Mountfield 1530H £2,099 Lawn tractor, 7.4kw/452cc engine, cutting width 84cm LxWxH 234cm x 90cm x 110cm

A compact model with versatile collect, mulch or discharge options: the mulching kit and deflector are optional extras, as is the towbar. Easy to operate, it handled and cut well, although it was noisier than most when mowing. Seven cutting heights, from 25-80mm. Five-year warranty. Pros & cons Good-sized collector (240L) Simple controls, well spaced Narrower than most Use with other accessories Wide turning circle (180cm) Comparatively noisy when cutting