If you have a sizeable lawn or rough-grass area (up to 2500m2) and are looking for a fast, practical and convenient way to maintain it, the impressively well-equipped Mountfield SP551-VLS Petrol Lawnmower is worth some serious consideration.

Producing a substantial 3.5hp from a displacement of just 166cc is a Mountfield four-stroke engine with a lithium-ion powered push-button electric starter that makes achieving ignition a simple, effort-free process; and an OHV configuration which ensures you’ll enjoy efficient, low-emission performance with reduced noise and vibration.

The Mountfield SP551-VLS Variable-Speed 3-in-1 Petrol Lawnmower is one of the most versatile machines of its type available, with its infinitely adjustable power-drive, three-in-one capability (collect; mulch; rear-discharge) and seven-step cutting-height range facilitating the management of different terrains, surface-types and grass-conditions (variable-speed self-propulsion also provides enhanced manoeuvrability).

It benefits from a high-torque transmission that means inclines, bumpy ground and long-grass won’t prove problematic; and it comes with a spacious 70-litre hard-top canvas catcher that combines with a largest-in-class 53cm cut to deliver superior large-area productivity.

Thanks to its breathable fabric catcher and dual-surface Twinclip blade, the Mountfield SP551-VLS Variable-Speed 3-in-1 Petrol Lawnmower offers excellent collection-capacity and will enable you to cover lots of ground between stops for emptying.

A galvanised-steel mower-deck and heavy-duty aluminium fixings bring a level of durability that's certain to impress; while Mountfield’s provision of a deck-wash link makes the job of undercarriage-cleaning quick and easy.

Other attractive features include simple single-lever cutting-height selection; large, traction-maximising drive-wheels; and a comfortable, light-touch speed-adjustment lever.

This built-to-last machine carries an extended five-year manufacturer’s warranty.