Rotak 36 R UK
Compact and lightweight, suitable for medium lawns.
The Bosch Rotak 36 R is packed full of incredible features to ensure you get a pristine lawn every time. The mower has a high speed 1350 W ‘Powerdrive’ motor that enables you to cut long grass with ease. Featuring innovative grass combs, this lawnmower is able to easily cut up to or over the edge of your lawn for a clean cut. It has a 36 cm cutting width, ideal for medium sized lawns and offers a range of adjustable cutting heights.
Bosch ‘Powerdrive’ motor
The Rotak 36 R is a powerful and lightweight lawnmower. The high speed 1350 W motor and innovative gear set work together to keep the blade running at a high rpm by altering the torque supplied by the motor. When the going gets tough, the system senses the increased load on the blade and increases the torque to the motor. This means Full Power!
Innovative grass combs
With inset front wheels and innovative grass combs, the Rotak 36 R can cut grass growing close to or over the edge of the lawn. This ensures that no strips of uncut grass are left behind when cutting around flower beds, walls or paths, reducing the need for trimming.
Lightweight and compact design
Lightweight at only 12 kg, and with its integrated carry handle, the Rotak 36 R is easy to carry and store. It comes complete with a 10 m cable making it ideal for small to medium sized lawns. Additioanlly, the Rotak 36 R features easy z-folding handles and a stackable grass box for convenient and compact storage at a height of only 55 cm. Quick to store and easy to assemble for hassle free mowing.
Ergoflex handles
The sleek Bosch Ergoflex design is based around the comfort and simplicity of computer console handsets, ensuring support and ease of movement. The mower can be operated left, right, one or two handed, horizontally or vertically, giving you 8 different grip positions to control the mower. With an adjustable working height and multi-position handle, optimal power transfer is achieved. Adjusting the mower to your body you can improve posture and reduce muscle strain. Bosch Ergoflex Lawnmowers are the first ever garden products to achieve Ergonomic Certification.
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| Electric (Mains Powered) | Electric (Mains Powered) | Electric (Mains Powered) | Electric (Mains Powered) | Electric (Mains Powered) | Cordless (Battery Powered) | |
| Recommended Lawn Size | From 150 m² – 300 m² (Up to 1 tennis court) | From 150 m² – 300 m² (Up to 1 tennis court) | From 150 m² – 300 m² (Up to 1 tennis court) | From 300 m² – 500 m² (Up to 2 tennis courts) | From 300 m² – 600 m² (Up to 2 tennis courts) | Up to 150 m² (Up to 1 tennis court) |
| Width of Cut (cm) | 34 cm | 36 cm | 37 cm | 40 cm | 43 cm | 32 cm |
| Power | 1300 W | 1350 W | 1400 W | 1700 W | 1800 W | 36 V 2.6 Ah Lithium-Ion battery |
| Number of Batteries | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Battery Charge Time | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 90 mins (80% power in 45 mins) |
| Cutting System | Rotary blade | Rotary blade | Rotary hardened and sharpened blade | Rotary hardened and sharpened blade with LeafCollect | Rotary hardened and sharpened blade with LeafCollect | Rotary hardened and sharpened blade |
| Size of Grassbox (L) | 40 L | 40 L | 40 L | 50 L | 50 L | 31 L |
| Height of Cut Positions | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Weight (kg) | 11 kg | 12 kg | 11.2 kg | 12.6 kg | 12.7 kg | 10.2 kg |
| Weight: | 12 kg |
| Size: | 36cm cutting width |
| Dimensions: | 61.5 x 40.9 x 37.4 cm; 12 Kilograms |
| Model: | 06008A6273 |
| Part: | 06008A6273 |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Bosch |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | 36cm cutting width |
Top lawnmowe
Brilliant lawnmower, I accidentally ordered this instead of the battery one, the seller was very understanding, however, I decided to keep it and it is brilliant. Really long lead can cover the garden, really lightweight and easy to manoeuvre.
– Height adjustment system raises and lowers front and back at once, which is neat and easy.
– Roller leaves nice stripes.
– Ergo handles are comfortable and help my posture.
– Cut is good, very even and no seed heads left.
– It will completely fill the grass box and still pick up everything.
– Grass box halves stay tight together as long as you take a second to make sure the catches are properly engaged.
– Cable pinching problem with previous models has been eliminated with a neat bit of plastic.
BUT:
– People have had trouble assembling the handles because it’s the WRONG MANUAL, I worked it out, but not everyone is as mechanically minded.
– The neat widget to avoid cable pinching doesn’t figure in any of the pictures, which may be why people are still having the problem.
– People have also had trouble folding the handles because the manual doesn’t cover how to do this, even for the old types of handles that it does mention. It’s neat and easy in the right order, but, as you’ll see from other reviews, you get in a horrible mess if you do it in the wrong order.
– Height adjustment system raises and lowers front and back at once, which is neat and easy.
– Roller leaves nice stripes.
– Ergo handles are comfortable and help my posture.
– Cut is good, very even and no seed heads left.
– It will completely fill the grass box and still pick up everything.
– Grass box halves stay tight together as long as you take a second to make sure the catches are properly engaged.
– Cable pinching problem with previous models has been eliminated with a neat bit of plastic.
BUT:
– People have had trouble assembling the handles because it’s the WRONG MANUAL, I worked it out, but not everyone is as mechanically minded.
– The neat widget to avoid cable pinching doesn’t figure in any of the pictures, which may be why people are still having the problem.
– People have also had trouble folding the handles because the manual doesn’t cover how to do this, even for the old types of handles that it does mention. It’s neat and easy in the right order, but, as you’ll see from other reviews, you get in a horrible mess if you do it in the wrong order.
Good little machine
Great little machine, does what it says on the box, I have the same machine now for about 10 years (my daughter now has my old one) and putting the side by side I would just say the build quality of the new one is not quite as good as the old one.
Bish Bash Bosch!!
Arrived very quickly and well packaged. Took about 20-30 minutes assemble – easy peasy. Immediately cut my front and back lawns, my previous Bosch lawnmower broke 🙁 Therefore wanted similar, this is slightly larger than previous, but seems quieter. Holds loads of grass cuttings, and very pleased with the results. Not cheap, but then anything decent never is. Bish bash bosch, easy peasy lemon squeezy!!
