Our verdict
The bottom line
The bigger sibling of the 11/30 — same red and yellow heritage paint, 13HP engine, 36in deck. Built when ride-ons were straightforward machines that any home mechanic could service. A good buy if you have a half-acre rough lawn and don't care about collection.
Pros & cons
Pros
- 91cm cut covers ground fast
- Briggs 13HP is well-supported
- Simple gear-drive transmission
- Cheap parts and DIY-friendly
Cons
- Out of production
- No grass collection
- Dated controls
Full specs
| Type | Ride-on |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 91 cm |
| Engine / Power | Briggs & Stratton 13HP |
| Weight | 185 kg |
| Deck | Steel |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | No |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | — |
| Suited to lawn | Large |
| Noise level | 100 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used-market tip
£450–800 used depending on hours and condition. Briggs 13HP test as standard — cold start, no smoke, even idle. Drive belt is the most common service item; cheap to replace. Avoid any with corroded deck spindles — a common end-of-life Murray fault.
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.