71%
Bosch Rotak 40
£130
This powerful mower coped with long and rough grass in our tests.Its best feature is a combination of inset front wheels and red plastic combs that let you cut right up to a lawn edge.It has a single cutting-height adjuster so all wheels change at once,and a roller for a striped finish.There ’s also a 34cm version.Cheapest at B&Q.
Available Argos,B&Q,Homebase,online Cut width, 40cm Weight 13.2kg

Best for large gardens more than 150 square metres
Petrol rotary mowers are best;for very large lawns,go for one with an engine that drives the wheels as well as the blades

76%
Mountfield 461 HP
£220
A robust mower with a powerful engine,the Mount • eld 461 HP powered through all our tests.It has some great features,including a comfortable switch bar and adjustable handle,which folds neatly for storage.Cutting-height adjusters on each wheel are • ddly, however. Cheapest online.
Available Online Cut width 46cm Weight 25kg

71%
Hayter Spirit 41
£229
This is a sleek,robust petrol mower with a plastic deck that ’s easy to clean.It boasts a comfortable moulded switch bar and an easy-to-use grass bag. Changing the cutting height is easy thanks to a chunky single lever with seven clearly marked positions.When we checked,it was cheapest online.
Available Online Cut width 41cm Weight 29kg