Bish Bash Bosch!!
Arrived very quickly and well packaged. Took about 20-30 minutes assemble – easy peasy. Immediately cut my front and back lawns, my previous Bosch lawnmower broke 🙁 Therefore wanted similar, this is slightly larger than previous, but seems quieter. Holds loads of grass cuttings, and very pleased with the results. Not cheap, but then anything decent never is. Bish bash bosch, easy peasy lemon squeezy!!
Overall a good piece of ki
This is a good lawn mower. I have had it for a few months now and have had to cut my grass 6 times. It’s easy to put together the grass appears relatively level after mowing. There are 3 length choices which is plenty and is easy to switch between lengths.
Down side is that It doesn’t really cut all the way to the edge, it pushes the edges close to a wall/fence down so you cant steel that it’s there until.the next day.
Decent entry level mowe
This is a decent mower that does the job well, and seems like it will last a good amount of time.
Assembly is easy and it is lightweight. It takes up little room in the shed, although I’ve not needed to fold it down as I have plenty of room. If I needed to however, it’s two screws which can be undone by hand to food the handle over the mower.
The grass box is fine and doesn’t feel overly flimsy, which was my worry on reading all the below reviews. It has a good capacity and, even though I’ve kicked it a few times, it has never gave me the impression that its going to drop off.
The grass combs seem to work well and let me get close to the edges. Every now and then, I do need to use the shears though.
The wire is only 10m long. That’s pretty short. Luckily I’ve got and installed another outdoor socket but if you have anything over a tiny garden or no outdoor socket, expect to need an extension cable.
Overall, a great entry level mower for small to medium gardens.
Always impressed with Bosch quality build and their ability to “get the job done” with the exact power you need.
Only grumble with this mower is the turning circle. It is designed for small lawns, but to turn you have to wrangle with the fixed position plastic wheels. It is also a touch heavy for a compact mower.
You also have to remove the handle at the base to pack away. Mid section folds, but bottom section doesn’t move.
It did a great job, but needs effort or patience. Was impressed with how close it gets on edges, but it wasn’t close enough to replace a strimmer.
Great cut,powerful but crossbar snapped,4th use.Await part from Bosch,when fixed review still good.
Love the product, but during 4th use the plastic handle snapped off when turning. Had a call with Bosch, need invoice evidence then will send a new part. Awaiting that, but back up process so far seems okay, just need to get some paperwork from Amazon.
Lightweight and cuts well
I bought this for my elderly mother with wrist problems. I assembled it without too much difficulty and she finds it lightweight enough to push around her small garden. I find it quite tricky to change the cutting height – maybe there’s a knack to it but she certainly can’t manage to change the height on her own, hence only 4 stars. Otherwise it does a decent cut and is easy to manoeuvre.
more use of plastic but still a great produc
The collection tray is made of 2 pieces of plastic rather than the one piece on my previous mower which I had for nearly 8 years. I guess it to keep the weight and packaging to a minimum. I have had it for just nearly a year and a great product for the smaller lawns.
My first lawn mower which was needed for a particularly uneven lawn. I decided to go for Bosch as it’s a well known mark plus Bosch offered an extended 3 year warranty. I can’t say I’ve been disappointed. I find it relatively quiet and it handles well the uneven ground. It’s not failed me after 10 months and can be folded away into a relatively compact unit, though I wouldn’t say it’s the easiest to fold and store in it’s most compact form.
One recommendation I’d give is when building, don’t tighten too much the quick releases on either side. They’re plastic and probably not that strong.
Also don’t expect bullet proof build quality. The main unit is well built but components around it are not of the highest quality. For example, the grass collector is made of pretty think plastic. But so are all it’s competitors and we’re talking a 100 mower.
The grass collector could hold more but then I realised how foolish the idea was of collecting the grass and therefore the nutrients which I’d then have to spend money on fertiliser to replace and not just leave the grass cuttings to go back where they came from. If you regularly and maybe go over them a second time, the cuttings will be hardly noticeable and disappear quickly.
In conclusion, for the price, I’d most definitely recommend especially if you don’t have that perfectly flat lawn like mine.
My first lawn mower which was needed for a particularly uneven lawn. I decided to go for Bosch as it’s a well known mark plus Bosch offered an extended 3 year warranty. I can’t say I’ve been disappointed. I find it relatively quiet and it handles well the uneven ground. It’s not failed me after 10 months and can be folded away into a relatively compact unit, though I wouldn’t say it’s the easiest to fold and store in it’s most compact form.
One recommendation I’d give is when building, don’t tighten too much the quick releases on either side. They’re plastic and probably not that strong.
Also don’t expect bullet proof build quality. The main unit is well built but components around it are not of the highest quality. For example, the grass collector is made of pretty think plastic. But so are all it’s competitors and we’re talking a 100 mower.
The grass collector could hold more but then I realised how foolish the idea was of collecting the grass and therefore the nutrients which I’d then have to spend money on fertiliser to replace and not just leave the grass cuttings to go back where they came from. If you regularly and maybe go over them a second time, the cuttings will be hardly noticeable and disappear quickly.
In conclusion, for the price, I’d most definitely recommend especially if you don’t have that perfectly flat lawn like mine.
Good lawnmower for cutting long grass
Worked very well on my 20sqm lawn, I needed an extension lead too. It took about 30 minutes to assemble. It cut very easily through 10 inch slightly wet grass without a problem when I had it on the highest setting (7cm). Would buy it again.
Great mowe
Great mower with ability to cut at different heights and a roller on the rear to produce stripe effect on the grass. Easy to put together and folds down for neat storage, although the collect box needs storing separately really. Easy to clear after usage and doesn’t clog up like the old flymo. It not as easy to move as a hover mower so if that’s important to you, get a flymo. Otherwise this is a great mower and makes mowing the lawn easier and quicker that my old flymo compact 300.
A decent mower , light and easy to use, a nice finish
I bought this after my flymo went up in smoke. I like the lowest setting which cuts low but doesn’t scalp my lawn. It leaves nice stripes if you walk up and down in different directions. It holds a lot of grass compared to my old flymo, and I’ve never had it clog up either. It’s fairly light and easy to use. The handle to start it does feel a bit flimsy and I am wandering if it will brake easy. I hope no
Cuts to the boarders, light weight and small for storing!
