SP53 Lawn mower

When the garden is large and the grass isn’t going to cut itself, the Mountfield SP53 is the mower you want in your corner. Self-propelled and petrol-driven, it’s built for serious work – the kind that would leave a lesser machine struggling. The STIGA ST170 Autochoke engine provides plenty of power, and with a 51cm cutting width, you’ll cover your lawn in fewer passes and get the job done in less time.

The steel chassis is tough and built to last, while the centralised cutting height lever gives you six positions to choose from, so you can dial in the right cut whether you’re tidying up a neat lawn or tackling something that’s been left to grow. Clippings go straight into a 60-litre canvas grass bag, and a bag-full indicator means you’ll always know when it’s time to empty – no lifting the lid to check.

If you’d rather skip the emptying entirely, the SP53 supports mulching too. Pull out the grass bag, fit the included mulching plug, and the mower will finely chop the clippings and return them to the lawn as a nitrogen-rich feed. It’s better for the grass, and it means fewer stops during your mow – a genuine win on both counts.

A skid plate fitted to the front of the cutting deck helps protect against scalping on uneven ground, keeping the finish consistent even where the surface isn’t perfectly level. And when the job’s done, the foldable handles make it straightforward to tuck away in the shed or garage without taking up unnecessary space.

Backed by a 5-year extended warranty (T&Cs apply), the SP53 is a dependable, hard-working machine that’s well suited to larger gardens and the demands that come with them.