A person’s home is their refuge from the world and it should be just as pleasant to look at as it is to live in– including the outside yard. That is why we put together a list of the 5 best petrol lawn mower with roller reviews of 2022, highlighting what each one does best, so you can get that slick, striped effect on your lawn.
Hayter Harrier 41 375A – Most Powerful Petrol Lawn Mower with Roller
Hayter may not be the most well-known company on our list, but it has been around since 1946 and specializes exclusively in lawnmowers. This experience combined with its focus is likely what allows the Hayter Harrier 41 375A Mower to provide one of the best all-around performances on our review.
To start with, you do not need to worry about the cutting power of this petrol lawn mower as it comes equipped with the largest engine on our list at 190 cc. Keeping in line with topping our list, the Hayter Harrier 41 375A Mower also allows you to cut larger lawns without having to empty the bag thanks to a 60 L capacity.
While not the largest that we found, this petrol lawn mower also comes with a 41 cm deck that is around what you would expect and cuts to the edge of the deck with its TrimSide function. Not only does this reduce the amount of time and passes you need to do to cut the lawn, but it also reduces the risk of gouging or burning the grass.
One of the more notable qualities of the Hayter Harrier 41 375A Mower is its variable speed which runs from 3 ½ km/h to 5 ½ km/h to suit your speed. The only potential issue with this petrol lawn mower, outside of its expensive price, is that it does not offer the widest range of different cutting heights.
PROS
- Has a 190 cc engine
- Has a 41 cm deck
- Has a 60 L bag
- Is variable speed
CONS
- Is more expensive
- Not the widest cutting height range
Honda HRX426-QX – Largest Capacity Petrol Lawn Mower with Roller
Honda is another company on our list that has plenty of experience, though the company offers a wide range of motorized products– not just petrol lawn mowers. Still, with its founding and focus on combustion engines, it should come as little surprise that the Honda HRX426-QX offers an excellent all-around cutting experience.
For one, while this petrol lawn mower may not be the most powerful on our list, it is still no slouch in that department with a 160 cc engine. What is even more impressive is that the Honda HRX426-QX Mower achieves its power while still providing one of the more ergonomic operations we encountered.
To begin with, this petrol lawn mower is easier to use for extended periods without fatiguing the user as much thanks to a low vibration rate of 5 ⅕ m/sec2. On top of that, the Honda HRX426-QX Mower is not nearly as loud and obnoxious as some of the other options we encountered, generating only 94 dB of noise.
Even better, this petrol lawn mower comes with one of the larger decks reviewed at 42 cm which is perfect for the largest clippings bag we found with a 60 L capacity. However, the Honda HRX426-QX Mower suffers from the same issues as other high-performing models with a narrow cutting height range and high price tag.
PROS
- Has a 160 cc engine
- Has a 42 cm deck
- Has a 60 L bag
- Is more ergonomic
CONS
- Is more expensive
- Not the widest cutting height range
Mountfield S421R PD – Best Budget Petrol Lawn Mower with Roller
Mountfield is another company without quite as much name recognition, though it has not been around as long either– though still 50 years. Regardless, the Mountfield S421R PD Mower earns its spot on our list thanks to a combination of solid, if not top-tier specs, with a low price point for excellent all-around value.
One thing to note is that this petrol lawn mower offers one of the better cutting height ranges we found between 20 to 70 mm. When you combine this with a solid 41 cm deck and a 55 L clippings bag, the Mountfield S421R PD Mower can more than keep up with most of the competition.
However, you have to give something up to get a low price, and this petrol lawn mower sacrifices a bit of power, coming equipped with a 139 cc motor. The Mountfield S421R PD Mower’s motor still runs at a solid 2 ⅕ kW @ 2900 rpms but is also a bit loud, generating 96 dB of noise.
One thing you do not have to worry about with this petrol lawn mower is overall durability as it is one of the few models on our list to employ a steel deck. On top of that, the use of steel for the Mountfield S421R PD Mower might make it more durable, but it does not increase its weight too much at only 31 kg– the lightest reviewed.
PROS
- Has a 20 to 70 mm cutting height
- Has a 55 L bag
- Is less expensive
CONS
- Is less powerful
- Has a loose lever
Hyundai HYM430SPER – Best Electric Start Petrol Lawn Mower with Roller
Hyundai is another company with a well-known reputation even if it only has a little over 5 decades of experience, but this company does not specialize in lawn mowers. Still, the Hyundai HYM430SPER Mower aims to offer more options than most of the competition while making the entire process easier.
One of the best features that this petrol lawn mower provides is an electric starting engine, though you can also rely on a traditional recoil starter if you do not want to worry about the battery. That said, the Hyundai HYM430SPER Mower is nowhere near the most powerful entry we reviewed with a 139 cc motor.
Still, this petrol lawn mower offers more options than most, starting with a cutting height that ranges anywhere from 25 to 75 mm– the second-broadest reviewed. The Hyundai HYM430SPER Mower also tops our list with the widest deck on our list at 43 cm, reducing the number of passes you need to make.
Unfortunately, what this petrol lawn mower saves you in time by reducing the number of passes it may increase by forcing you to empty the smaller clippings bag more often due to its 45 L capacity– the smallest reviewed. Still, when you consider that the Hyundai HYM430SPER Mower is an inexpensive model, an extra trip to the big here and there is not a bad trade-off.
PROS
- Has an electric starter
- Has a 43 cm deck
- Has a 25 to 75 mm cutting height
- Is less expensive
CONS
- Is less powerful
- Not the largest bag
Cobra RM40SPCE – Most Ergonomic Petrol Lawn Mower with Roller
Cobra Garden Machinery is easily the least experienced company on our list with less than 10 years passed since its founding, though it at least specializes in lawn care equipment. Positioned squarely in the consumer-grade market, the Cobra RM40SPCE Mower may not top our list in every category, but it is a more pleasant experience.
For one, you do not need to worry about struggling with a stubborn recoil starter when using this petrol lawn mower thanks to the included electric starter. It is also worth noting that the Cobra RM40SPCE Mower comes with the widest cutting height range on our list ranging from 17 to 75 mm.
On the other hand, when you consider that this petrol lawn mower has a 40 cm deck combined with a 50 L clippings bag, you will spend more time mowing. It also does not help that the Cobra RM40SPCE Mower has the least powerful motor that we came across at 135 cc– though this is also a blessing in disguise.
In terms of ease of use and fatigue, no other entry we reviewed can compete with this petrol lawn mower as it only produces a relatively comfortable 3.01 m/sec2 of vibration. As if that were not enough, the Cobra RM40SPCE Mower is also easily the quietest entry on our list, generating only 86 dB of noise.
PROS
- Has an electric starter
- Is more ergonomic
- Has a 17 to 75 mm cutting height
- Is less expensive
CONS
- Is less powerful
- Not the largest bag
Conclusion
In the end, the type of lawn you need to cut will ultimately determine which is the best petrol lawn mower with roller for your needs. That said, if you have a larger yard with heartier grass, you might want to check out the Hayter Harrier 41 375A Mower with its powerful 190 cc engine and large 60 L clippings bag.
On the other hand, if you do not need to worry about power or capacity as much and just want something that is easier to use, the Cobra RM40SPCE Mower is the least fatiguing and quietest model on our list. Finally, if you want a reasonably capable petrol lawn mower but do not want to pay an arm and a leg for it, the Mountfield S421R PD Mower provides a good mix of performance and value.