I have a small garden and not a lot of storage space for a lawnmower, this is the perfect one. It fits into a garden plastic storage box, it cuts right up the the edges so I don’t have to strim. There is a long lead so I don’t need an extension lead, it is light weight, I can carry it not problem with one hand. I have to empty the box a few times but that doesn’t bother me. Good price and arrived in good time.
Cuts to the boarders, light weight and small for storing!
I have a small garden and not a lot of storage space for a lawnmower, this is the perfect one. It fits into a garden plastic storage box, it cuts right up the the edges so I don’t have to strim. There is a long lead so I don’t need an extension lead, it is light weight, I can carry it not problem with one hand. I have to empty the box a few times but that doesn’t bother me. Good price and arrived in good time.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
First the good – really powerful motor and excellent cutting blade make short work of a small lawn even when wet. The bad? It has a limited range of cutting heights (3) which are difficult to adjust. The handle bars are relatively flimsy in contrast to the robust body of the machine. It’s difficult to steer and the assembly instructions were scanty to say the least. And boy, is it ugly! So why 4 stars? Its cutting performance and grass collection are brilliant. As long as you have a small lawn which you can mow in straight lines it’s excellent value for money.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
First the good – really powerful motor and excellent cutting blade make short work of a small lawn even when wet. The bad? It has a limited range of cutting heights (3) which are difficult to adjust. The handle bars are relatively flimsy in contrast to the robust body of the machine. It’s difficult to steer and the assembly instructions were scanty to say the least. And boy, is it ugly! So why 4 stars? Its cutting performance and grass collection are brilliant. As long as you have a small lawn which you can mow in straight lines it’s excellent value for money.
Brilliant Bosch
So easy to use and even cuts wet grass perfectly.. Just what I needed in Scotland!
Husband loves it.
Husband loves it. Replacement for a hover which husband hated as it was very heavy to use during cutting. Thus machine is lightweight has a smooth cutting action and cuts right to the edge of the decking.
A cut above the rest!
Great little bit of kit, have used it throughout spring and summer with no problems, it replaced my petrol lawn mowers, it is lightweight and easy to operate, great cutting ability and sufficiently powerful for my lawns, once you have got use to making sure the mains supply cable is not going to tangle with the rotor blades, it is trouble free!
Very impressive given the price, the next one I purchase will be the bigger sized model!
A cut above the rest!
Great little bit of kit, have used it throughout spring and summer with no problems, it replaced my petrol lawn mowers, it is lightweight and easy to operate, great cutting ability and sufficiently powerful for my lawns, once you have got use to making sure the mains supply cable is not going to tangle with the rotor blades, it is trouble free!
Very impressive given the price, the next one I purchase will be the bigger sized model!
DOES THE JOB WELL (SMALL-MEDIUM LAWN)
This Bosch was a replacement for our very expensive but heavy and unwieldy Hayter mower as we only have a small lawn. It took a bit of working out to assemble but nothing too tricky. Overall, it feels quite light and dare I say it, plasticy but this is how most modern lawn-mowers within this budget are. The main thing is, it cuts very well and leaves nice stripes, in fact I think the grass looks better now. It is very easy to manoeuvre around our small garden. It is perfect for our requirements but if I had a big lawn, I think it may not be the best choice.
I have used my lawnmower twice now and cannot fault it. The cut is neat and clean, very easy to use, love the stripes the roller leaves and great price. Ignore all the negative comments, as long as you know how to look after your lawn, this mower is great…I was going to spend 200+ initially…but glad I took a punt on this. My photo shows my artwork using this mower.
I have used my lawnmower twice now and cannot fault it. The cut is neat and clean, very easy to use, love the stripes the roller leaves and great price. Ignore all the negative comments, as long as you know how to look after your lawn, this mower is great…I was going to spend 200+ initially…but glad I took a punt on this. My photo shows my artwork using this mower.
Download assembly instructions
My favourite part of this order was opening the box and finding no assembly instructions. After going on line to find a video it was fairly straight forward to put together. So I’ll give it 2 stars for ease of assembly as it is simple to put together but you need to look up how.
It is easy to move around, lightweight and compact. It coped with my lawn and did an alright job, only had to empty cutting tray twice and both times it was only half full. Overall not bad.
We have had a Bosch Rotak 32 from around 2007 & apart from new blades it has never needed any attention. After seeing the Rotak 34R on a Prime day deal I decided to order it at the bargain price it was.
Weight is something I noticed just picking the mower out of the box. It’s a lot heavier than our old one & very much to the front end. Assembly was simple with no real need to read the instructions but when it came to the grass collector the cheap mouldings & poor quality became apparent. The plastic flexes & doesn’t join together well at all & looks as if it will break after repeated use.
The quality of the cut is far better than our old one & it picks up the grass better. We did notice that the lowest cut was lower than the old mower but the roller makes it very hard to push. Also as it holds more grass meaning it will be heavier as it gets full.
We wont be getting rid of our old one whilst we continue to try this mower just in case we find that we can’t get on with this new one.
pretty decent lightweight lawnmowe
The instructions could have been a little clearer (the cable tidy is not mentioned in the instructions clearly enough) and the handle requires a bit of force to locate in its socket, but once those issues were sorted (and they aren’t too tricky to do) then it is a good lawnmower for a small lawn. The only other issue is that the cable is a bit short (only 10m) so you might need an extension if you don’t have a socket near your lawn. Otherwise a good item.
Lighter versio
Bought to replace older larger heavier model which had done me well but adjustment arm had snapped off. This fit the bill for a much lighter model but the build quality is far inferior. You get what you pay for and therefore no complaints. The grass box is far less sturdy and I wonder if the lugs on the mower will break off or show wear in time. Adjustable height mechanism is good but mower doesn’t seem to do such a good cut as my older mower. Handle is not very easy to fold up. If you want a light small mower, then this is quite a good option for the money 75
Delivery service was excellent. It arrived within three days of ordering it. It was easy to assemble but if it has a fault the grass box appeared to be a bit flimsy. However once assembled it did the job perfectly and is large enough to collect all the grass from my lawns , only requiring to be emptied twice. The mower cuts the lawns neatly and leaves a lovely striped finish. It is lightweight and manoeuvrable. I would definitely recommend this mower.
