi-Trak 320 is an exceptionally powerful and lightweight electric rotary mower. With a 'Bosch PowerDrive Motor',  maximum power is at hand from the moment the start lever is pulled ,  plus extra power in reserve to cut and collect in even the most testing of conditions. 32cm

Bosch-rotak-320-32cm. -electric-rotary-lawn-mower

£69.99
Features. Sharp cutting right up to the edge. Powerful in long  Grass - The Powerdrive motor gives a powerful cut thanks to maximum torque even in  Grass up to 30 cm.  long. Easy and convenient to handle being 40% lighter than conventional lawnmowers. 3 Cutting heights 20 60 mm. Motor capacity: 1000 W. Cutting width: 32 cm.  Grass box. Weight -7 kg. 1 year manufacturer's warranty.

Toro-eurocycler-recycler-21091-41cm. -electric-rotary-lawn-mower

£144.99
Ideal for small-medium sized gardens where the convenience of electric power is sought, the Toro 3-in-1 Recycler Lawnmower has a large sized 41cm. cut and powerful 1400 Watt motor. Cutting width 41cm.  (16in) .1400 Watt Electric Induction Motor. Recycle, collect or discharge 20-75mm (3/4 - 3")  cutting heights. High impact polypropylene rust-free plastic deck. Single lever height-of-cut adjustment Grass collector in the 40 litre bag. Weight 18kg. 2 year manufacturer's warranty.

Flymo-lawnchief-400-41cm. -16in-3.5hp-petrol-rotary-lawn-mower

£126.99
Cutting width 41cm.  (16in) 3.5hp Briggs & Stratton engine.3 position, single lever adjustable height from 25 - 55mm.40 litre  Grass bag capacity. Push - Drive system. Steel deck.1 year manufacturer's warranty.

Mcculloch-m40s-petrol-rotary-lawnmower

£149.99
An easy to use petrol lawn-mower, with a robust steel deck and handle, double ball bearings each wheels, for a suggested garden size of max 700sqm. Engine manufacturer: Briggs & Stratton Series 450 Power at max rpm: 2,6 kW. Drive system: Push. Cutting deck Steel width: 40 cm. Cutting height steps: 5Cutting height adjustment. Free oil is supplied with this machine1 year manufacturer's warranty.

Mcculloch-m46sd-petrol-self-propelled-lawnmower

£199.99
Engine manufacturer: Briggs & Stratton 500Cutting Width: 46 cm. Cutting Heights: 6 (30mm-70mm)  Grassbox Capacity: 50 ltr. Drive Type: Self Propelled. Free oil is supplied with this machine1 year manufacturer's warranty.

Mountfield 46R HP (23-3381-73) lawn mower



£282.19
The Mountfield range of Lawn Mowers is extremely good value for money whilst providing a durable high quality machine designed for general purpose use. With its extra wide rear roller, for greater stability when cutting awkward areas, this machine is ideal for larger areas of lawn.

Briggs & Stratton 4.5hp LS45 Engine. Width: 46cm/18ins

Toro-20637-petrol-electric-start-recycler-lawn-mower

£429.99
Engine 190cc Toro Quantum 500 Series. Starter Electric Drive System Automatic Blade Type Recycle on Demand. Cutting Width 48 cm. Deck Material Steel Deck Grass Collection 60 litre rear bag Height of Cut 2-point (25-100 mm) Speed Range 0-6,4 km/h Free oil is supplied with this machine1 year manufacturer's warranty.

£629.31
This high quality rear roller from Hayter will create that classic striped lawn finish.
*4.5hp Briggs & Stratton engine
*7 position, single lever height adjuster from 13 - 65mm
*Full width rear roller
*Aluminium alloy deck
*70 litre grass bag capacity
*Weight 46.5kg

Electric Hover Mowers

flymo-hover-vac-electric-hover-mower

£53.99
The Flymo Hover Vac lawnmower is ideal for smaller gardens. Folding handle design for compact storage and Flymo's advanced, powerful cushion of air technology which make this lightweight Flymo easy to use. Cut Width 28cm. Weight 6.5kg. Power 900w. Cable Length 10m. 1 year manufacturer's warranty.

Flymo Turbo Lite 330

£60
This powerful 1150W machine permits light & easy mowing on a cushion of air. It is extremely convenient in that it is easy to store, simply hang it up in the shed, and, being light weight, it is easy to carry. Blade Length: 33cm

Flymo Turbo 400 Hover Mower

£75.99
This powerful 1500W machine permits light & easy mowing on a cushion of air. It is extremely convenient in that it is easy to store, simply hang it up in the shed, and, being light weight, it is easy to carry. Blade Length: 40cm

Flymo-turbo-compact-330-electric-hover-lawn-mower

£84.99
1500 watt Electric Motor 33cm.  Metal Blade 4 Cutting Heights 12mm - 32mm. 30lt  Grassbox Capacity12m cable. Weight 10kg. 1 year manufacturer's warranty.

Flymo-turbo-compact-vision-330-easireel-electric-hover-lawn-mower

£94.99
Unique easy to empty  Grassbox collects and compacts  Grass for les. S emptying. Its both light and easy to use.1400 watt Electric Motor 33cm.  Metal Blade. Easi-Reel "tangle free" Cable Storage4 Cutting Heights 12mm - 32mm. 30lt  Grassbox Capacity- Vision Collection Window. Weight 10.5kg. 1 year manufacturer's warranty.

Flymo-vision-compact-380-easi-reel-electric-hover-lawn-mower

£119.99
Unique easy to empty  Grassbox collects and compacts  Grass for les. S emptying. Its both light and easy to use.1700 watt Electric Motor 38cm.  Metal Blade. Easi-Reel "tangle free" Cable Storage4 Cutting Heights 12mm - 32mm40lt  Grassbox Capacity Vision Collection Window. Weight 13kg. 1 year manufacturer's warranty.

All electric hover: Crocus  |  Amazon  - prices correct at time of writing - subject to change

Petrol hover mowers

A 4-stroke petrol hover lawn mower that is easy and light to use.Powered by Honda's specially designed 160cc/5.5hp GCV160 4-stroke engine. Easy to start and is built for continuous use on slopes of up to 45 degrees.

Cutting width 50.5cm (20")
3 Cutting heights (10 - 26mm)
Metal cutting blade
Choke control
Weight 15kg
Save £60 now - £369.99

XL550 is ideal for semi-professional and professional use Powered by an Easy Start Honda GCV 4-stroke engine this hover mower is suitable for continuous inclined use.

Cutting width 50.5cm (20")
3 Cutting heights (10 - 26mm)
Metal cutting blade
Choke control
Weight 15kg
£391.48

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