Bosch Rotak 43 > Reviews (2)

I bought the Bosch Rotak 43 as it was the largest electric mower I could find, and I have a lot of grass. I had a qualcast before, so was very happy with the whole Bosch scene.
The reviews said that it was quiet, lightweight and cut long, wet grass. The mower arrived on the one day it didn't rain, so I put it to the test. It does everything it says on the box.
Lawn-cutting time was reduced by almost half, mainly because the machine didn't get clogged up with wet cuttings. It really is lightweight, and is very manoeuvrable. It is also a lot quieter than my previous machine.
I have a very uneven garden, but found no difficulty in using the machine, and the 'combs' on the side do seem to help it to cut nearer to walls, trees etc.
My only criticism is the handle. The machine has an on/off bar which traverses the whole width making it usable by left or right hands, but I find it a little uncomfortable, and did get a blister after 90 minutes use.
I haven't found this machine for sale in shops, but there are plenty of internet companies selling it for around £140-£150, so it compares well with the smaller 40cm retail edition.
It is well worth paying the little bit extra for a larger blade as this will cut down mowing time in the long run.
And of course, the mower comes with the standard 2 year Bosch guarantee, which can't be bad.
I would recommend this mower to anyone wanting a cabled machine for a large garden. (And I believe Bosch also make a rechargable battery version of this.)
All in all, the best cabled mower on the market!!!