Very much worth the money
Quite easy to assemble except that the handles were different to those actually presented. Once I accepted that the assembly went fairly easy. Also, like many, the mower was well made but the large grass collecting box is very flimsy and not put together very well. Cannot see it lasting out the life of the mower.
Reliability on the green.
I have been so pleased with my Bosch Rotak 34 lawn mower that I bought more years ago than I care to remember that I replaced it with the same model when it finally gave up the ghost. Suffice to say I am more than pleased with the quality and ease of handling of the new one. Wouldn’t buy anything else. Now all my garden tools are Bosch.
Does what it says on the tin.
Being a girly and not au fait at putting things together, this took me ages, but I got there in the end and have been happily mowing ever since. The adjustable height is great, it picks up well and is light to manoeuvre. The only downside is its quite noisy but as it only takes 20 mins to cut my grass, that isn’t a big problem.
good value but not quick to set up
Reasonably light and manoeuvrable, it does a good neat job. The handle design and 5 cutting heights are well worth having and make it look good value at the current Amazon price compared to the slightly cheaper smaller machines. No grouses once it was up and running. I expected better of Bosch when it came to the sketchy assembly instructions, which did not match the handle as delivered. Fortunately the way to put it together was reasonably obvious. The registration process to get the third year warranty extension took about as long as assembling the machine in the first place! You will need both the serial number and product code from the plate on the side of the mower, so either write it all down before you start or register on your smartphone while sitting next to the machine.
poor quality grass box
easy to put together, if you follow the instructions. I did think that the quality and construction of the grass box was poor for a Bosch produc
Grea
Great machine. Leaves the lawn looking great . Easy to assemble
Bought for father. He seems to like it.
This was bought for my 83 year old dad. His old mower’s wheel had fallen off, and there was no way to repair it. Although I did the first full mow, as the lawn was very overgrown, he has now taken back over, and is very happy with it. Cuts nicely – collects lots of grass – and easy to use. The instructions were not 100% clear – but that seems to be the case with everything nowadays, to save on the manufacturer’s paper bill.
A Decent mower for an average lawn.
Firstly, this took no more than 5 mins to assemble. It’s a literal piece of cake. Ignore reviews about the grass box – it’s simply 2 clips, one either side. It couldn’t have been easier. Maybe the design has been revised??
Instructions are pictorial only. But with a bit of concentration you can understand them. However, if you’re even remotely handy, you won’t need them.
Grass cut is nice, rollers do produce a slight stripe in lawn. Mower is easy to move, not very heavy, and simple to change cut length.
For 75 on a deal, it’s a bargain.
Sold my old qualcast for 15 meaning it was only a 60 upgrade, and that includes a 3yr warranty (once registered) – so at 20 a year I don’t think you could ask for more!
Yes, it’s a bit “plastic” but that’s to be expected these days – and it helps to keep it light.
A light easy to use mowe
A light easy to use mower, as it’s all plastic it’s light and whilst it feels a bit flimsy it does the job. Lowest Cutting height not as low as previous mowers but regular cutting keeps grass under control
Poorly made.
Bought for someone else, wheel fell off, had to be returned.
quality an d prompt delivery
great mower cuts the longest grass without any problem when dry will also cut wet grass very well but have to keep blade clear of build up very happy with this mower.
I purchased this to replace a 16 year old Flymo hover lawnmower. That was good and reliable but had some electrical issues after prolonged use.
I grew my grass tall and then decided to trim it down. The job was done in 10 minutes, which took about 30 minutes with the Flymo (Flymo had a small bin).
Pros:
Large Bin
Wide radius blade
Light weight so do not feel tired
Cons:
Bin drops some cut grass out of it, designed in a weird way. You have to go over it once again to pick up the grass, which doesn’t take long, but is still waste of time and energy
Putting the lawnmower away, in a compact manner is like a puzzle
Great so far.
I’ve used it once and it’s quite powerful for its size and grass didn’t fill up like previous lawnmower.
Cuts well on high and low setting. Basket holds a lot of clippings.
Bought to use in our back garden. Cuts well on the high and low settings. Holds a lot of clippings in basket. Only thing slightly against is cable is too short really for our garden.( we should have noticed this on advert).
I have found this lawnmower just what I needed,gives an excellent cut the grass box is large so you don’t have to keep stopping to empty I have a reasonable sized back door and it’s no problem to this great machine would recommend to anyone delighted with my purchase .
I had a miserable time putting it together, and the stupid red screwy-handle-knob-type things on each side were particularly troublesome and poorly designed (they’ve since fallen off). But despite a lot of sweating and swearing and grunting, and an overwhelming urge to take a machete to whoever designed the appalling assembly instructions, I have since found it to be a delightfully easy mower to use.
It is, however, somewhat taxing on my back having to mow one-handed up my very large lawn on return stripes due to the power trigger being only on one side of the handle. Apart from that, I’m very happy with it – particularly the easy and effortless height-adjuster. 4/5.
I have always had Fly-mo`s but wanted a lawnmower with wheels. Looked around and went for this model. Received quickly and very easy to put together though the grass box is a little flimsy. Cuts my grass in half the time it took before and leaves some nice lines on grass. Easy to clean as well. A little more heaver than my Fly-Mo but no real issues. Very happy to buy this make and model again in the future.
I have always had Fly-mo`s but wanted a lawnmower with wheels. Looked around and went for this model. Received quickly and very easy to put together though the grass box is a little flimsy. Cuts my grass in half the time it took before and leaves some nice lines on grass. Easy to clean as well. A little more heaver than my Fly-Mo but no real issues. Very happy to buy this make and model again in the future.
Nice and ligh
Just the job for doing light work. If it lasts as long as its predecessor I shall be a happy man.
As described. Good delivery and price. Having said that, the grass box doesn’t clip together nicely and leaves some gaps, which I need to fix somehow; that’s a little disappointing. It’s not the same ‘solid’ quality as my previous Honda, but it’s ok. How many seasons it lasts will really be the acid test.
This Bosch Rotak 34 R lawn mower gets the job done. Some reviews mention that the collection box is flimsy, which it is a little, but I have had no problems in actual use, so no complaints myself. I have a medium size garden (8 x 25m) and the 40-litre box can do a fortnights growth in about 3 empties. I’m glad of the 40-litre box compared to other models which have smaller boxes and would need more stops to empty out.
