Hayter
Hayter has built British lawn mowers since 1946, and the rear-roller Harrier is still the machine most people mean when they want a clean cut and classic stripes. This range covers Harrier petrol and 60V battery models from 41 to 56 cm, plus the Hawk kits for smaller gardens.
Not sure which Hayter fits your lawn? Our buying guide below starts with size and finish, then petrol versus battery, the same questions we ask in the Westbere showroom.
Hayter buying guideSize, Harrier vs Hawk, petrol vs battery and FAQs
1. What size lawn are you cutting?
- Up to about 200 to 300 m²: Hawk 36 push or Harrier 41. Compact decks suit town lawns and narrower gates.
- Medium lawn (roughly 300 to 500 m²): Harrier 48, or the Hawk 43 AutoDrive if you want a lighter battery kit with self-propel.
- Larger formal lawn (500 m² and up): Harrier 56. Widest pedestrian rear roller in the Hayter range; worth it when a narrower deck turns the job into a long afternoon.
Measure the tightest path and shed door as well as the lawn. A 56 cm machine is no use if it will not fit through.
2. Harrier or Hawk?
- Harrier: the classic alloy-deck rear-roller rotary. Best when you care about a precise cut and a proper stripe on a flat, well-kept lawn.
- Hawk: Hayter's lighter 60V entry kits (36 push and 43 AutoDrive). Sensible for smaller gardens where battery convenience matters more than Pro-grade build.
- Harrier Pro: commercial-leaning models for landscapers and heavier use. Choose Pro when the machine will see long days or shared site work, not a quiet weekend lawn.
| Lawn | Where to start |
|---|---|
| Small, flat, want stripes | Harrier 41 petrol or 60V, or Hawk 36 kit |
| Medium formal lawn | Harrier 48 Autodrive (petrol or 60V) |
| Large formal lawn | Harrier 56 Autodrive (petrol or 60V) |
| Trade / heavy domestic use | Harrier Pro in the matching deck size |
Petrol or 60V battery?
- Petrol: strongest choice for larger lawns, longer grass after a wet spell, and all-day runtime without planning a charge. Needs fuel and servicing.
- 60V battery: quiet, no pull-cord, no petrol smell. Kits and pack options let you size runtime to the lawn. The trade-off is watching battery capacity on bigger plots; Pro battery models suit landscapers already on Hayter 60V.
- Electric InStart / key start (petrol): useful if pull-cords are a struggle. Still a petrol machine for power and runtime.
Why a rear roller matters
A full-width rear roller flattens the grass as you cut and lays the light-and-dark stripe people associate with a quality lawn. Four-wheel mowers turn more easily on uneven ground; they do not finish the same way. Hayter Harriers are rear-roller machines first. If your ground is rough or heavily sloping, say so when you call: a roller mower prefers level turf kept short.
Why buy your Hayter from us
We're an authorised Hayter dealer at Island Road, Westbere, near Canterbury. Machines are prepared and checked in our workshop before they leave, we supply genuine Hayter blades, belts and spares, and our workshop handles servicing and repairs after the sale. We deliver UK-wide. Call 01227 711100 or visit the showroom if you want a straight recommendation for your lawn.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hayter gives the best stripes?
Any rear-roller Harrier. The roller, a sharp blade and a level lawn do the work. Cut regularly and keep the height consistent.
Petrol or battery Harrier?
Petrol for larger or longer lawns and maximum runtime. Battery for quiet, fume-free cutting on small to medium lawns when you can size the pack to the job.
Do I need a Pro model?
Most home lawns are fine on standard Autodrive Harriers. Choose Pro for commercial or heavy domestic duty, or when you want the tougher specification from the start.
Do you supply genuine Hayter parts?
Yes. As an authorised dealer we supply genuine Hayter blades, belts and spares.
Do you deliver Hayter mowers?
Yes, UK-wide. Local customers can also collect from Westbere after we have checked the machine over.
