MOUNTFIELD 1538H Ride on lawnmower honest review after 14 months of use.

[@johnaskin13]

Lift off the back box, on the right side of the back of the lawnmower is a 4" bit of metal, push it towards the lawnmower and it will work. I do that when I'm washing the deck to let the blades spin. I found my Mountfield does a great job and leaves the lawn looking fantastic.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

I got rid of it and bought another mower. Don’t get me wrong it’s a very good mower just with the slope on the land it just struggled. But yes I know about the bit of metal. I have done that to my new mower as don’t use the collector box. I bought a solo 660cc twin Briggs and Stratton engine mower: tractor thing

[@Herblay63]

I've have this same model for the last 3 years and cut about the same area of grass. Similar to this reviewer, I too am on a similar slope with a slightly uneven lawn. I would agree and say that this model is at the limit of its capability on this type of terrain. It does work, it can and does do it but not effortlessly. I think any degree of pronounced slope probably requires 4 wheel drive and in turn a larger engine.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@Herblay63 totally agree mate

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@Herblay63 hence why I sold mine and bought a bigger one

[@nickloughrey9841]

I have a mountfield 13.5 HP single bought in 2006 M35 hydrostatic . I have a granite escarpment in the middle of the property . IThe gradient in parts means you have to go up and down and not sideways as it would kype over . I serviced the hydrostatic unit once with the correct fluid and change the Stiga oil once a season . THe only improvent was to put a proper fuel filter on the inlet to the carb . 2 batteries bought last one Yuasa . It ois a sterling machinew and has done faultless service . All the bad talk of Stiga engines is not my experience . the 13.5 hiorse pulls well on all slopes . I always wanted a 2417 Honda but its 3 times the price. and 17 years is good so far

[@keithhooper6123]

Have the 1530H,and have had no problems,and do have quite steep slopes.

[@BSS22193]

I have sort of the same lawn tractor! It's a 2022 Stiga Estate 384 M, it has a single cylinder Stiga engine with 6,3 kw and everything except the colour looks the same. I also not only have slopes to cut but also hills and its no problem at all with my Stiga Estate! I have lowered the scalping wheels on the deck down to the middle hole and it cuts perfect even on uneven lawns. I use the bagger on the back of my tractor all the time since i want to collect my grass, i have also used it without it by bypassing the switch behind the right rear wheel that dons't allow these types of lawn tractors be used without it. I also have a bumpy lawn and it's never a problem since i always mow in 1 and 2 gear and drive slowly and it's very comfortable to ride, handles great and it also have very good build quality in my opinion. The headlights are not pointless because sometimes i mow near the road where i live and i use them to be seen.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

Good for you. I got rid of it

[@znerses5301]

Over £450 to service :(. Need to learn to do it all myself. Have you ever tried sharpening the blades on the Mountfield?

[@MrEnglishman6969]

@@znerses5301 £450 got a service where you taking it Harrods. I get my ride in collected and brought back and full service for £250. If it was not being collected and brought back it’s only £199. Sharpening blades is easy enough. But some times if they are old just buy a new set

[@znerses5301]

@@MrEnglishman6969 Can't seem to find anyone who can do it for less. Haven't serviced the thing for 3 years now because of it (change the oil myself). In East Anglia. Just bought a jack off amazon so won't do this again that's for sure

[@russellpetrie119]

you need a rideon with traction control or 4wd

[@marksimpkins100]

Did you get the RPM checked, Alot of the Mountfield come in powdered down.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

yes it came from the dealers set up ready to go

[@somewhereelse3813]

'F' off chicken!! 🤣🤣 Hilarious Good fair review though

[@MrEnglishman6969]

Glad you enjoyed

[@metalmicky]

Nothing wrong with what you’ve got, that’s not much of a slope ,what were you hoping for? Wait till that Briggs and scrap it engine starts failing on your next mower, go Honda or Kawasaki if you’re going for two cylinders.

[@MrEnglishman6969]

it was struggling to go up the hill badly so had to go.

[@russellpetrie119]

like a john deere 748