Quick Summary
The Mountfield SP46 is a self propelled petrol lawnmower for small to medium gardens up to 500m², giving easier mowing with a 46cm cutting width and 60 litre grass collector.
What This Product Is Used For
The Mountfield SP46 petrol lawnmower is designed for cutting small to medium sized gardens where powered movement and grass collection make mowing easier. Compared with a hand propelled mower, it uses self propelled drive and a Stiga ST140 Autochoke petrol engine to reduce the effort needed when moving across the lawn. The 46cm cutting width gives practical coverage, while the centralised height lever lets you choose from 6 cutting positions. Users choose it over simpler options because it offers self propelled mowing, collection and mulching flexibility in one robust mower.
Who This Product Is Best Suited To
This mower is best suited to users who want a petrol lawnmower that feels easier to move across small or medium gardens. It suits people who want collected clippings, optional mulching, soft grip handlebars and fold down storage without moving up to a much larger mower.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• Self propelled drive makes mowing easier
• 46cm cutting width suits small to medium sized gardens
• Stiga ST140 139cc Autochoke petrol engine supports reliable cutting
• Suitable for lawns up to 500m²
• 60 litre canvas grass collector helps reduce emptying stops
• Included mulching plug returns finely cut clippings to the lawn
• Centralised lever offers 6 cutting height positions
• 27kg mower weight supports easier manoeuvring
• Steel chassis gives robust garden use
• Fold down handle helps with storage
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Self propelled drive reduces pushing effort
• 60 litre grass collector gives useful collection capacity
• Mulching plug adds flexible lawn care
• Soft grip handlebars improve comfort during mowing
Cons
• Petrol power may not suit users wanting a quieter electric mower
• Supplied details do not state the exact cutting height range
Real World Performance and Day to Day Use
In day to day use, the Mountfield SP46 is built to make regular mowing less tiring. The self propelled drive helps the mower move forward, while the 46cm cutting width gives a useful balance of coverage and control for small to medium gardens.
The Stiga ST140 139cc Autochoke petrol engine powers the mower, and the centralised height lever gives 6 different cutting positions for different grass conditions. The 60 litre canvas grass collector is useful when you want a tidy finish, while the included mulching plug lets you redistribute finely cut clippings back into the lawn to add nutrients.
Choose this if you want a self propelled petrol mower with strong collection and mulching flexibility for lawns up to 500m².
Skip this if you need a quieter electric mower or require the exact cutting height range before buying.
Why We Like This Product
The YPC Team likes this because it gives small to medium garden owners a practical mix of self propelled movement, collection capacity and mulching in one mower. It helps avoid the buyer mistake of choosing a hand propelled mower that becomes tiring, and it reduces the regret of buying a collection only mower when mulching may later be useful.
Comparisons With Similar Systems
Compared with hand propelled petrol lawn mower
Better when you want easier movement from self propelled drive
Alternative better when you want a simpler mower and do not mind pushing
Compared with electric lawn mower
Better when you want petrol power, a 46cm cutting width and a steel chassis
Alternative better when you prefer quieter mowing and lighter storage
Compared with basic collection lawn mower
Better when you want both a 60 litre collector and included mulching plug
Alternative better when you only need simple collection for occasional mowing
Alternatives Worth Considering
Hand propelled petrol lawn mowers
Electric lawn mowers
Cordless lawn mowers
Robotic lawn mowers
Manual cylinder lawn mowers
Tips for Getting the Best Performance
Use the centralised lever to select one of the 6 cutting height positions before mowing. Choose collection when you want a tidy finish and use the mulching plug when you want finely cut clippings returned to the lawn. Let the self propelled drive do the work rather than forcing the mower forward. Fold down the handle after use if you need more compact storage.
Full Technical Specification
Brand
Mountfield
Model
SP46
Product type
Self propelled petrol lawnmower
Engine brand
Stiga
Engine model
ST140 Autochoke
Engine capacity
139cc
Drive type
Self propelled
Cutting width
46cm
Recommended lawn area
Up to 500m²
Recommended garden size
Small to medium sized gardens
Cutting height adjustment
Centralised lever
Cutting height positions
6
Grass collector capacity
60 litres
Grass collector material
Canvas
Mulching plug
Included
Chassis
Steel
Mower weight
27kg
Pack weight
29kg
Handlebar type
Ergonomic soft grip handlebars
Storage feature
Fold down handle
Dimensions
1570 x 540 x 1100 mm
Box Contents
1x Mountfield SP46 lawnmower with Stiga ST140 139cc petrol engine
1x grass bag
1x mulching plug
Buyer’s Guide
Buy this if you want easier self propelled mowing with stronger collection and simpler mulching for lawns up to 500m².
Do not buy this if you need a quieter electric mower or full cutting height range details before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of mower is the Mountfield SP46?
Mountfield SP46 is a self propelled petrol lawnmower for small to medium sized gardens.
What engine does the Mountfield SP46 use?
Mountfield SP46 uses a Stiga ST140 139cc Autochoke petrol engine.
What cutting width does the Mountfield SP46 have?
Mountfield SP46 has a 46cm cutting width.
What lawn size is this mower suitable for?
The petrol lawnmower is suitable for lawns up to 500m².
Is the Mountfield SP46 self propelled?
Mountfield SP46 is self propelled, which helps reduce pushing effort during mowing.
Does the Mountfield SP46 include a grass collector?
Mountfield SP46 includes a 60 litre canvas grass collector.
Can this mower mulch grass clippings?
The mower includes a mulching plug so finely cut clippings can be redistributed back into the lawn.
How many cutting height positions does it have?
Mountfield SP46 has 6 cutting height positions adjusted by a centralised lever.
How heavy is the mower?
The mower weighs 27kg, with a listed pack weight of 29kg.
Can the handle fold for storage?
The mower has a fold down handle to make storage easier.
