Rotak 36 R
"Corded mower with rear roller for stripes"
RRP New
£229
Manufacturer
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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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UniversalRotak 550
"Bigger corded Rotak for medium lawns"
RRP New
£189
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£169
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£75
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★ 4.4 (945) · Value 7.8/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
Roller vs roller-less. Same Bosch DNA, same motor longevity. The 36 R has the roller (stripes); the UniversalRotak 550 is slightly cheaper without one. Stripers take the 36 R; everyone else saves £20.
Spec-by-spec
| Bosch Rotak 36 R | Bosch UniversalRotak 550 | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £229 | £189 |
| Buy now | £199 | £169 |
| Used avg | £85 | £75 |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Engine / Power | 1400W induction motor | 1300W induction motor |
| Cut width | 36 cm | 36 cm |
| Weight | 12 kg | 13 kg |
| Self-propelled | No | No |
| Rear roller (stripes) | Yes | No |
| Mulching | No | No |
| Bag capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
| Suited to lawn | Medium | Medium |
| Noise | 78 dB | 78 dB |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Value score | 8.4 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
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
Pros
- Bosch quality
- Lighter motor than Rotak 36 R
- Comb edges for cutting close to walls
- Corded reliability
Cons
- No rear roller
- 40L box quickly fills
- Cord management on bigger lawns
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