This superbly engineered steel-deck machine from US-based manufacturers Snapper offers the sort of premium features & superior build-quality that are vital for the more discerning gardener. It’s equipped with a powerful & smooth-running 190c Briggs & Stratton OHV engine that features Ready Start for fast, hassle-free ignition; & it benefits from the incorporation of a variable-speed power-drive; a high-spec feature that not only improves manoeuvrability, but also ensures you’ll be able to operate at the most appropriate pace for the grass conditions. The Snapper ESPV-21675 has four cutting-modes (bag; mulch; rear/side-discharge), so it’s capable of tackling everything from formal lawns through to infrequently mown rough-grass areas. Its self-propelled drive & very generous 53cm cut make it possible to cover substantial areas quickly & with minimal effort expended; while its hugely capacious 90-litre collector (the largest in this model’s class) ensures you’ll be able to get much more done between each trip to the compost heap. Other benefits include convenient single-lever selection of the nine cutting-heights; ball-bearing mounted wheels for longevity; & a height-adjustable handlebar for enhanced user-comfort.