The reason for giving this 4 stars and not 5 is because it has a cable attached for power and the ground I have to cover would be much easier and safer without being tethered to an extension (making sure I don’t run over the cables is certainly not convenient). If I were to buy again I would look at spending more for a cable-free mower, either petrol or battery powered. Otherwise, this is a well priced and perfectly functional mower for smaller lawns.
Wow, powerfully light does the job on log grass. WOOOPEEE best Buy
My friend a youg lady came to help me. She has a petrol mower. Swears by it. Put it this mower together we could not believeit.very long grass job done in know time, actually 1 hour. We was very impressed. Would recommend. Go on buy it .Why.YOU DONT NEED A STIMMER IF BLADE GOES OVER ANYTHING DID NOT BREAK. A BEST BUY. DONT KNOW WHAT ANY ONES MOANING. DOES MORE THAN IT SAYS ON THE TIN. AND MAN MY GRASS WAS VERY LONG. AREALLY IMPRESSIVE GADGET LAWN LOOKS BEAUTIFUL JUST NEEDS FEEDING AND WEED REMOVAL now. THANKS AMAZON
Wow, powerfully light does the job on log grass. WOOOPEEE best Buy
My friend a youg lady came to help me. She has a petrol mower. Swears by it. Put it this mower together we could not believeit.very long grass job done in know time, actually 1 hour. We was very impressed. Would recommend. Go on buy it .Why.YOU DONT NEED A STIMMER IF BLADE GOES OVER ANYTHING DID NOT BREAK. A BEST BUY. DONT KNOW WHAT ANY ONES MOANING. DOES MORE THAN IT SAYS ON THE TIN. AND MAN MY GRASS WAS VERY LONG. AREALLY IMPRESSIVE GADGET LAWN LOOKS BEAUTIFUL JUST NEEDS FEEDING AND WEED REMOVAL now. THANKS AMAZON
Received promptly but although everything was easy to assemble apart from one of the red plastic screw which enables handle to fold down. This was a nightmare as the screw would not contact properly with the nut inside. Eventually the nut had to be removed and was put back inside, the thread was the problem. Finally fixed it, sort of, and I used the mower. I had previously owned the model below which had been terrific for quite a number of years, I really liked it but thought I would go one up, it is quite a bit heavier than I expected it to be but it gave an excellent cut, I used the lowest which I think made it more difficult/heavier going but only had to empty twice. Would like a replacement wing screw as not too happy with the problem one. On reflection for myself I should have opted for the other model but giving good reports of cutting in wet grass sold it to me, otherwise would have been five stars. Don’t be put off though, I’m Female 74, dropfoot and a leg that doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do, I can cut the lawn ‘cos I can “hang on” so serve my right for buying the bigger model!!!
This replaced my old flymo hover.
Took a 30 mins to put together then used it immediately.
Pros – very easy to push, nice cut, roller leaves the lawn looking nice, light, easy on sloped garden.
Cons – cable too short for medium sized lawn, fills up quickly so needs regular emptying.
This replaced my old flymo hover.
Took a 30 mins to put together then used it immediately.
Pros – very easy to push, nice cut, roller leaves the lawn looking nice, light, easy on sloped garden.
Cons – cable too short for medium sized lawn, fills up quickly so needs regular emptying.
Bought this to replace an ageing Flymo.
My grass was pretty high by the time I decided to give up trying to keep my Flymo alive.
This mower cut the grass which was just over 15 inches tall with no problem and didn’t leave many clippings behind.
The lever on the side that adjusts the height of the cutting area was put into great use on both my gardens.
One complaint I have is the build quality. Assembling the mower (especially the grass box) felt flimsy. I felt that if I applied too much pressure I would break the clasps on the grass box or the screws for the handles. This took me a little longer to assemble the mower than I would have liked.
Overall I am happy with this product and hope it will last me longer than my previous mower.
Works well
Excellent compact machine that is ideal for a smaller garde
I was forced to replace my old electric mower after a long life of faithful service, and decided by chance to go for Bosch. For a modestly priced machine, it seems reasonably robust and is neatly designed. I particularly like the double folding handle and the grass box that can be broken into two parts for storage.
Initial assembly was straightforward and accompanied by a surprisingly small amount of foul language. Performance is good, the motor spins with a pleasing hum the cut is clean and the cuttings blow back into the grass box in the approved manner. At present I cannot comment with fairness about the finished job, because my lawn is turning brown due to lack of rain and a drying north wind. However, one small surviving patch looks very neat.
All in alI like the machine, it is not heavy to push around, I would be very happy to let my wife use it if I was laid low. It’s also a very tasteful shade of Blue/ Green.
Great mower from Bosch
Super lawn mower – cant recommend quality of cut enough. Grass collection is very effective.Very light to handle and cuts lawn – even when long and moss heavy – quickly.
Could be something wrong with the handle or it needs to come with a body builder.
My new Bosch Rotak 34 R has just arrived. The motor part feels very solid but the grass box and the start box thing and it’s handle feel very flimsy. It didn’t take long to put most of it together. But after half an hour of struggling to get the two metal parts of the handle together, I’ve had to give up because my hands are blistered from trying to hold the two metal parts together, while trying to keep the screw in place and getting the nut to catch on the first part of the screw.
My husband managed to get the handles together.
The grass basket is useless, the handle breaks off every time you remove the basket from the machine.
But, it did make light work of the first cut of the season, I’m usually all hot and bothered by the time I use my Flymo and i’m pretty certain it cut half hour of my usual time. And it does get right up to the edges so I don’t have to use the grass scissors.
The Grass Beas
I have always had a gardener until two months ago when I got a call from him telling me that due to personal reasons he couldn’t do my garden any more. I was left with no choice but to do it myself as I couldn’t find another Gardner. That is when I bought this this lawnmower basing on the reviews.
It’s very easy to assemble and use. I went through my front and rear garden in no time and it doesn’t leave much prints on the grass making it look neat. It can be adjusted depending on the level of the grass. The noise is not too loud just enough. The only disappointment is the red flaps at the front both fell out within the first 45 minutes of use, and the container didn’t fit properly.
Seems a bit flimsy, however it cuts well and the larger grass box is certainly an improvement.
Hint – when it arrives you haven’t lost two wheels. The grass box comes in two parts with the rear wheels secured between them.
Easier to adjust the cutting height.
