MX46SPB
"Briggs-powered budget self-propelled with rear roller"
RRP New
£399
Manufacturer
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£399
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£200
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★ 4.4 (845) · Value 8.2/10
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MX534SPC
"53cm Cobra petrol with rear roller — premium walk-behind"
RRP New
£599
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£549
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£300
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★ 4.5 (288) · Value 8.2/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
Cobra sizing. The MX534SPC has 7cm more cut, a rear roller, and a Briggs 750EX engine. Better in every spec dimension at £150 more. For under 800m² lawns the MX46SPB is plenty; otherwise upgrade.
Spec-by-spec
| Cobra MX46SPB | Cobra MX534SPC | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £399 | £599 |
| Buy now | £399 | £549 |
| Used avg | £200 | £300 |
| Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine / Power | B&S 500E Series 140cc | B&S 750EX 161cc |
| Cut width | 46 cm | 53 cm |
| Weight | 30 kg | 37 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | Yes | Yes |
| Mulching | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
| Suited to lawn | Medium | Large |
| Noise | 95 dB | 95 dB |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Value score | 8.2 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
Pros
- Rear roller for stripes at budget price
- Briggs & Stratton engine — well known
- 60L grass box is generous
- Self-propelled with key start option
Cons
- Cobra dealer network is thin
- Plastic wheels and deck feel cheaper
- Roller bearings degrade quicker than premium brands
Pros
- 53cm cut at sub-£600 with rear roller
- Briggs 750EX is a known reliable engine
- Cobra UK dealer network for parts
- Stripes from a budget brand — rare combination
Cons
- Cobra brand depreciates faster than Stihl/Honda
- Roller bearings degrade quicker than premium
- 37kg heavy for the price point
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