I use a Mountfield self propelled mower for larger lawns mostly but it will give a good finish to most. I have had mine for over two years and not had any problems so far (Fingers Crossed). The light metal frame helps make it easy to manouver and with several height setting you can cut grass comfortably over six inches, but you do need a few cuts to bring it down to the depth of grass you want. If you look after your machine and treat it well it will last you. This is another advantage over the cylinder mower which is more for fine lawns, or they can catch a stone or turf of grass between the cylinder and bottom blades and have to be reset as well ...  Read the complete review