Rank #5 in Best Petrol Lawn Mowers 2026: 10 Ranked, Ad Claims Checked
Scheppach MP132-42 Push 42cm Petrol Mower
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Scheppach MP132-42 is a push petrol mower: a 131cc four-stroke engine rated at 3.3HP, a 42cm cutting width, seven cutting heights adjusted centrally from 25mm to 75mm, and a 45L fabric grass collector with a mulching option. It sits at number five of the fifteen petrol mowers in this guide, at £179.00, with 4.6 out of 5 from 159 ratings.
The oddity on this listing is a naming clash rather than a measurement one. The title, the bullets and the spec table agree on the working figures — 42cm cut, seven positions, 25–75mm, 45L collector — but the spec table's Model Number field reads MP132-40, not MP132-42. The dimensions row is also worth a second look: it lists 131D x 47W x 97H centimetres, and that first figure is the same as the engine's cubic capacity. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from any testing we have carried out.
How those 159 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £179.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.6 out of 5, from 159 ratings |
| Engine | 131cc four-stroke, 3.3HP |
| Cutting width | 42 cm |
| Cutting heights | 25–75 mm, 7 positions |
| Grass collector | 45 L fabric bag with fill-level indicator, plus mulching |
| Weight | 16.3 kg |
| Model number (as listed) | MP132-40 — the product title says MP132-42 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“One of my best purchases on Amazon.Compact mower but packs a punch. Starts first time, and ideal for small to medium, size lawns.”
Verified purchase“Good quality mower cuts the grass great mower is metal so very sturdy and easy to push”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Petrol Lawn Mowers 2026: 10 Ranked, Ad Claims Checked.
Questions people ask
What engine does the Scheppach MP132-42 use?
The listing describes a 131cc four-stroke petrol engine rated at 3.3HP, so it needs petrol rather than batteries or a mains supply.
What cutting heights does it offer?
Seven positions, adjusted centrally from 25mm to 75mm, according to the bullets and the spec table.
How large a lawn is it meant for?
The Scheppach MP132-42 is listed as suitable for lawns up to 800m2, with the 42cm cutting width described as covering small and medium-sized gardens.
Does it collect the clippings or mulch them?
Both are listed: a 45L fabric grass collector with a fill-level indicator, and a mulching function that returns finely cut clippings to the lawn.
What is the model number of this mower?
That is where the listing splits — the title says MP132-42 while the spec table's Model Number field says MP132-40, and the two do not match.
Does it arrive assembled?
The listing states assembly is required. It also gives an item weight of 16.3 kg and a folding handle for storage.
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