Advice buying petrol mower

Mike-H_3

I need a new petrol mower for a decent size lawn. I want to get a self propelled petrol version to make the job a bit easier.

However, there are lots of brands, different size engines and cutting sizes.

What should I be looking for? Is there a better make? What size engine?

I have tried a friends self propelled and it was not very powerful. I had to push the mover around for two hours. Therefore, I need to be sure the propulsion is suitable.

gamston

I've a few self propelled mowers
the best one as a mountfield with a self propelled roller, cost a packet when i got it
since then i have had cheaper makes with self propelled wheels, no where near as good, all 21" machines
at our football club we got a small ride on mower, secondhand from local paper, its a lot better than even my old mountfield was,
my lawn is just 1/3 arce and would be a treat in there