Our verdict
The bottom line
The "I want a Hayter but the Harrier is too much" buy. Same British dealer support, same parts longevity, same striping pedigree. Push-only is the trade-off — fine for under 800m² lawns.
Pros & cons
Pros
- British-built Hayter quality
- Rear roller delivers proper stripes
- Briggs engine is well-supported
- Cheaper entry to the Hayter lineup
Cons
- Push-only — hard work on slopes
- 41cm cut narrow
- No mulch plug as standard
Full specs
| Type | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 41 cm |
| Engine / Power | Briggs & Stratton 450E Series |
| Weight | 29 kg |
| Deck | Steel |
| Self-propelled | No |
| Rear roller | Yes (stripes) |
| Mulching | No |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | 45 L |
| Suited to lawn | Medium |
| Noise level | 95 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used-market tip
£200–340 is fair used. Briggs engines are plentiful in spares. Check the rear roller for stripe alignment — uneven roller wear is the #1 fault. Hayter parts are still British-made; that holds value over Mountfield/Stiga rivals.
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.
