BEMW461BH
"Argos/B&Q corded electric — DIY default"
RRP New
£139
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£119
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£55
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★ 4.2 (1,455) · Value 7.7/10
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Rotak 36 R
"Corded mower with rear roller for stripes"
RRP New
£229
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£199
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£85
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★ 4.5 (1,854) · Value 8.4/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
DIY corded budget mower decision. B+D is cheaper and has decent cut width; Bosch lasts twice as long and has the rear roller. For 5-year ownership, take the B+D and replace; for 15-year ownership, take the Bosch and never replace.
Spec-by-spec
| Black+Decker BEMW461BH | Bosch Rotak 36 R | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £139 | £229 |
| Buy now | £119 | £199 |
| Used avg | £55 | £85 |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Engine / Power | 1400W motor | 1400W induction motor |
| Cut width | 38 cm | 36 cm |
| Weight | 14 kg | 12 kg |
| Self-propelled | No | No |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | Yes |
| Mulching | No | No |
| Bag capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
| Suited to lawn | Medium | Medium |
| Noise | 78 dB | 78 dB |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Value score | 7.7 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
Pros
- B+D brand recognition
- Bigger 38cm cut than Bosch Rotak 32
- Decent 45L box
- Cheap used and easy to find
Cons
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Motor windings can fail after heavy use
- Cable management issues on bigger lawns
Pros
- Corded means no battery to fail
- Rear roller for stripes — rare on electric
- Light at 12kg
- Bosch reliability
Cons
- Cable management on big lawns is annoying
- 36cm cut narrow for medium lawns
- Plastic deck
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