It is a not a bad deal esp. considering it comes with JL guarantee. This machine has been cheaper than what I have posted for but it might help someone who is desperate to buy a decent mower now.
It has good reviews on Amazon... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-600885B70-Electric-Lawnmower-Cutting/dp/B0099LETKS
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Common Sense
15 May 16#1
I thought all Bosch Lawnmowers have 2 years guarantee.
A massive 4p cheaper than Homebase. But no Qudico.
GoNz017 to Common Sense
15 May 16#2
They do.
Kujain to Common Sense
15 May 16#3
Yes you're right. Although I find JL service much better and easily accessible. Just a personal opinion.
Quidco makes Homebase deal 1.5-2% cheaper.
dparr59
20 May 16#4
Out Of Stock Now !
But Amazon.de have it for GBP 69.13 Delivered
Would rather a deal on the 37 like last years :disappointed:
mymymy
20 May 16#7
I can lift this mower with 1 finger unlike my petrol one.
Northern_Dragon
20 May 16#8
I think Bosch would have you believe this is a selling feature...
Besford
20 May 16#9
BEWARE - not all Bosch mowers are born equal!
After 7 years use of a brilliant Bosch mower (replaced a horrible Flymo) I foolishly 'upgraded' to the 37cm version of this one. Dreadful mistake: underpowered*, flimsy, didn't pick up the grass properly, lead too short, didn't stripe as well, etc, etc..... Changed under warranty and new one just the same. Subsequently learned that these cheaper ones are made in China now and while that shouldn't matter they are made down to a lower price. Frankly I'm surprised Bosch risk their reputation on them. I've changed back now to a UK built (I think) Bosch (albeit a second hand cordless one) and it's as brilliant as my original one. The good ones have a black cover over the motor and the height adjustment lever is higher up on the side, not low and near the front like this one.
Lots of comments if you do an internet search. Also disappointing to discover how poor Bosch's customer service is: they failed to respond when I tried to contact them by phone and email and I've learned that's not unusual: maybe a good reason to go to JL for support? Homebase accepted mine back without quibble though.
No doubt lots of posters will say they're happy with theirs, which is fine, but if you had one of the 'good' ones previously you'd really notice the difference.
My observation in B&Q is that the smaller ones (up to 37cm) are the poorer type, larger ones OK. However if you search Amazon etc. you'll find good ones in smaller sizes.
* Stated same (1400W) power consumption but clearly less efficient in some way as it wasn't turned into the same cutting/pickup power.
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It has good reviews on Amazon... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-600885B70-Electric-Lawnmower-Cutting/dp/B0099LETKS
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A massive 4p cheaper than Homebase. But no Qudico.
Quidco makes Homebase deal 1.5-2% cheaper.
But Amazon.de have it for GBP 69.13 Delivered
Items: EUR 75.64
Packing & Shipping: EUR 10,80
(Total amount: EUR 86.44)
Invoice amount: GBP 69.13
http://www.amazon.de/Bosch-Rasenm%C3%A4her-Grasfangbox-Schnittbreite-Schnitth%C3%B6he/dp/B0032TJFOS?ie=UTF8&keywords=Bosch%20Rotak%2034%20R%20Corded%20Rotary%20Lawnmower&qid=1463700278&ref_=sr_1_fkmr1_1&sr=8-1-fkmr1
After 7 years use of a brilliant Bosch mower (replaced a horrible Flymo) I foolishly 'upgraded' to the 37cm version of this one. Dreadful mistake: underpowered*, flimsy, didn't pick up the grass properly, lead too short, didn't stripe as well, etc, etc..... Changed under warranty and new one just the same. Subsequently learned that these cheaper ones are made in China now and while that shouldn't matter they are made down to a lower price. Frankly I'm surprised Bosch risk their reputation on them. I've changed back now to a UK built (I think) Bosch (albeit a second hand cordless one) and it's as brilliant as my original one. The good ones have a black cover over the motor and the height adjustment lever is higher up on the side, not low and near the front like this one.
Lots of comments if you do an internet search. Also disappointing to discover how poor Bosch's customer service is: they failed to respond when I tried to contact them by phone and email and I've learned that's not unusual: maybe a good reason to go to JL for support? Homebase accepted mine back without quibble though.
No doubt lots of posters will say they're happy with theirs, which is fine, but if you had one of the 'good' ones previously you'd really notice the difference.
My observation in B&Q is that the smaller ones (up to 37cm) are the poorer type, larger ones OK. However if you search Amazon etc. you'll find good ones in smaller sizes.
* Stated same (1400W) power consumption but clearly less efficient in some way as it wasn't turned into the same cutting/pickup power.