Bosch Home and Garden Bosch ADVANCEDROTAK 650 Lawnmower 410mm 240v
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Price: £219.95
Brand: Bosch Home and Garden
Description: Like the Bosch Indego series of robotic lawnmowers, the ADVANCEDROTAK 650 is made in the UK, and makes use of cutting edge technology - much of which was influenced by developments in the automotive industry. Firstly, Bosch have managed to reduce noise levels by up to 75% in this new generation of Rotak mowers and as a result they are the quietest high performance lawnmowers on the market. From the lawnmower housing to its motor and blades, all components have been optimized in view of the user's needs, and the desire for reduced volume with high power. That made it possible to reduce the guaranteed sound power level so that lawnmowing is significantly quieter both for the operator and for others in the vicinity. The new Rotak models look different to previous generations too: with a dark green finish, they feature textured high quality surfaces and grille elements with sealed foils, which are commonly used on designer fittings for premium vehicles. The multi-position Ergoflex handles provide ergonomically shaped grip zones with softgrip padding for comfortable contol. The handle is telescopic so it can be adjusted to suit operators of different heights, and it can be folded down to save space while in storage. Equipped with large rubber overmoulded wheels which are designed to leave minimal impact on the lawn, the ADVANCEDROTAK 650 also has an extremely easy to use cutting height adjustment system: instead of a gear lever on the side, you simply press a red button next to the handle, then pull the handle to lock the cutting height into the desired position. The mower also benefits from a Leaf Collect blade which is designed to pick up leaves from the lawn. The air flow transfers them into the collection box along with the grass clippings so your lawn is left looking pristine and freshly trimmed once you have finished. Specifications ● Power: 1700w ● Bowl Size: 41cm ● Noise: 89d B ● Grille: Brushed Aluminium ● Grass Capacity: 50 litres ● Height of Cut: 20-80mm ● Width of Cut: 41cm ● Lawn Area: 650 square metres ● Weight: 17kg Features & Benefits ● New premium design ● Integrates high quality finish and design cues from the automotive industry ● Silent Drive technology: upto 75% reduction in noise ● New HOC system for height adjustment ● Smooth running rubber overmoulded wheels for advanced stability ● New grasscombs enable closer cuts to edges ● Ergoslide handles for excellet ergonomics ● Collapsible handles for space saving storage ● Newly designed grass collector ● Leaf Collect rotary blade. Bosch Home and Garden Bosch ADVANCEDROTAK 650 Lawnmower 410mm 240v - shop the best deal online on diy-compared.co.uk
Category: Lawn Mowers
Merchant: Tooled Up
Product ID: 343922
Delivery cost: 0
EAN: 4059952526621
MPN: ADVANCEDROTAK 650
RRP: 269
Author: Tom006k
Rating: 5
Review: Like many, I had a Bosch Qualcast for years. At the risk of sounding dramatic, that fantastic machine served me for 5 years and my father before me for twice as long. The only reason it finally died was because the shed gave up its ghost first which led to the lawnmower suffering water damage during heavy rainfall (even then, it made a valiant attempt at trudging on). So, of course, I looked for another Bosch to replace it. To anyone considering trying to save some money by going for the 32R/34R/37 etc. models (the newer releases of which I believe are now called EasyRotak?), don't. If you're in doubt, good; spend the extra £50-100 quid and get the UniversalRotak or AdvancedRotak, like this one. I had the same idea; reviews praised them highly (although there are a scary number of negative ones on other websites) and it seemed right for the job, but they are just so inferior in quality and design. They require assembly and are not collapsible without dismantlement, the grass box is flimsy and (unrelated) grass often gets stuck in the lawnmower itself instead of feeding into the container, resulting in cut grass being left on the lawn. While they are indeed very light, they feel cheap and I'd much prefer my far heavier, older machine. In my case, the 37-14 I purchased died during its first encounter with some long grass—something the ancient qualcast had no problem with. It didn't cough or splutter, or shut off to protect itself from overheating. I stopped it to empty the container, and upon returning, found that it would no longer start. Now, admittedly, my garden isn't at all flat; it's on a bank and dips in sections, but (unlike before) I set this flimsy-feeling machine to cut on a higher setting, so that shouldn't have been a factor in its sudden demise. That done, I almost went for a different brand but kept coming back to the Rotak and wound up giving the AdvancedRotak 650 a go. This proved to be where the quality lays. The £50-100 extra (I wouldn't bother with cordless) is well worth it, especially if you would find yourselves paying that later anyway after a bad experience. They come already assembled except for the power cord which is detachable and they are still light but also very sturdy (including the grass box despite the sides being fabric to save on a bit of storage space). Grass does not get stuck in the lawnmower itself—in fact, if the container is full, it will just work to pack the grass more tightly into it. I fail to see how anyone can fail to connect the box properly such that grass sprays everywhere, as a few reviews mention. It is extremely easy to use and well-built. I hope, by sharing this experience, to save some others who are sitting on the fence, from making the mistake I did and costing themselves more money by trying to save going for a cheaper model. I appreciate the difficulties of trying to distinguish between genuine critical reviews and reviews which just contain silly complaints born of unacknowledged errors or a sense of entitlement to higher quality for less. Coming from old reliable, I can say with certainty that the cheaper models shake the faith Bosch's customers have for their products. The AdvancedRotak does not. You're not saving on the price of size when going for one of those cheaper models; the lesser price isn't worth it; you'll lose out quality and thus also likely lose out on a lawnmower with a longer life unless your lawn is tiny and the ground flat.
Author: D. Tilly
Rating: 3
Review: I did quite a lot of research before going for this mower. I wanted a wider cut to reduce mowing time and have always looked to Bosch as a maker of quality items. I've had a Bosch strimmer for years that is well made and reliable. This mower was originally over my budget, but when it came up as an Amazon deal I went for it, saving over £100. It cuts well, collects grass well, mulches well (as I bought the add on mulching plug) and has decent power to cut even long grass. However, from straight out of the box I found the hieght adjustment didn't work properly. As others have observed, it didn't go up to 'max' properly. On closer inspection I found that this was due to the rear roller arms catching on the deck structure. They are made of very flimsy plastic and flex on their spindle which is a real design flaw. The roller has also become detached a couple of times. I've thought about sending the mower back (it has a three year warranty) but as I'm not too fussed about the roller function, I've simply removed it. Hopefully the rest of the mower will prove more robust. In summary, I'm just glad that I got the mower at a significant discount - I would have felt ripped off paying full price.
