Our verdict
If you want a V-twin lawn tractor and the Mountfield 1530H is £400 out of budget, the Murray MX175-107 is the obvious answer. Same Briggs Intek 7180 engine you'd find on a John Deere E120 at twice the price. The trade-off is the transaxle and the dealer network — both are below Mountfield/John Deere standard, and you'll feel that at the 5-year mark when something breaks.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Briggs Intek 7180 V-twin — smoother than single-cylinder rivals
- 107cm cut + collection bag standard
- Hydrostatic drive (foot pedal)
- Cheapest V-twin lawn tractor in UK new
Cons
- Murray UK distribution remains patchy post-B&S restructure
- Hydrostatic transaxle is the budget Tuff-Torq, not the K46
- Steel deck stamping not as deep as Mountfield 1530H
Full specs
| Type | Ride-on |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 107 cm |
| Engine / Power | Briggs & Stratton Intek 7180 V-twin 17.5HP |
| Weight | 215 kg |
| Deck | Steel |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | Yes |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | 240 L |
| Suited to lawn | Large |
| Noise level | 100 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used MX175-107s land at £950-1500 depending on hours. Intek 7180s are durable but expensive to rebuild; under 200 hours is the safe buy. Test the hydrostatic in both directions and check for jerky engagement (fluid change due, £35 fix). Confirm the catcher bag is included — replacement is £180 from B&S spares.
Where to buy the Murray MX175-107
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