Rotak 36 R
"Corded mower with rear roller for stripes"
RRP New
£229
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£199
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£85
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★ 4.5 (1,854) · Value 8.4/10
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EasiMow 380R
"Iconic budget corded with rear roller"
RRP New
£119
Manufacturer
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£99
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£40
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★ 4.3 (3,200) · Value 8/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
The corded budget decision. Both have rear rollers; both are cheap. Bosch wins on motor longevity (the Rotak runs for 15 years if the cable survives) and brand reputation; Flymo wins on used-supply volume. £200 fresh from B&Q says Bosch; £40 from Marketplace says Flymo.
Spec-by-spec
| Bosch Rotak 36 R | Flymo EasiMow 380R | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £229 | £119 |
| Buy now | £199 | £99 |
| Used avg | £85 | £40 |
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Engine / Power | 1400W induction motor | 1600W motor |
| Cut width | 36 cm | 38 cm |
| Weight | 12 kg | 13 kg |
| Self-propelled | No | No |
| Rear roller (stripes) | Yes | Yes |
| Mulching | No | No |
| Bag capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
| Suited to lawn | Medium | Small |
| Noise | 78 dB | 78 dB |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Value score | 8.4 / 10 | 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
- Cheapest corded with rear roller
- Sub-£50 used routinely
- Flymo dealer/spares everywhere
- Push light and easy
Cons
- Plastic build feels flimsy
- Short power cable
- Motor windings can fail after heavy use
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