This is my old lawnmower. It currently sits in the shed resting it's bones as it's final commercial season is over. Next season it will be spending it's first year in blissful retirement cutting grass just once a week for my Grandad.
I know this model really well and can strip it and put it back together again in 30 minutes, with time for a cup of tea and a biscuit.
Our model is the Atco Viscount petrol pull start model, key start ignition versions are also available.
I've got a couple of major criticisms of this lawn mower.
The first and easily the most annoying one, is that the drive lever has a catch which, if you push the lever to a certain point, holds the mechanism in autodrive. This is a complete pain in the rear end because the only way to release this catch is to let go of the throttle (which kills the engine) then quickly engage the throttle again so it kicks itself back into life (sometimes misfiring, in which case you need to do it again).
The second is the lack of a blade brake clutch system also adds unwanted time to any grass cut and also unnecessary wear and tear on you and your mower, as constant stopping and restarting are a big part of any operation.
Some of the big plus points of the Atco Viscount are:
- It gives a good cut for a rotary
- It is one of the lighter roller mower models available (just 25kg)
- Has a reliable Briggs and Stratton engine
You can expect to pay around £500 to £600 for an Atco Viscount and I'm sure it fills a little niche in the market for lighter weight roller mowers.
I really would consider the Hayters, Hondas, and John Deere ranges though if a 50kg roller mower wouldn't cause you a problem.
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