11/30
"Vintage 1990s 11HP/30in — a Marketplace classic"
RRP New
—
No longer in production
Buy Now
£0
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£550
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★ 4.3 (88) · Value 7.8/10
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SP46
"Britain's best-selling self-propelled petrol"
RRP New
£329
Manufacturer
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£279
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£140
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★ 4.3 (1,240) · Value 8.6/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
Vintage ride-on vs walk-behind. The Murray 11/30 is a 1990s heritage tractor with a Briggs 11HP — cheap on Marketplace but no collection bag. The SP46 is a fraction of the size and cost. Choose by lawn size: under 800m² SP46, over 1500m² Murray.
Spec-by-spec
| Murray 11/30 | Mountfield SP46 | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | — | £329 |
| Buy now | £0 | £279 |
| Used avg | £550 | £140 |
| Type | Ride-on | Petrol |
| Engine / Power | Briggs & Stratton 11HP | Stiga ST120 OHV 123cc |
| Cut width | 76 cm | 46 cm |
| Weight | 160 kg | 27 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | No |
| Mulching | No | Yes |
| Bag capacity | — | 55 L |
| Suited to lawn | Large | Medium |
| Noise | 100 dB | 95 dB |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Value score | 7.8 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
Pros
- Simple Briggs engine — universal parts
- Cheap to buy used
- Side-discharge handles tall grass
- Heritage character — red and yellow stripes are iconic
Cons
- No collection bag
- Out of production — used only
- Drive belt and steering linkage wear with age
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
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