Cheap B&Q Mowers are exactly that cheap.
Consider what you want it to do, most cheap ones I have tried do a
miserable job of collecting clippings etc..

They look very poorly constructed as well with very cheap plastics

The chassis are also normally not very strong so towing a trailer for
example may not be practical

I have an acre to mow and easily fill a reasonable trailer whist cutting

The same money would be better spent on a second-hand machine, or stick
with your suggestion of a Deere or Countax, the new JCB Diesel looks
interesting

I looked at lots and in the end bought a second-hand Roper (probably
American), I have been using it regularly without problem for three
years I can even tow a small chain harrow with it.

It is amazing how useful these little machines are,they have a tough
life so go for something the will last.

Jabber wrote:
I need to get a new mower, thinking of John Dere or Countax but do wonder
whether the B&Q ones that are cheaper would be just as good. Has anyone had
any experience of the cheaper models.Rough grass (not Wimbledon standard)
Any advise welcome.