Our verdict
The bottom line
A connoisseur's mower. If you care about a perfect striped lawn and want a machine your grandchild could rebuild, the Harrier is the answer. Overkill for casual gardens.
Pros & cons
Pros
- British-built quality and parts support
- Honda engine inside
- Beautiful stripes from the heavy rear roller
- Variable speed self-propel
Cons
- Expensive new and only fair value used
- 41cm cut narrower than rivals at this price
- Heavier deck means harder to manoeuvre
Full specs
| Type | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 41 cm |
| Engine / Power | Honda GCV 145 |
| Weight | 34 kg |
| Deck | Steel |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | Yes (stripes) |
| Mulching | No |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | 55 L |
| Suited to lawn | Medium |
| Noise level | 95 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used-market tip
£380–500 is realistic for a tidy used Harrier 41. Hayter parts are still made in Britain so even old ones are repairable — that adds value. Test the variable speed lever travels through full range. Check the rear roller turns true and bearings are silent. Original Hayter spec sticker on the deck adds £40 to the price.
Where to look: Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are usually 20–30% cheaper than eBay UK for petrol mowers because most sellers want local pickup. eBay tends to win on cordless and electric (lighter, easier to ship). Always insist on a starting demonstration before paying.