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
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★ 4.6 (198) · Value 8/10
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SP485 HW V
"48cm V-Drive SP — Mountfield's flagship walk-behind"
RRP New
£649
Manufacturer
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£599
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£340
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★ 4.4 (188) · Value 8/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
Premium British roller vs value Mountfield. The Hayter will be running in 2050; the Mountfield will need replacing in 2035. Mountfield is half the new price and a third the used price. Hayter for one-mower-forever buyers; Mountfield for everyone else.
Spec-by-spec
| Hayter Harrier 41 AD | Mountfield SP485 HW V | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £859 | £649 |
| Buy now | £799 | £599 |
| Used avg | £450 | £340 |
| Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine / Power | Honda GCV 145 | Stiga ST160 OHV 166cc |
| Cut width | 41 cm | 48 cm |
| Weight | 34 kg | 34 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | Yes | Yes |
| Mulching | No | Yes |
| Bag capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
| Suited to lawn | Medium | Large |
| Noise | 95 dB | 95 dB |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Value score | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
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
Pros
- Variable-speed V-Drive transmission
- 48cm cut + 70L box — generous for the price
- Rear roller for stripes
- Stiga ST160 engine handles long grass
Cons
- V-Drive cable is a known wear part
- Heavier than the standard SP46
- Stiga ST160 not as durable as a Honda GCV
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