Our verdict
The mower that defined "the British striped lawn" before everyone went Honda. Atco is now part of STIGA Group but the Liner still runs the original heavy-roller deck. A connoisseur classic on Marketplace.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Heavy steel-roller deck — superb stripes
- British-built with parts continuity
- Briggs engine reliability
- Self-propelled with proper lawn tractor feel
Cons
- Heavy at 34kg
- Steel deck rusts if stored damp
- New price ambitious vs Hayter Spirit
Full specs
| Type | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 41 cm |
| Engine / Power | Briggs & Stratton 500E |
| Weight | 34 kg |
| Deck | Steel |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | Yes (stripes) |
| Mulching | No |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | 55 L |
| Suited to lawn | Medium |
| Noise level | 95 dB |
Buying second-hand
£200–400 used and the spread is wide because condition varies massively. Steel deck rust is the make-or-break — flip it and look for hole-through corrosion (not just surface). Original Atco serial sticker on the deck adds £40. Avoid anything stored outside year-round.
Where to buy the Atco Liner 16S
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Repair-cost reference
UK 2026 ballpark prices for the parts you're most likely to need on this mower. OEM is dealer-genuine; aftermarket is what you'll find on eBay or generic small-engine suppliers. Use these to sense-check any quote and to negotiate on used buys.
| Part / job | OEM | Aftermarket |
|---|---|---|
|
Replacement 41cm blade
Annual sharpening is free; replace when bent or cracked.
|
£24–£32 | £8–£12 |
|
Air filter (foam)
|
£12 | £4 |
|
Spark plug (NGK BPR4ES)
|
£8 | £3 |
|
Primer bulb
|
£6 | £3 |
|
Drive cable replacement
Stretches at 5–8 years. 30-minute DIY fit.
|
£18–£28 | £8 |
|
Rear-roller bearing kit (pair)
Replace if you hear clicking; affects stripe quality.
|
£24 | £12 |
Fair-offer calculator
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Calculations are guidance, not gospel. Used-market prices vary by region (Scotland is typically 10–15% cheaper than the South-East), season (October cheapest, March most expensive), and seller motivation.
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