There's mowing, and then there's mowing like you mean it. The Spear & Jackson 40cm Corded Rotary Lawnmower is most definitely in the latter category. With a considerable 40cm steel cutting blade, power-fisted 1700W motor, and grass collection capacity to put a wheelbarrow to shame, this mower is made for big lawns and bigger-than-life ambitions.
New Price Cut – Save £27
And never cheaper. Was £155, now £128 – a £27 cut from a mower that will leave your lawn looking like it's been given the perfect trim by a pro (even if the pro in question is you, slightly worse for wear on a Sunday morning).
Let’s be honest: a 40cm, 1700W mower at around the £125 mark is excellent value. Add in a 3-year guarantee, and suddenly you’re looking at a purchase that’s less an expense and more an investment in the envy of your neighbours.
The offer is for a limited time – so if you’ve been eyeing up those pristine striped lawns in gardening magazines, now’s your chance to create one without selling a kidney.
Key Features (The Highlights With a Humorous Spin)
Wide 40cm Cutting Deck
40cm steel blade slices more ground per pass and is ideal for large and extra-large lawns. In short words: fewer laps around the garden, less mowing time, more cold drink time on the patio.
7 Cutting Heights – Grass Has Moods Too
With 7 adjustment cutting heights (2.5cm to 7.5cm), you can vary from "putting green" short to "lush meadow chic" according to season, weather, or if you've ever bothered mowing in the last month. Easy adjustment and simple – no fiddly wheels or swearing involved.
Precision Stripes, No Fuss
A rear roller gives your lawn that classic, professional striped appearance. The sort where you recall thinking: the football-pitch appearance that instantly makes you feel superior to how you actually are.
Clever Collection – With a 50L Bag
The 50L hybrid grass bag has a grass-full indicator (i.e., it tells you when to cease pretending you're a mowing machine and tip it out). That's less stopping and more efficient mowing.
Edge-to-Edge Mastery
Grass is combed into the blade for clean edge cutting thanks to the side comb. Translation: less faffing about with a trimmer afterwards.
Comfort and Convenience
The soft-grip ergonomic handle is kinder on your hands than most cheap machines, and the 12m cable means you use extension leads less. The handle folds away for storage, so you won't need to reorganise the shed like Tetris.
At 18.5kg, it's solid but not completely unmanageable. And with a 3-year guarantee, Spear & Jackson clearly have confidence in it to keep your grass in shape in the long term.
What Customers Are Saying
Spear & Jackson mower reviews have a tendency to run something like this…
The Good Bits: Strong cut, great grass collection, solid construction, and love of the roller stripes. Most praise the great value for money given the more pricey models with similar features.
The Niggles: It's nearly 19kg heavy, so heavier than the compact models, and the lead at times feels cramped (though that applies to all leaded machines). A few have found the grass box a bit fiddly to attach at first – though attached, it's sturdy.
Final Word – The £128 Stripe Maker
Spear & Jackson 40cm Corded Rotary Lawnmower is a large machine for large lawns. With wide blade, powerful motor, roller stripes, and large grass collector, it's pretty much the complete mowing works – now for £27 cheaper.
At £128, it's a worthwhile buy if you want pro-standard finish without pro-standard cost. Yes, it is corded, but at 12m cable, that's not quite a deal-killer.
Let us Know
So, are you prepared to give your lawn the makeover it is longing for, or do you still struggle with that wheezing old mower that is as loud as Uncle Bob after a sprint? Leave us a note in the comments – and if you get this offer, don't forget to share your best striped lawn pictures. (Bonus points if your dog rolls on it afterwards.)
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