The 10 Best lawn mowers
From petrol-fuelled to self-propelled
Tuesday 29 May 2012
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1. Bosch Rotak Ergoflex 40
£169.99, homebase.co.uk
A good choice for small to medium lawns. Its rear roller leaves a nice stripe and it performs well right up to the lawn edge.
2. Masport Rotarola SP18
£579, gardenmachinery superstore.co.uk
This petrol mower is heavy, but if it's a classic striped lawn you're after, this is as good as it gets.
3. Flymo Easimo
£69.99, argos.co.uk
Small, light and easy to move around. The inset front wheels help it cut close to edges and the handle folds twice for easy storage.
4. Hayter Spirit 41
£299, hayter.co.uk
This petrol-fuelled model breezes through standard lawns, particularly where there's long grass, and cuts close to lawn edges.
5. Flymo Chevron 32VC
£79.99, gardenlines.co.uk
This wheeled rotary mower is good for small lawns. There's a single lever to adjust the cutting height and an adjustable handle.
6. Toro Timecutter ZS3200
£2375.12, psmlawnmowers.co.uk
A small turning circle means you can navigate around any obstacles with ease. This one is also very fast and really good fun.
7. Mountfield HP46
£349.98, diy.com
If you have a larger lawn or have long or rough grass, this will be your new best friend. An effective roller gives neat stripes, too.
8. Honda HRG465
£429, justhonda.co.uk
Voted best buy by Which?, this self-propelled mower is simple to use and easy to clean. It's an all-round solid performer.
9. Wolf-Garten Power Edition 37E
£234.98, amazon.co.uk
Powerful and easy to move around, this electric rotary mower has plenty of great design features.
10. Robomo RM510
£1079, mowermagic.co.uk
It may not be cheap, but this automatic mower is a dream for lazy gardeners. You can even pre-set scheduled days for it to mow.
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