Whether you’ve been away on holiday or a chaotic few weeks has gotten in the way of your mowing schedule, it seems that at this time of year it takes mere days before your lawn growth becomes uncontrollable.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Long daylight hours, warmer days and, let’s face it, a fair amount of rain, can stimulate grass growth, meaning even those who only take a few days off from their garden maintenance can end up with some serious work to do.
Depending on how unruly your grass has become, there’s a chance your standard lawn mower just won’t cut it (pardon the pun), and you may need to invest in a more specialist machine. A powerful petrol lawnmower is arguably the most versatile, capable of tackling long, dense grass but equally useful for day to day garden maintenance tasks.
Let’s take a look at our top 3 machines for cutting long grass.
Honda UMK 435UE Bike Handle Brushcutter
The Honda UMK 435UE Brushcutter is made for clearing dense areas of grass, brush and scrub. This brush cutter has a revolutionary 4-stroke engine that offers smooth and quiet operation, coupled with ample power. It runs at 7000rpm, enabling it to tackle dense areas of the garden.
The powerful engine is optimally balanced by the comfortable bike handles and the ease of use. At just 7.6kg, this machine is easy to use for long periods of time.
Perfect for those areas in between flowerbeds or pathways that you can’t get to with a standard mower, this clearing saw is compact and versatile. Use it to take on the most unruly of areas in your garden, or to neaten up edges after mowing.
Our price for this clearing saw is £519 and it comes with a 5 year domestic warranty.
Key features:
- Powerful 7000rpm mini 4-stroke engine
- Designed for very dense areas of brush and grass
- Comfortable to use thanks to bike handles and lightweight build
Mountfield SP46 Elite Self Propelled 4 Wheel Lawn Mower
Built for prolonged use in a range of conditions, the Mountfield SP46 Lawnmower is the perfect choice if you’ve taken a long break when it comes to your lawn maintenance. The two different cutting methods allow it to tackle long and unruly areas of lawn; choose to collect clippings or finely mulch them using the included kit.
Made from durable galvanised steel, this petrol lawnmower has a deck that won’t corrode in less-than-perfect conditions. The 4 wheels provide exceptional grip, whilst the powerful 145cc Honda GCV143 OHC autochoke engine allows this mower to seamlessly move through dense areas of grass.
This lawnmower is also a great choice for large gardens. There’s a 46cm cutting width and a 60L grassbag capacity. Choose from 6 cutting heights, ranging from 22 – 80mm. Mow very long grass at the tallest height, aiming to never remove more than one third of the grass in any one mowing session.
Our price for this heavy duty Mountfield model is £449, and it comes with a 2 year domestic warranty.
Key features:
- Powerful Honda OHV autochoke engine
- 4 wheels offer good grip in wet conditions
- 6 cutting height positions
46cm cutting width is very manoeuvrable
Toro 22280 53cm Heavy Duty 3 Speed 2 in 1 Lawn Mower
The Toro 22280 Lawnmower is a great choice for those with big gardens or areas of extreme growth. The cutting width is an impressive 53cm, allowing you to move efficiently across open areas of lawn.
With a Kawasaki FJ180V 4-cycle 179cc engine, this mower is easily capable of tackling long and dense grass. It has a large 3.8L fuel tank, a heavy duty air filter and self propelled functionality. Choose from 3 speeds ranging from 2.4 – 4.3mph.
Another reason this mower is suitable for long grass is thanks to the range of cutting heights. The cutting heights range from 25mm to 114mm and are adjustable using the dual action lever. The 114mm height is the perfect setting for long grass.
Finally, this mower offers a range of cutting options. Choose to either mulch or collect the grass clippings in the 77L collector bag.
Our price for this lawnmower is £1,349 and it comes with a 2 year domestic warranty.
Key features:
- 53cm cutting width is perfect for large gardens
- Powerful Kawasaki FJ180V engine
- Cutting heights range from 25mm to 114mm
3 speeds ranging from 2.4 – 4.3mph
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