Our verdict
The Murray MRD300 is a 'first lawnmower' — a tenant's mower for a small front lawn, or the spare you keep at the holiday cottage. It's not built to last but it costs less than a tank of petrol for a Honda. For a flat lawn under 200m² and no ambition for stripes, it's enough. Anyone with a real garden should look at the Bosch Rotak 32 instead.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Cheapest petrol-alternative under £100 new
- 9kg — anyone can lift it
- Plug-and-go simplicity
- 10m mains cable included
Cons
- Mains cable is a real-world problem
- 32cm cut is narrow
- Plastic deck dents at the first kerb hit
Full specs
| Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 32 cm |
| Engine / Power | Murray 1200W induction motor |
| Weight | 9 kg |
| Deck | Plastic |
| Self-propelled | No |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | No |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | 30 L |
| Suited to lawn | Small |
| Noise level | 78 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used MRD300s are £25-50 because the next owner usually upgrades within a year. The induction motor itself almost never fails — the failures are cracked decks and severed mains cables. Bring a 13A test plug and try it on the seller's lawn. If the cable has been spliced or repaired with electrical tape, walk away — that's a fire risk.
Where to buy the Murray MRD300
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