£1,175.00
The Hayter Harrier 48 AD Variable Speed Petrol Lawn Mower is a premium 48cm self-propelled mower with a rear roller for perfect lawn stripes. Featuring Auto-Drive variable speed, a durable cast-aluminium deck, and a powerful Briggs & Stratton engine, it delivers professional cutting performance for medium to large gardens.
Homeowners wanting professional stripes
Medium–large lawns with borders
Customers upgrading from smaller steel-deck mowers
Lawns with slopes or uneven ground
Regular weekly or fortnightly cutting schedules
1 in stock
The Hayter Harrier 48 AD Variable Speed Rear Roller Mower is a premium petrol lawnmower engineered to deliver a flawless striped finish on medium to large gardens. Built with exceptional British craftsmanship, this mower combines a powerful engine, a durable aluminium cutter deck and Hayter’s legendary full-width rear roller to create the classic striped effect that transforms the look of any lawn. With a generous 48cm cutting width and a smooth Auto-Drive variable-speed system, the Harrier 48 AD provides effortless mowing, adjusting to your natural walking pace to make longer mowing sessions feel easier and more controlled.
Designed for performance and longevity, the Harrier 48 AD features a corrosion-resistant aluminium deck, ensuring many years of dependable use. The advanced cutting and airflow technology lifts the grass before trimming, helping achieve a cleaner, sharper finish while efficiently filling the large 70-litre grass collector. The split rear roller improves manoeuvrability around borders and edges while maintaining excellent traction on slopes and uneven areas. With seven adjustable cutting heights ranging from 13mm to 60mm, it’s easy to achieve the perfect finish throughout the mowing season.
Ideal for homeowners who want a professional appearance without paying for a landscaper, the Hayter Harrier 48 AD is perfectly suited to gardens up to 500m². It offers dependable power, smooth operation and beautiful results every time you mow. Whether you’re upgrading from a smaller machine or looking for a mower that matches the quality of your garden, the Harrier 48 AD is a long-term investment in consistently superior lawn care. This is the mower for anyone who values quality, reliability and the unmistakable striped finish only a true rear-roller mower can achieve.
Let the mower do the work. The Auto-Drive system automatically matches your walking pace, giving you smooth operation when mowing slopes, long runs, or thicker grass.
The split metal rear roller creates bold, lasting lawn stripes while improving traction and manoeuvrability. Perfect for gardens where presentation matters.
The corrosion-resistant aluminium chassis is built to last. Strong, rigid and lightweight, it gives the mower exceptional longevity and precision.
Designed for reliable power and clean cutting, even through dense or wet grass.
Spend more time mowing and less time emptying. The airflow-optimised collector ensures efficient filling every time.
A simple lever lets you choose heights from 13–60mm, giving you full control for every season and lawn condition.
The 48cm deck and strong drive system make it ideal for lawns up to 500m².
Compare The Hayter Harrier Rear Roller Mowers
| Feature / Model | Harrier 48 AD Variable Speed | Harrier 48 BBC Rear Roller | Harrier 48 VS Electric Start | Harrier 48 VS 60V Battery Roller | Harrier 56 AD Variable Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Battery | Petrol |
| Starter | Pull / Recoil | Pull / Recoil | Push-to-Start | Push-to-Start | Pull / Recoil |
| Drive | Variable Speed Self-Propelled | Variable Speed Self-Propelled | Variable Speed Self-Propelled | Variable Speed Self-Propelled | Variable Speed Self-Propelled |
| Rear Roller | Yes – Split Roller | Yes – Split Roller | Yes – Split Roller | Yes – Split Roller | Yes – Large Split Roller |
| Ideal Lawn Size | Up to ~500 m² | Up to ~500 m² | Up to ~500 m² | Up to ~500 m² | Up to ~1000 m² |
| Price | ~£1,175 | ~£1,329 | ~£1,199 | (varies with battery) | ~£1,459 |
| Best For | Classic stripe finish, petrol performance | Petrol with blade control (BBC) | Easier start + classic stripes | Quiet, zero-emission mowing | Larger gardens + premium performance |
| Brand | Hayter |
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