Am over the moon with this product! My last mower was the Rotary Bosch 32 which lasted five & half years – was pleased with this but not quite powerful enough for my thick-growing lawn & maybe burnt the motor out! This Rotak 34 comes with next size up motor power plus the bonus of longer cutting blade & far bigger grass container box. Life is now much simpler! (and quicker). Assembly of mower took longer than I imagined but overall fairly easy – probably easier with extra pair of hands! My old Rotak 32 height-cutting adjustment was awkward job of lowering or hightening the mowers wheels but this Rotak 34 comes with height-cutting lever at side which is much simpler and quicker.
Welcome back I have missed you
This is my second Bosch Rotak, My first one broke after many years ( the belt broke and I couldn’t get to it!) so I brought one of those orange coloured lawn mowers, and hated it straight away but stuck with it, now its broken I’ve moved back to the second B osch.
Its just like I remember it, hard working, tough and stripes very good.
I have read about the grass collection box not fitting well, and to my amazement it doesn’t ,
When the two halves are mated one side sticks out, rather strange for German engineering. But it still collects grass without any loss.
Would I buy it again? Well I just Have!
This is to replace a Flymo hover mower as I have a new and much larger lawn. After the re turfing we went away and could not cut the grass for 4 weeks. I did doubt that the new mower would cope but it cut through the grass on the highest setting effortlessly. I will keep it on this setting for the time being.
It did take me a little longer than expected to set it up and the grass box seems flimsy, but on the other hand, it is light and seems to do the job. I am very happy with this purchase!
It did a great job considering the grass was so long and therefore ...
Bosch 36 R Lawn Mower
I received this Mower well before the stated date. It was not too difficult to put together. The most difficult part was releasing the grass box to get to the rear wheels.
Once put together I set the cutter to the highest cut (as I had not mowed the lawn for about 7 months). It did a great job considering the grass was so long and therefore damp.
It has saved me so much time than using my hover mower, thanks Bosch. The height adjustment was very easy to use.
The mower is quite well made and seems robust, and easy to use, however, it is a little difficult to turn around on a small lawn (it may be easier once the grass is shorter).
The grass box is a little flimsy and needs to have one hand on the inside to support it when closing/opening the clips.
The machine is very quiet, which is a good thing.
Too many nooks and crannies, makes it a long cleaning job.
The instructions are ok but they could do with some explanations, page 15 example 8 is not very easy to distinguish the images, they all look the same, except for the grass box. They remind me of the pictures you get where you have to look for the difference between two identical ones.
Overall, this is a very good mower, especially at this price.
Having now used this mower for several months I find it easier to go forward then backward, instead of trying to turn around.
Was bought to replaced last Bosch mower which we had for 10 years & was used between 3 family members, so had a lot of use. This 1 has fancier features ie grip handles, 36 inch cut instead of 32. The build quality does not seem as good on the new one & was surprised that the electric cord is a lot shorter. I would have thought it would have longer given its a bigger mower. Still very good cut, demolishes longer grass.
Was bought to replaced last Bosch mower which we had for 10 years & was used between 3 family members, so had a lot of use. This 1 has fancier features ie grip handles, 36 inch cut instead of 32. The build quality does not seem as good on the new one & was surprised that the electric cord is a lot shorter. I would have thought it would have longer given its a bigger mower. Still very good cut, demolishes longer grass.
I managed to put it together and I am not technically minded – so great start. Easy to use, cuts grass, collects grass – now all I need for it to do is mow it without me and put cuttings in bin,,,oh well can’t have everything but this is a great little mower in my humble opinio
Good little cutter.
Good cutting machine, four stars because I had a few times it has just cut out and only worked again after a rest (overheated?) – this was on long damp grass which is a struggle for most mowers. Produces a very even cut moves well over the ground.
Bosch Rotak 34 R
I bought this mower ’cause the motor went in my last one. I have used it twice, so far and have been quite pleased with it. Changing the cutting heights is very simple and at the end of the year the handle will fold away easily for storage but I can’t quite get it to fold as well as in the pictures by Bosch, but the pictures of the folded away mower on the website seem to have ergonomic handles, so maybe that one stores better? The only downside is the flimsiness of the grass collecting box but it works well and is a good size and might turn out stronger than it looks.
OK so fa
Working well so far. Time will tell how robust this tool will be. It does look a bit lightweight but is well built. Bought it to replace a similar flymo that conked out after a couple of years. Cuts well and picks up clippings nicely.
Pleasantly surprised
I was very plesed with the performance of this electric lawnmower. I have always been a bit cagey of corded lawnmowers as my previous experience has been that they bare underpowered and struggle to cope with longer grass or wet conditions. For this reason I have preferred a 3.5 HP petrol engine which has alway had enough power. However my Briggs and Stratton has been slowly dying on me and the cost of servicing exceeds the cost of a new mower, so on the recommendation of my builder (!!) I got this and have been very pleased with its performance.
Only 4 star though, due to the tacky plastic grass collector. It hasn’t broken yet, but it will. It is flimsy, poorly put together and is an obvious weak point .
Pleasantly surprised
I was very plesed with the performance of this electric lawnmower. I have always been a bit cagey of corded lawnmowers as my previous experience has been that they bare underpowered and struggle to cope with longer grass or wet conditions. For this reason I have preferred a 3.5 HP petrol engine which has alway had enough power. However my Briggs and Stratton has been slowly dying on me and the cost of servicing exceeds the cost of a new mower, so on the recommendation of my builder (!!) I got this and have been very pleased with its performance.
Only 4 star though, due to the tacky plastic grass collector. It hasn’t broken yet, but it will. It is flimsy, poorly put together and is an obvious weak point .
Pleasantly surprised
I was very plesed with the performance of this electric lawnmower. I have always been a bit cagey of corded lawnmowers as my previous experience has been that they bare underpowered and struggle to cope with longer grass or wet conditions. For this reason I have preferred a 3.5 HP petrol engine which has alway had enough power. However my Briggs and Stratton has been slowly dying on me and the cost of servicing exceeds the cost of a new mower, so on the recommendation of my builder (!!) I got this and have been very pleased with its performance.
Only 4 star though, due to the tacky plastic grass collector. It hasn’t broken yet, but it will. It is flimsy, poorly put together and is an obvious weak point .
