This lightweight rotary mower is easy to manoeuvre and the handles fold down for compact storage in your shed or garage. Despite its incredibly low price, this mower offers plenty of great features including a super-efficient and easy starting petrol engine; a good-sized catcher for few stops; and height-of-cut adjustment.

A compact, lightweight and effortlessly manoeuvrable plastic-decked model with a powerful but highly efficient 99c four-stroke engine, this German-designed machine from Einhell is an attractively-priced choice for gardeners looking to take their first foray into the world of petrol lawnmowers. It features a specially elevated discharge-chute, so you can expect excellent long-grass bagging-performance; and offers 3-stage cutting-height adjustment. This model comes with a 45-litre catcher.

Blending simple hand-propulsion with compact dimensions and a remarkably lightweight build, the 40cm Hyundai HYM400P will prove a great buy for smaller lawns where a high level of manoeuvrability is essential. It comes powered by a super-efficient 79cc Hyundai four-stroke engine that delivers its power cleanly and quietly; and it’s supplied with a spacious 40-litre grassbag that will keep you going for long periods between stops for emptying. This model weighs just 19kg and is based around a no-rust poly cutter-deck.

Solidly built and simple to operate, this superb little petrol-driven mower from Mountfield will prove a great buy for those looking for a hassle-free way to maintain a smaller lawn (up to 250m2). Its compact cutting-width (39cm), lightweight construction (19.5kg) and push-type design combine to make it highly manoeuvrable; while its five-stage height-of-cut (25 – 70mm) provides the flexibility required to deal effectively with varying grass-types and weather conditions. The Mountfield HP414 Hand-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower is assembled around a robust polypropylene chassis that’s corrosion-resistant and therefore highly durable. It’s supplied as standard with a capacious 40-litre collection-bag, which couldn’t be easier to fit and remove; and it features a collapsible handlebar that works with its compact build to maximise available space in the shed. Power comes from an easy-starting 120cc Mountfield four-stroke engine.

If you’re a gardener moving from a mains-powered model to a petrol model for the first time, this compact 42cm-cut machine from MTD is a great option. It’s a hand-push mower, so it can be guided safely and accurately around obstacles; and it’s fitted with a 123cc MTD overhead-valve engine that’s characterised by its powerful but quiet-running performance. The MTD S42PO offers bagging and rear-discharge as standard, with mulching optional.

If you need an entry-level but very high-quality petrol lawnmower at a remarkably competitive price, the Oleo-Mac G44-PK Comfort-Plus is the machine for you. European built, with Italian styling, it features high-grade components throughout, including a durable and first-rate steel deck, and a fuel efficient, OHV engine for fewer emissions and reliability. The Oleo-Mac G44-PK is available exclusively from MowDirect at an unbeatable price courtesy of a special arrangement with the Italian manufacturers. One of the lightest petrol mowers available it has a large 60L collector, easy-to-use cutting height adjustment and a precision sharpened 41 centimetre steel blade. A three-year extended warranty is included for peace of mind. You won't find a better deal on a European build machine than this.

With its compact 41cm width-of-cut and hand-push design, the Mountfield S421-HP Petrol Lawn Mower will prove a great choice for those with small to medium-sized lawns (up to 400m2). Power comes from Mountfield’s dependable RS100 OHV engine, which is always easy to start; while a rugged powder-coated steel chassis ensures years of trouble-free service. Weighs just 24kg.

Stylish, affordable and efficient, this powerful petrol lawn mower from Oleo-Mac has all the dash and drive of an expensive machine at an exclusive price negotiated by MowDirect with the Italian manufacturers. Offering superior quality and top level engineering at a fraction of the usual cost, it features a long lasting steel deck, an advanced OHV engine for fewer emissions, better fuel economy and easy starting and easy rolling ball-bearing mounted wheels for an easier push and smoother running. A generous 46cm cutting width offers a swift cutting rate on medium sized lawns and the grass collector has a large capacity of 60 litres so you have to empty less. Independent cutting height adjustment lets you vary the height from 28 to 75 millimetres for flexibility. The Oleo-Mac G48-PK Comfort Lawn Mower also carries an extended three-year guarantee for added peace of mind.

This high-quality but affordable rotary-mower from trusted British brand Mountfield represents fantastic value for money and will appeal to keen gardeners looking to get that bit more for their outlay. It has a robust steel deck for rugged durability; a 100cc OHV engine for powerful performance with reduced fuel-costs; and a 45cm cutting-width for the speedy coverage of small- to medium-sized lawns. Single-lever cutting-height selection means it couldn't be easier to make the necessary adjustments; while a large 55-litre grassbag means emptying-stops will be few and far between. A lightweight push-type machine, the Mountfield HP45 is ideal for areas where manoeuvrability is key.

This lightweight petrol lawn mower is really easy to manoeuvre, making it suitable for users of all ages. It has an easy starting OHV engine and a superior quality steel deck for added robustness. The cutting width is 41 cm (16”) in size and a 60 litre grass collector is supplied as standard. The Efco LR44-PK Petrol Push Lawn Mower would make an ideal purchase for anyone seeking a simple to use machine that is reliable and made of superior quality components for added working life.