I was also very impressed with how easy the Murray EQ2-500X was to put together. There’s no complicated assembly and you only need a few simple hand tools. It should take around 20 minutes to have it fully assembled and ready to go. In fact, it’s important to consider all the cutting options that a mower offers. While rear discharge and collection are two common options, you might want a mower that offers mulching or side discharge. CUTTING HEIGHTS AND 4 WAYS TO DISPOSE OF CLIPPINGS– simply raise the single lever to lower the blade for cutting lengths of grass from 25mm to 75mm. Cuttings can be collected, side or rear discharged, mulched into fine pieces or ejected onto the grass The machine itself weighs just 19kg, which I found feels sturdy while making it lightweight enough to transport between jobs easily. This model is also equipped with a ‘ReadyStart’ system which makes starting the engine easy and hassle-free.

However, we don’t believe they have surpassed petrol designs for larger gardens. We believe that these still excel in three main areas;If you asked me whether I think you should buy the Murray EQ2-500X then my initial reaction would be yes, do it! However, let’s think about this logically; if you’ve got a smaller (less than 400m²), level garden then this elaborate lawn mower might be overkill. Just in case you wanted any more features to keep an eye on while researching the market, here’s a few more; The Murray EQ2-500X has a feature that you don’t see on all petrol mowers, although it is on many. And that’s a wash port. This allows you to connect your garden hose to rinse away any debris, grass clippings and dirt so cleaning your machine is so much simpler.

I also love how easy the Murray EQ2-500X is to start. It boasts the ready start feature and in most cases, a single pull of the cord will have you up and running. I’ve seen some people talking about how it struggles a little more in cold weather but that’s to be expected of any petrol mower. Self Propelled Drive There is also a side and a rear discharge chute which will dispose of the clippings either to the side or rear of the machine as you mow. The soft grip handles can be folded forwards oven the main body for extra-compact storage to save space in your garden shed or garage. 3 Year Warranty I’ve long been a fan of Murray lawn mowers because they’re robust, powerful and get the job done properly. The Murray EQ2-500X is the latest model that’s been launched as a replacement for the earlier EQ500X. That was already a great petrol lawn mower, so I expected a lot from this second generation.

Self-Propelled Performance - designed to effortlessly handle rough grass and uneven terrain, this mower's metal-bladed rotary system cuts a wide 51cm (20") path, covering large lawns with ease, all without the need for manual pushing. If you don't want to collect your grass cuttings or your lawn has become overgrown, this mower comes equipped with a side discharge function. Simply lift the side blanking plate and insert the side discharge chute. The grass will then discharge in neat lines to the side of where you are mowing.