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Buying guide to top brand petrol lawnmowers from UK's largest online retailer of lawnmowers.
Top brand petrol rotary lawnmowers
Buying a petrol rotary lawnmower will provide you with the greatest number of options as you will find models suitable for mowing lawns of all types and sizes. MowDIRECT has over 200 different models of petrol lawnmower available to buy online and the choice can appear overwhelming at first glance, so here's a quick A-Z guide of the top brands to help narrow down your choice.
Alko Lawnmowers - these well built petrol rotary lawnmowers are manufactured by in Germany and have reputation for hard wear. Alko lawnmowers are high specification and equipped with powerful engines. Models are available with Briggs & Stratton's Touch-N-Mow system for easy starting. Alko petrol lawnmowers are mid-priced and suitable for medium-larger sized gardens.
Atco Lawnmowers - Atco offer traditional English style rear-roller rotary lawnmowers which are easy to use and comfortable to operate. The Atco Admiral range of rear-roller lawnmowers are suitable for smaller gardens and come with options on self-propelled drive and electric start as well as the standard push model. The Atco Viscount range is a suitable for larger lawns up to about 2 tennis courts in size with a choice of either recoil or electric start. Atco petrol rear-roller lawnmowers have lightweight ABS decks and are competitively priced.
Castel Lawnmowers - these sensibly priced rotary lawnmowers from Europe's largest petrol lawnmower manufacturer offer good value for money. Castel rear-roller lawnmowers are available with either steel or aluminium decks and there is a choice of both Briggs & Stratton and Honda engines. A versatile four-wheel 'multi-mow' lawnmower is also available with 3-in1 cutting deck for either mulching, collecting or discharging the grass.
Harry Lawnmowers - the high-vacuum aluminium decks on Harry four-wheel petrol lawnmowers are lightweight, rust resistant and offer superb wet grass collection capabilities. A wide range of models are available from a 16" push rotary lawnmower right up to a 22" power-driven model with variable drive. Harry lawnmowers are intended for those seeking that little bit extra in quality and performance for their money.
Hayter Lawnmowers - Hayter make premium quality petrol rotary lawnmowers for those seeking the very best in design and build quality. Their Hayter Harrier range of rear-roller lawnmowers were the first of their kind and are still manufactured at their Hertfordshire base in England. Hayter Harrier lawnmowers are capable of a finer cut than four-wheel rotary lawnmowers and are intended for more formal lawns requiring a high standard of finish. Also available from Hayter are a range of four-wheel rotary lawnmowers with models suitable for both rough and fine lawns.
Honda Lawnmowers - Honda are another manufacturer of premium quality rotary lawnmowers and each model is powered by a reliable, smooth running Honda engine. Built to the highest standards, Honda lawnmowers are priced at the upper end of the market but do offer a good long term investment. Both rear-roller and four wheel models are available with a range of cutting widths and engine sizes; plus there are various options including self-propelled & hydrostatic drive, blade brake (or 'roto stop' in Honda's terminology) and key electric start. For the more price sensitive amongst you, Honda recently launched the Izy range of steel deck four-wheel rotary lawnmowers which offer good value for money.
Lawnflite Lawnmowers - Lawnflite offer a wide range of reasonably priced petrol rotary lawnmowers for those seeking reliable, well built products which perform well and are easy to use. Lawnflite's lightweight rear-roller lawnmowers are unique in having the option of a six-speed drive - ideal if your lawn contains slopes and undulations - and are popular among homeowners seeking a less expensive alternative to some of the premium brands. The Lawnflite four-wheel petrol rotary range offers a choice of versatile lawnmowers for gardens of all types and sizes.
Lawnflite-Pro (Shanks) Lawnmowers - For those seeking the very highest build qualities and top specifications throughout, these Honda powered lawnmowers are equipped with shaft drive to ensure continuous high performance even in the most demanding of conditions. Standard features include fan-assisted collection, blade brake and tough aluminium decks. Available with either rear-roller or four-wheels, these petrol rotary lawnmowers are intended for the discerning homeowner or the commercial operator and are amongst the best money can buy.
