Head-to-head

Westwood S150HE vs Countax B65-4WD

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

Westwood

S150HE

"British-built ride-on with PGC — Countax twin"

RRP New
£5,499
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£4,999
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£3,200
Facebook / eBay UK avg
4.6 (62) · Value 8/10
Full S150HE review →
Countax

B65-4WD

"British-built 4WD garden tractor with PGC"

RRP New
£5,999
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£5,499
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£3,500
Facebook / eBay UK avg
4.6 (45) · Value 8/10
Full B65-4WD review →

Verdict — which one to buy

Our take

British-built rivals from the same AriensCo factory. Same engineering, slightly different badging. Westwood traditionally cheaper new; Countax has 4WD on the B65 series for serious slopes. Identical for flat lawns; Countax wins on hilly ones.

Spec-by-spec

Westwood S150HECountax B65-4WD
RRP£5,499£5,999
Buy now£4,999£5,499
Used avg£3,200£3,500
TypeRide-onRide-on
Engine / PowerB&S Vanguard 14HPHonda GXV390
Cut width107 cm107 cm
Weight305 kg310 kg
Self-propelledYesYes
Rear roller (stripes)NoNo
MulchingNoNo
Bag capacity320 L320 L
Suited to lawnLargeLarge
Noise100 dB100 dB
Rating4.6 / 54.6 / 5
Value score8 / 108 / 10

Pros & cons of each

Westwood S150HE

Pros

  • British-built — serviceable for decades
  • PGC powered grass collector — handles wet
  • 107cm deck and rear collect
  • Same factory as Countax

Cons

  • Heavy at 305kg
  • Niche — slower resale
  • New price serious
Countax B65-4WD

Pros

  • British-built and serviceable for decades
  • True 4WD on slopes
  • Honda engine
  • PGC powered grass collector — handles wet grass

Cons

  • Eye-watering new price
  • Heavy at 310kg
  • Niche product — slower resale

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