Love love love this lawnmower. I hated doing the garden before but now I cant wait to mow the lawn.
Got it for a fantastic price a few months ago, its lightweight & easy to manoeuvre yet powerful & does a good job.
Excellent lawnmower, this little package does the job really ...
Excellent lawnmower, this little package does the job really well. collects grass very well in the dry but not so well when the grass is wet (but i think that goes for all of them so wouldn’t hold it against it).
fold away neatly too.
good at cutting but difficult handle screws
i just used this on my garden after receiving it the other day.
pros: cut my very overgrown grass very efficiently on highest setting despite the grass still being quite wet after a week of terrestrial downpour.
nice large grass box that opens up for easier cleaning. only had to empty it twice and I have quite a large garden.
was easy enough to push through overgrown damp grass, didn’t feel like I had to go backwards and forwards over he same spot of struggle trough any patches.
nice long cable ideal for smaller gardens without the need for an extension cord.
lots of different height settings (I think there are 5).
cons: the red screws that you have to use to position the handlebar every time you use it were VERY difficult to screw on due to hole size and positioning. I struggled a lot doing that and I’m not looking forward to having to deal with that every time I want to screw the handlebar into position for mowing.
the grass box was a little tricky to put together as one side wouldn’t clip into place.
these cons are worth dealing with for the efficiency of the cutting experience and I will be using this from now on as opposed to my qualcast.
Effortless Lawn mowing
I’d read the reviews on the mower and decided to buy it and see how I got on with it myself. It’s easy to put together out of the box, instructions are simple to follow and it looks solid. Mowing is superb. So easy and effortless. Grass tank is a good size and is sturdy. Actual cutting is like a knife through butter. My lawn is of medium size and it used to take an hour plus with a Flymo hover mower. With the Bosch it took me around 10-15 mins. It makes me actually WANT to mow the grass. I used the lowest cut (it was set to this out of the box) and found it to be about right if a little short.
It cut the grass evenly and perfectly. I very good mower that takes the hassle out of grass cutting. You will not be disappointed. You could pay double the amount and the mower wouldn’t be as good as this one.
Very good mower. Knocked off a star as the grass box is a bit flimsy but easy to use and works well. Folds away neatly if you’re prepared to spend time taking the grass box apart etc but that is a bit of a faff to far.
Purchased this on an lightening deal for abt 70. Come delivered in a compact box and takes about 15min to put together.
Agree with other comments it is very plastic and was about worried however after about 6 months worth of use it is good. The plastic helps keep the weight down with 5 trimming levels I think.
The rear roller does really give the grass stripes. Would say the ergo handles are about gimmicky big does give several options on keeping the power on when navagatjng around the garden.
Fairly light to manuvere and easy to clean. When not in use the handles fold down to a smaller size with quick release side clips and a few turn of the hand screws.
The cable is a decent length so no need to take out an extension lead for me.
Would recommend and deffo buy again.
Finally this model is the same found in b&q and homebase but have figured out that they are called different model numbers to avoid price matching and causing abit more confusion for buyers.
A brilliant lawnmower but a bit of a faff putting it ...
A brilliant lawnmower but a bit of a faff putting it together. The basket is flimsy and in two parts so aligning them before fastening it with the fitted orange clips was a bit of a fiddle. With mine, either the top or bottom half of the handle was slightly bent and it took a bit of force to align them and put the orange bolts in. Once it was done, the cut was brilliant. It just whizzed round the lawn and the job was done in no time.
I should therefore stress that these criticisms only apply when you’re first assembling it – once you’ve done that you’ll find it’s an excellent lawnmower.
It’s much better than my last one which has gone to join the Flymos in the sky.
Cheap feeling (but it is cheap!) but does the job well
Looks and feels a bit cheap, especially the grass collection box, but it is cheap so not really surprised! Bosch don’t seem to have skimped where it really matters though and it cuts grass very well!
Early days but good so far, let down by lack of cable storage.
Good mower cut, have had Flymo brand for many years, so was surprised how well this ‘wheeled’ mower cuts neatly, and close to grass edges, up to walls etc. but as others have commented, WHY NO cable store point, yes I know you can buy extra fitment that attaches. A let down for such a well known Bosch brand. The grass box is a little flimsy but has good capacity. Certainly leaves lawn cleaner and tidier, and few grass cutting bits left around as have had in the past with the Flymo, Its easy enough to push, don’t try to rush it, I take a gentle ‘stroll’ push with the mower and as stated it cuts well, leaving lines where mower has been. Like the external handle for blade adjustment., I am very pleased with its performance thus far, BUT knock a star off due to that lack of cable storage, damned annoying when you wrap up the cable tuck it in the motor handle, lift up the mower and the cable just falls away. I consider this a design fault and something if Flymo can provide on mowers, strimmers (moulded and built in to the casing) why cannot Bosch, or is it just another way to add an extra 10 plus for screw on plastic hooks which Bosch make.
Feels plasticy but worked great even on wet lawn,and I got stripes, found it easy to push, just hope it lasts
Quality but I like my grass shorter !
Good quality mower but if u like your grass short you may be a little disappointed as I was, it could do with one more lower setting, apart from that it’s good.
Quality but I like my grass shorter !
Good quality mower but if u like your grass short you may be a little disappointed as I was, it could do with one more lower setting, apart from that it’s good.
Does the job nicely
Happy with this mower for a small back garden behind a terraced house. Simple to assemble and works well. Cut the grass to a good length and dealt well with the first cut of the year post winter. The newer models have a cable winder for the power cord which I would probably buy if purchasing again however not a big deal if the price is right for this model. The grassbox takes a decent quantity before needing to be emptied.
My only gripe is the length of the power cable. As others have stated, it is too short. It actually reaches all but the last metre of my garden so annoying to have to get the extension cable out for such as small piece of lawn.
Overall very happy with the purchase and would recommend.
Just one drawback - No multi-mulch attachme
I just wanted to highlight one drawback….for other rotak models in the range, Bosch sell a multi-mulch attachment, but not for the 34R. This replaces the grassbox, and directs/disperses the clippings over the lawn (so no need to empty the grassbox). I didn’t realise this at the time of purchase. If this appeals to you, get the rotak 36 for a little more (not the 34R). No idea why Bosch don’t sell a multi-mulch for this model.
