If you’re looking for a high-performance mower that will keep on performing in the face of regular heavy-duty use, we strongly recommend you choose a machine employing an engine from Japanese power-giants, Honda.
Therefore, here are three premium mowers, which do just that!
Firstly, one from Sweden’s leading garden-machinery brand.
For professionals and keen amateurs: Stiga 955 B Petrol Lawnmower
The Stiga 955 B Petrol Lawnmower features a Honda GXV160 engine; a 163cc (3.8hp) commercial-duty unit with an OHV configuration, which not only minimises fuel-consumption and vibration, but also leads to a sizeable reduction in stressful, neighbour-annoying noise.
A galvanised steel chassis means any knocks and bumps will simply be shrugged-off; while an expansive 53cm working-width facilitates the rapid coverage of substantial grounds (up to around 2000m2).
This machine is self-propelled and comes covered by an extended five-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Secondly, a machine designed and built in Italy.
Mulcher: Oleo-Mac MAX 53-THX AllRoad ALU Petrol Lawnmower
This one comes equipped with a Honda GCVx170 motor, which has a larger displacement (166cc) and produces a bit more power (4.8hp). Again, this engine benefits from Honda’s fuel-saving OHV technology.
The Oleo-Mac MAX 53-THX AllRoad ALU Petrol Lawnmower comes with a hugely capacious 80-litre grass-collector, but can also be set-up to mulch. Mulching firstly saves time, as it eliminates the need for bagging; and secondly, it provides the turf with vital nutrients and moisture, which will help to keep it looking lush and verdant.
Built to last, the Oleo-Mac MAX 53-THX AllRoad ALU boasts an aluminium deck and runs on ball-bearing-mounted wheels.
And finally, one aimed at the commercial landscape contractor.
Serious bit of kit: Danarm LM5360HXAR Petrol Roller Lawnmower
Also powered by the Honda GXV160, the 53cm, Japanese-designed Danarm LM5360HXAR has a stripe-producing rear-mounted roller and combines a steel deck-liner with a front bumper and heavy-duty reinforced handlebars to ensure it will cope with the rigours of intensive commercial use.
It’s shaft- rather than belt-driven, so you’ll enjoy fantastic reliability and high-torque operation; and it incorporates a blade-brake clutch, which means you won’t have to stop and restart the engine when emptying the catcher, and when traversing non-grassed areas.
If used in the domestic arena, this one carries a two-year warranty.
