Petrol lawnmowers are a firm favourite with home gardeners and professionals alike. Able to make light work of almost any lawn space, there’s a petrol mower out there for everyone.
But what about if you’re shopping on a budget? In this blog post, Lawnmowers Direct lists some of the best petrol lawn mowers on the market for under £250. Read on for the best budget petrol lawn mowers you can buy.
Buying a petrol lawn mower
Petrol lawn mowers are among the most popular choices for homeowners and professionals in the gardening trade. Depending on the petrol mower model you buy, you have the ability to mow any garden size, making them a truly universal mower.
However, one thing to note is that petrol mowers are usually much heavier than their electric and battery counterparts due to the type of engine. So, before making your purchase, we strongly recommend visiting a local dealer that stocks the mower so you can feel the weight and determine if this would be manageable for you.
Best petrol lawn mowers under £250
Mountfield HP42 41cm Hand Propelled Lawnmower – £179.00
The Mountfield HP42 boasts a 123cc 4 stroke engine perfect for tackling any small to medium sized lawn. With an easy-start engine and recoil rope system, this is a mower that will provide the user with a trouble-free mowing experience.
This mower has multiple cutting positions, all the way from 22mm to 65mm. The collector holds 60 litres of clippings and the mower comes equipped with a mulching option which can mulch grass cuttings straight onto the lawn.
Economical and easy to use, this is a high-performance mower without the price tag.
Husqvarna LC140S Petrol Lawnmower – £247.00
Coming in at a fraction under £250, the Husqvarna LC140S is a petrol lawn mower designed to provide a professional looking finish to smaller lawn spaces.
A compact mower with a 40cm cutting deck perfect for fitting around tight spaces, this mower makes cutting small lawns easy.
With a large collection bag for grass clippings (50 litre capacity), the choice of 10 different cutting heights, and the self-propelled feature, this mower makes cutting grass almost effortless.
Honda HRG416PK Izy Push Petrol Lawnmower – £289.00
This mower might be slightly over the £250 threshold for this shortlist, but it’s too good not to include! Offering top performance and great value for money, the Honda HRG416PK is a mower ideal for maintaining small and medium lawns.
With guaranteed easy start thanks to the auto-choke system and a 41cm cutting deck, you can give your lawn a precision cut in no time. These mowers are among the lighter petrol mowers too, providing easier manoeuvrability and flexible mowing.
If you’re a gardening beginner looking for a simple to use mower you can rely on, the Honda HRG 416PK Izy is worth considering.
Find out more
To find out more about any of the mowers mentioned in our guide to the best petrol lawn mower under £250, get in touch with the team at Lawnmowers Direct today. With in-depth expertise on all the best mower ranges available in the UK, our advisors can help you find the right mower for your needs.
For more information about buying a petrol lawn mower, check out our lawn mower buying guides.