Link to the multi-mulch attachment:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Multi-Mulch-Rotak-Lawnmowers-34/dp/B0053PW3MK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422617660&sr=8-2&keywords=rotak+mulch
Otherwise very happy with the performance, as per other reviewers comments.
Just one drawback - No multi-mulch attachme
I just wanted to highlight one drawback….for other rotak models in the range, Bosch sell a multi-mulch attachment, but not for the 34R. This replaces the grassbox, and directs/disperses the clippings over the lawn (so no need to empty the grassbox). I didn’t realise this at the time of purchase. If this appeals to you, get the rotak 36 for a little more (not the 34R). No idea why Bosch don’t sell a multi-mulch for this model.
Link to the multi-mulch attachment:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Multi-Mulch-Rotak-Lawnmowers-34/dp/B0053PW3MK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422617660&sr=8-2&keywords=rotak+mulch
Otherwise very happy with the performance, as per other reviewers comments.
Just one drawback - No multi-mulch attachme
I just wanted to highlight one drawback….for other rotak models in the range, Bosch sell a multi-mulch attachment, but not for the 34R. This replaces the grassbox, and directs/disperses the clippings over the lawn (so no need to empty the grassbox). I didn’t realise this at the time of purchase. If this appeals to you, get the rotak 36 for a little more (not the 34R). No idea why Bosch don’t sell a multi-mulch for this model.
Link to the multi-mulch attachment:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Multi-Mulch-Rotak-Lawnmowers-34/dp/B0053PW3MK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422617660&sr=8-2&keywords=rotak+mulch
Otherwise very happy with the performance, as per other reviewers comments.
Good mower for the price
Sturdy mower which cuts extremely well and leaves a pleasing stripe on the lawn as a bonus. Cuts very close to the edge and can run over the edge onto paths etc and cut right up to the join.
I have read reviews suggesting it is hard to put together. I am no expert but the whole thing took me less than five minutes. The basket is easy to clip together and the handle can be assembled by one person with a little thought and care.
The lifting handle makes it easy to move in and out of storage. I release the lower handle clips to fold away. This is easy. I think it would be a lot more fiddly to release all four clips and fold the handle right down.
Only one very minor gripe. The little clip supplied to hold the cables to the side of the handle is constantly coming off. I have now lost it and will probably find it when weeding a flower bed next year! Easily rectified with a cable tidy however. That stays where is it put.
An excellent mower which I suspect will last me quite a few years.
Bought this to replace my old 34R.I find it a little heavier which maybe down to it being sturdier,although the grass collection box is a bit flimsier.I also find the cable a little shorter and there is no cable tidy as on the old model.All that besides,i had my old one for 8yrs.and was sorry when the motor eventually packed up as it had served me well over the years prompting me to opt for a new one.The motor appears more powerful and the stripes created on my lawn are really effective prompting remarks from the local dog walkers. Overall I have so far been pleased with the new machine and if it lasts as long as the old one then happy days.
I killed my 22 year old hover mower and bought one of these….
…It was an accident I ran over the metal spike that normally holds up the rotary washing line with my trusty Flymo Hover bringing it to a sudden end. So I bought one of these. My ‘lawn’ is a very uneven collection of green growth mainly grass but a huge amount of weeds, dandelions etc etc being about 45ft X 12 ft ( London average type ). To my surprise the Bosch has handled this very uneven ground very well and producing a more than adequate cut. I found it hard to direct at first but have found just going in nice straight lines does the job. I never used the grass box on the Flymo hover and so had to rake the grass after cutting but with this I do use the box and find the whole job much easier and quicker ( I guess emptying it 4 times on a lawn with very tall growth ). Being just over 60 it is MUCH EASIER ON MY BACK THAN THE HOVER WAS. It feels a slightly cheap build and the folding handle, although a good idea, lacks rigidity and strength. The grass box is about as cheap as you can make BUT does the job. I guess I will use the mower 6-8 times this year as I am not a keen gardener by any means, because of its light use I DO expect the Bosch to last for many years.
I got this for 70 when Amazon were price matching B&Q.
Firstly when you assembly the lawnmower, 2 of the wheels are hidden in the grass bin. Don’t tighten the screws too tight and its easy enough.
I got it together in about 125 minutes with just me, no extra tools required.
Note, when you put the grass bin on the back you have to lift up the spring loaded flap and place it underneath.
My grass was about 2 weeks overdue a cut as I didn’t want to use my hover mower again. The Bosch, although it struggled slightly on the very high thick grass managed a good cut with just one pass. It does a good job cutting right to the edge and collects ALL of the grass. Normal after cutting the grass I am covered in the stuff, with this there was no grass on mer at all.
As it has wheels cutting the grass was effortless in comparison with my hover mower and I can’t recommend it enough.
The only down side it that when I received it one of the handles had not been painted fully on one side and seemed to have rusted a bit. This wasn’t enough to bother me as it just lives in a shed and won’t affect performance but does suggest that their Quality Assurance or build process isn’t the best.
Overall though I’m very happy for the price paid!
Whilst still debating whether to get a new lawnmower, my old mower went out in, more than, a puff of smoke.
First let me say that this is ridiculously easy to assemble, which I did without the instructions in under 5 minutes, not sure what the other reviewers were doing to make it sound hard, the wheels being tucked inside the folded grass collector was the hardest part.
Some reviewers would also have you believe that this mower will go through a foot of wet grass without issue – it won’t! It is not an army of scythe wielding pixies it is a fairly budget mower. I tried it on the front lawn that had not yet been cut this year, it was 8 to 10 inches high and a little damp. I had to set it on a longer setting to do a first cut and then drop it down and do a second run, I also had to stop repeatedly to unclog either the blade or the grass collector. I’ll also say that the collector is not very big and due to the design you really have to shake out the cuttings.
My previous flymo had a larger capacity and also had a reel for the cable which this does not, which is another minus point.
Having said all this though it got through the overly tough test and then was a relative joy on the back lawn which was more in line with a normal cut and was dry. It got so close to the deck edge around the lawn that I didn’t have to strim most of it, just the corners. Though it is a little long which can make turning more difficult, still less than my old mower, it is very lightweight and the width is good and the blade cuts pretty much the full width which help to make up for it.
Overall, I’m happy with it and would certainly recommend it for anyone with small lawns, storage issues etc.