Our verdict
The bottom line
Identical engineering to the Countax B65 from the same AriensCo UK factory. Westwood badging traditionally appears at slightly lower prices. A genuine British-built tractor for serious lawns.
Pros & cons
Pros
- British-built — serviceable for decades
- PGC powered grass collector — handles wet
- 107cm deck and rear collect
- Same factory as Countax
Cons
- Heavy at 305kg
- Niche — slower resale
- New price serious
Full specs
| Type | Ride-on |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 107 cm |
| Engine / Power | B&S Vanguard 14HP |
| Weight | 305 kg |
| Deck | Steel |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | No |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | 320 L |
| Suited to lawn | Large |
| Noise level | 100 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used-market tip
£1800–3500 used. Engine hours under 600 is good. PGC blower belt slipping is the most common collection fault — £40 replacement, dealer fitting recommended. Westwood/Countax service history is interchangeable; both add £300 to fair value.
Where to look: Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are usually 20–30% cheaper than eBay UK for petrol mowers because most sellers want local pickup. eBay tends to win on cordless and electric (lighter, easier to ship). Always insist on a starting demonstration before paying.
