Head-to-head

Hayter Harrier 41 AD vs Hayter Harrier 56 AD

A side-by-side comparison of two mowers UK buyers commonly choose between. Prices, full specs, and a verdict on which one to buy.

Hayter

Harrier 41 AD

"British-built premium roller — the Land Rover of mowers"

RRP New
£859
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£799
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£450
Facebook / eBay UK avg
4.6 (198) · Value 8/10
Full Harrier 41 AD review →
Hayter

Harrier 56 AD

"56cm Hayter — the British flagship roller"

RRP New
£1,399
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£1,299
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£780
Facebook / eBay UK avg
4.7 (142) · Value 8.1/10
Full Harrier 56 AD review →

Verdict — which one to buy

Our take

Hayter sizing. The 41 is for typical British gardens; the 56 is for serious estates and cricket-club groundsmen. The 41 is plenty for most owners; the 56 is overkill until you have over 2000m² of formal lawn.

Spec-by-spec

Hayter Harrier 41 ADHayter Harrier 56 AD
RRP£859£1,399
Buy now£799£1,299
Used avg£450£780
TypePetrolPetrol
Engine / PowerHonda GCV 145Honda GCV 200 OHC
Cut width41 cm56 cm
Weight34 kg48 kg
Self-propelledYesYes
Rear roller (stripes)YesYes
MulchingNoYes
Bag capacity55 L80 L
Suited to lawnMediumLarge
Noise95 dB95 dB
Rating4.6 / 54.7 / 5
Value score8 / 108.1 / 10

Pros & cons of each

Hayter Harrier 41 AD

Pros

  • British-built quality and parts support
  • Honda engine inside
  • Beautiful stripes from the heavy rear roller
  • Variable speed self-propel

Cons

  • Expensive new and only fair value used
  • 41cm cut narrower than rivals at this price
  • Heavier deck means harder to manoeuvre
Hayter Harrier 56 AD

Pros

  • 56cm British roller — the widest premium cut available
  • Honda GCV200 inside
  • Auto-Drive variable speed
  • Beautiful stripes from the 56cm roller

Cons

  • Heavy at 48kg
  • Wide deck means narrow gates impossible
  • Premium price stretches even Hayter loyalists

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