Our verdict
If you want a V-twin lawn tractor and the Mountfield 1530H is £400 out of budget, the Murray MX175-107 is the obvious answer. Same Briggs Intek 7180 engine you'd find on a John Deere E120 at twice the price. The trade-off is the transaxle and the dealer network — both are below Mountfield/John Deere standard, and you'll feel that at the 5-year mark when something breaks.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Briggs Intek 7180 V-twin — smoother than single-cylinder rivals
- 107cm cut + collection bag standard
- Hydrostatic drive (foot pedal)
- Cheapest V-twin lawn tractor in UK new
Cons
- Murray UK distribution remains patchy post-B&S restructure
- Hydrostatic transaxle is the budget Tuff-Torq, not the K46
- Steel deck stamping not as deep as Mountfield 1530H
Full specs
| Type | Ride-on |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 107 cm |
| Engine / Power | Briggs & Stratton Intek 7180 V-twin 17.5HP |
| Weight | 215 kg |
| Deck | Steel |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | Yes |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | 240 L |
| Suited to lawn | Large |
| Noise level | 100 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used MX175-107s land at £950-1500 depending on hours. Intek 7180s are durable but expensive to rebuild; under 200 hours is the safe buy. Test the hydrostatic in both directions and check for jerky engagement (fluid change due, £35 fix). Confirm the catcher bag is included — replacement is £180 from B&S spares.
Where to buy the Murray MX175-107
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Repair-cost reference
UK 2026 ballpark prices for the parts you're most likely to need on this mower. OEM is dealer-genuine; aftermarket is what you'll find on eBay or generic small-engine suppliers. Use these to sense-check any quote and to negotiate on used buys.
| Part / job | OEM | Aftermarket |
|---|---|---|
|
Replacement 107cm blade
Annual sharpening is free; replace when bent or cracked.
|
£24–£32 | £8–£12 |
|
Oil filter
|
£12 | £5 |
|
Air filter + pre-cleaner
|
£28 | £14 |
|
Spark plugs (pair)
|
£12 | £6 |
|
Deck spindle bearing
Replace if blade vibrates or the deck whines under load.
|
£48 each | £22 each |
|
Transaxle service (gear oil change)
Hydrostatic units need fresh fluid every 200 hours.
|
£60 dealer | £15 DIY |
|
12V starter battery
Generic 12V 18Ah lawn-tractor battery — fits most ride-ons.
|
£45 | £28 |
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