X167R
"Rear-collect ride-on with 102cm deck"
RRP New
£3,899
Manufacturer
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£3,499
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£2,200
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★ 4.7 (88) · Value 8.4/10
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1530H
"Compact hydro ride-on for sub-3000m² lawns"
RRP New
£1,999
Manufacturer
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£1,899
Lowest UK retailer
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£950
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★ 4.3 (322) · Value 8.4/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
Premium vs value entry ride-on. JD holds resale at 60% of new after 5 years; Mountfield depreciates faster. New, the JD is twice the price; used, JD costs about 30–40% more. Either is a credible first ride-on for a half-acre lawn.
Spec-by-spec
| John Deere X167R | Mountfield 1530H | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £3,899 | £1,999 |
| Buy now | £3,499 | £1,899 |
| Used avg | £2,200 | £950 |
| Type | Ride-on | Ride-on |
| Engine / Power | John Deere 7.5kW twin | Stiga 432cc OHV |
| Cut width | 102 cm | 84 cm |
| Weight | 225 kg | 150 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | No |
| Mulching | No | No |
| Bag capacity | 300 L | 170 L |
| Suited to lawn | Large | Large |
| Noise | 100 dB | 100 dB |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Value score | 8.4 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
Pros
- Genuine John Deere durability
- Rear collection bag huge at 300L
- Hydrostatic drive smooth
- Great resale value
Cons
- Big and heavy — needs storage space
- Service costs higher than budget rivals
- New price not cheap
Pros
- Cheapest credible hydro ride-on in the UK
- 84cm cut suits average garden
- Stiga engine — easy parts
- Compact enough to fit a small shed
Cons
- Single-cylinder engine works hard
- 170L box smaller than premium rivals
- Build quality below JD/Honda
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