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If you’re looking to achieve the finest cut possible on formal lawn-areas, but want a machine tough enough to handle rough grass as well, then you should take a look at this high-performance mulching machine from America's premier garden-tractor manufacturer, Simplicity. It's equipped with a full-width striping-roller that will leave you with the perfect striped finish on your lawn; while an impressively wide 117cm cutting deck (with side-discharge for longer grass) facilitates the rapid coverage of substantial grounds. It employs a seriously powerful 22hp Briggs & Stratton V-Twin engine that offers rock-solid dependability in the face of heavy-duty use; and it benefits from a smooth foot-pedal controlled hydro drive, which has a five-stage cruise-control for enhanced driver-comfort.

Built around with a corrosion-resistant galvanised-steel deck and featuring a seriously powerful 201cc Honda engine, the premium-quality Mountfield SP555V has been designed to give years of top-level performance under the most arduous working conditions! It blends three-in-one mowing with with variable-speed self-propulsion so as to ensure it excels in terms of versatility; and it employs a Mountfield Twinclip blade that works with an aerodynamically-sculpted deck-underside to provide excellent mulching- and collection-capability. Developed for large-area use, this model has an extra-wide 53cm cut and comes with a roomy 70-litre grassbag.

The high-quality but nevertheless affordable Einhell GC-PM 46SM offers impressive German engineering-solutions at a price that won't break the bank. It harnesses OHV power for reduced emissions, noise and fuel-costs with no compromise in performance; and it blends ball-bearing wheels with a rugged steel deck for superior durability. This model has a generous 46cm cut and self-propulsion; a combination that facilitates the fast, low-effort coverage of the averagely-sized domestic lawn. Einhell's provision of nine preset cutting-heights means you'll be able to manage the prevailing conditions; while a fold-down handlebar and fabric grass-catcher work to maximise available storage-space. Weighs only 31kg.

This quality petrol cultivator is the best priced product in its class and the ideal tool for home gardeners and allotment societies. It has an extra-wide 60cm working-width and an extremely powerful yet quiet-running 6hp engine. Its specially formed tilling-tines ensure effective soil-turning; while its ergonomic design, including height-adjustable handles, makes for comfortable operation for any user. A front transport-wheel is included as standard, as are crop-protection discs.

Offering genuine innovation and cutting-edge features at an incredible price, utilising the pioneering and effective cutting technology that has helped make Mountfield a household name in Lawn Tractor design, the 1530M is a new, exciting and incredibly affordable machine with a wide, adjustable cutting-height range, an ultra reliable, durable, smooth running engine and newly designed, ground-breaking cutting architecture. This tractor is a true original as this is the first time a tractor with this cutting width, 84cm, has been equipped with twin blades. Thanks to the landmark design, the cut is kept even and smooth while removing the potential damage that can be caused if the cutting deck encounters a solid object, as there is no delicate timing of blades to be affected. The deck cuts the full width of the machine. Add to this the benefits of seven position height-to-cut adjustment, from 25mm to 80mm for close-cropped lawns up to rougher grass, five forward gears and a reverse gear for greater control and flexibility, a large 240 litre collector, which is unusually large for a tractor of this size, headlights, electronic deck engagement, deck wash system, an adjustable, padded, sprung suspension seat for convenience and comfort, grass collector emptying from the driving seat, chunky sturdy wheels and a dependable Mountfield Series 7750 engine and you can see why this tractor is causing excitement all over the industry.

Offering the added advantage of a stress-busting electric key ignition, this top-of-the-range 173cc lawn mower from Einhell provides extra comfort and convenience and will enable you to get going in an instant without the having to pull-start the engine. It has all the functions and features you would expect from a high-end mower, including a power-drive to save on pushing; 4-in-1 cutting for superior versatility; and high-wheels for added manoeuvrability and control.

Built to go into areas you wouldn’t want to take your lawnmower, with the flexibility of a strimmer and enough cutting power to take on weeds, nettles thick, and even wet, grass, the MD Tondu Wheeled Trimmer Mower is an all terrain machine. The tough nylon line enables you to trim right up to fences, wall and trees for a perfect edge and finish. Large, heavy-duty 14" spoked wheels, combined with a powerful petrol motor and a working width of 56cm means difficult, overgrown areas like paddocks, orchards, ditches and grassy banks can be cleared easily. The low nose design makes working under hedges, benches and bushes easy. With folding handlebars so you can trim, store and transport with ease, this is probably the best value, high quality trimmer you will find at the price.

This powerful, European-built two-stroke petrol grass-trimmer is super efficient and impressively low on emissions, with Oleo-Mac's cutting-edge Burn Right technology cutting harmful fumes by around 75% and lowering running-costs by up to 40%. Lightweight and easy to handle, it delivers high torque at low revs and generates reduced vibrations for comfortable, low-effort use. Its nylon-line cutter-head makes it ideal for regular grass-trimming applications; while curved shaft enables it able to be turned on its side for convenient edging. Available in the UK only through MowDirect, this high-end machine from leading Italian brand Oleo-Mac comes to you at an incredible discount thanks to a special arrangement with the manufacturer. It also carries an extended five-year warranty.

A impressively well-built pro-grade chainsaw for heavy-duty domestic use, the Oleo-Mac GS-440 Petrol Chainsaw with its 42.9cc engine and 40.5cm bar is ready for anything… even making firewood in sub-zero temperatures, thanks to its built-in ‘Ice Device’ function. Boasting an extremely durable design by Italy's top brand, it has a dependable starter-system, with an electronically controlled digital coil and variable ignition for trouble-free starts under the harshest conditions. An automatic/adjustable oil-pump confers longevity and flexibility-of-use; while lateral chain-tensioning means you don’t have contact the chain when making those essential adjustments. The engine is fuel-efficient clean-running; and every control is simple and straightforward.

Coming equipped with a mulch-plug; rear- and side-discharge deflectors; and a fabric grassbag (70-litres); the steel-decked Oleo-Mac G53-TK has a mowing-mode to suit whatever weather-conditions and grass-types you might encounter. It has a substantial 51cm cut and a power-drive to the rear wheels, so will make light work of the larger lawn; and it's fitted with ergonomically advanced control handles that work to ensure low levels of operator-fatigue during time-consuming mowing jobs. This model is one of the most powerful walk-behind-mowers available and yet thanks to clever Italian engineering it retains a reasonably lightweight touch and feel for a mower of this size.

Offering the perfect compromise between a larger walk-behind mower and a smaller lawn tractor, this compact 66cm ride-on from Mountfield is aimed at those looking-after lawns up to around 2000m2. It’s powered by a high-performance 224cc Mountfield four-stroke engine with electric key start, so ignition problems will be a thing of the past; and it features a five-speed manual transmission (4 + 1), which means there’s a suitable gear for whatever grass-type or terrain you might encounter. The Mountfield 827M comes with a high-volume 150-litre catcher, which can be emptied automatically without dismounting. A mulch-plug is offered separately.