Lawn King Lawnmowers - A wide range of low-mid priced four wheel petrol rotary lawnmowers are available from Lawn King offering a choice of cuts (16-21"), engine power (both Honda and Briggs & Stratton) and deck types (steel or aluminium). Lawn King are one of the most popular choices of petrol lawnmower in the UK and they have a reputation for producing good quality machines at a competitive price.
Masport Lawnmowers - This New Zealand manufacturer of petrol rotary lawnmowers has been exporting mowers to the UK since the 1950s and they have established a strong following amongst consumers seeking traditional build qualities and greater levels of reliability than some of the mass-produced brands can offer. These are rugged, high performance aluminium-deck machines which possess many innovative features such as easy-to-adjust ergo handles, mulch plugs, 'smart chutes' for a tidier appearance when mowing without the collector and even an integral chipper on one of the models. For additional reassurance the aluminium decks come with a 15 year guarantee.
Mountfield Lawnmowers - Among the best known lawnmower brands in the UK, Mountfield remains a market leader and offers one of the widest ranges of petrol lawnmowers available. Mountfield 16" and 18" steel-deck rotary lawnmowers remain a popular choice for households with small-medium sized gardens. For those seeking a more powerful lawnmower, the Mountfield four wheel M-Series lawnmowers have aluminium decks and larger-sized engines. Mountfield rear-roller lawnmowers are also available for more formal lawns with inset wheels for mowing along the edges of flowerbeds and variable drive to suit the pace of the operator.
Mowerland Lawnmowers - These Briggs & Stratton powered 4-wheel rotary lawnmowers from Mowerland are simple to use and with prices beginning at under £150 offer a low cost option for the price conscious consumer. There are a wide range of Mowerland Lawnmowers available from 16" push to 21" power driven.
Oleo-Mac Lawnmowers - This leading Italian manufacturer offers an extensive range of stylish 4-wheel petrol lawnmowers for gardens of all sizes. Oleo-Mac lawnmowers come with a wide choice of engine sizes and types - Tecumseh, Briggs & Stratton, Honda or Kawasaki - and are available with either steel or aluminium cutting decks ranging from 16-21" in size.
Toro Lawnmowers - These 'recycler' lawnmowers from the USA have 3-in-1 combination decks and are ideal if you are looking to have the option of mulching your grass clippings as well as collecting or discharging. Mulching can save you time and effort, especially on larger areas of grass, and is healthier for your lawn as well! Toro power driven lawnmowers also have a useful 'walk and go' Automatic Drive System which adjusts the speed of the lawnmower automatically to same pace at which you are walking!
Victa Lawnmowers - Victa lawnmowers are manufactured in Australia and are known for their legendary life-spans. Most models are powered by Victa 2-stroke engines which offer higher torque than the 4-stroke engines more normally found on rotary lawnmowers. This makes them particularly suitable to more demanding environments and heavy work loads. 2-stroke lawnmowers may also be used at any angle and are therefore useful for banks and steep slopes. Victa rotary lawnmowers are are a firm favourite with local authorities in the UK as well as home owners seeking an extra durable lawnmower.
Yanmar Lawnmowers - These Japanese manufactured petrol lawnmowers are designed and built to the highest specifications and come equipped with shaft drive for solid performance in even the toughest conditions. They are aimed at the top end of the domestic market as well as being suitable for commercial use. The Yanmar engines which power these lawnmowers are ultra reliable and offer assured quick fire starts. The aluminium decks are of heavy duty construction and designed to last.
Yardman Lawnmowers - Yardman lawnmowers are made by MTD, the leading garden machinery manufacturer in the USA. High on features - 3-in1 combination decks, self-starting systems, variable drive - but not priced to burn a hole in your pocket, Yardman 4-wheel rotary lawnmowers are ideal for those seeking a high quality, dependable machine that is straightforward to use and comfortable to operate. They are equipped with powerful engines - Briggs & Stratton or Kawasaki - and intended for larger sized gardens.
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