Lawnmowers can sometimes be cumbersome things. This might not matter if your lawn is a neatly defined square or rectangle which allows you to mow in straight lines so that handling isn’t an issue. Anyone with tucked away corners, secret hidey-holes or any other unconventionally shaped borders in their garden, however, will likely be familiar with trying to wrestle their lawnmower into submission as it stubbornly refuses to turn without subjecting you to several minutes of awkward shunting. This is not a problem you will ever encounter with Ariens’ Classic LM 21SW, however, as this walk-behind rotary mower features swivelling front wheels to ensure unbeatable manoeuvrability.

These clever front wheels combine with the Classic LM 21SW’s large (26.5cm/10.5”) rear wheels and rear axle differential to make it far easier to handle than the vast majority of competing machines, so even the most complicated lawns can be mown with ease. This is also handy when working in gardens abounding with trees, ornaments and other obstacles, allowing you to deftly negotiate your way around anything which might impede your progress. Thanks to a combination of this manoeuvrability, a 53cm (21”) cutting width and an Infini-speed^® disc-o-matic transmission system (offering complete speed control up to 4mph), the Classic LM 21SW makes maintaining even the largest domestic gardens pleasingly effortless.

Another big part of what makes using this machine so easy is the power supplied via its low-emission 179cc Kawasaki four-stroke petrol engine, which features a cast-iron cylinder liner and overhead valve technology for outstanding reliability and enhanced performance. As well as the drive system this engine provides power to the cutting equipment, utilising its extra horsepower to run a high-lift rotary mower blade which increase suction and improve collection performance. And with its 3-in-1 variable cutting system (featuring mulching, collection and side-discharge modes) this is also a remarkably versatile machine.

For traditional cut and collection the mower is equipped with a high capacity 90 litre grass collector, but it is quick and simple to switch to side-discharge mode if you need to mow any longer grass. Another advantage of side-discharge is that it saves time disposing of clippings, but with the mulching mode also offering efficient collection-free mowing (as well as recycling grass clippings back into the lawn to reclaim vital nutrients and moisture) you have plenty of options from which to choose. The versatility of the Classic LM 21SW doesn’t end there though, with its centralised six-position cutting height adjustment offering settings between 2.5cm and 8.3cm to enable quick adaptation for effective cutting in a variety of conditions. Between this and the 3-in-1 variable cutting system you can therefore rest assured of high quality results regardless of the size, shape or condition of your lawn.

Other user-friendly features on this machine include the height adjustable handlebar – which offers four working positions to help ensure comfortable operation – a high capacity 2 litre fuel tank for increased run time and an easy-access recoil starter for quick starting. And with a three year limited consumer warranty also included as standard the Ariens Classic LM 21SW is therefore a lawnmower capable of bringing a smile to the face of even the most dedicated home gardener.