Our verdict
Spear & Jackson under £100 with a rear roller is genuinely unusual — Bosch wants £200 for the equivalent. The S1340ER is the budget choice for a small striped lawn near a power point. Tools-of-the-trade quality it isn't, but for £99 you get a working striped finish.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Rear roller for stripes at £99
- 40cm cut is wider than most at this price
- 12-year guarantee from S&J
- 11kg — light to push
Cons
- Cable bites on bigger lawns
- 40L grass box fills fast on wider cut
- Plastic deck flexes
- Roller is plastic not metal
Full specs
| Type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 40 cm |
| Engine / Power | S&J 1300W induction |
| Weight | 11 kg |
| Deck | Plastic |
| Self-propelled | No |
| Rear roller | Yes (stripes) |
| Mulching | No |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | 40 L |
| Suited to lawn | Small |
| Noise level | 78 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used £30-50. The 12-year guarantee is the genuine USP — if the seller has the original purchase receipt, it transfers and that's £100+ of warranty value attached to a £40 mower. Always check that. The plastic roller is the wear part; replacement is £18 direct from S&J.
Where to buy the Spear & Jackson S1340ER
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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 40cm blade
Annual sharpening is free; replace when bent or cracked.
|
£24–£32 | £8–£12 |
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