SP46
"Britain's best-selling self-propelled petrol"
RRP New
£329
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£279
Lowest UK retailer
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£140
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★ 4.3 (1,240) · Value 8.6/10
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1530H
"Compact hydro ride-on for sub-3000m² lawns"
RRP New
£1,999
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£1,899
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£950
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★ 4.3 (322) · Value 8.4/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
Walk-behind vs ride-on. The crossover happens around 1500m² lawns — past that, pushing an SP46 every weekend gets old fast. The 1530H is the cheapest credible UK ride-on and a smart choice once your lawn justifies it.
Spec-by-spec
| Mountfield SP46 | Mountfield 1530H | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £329 | £1,999 |
| Buy now | £279 | £1,899 |
| Used avg | £140 | £950 |
| Type | Petrol | Ride-on |
| Engine / Power | Stiga ST120 OHV 123cc | Stiga 432cc OHV |
| Cut width | 46 cm | 84 cm |
| Weight | 27 kg | 150 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | No |
| Mulching | Yes | No |
| Bag capacity | 55 L | 170 L |
| Suited to lawn | Medium | Large |
| Noise | 95 dB | 100 dB |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Value score | 8.6 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
Pros
- Best-value self-propelled petrol on the UK market
- Stiga engine is reliable and parts are everywhere
- Light at 27kg — easy to push and store
- Huge used supply keeps prices low
Cons
- Plastic deck not as durable as steel
- Cable-operated drive less smooth than Honda
- Rear flap hinge a known weak point
Pros
- Cheapest credible hydro ride-on in the UK
- 84cm cut suits average garden
- Stiga engine — easy parts
- Compact enough to fit a small shed
Cons
- Single-cylinder engine works hard
- 170L box smaller than premium rivals
- Build quality below JD/Honda
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