With the mountains of snow now melting and the sharp showers roaming in from the west the lawns have plenty of moisture to encourage vigorous early growth.
The first cut is important as you don’t want to do much more than just trim off the whiskers, so keep the mower on a high setting.
And you need a mower which will trim and collect damp grass as often the Spring rains will leave lawns moist.
So here are five top mowers which are ideal for the first cut of the year.
German engineering: Einhell 4-in-1 petrol mower
This machine has loads of top features and is exclusive to Mowdirect with four options of dealing with the cut grass.
Ideal for medium sized gardens it either discharges to the rear or side, collects in the 65 litre grass box or mulches and returns to the lawn.
The 139 cc engine has few emissions and the six cutting heights adjusted by a single lever from 30 to 90 mm make it ideal for all Spring and Summer mowing tasks.
Larger ball bearing mounted wheels make it easy to drive and the handles have three positions to suit the height of the user.
The deck is finished in a powder coating for a longer life and the mower incorporates a lawn comb to smooth the grass down for a more even finish.
It has a manufacturer’s recommended retail price of £399.95 but we have it for £279.95.
Next working day delivery is also included as is a two year manufacturer’s guarantee.
Honda power: McCulloch High-Wheel lawnmower
The power drive is to the front wheels and the Honda 160 cc engine is ultra reliable and very easy to start.
It has a cutting width of 53 cm and the grass box can take 71 litres making it suitable for larger areas.
There are five pre-set cutting heights from 25 to 82 mm and it has been designed to cope with uneven ground as well as smooth lawns.
The cost is £399 compared with the maker’s recommended figure of £499, there is a one year maker’s guarantee and free next working day delivery.
Special offer: Efco 4-in-1 mower
The Hi-Wheel design makes it very easy to turn even on uneven ground and the variable speed drive is especially useful as it enables the user to mow at the speed which best suits them and the conditions.
There are six cutting heights centrally adjusted and clippings can either be collected in the 80 litre grass box, or discharged to the side or rear or mulched.
And there is a handy indicator to show when the box is full.
A reliable Briggs & Stratton engine has high torque useful for when cutting longer wet grass.
This machine usually costs £550 but we have it for sale for £399.
And there is a three year maker’s warranty and free next working day delivery.
Italian style: Ole-Mac lawn mower
The Oleo-Mac G53-TBX AllRoad EXA-4 Self-Propelled Lawn Mower is a really versatile workhorse with a 190 cc Briggs & Stratton engine at its heart, easy to start and with an aluminium cylinder for a long life.
Designed for larger properties it has the four ways of dealing with clippings, to the rear or side, or to a 70 litres grass box or mulched. And there is a grass box full indicator as well to stop the machine clogging up.
All the controls are conveniently placed on the handlebars and there are six cutting heights available.
This machine costs £419 compared with the maker’s recommended price of £569, there is a three year manufacturer’s warranty and free next working day delivery.
Amazing offer: Sanli Aluminium deck lawnmower
The Sanli LBPA56 Aluminium Deck Petrol Self Propelled Rotary Mower has a deck to give strength and a long life and the lighter weight also makes it easier to use.
A Briggs & Stratton 161 cc engine provides plenty of oomph and is easy to start and the cutting width is 56 cm with nine cutting heights making it suitable for all types of jobs on large properties.
The grass box has a capacity of 70 litres allowing for more time spent cutting and enhances the airflow to minimise clogging.
This costs £ 429 compared with the maker’s recommended price of £729, is delivered free the next working day and has a two year manufacturer’s warranty.
