Bosch Rotak 34R Electric Lawnmower (1300 W, Cutting width: 34 cm, 20-70 mm adjustable cutting height, In carton packaging)

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Storage Less Efficient than it Should Be – The handles on the Bosch Rotak 34 R are supposed to fold down to reduce the size of the storage footprint of this mower, which in theory is a handy feature. Especially if you only have a small shed or garage that you keep your garden tools in. However, a lot of consumers complain about the ease of doing this, mainly due to the lower grade screws that are used to fasten the handle in place. As a result quite a few people just end up leaving the handles extended. Also, the 10 metre cable cannot be disconnected from the main body of the unit, and there’s no cable storage feature on the mower. So storage is definitely something Bosch could improve on with the Rotak 34 R. Another feature of the Bosch Rotak 34R is its compact storage abilities – which it certainly delivers on. By unlatching the grass box and folding away the handles, it compressed down to a mere 74 cm long, 35 cm wide and 52 cm high. Relatively Easy Assembly – It’s not as easy as pulling it out of the box and you’re ready to go; there is a little bit of work required on your part. But it shouldn’t be too difficult for you either, especially if you’ve assembled a few garden tools in the past. You’ll need to connect the handle and put together the grass basket. The latter task is the one that most people seems to struggle with, as the basket does feel a bit flimsy (on the plus side that does mean the mower overall is lighter) and might take you a few attempts to clip together. Some, but not all electric lawnmowers include a rear roller to give your lawn that professional striped finish. If this is important to you, then make sure your next electric lawnmower includes this feature.

The Bosch Rotak 34R has several features that make it impressive. These include an integrated roller, side combs to enable close edge trimming, 5 adjustable cutting heights (from 20 – 70 mm), a 40-litre grass box, and a 34 cm cutting diameter. Now we’re going to discuss the potential deal breakers; the most common cons cited when it comes to this mower. You’ll need to figure out whether you can learn to live with them.True to the Bosch brand, the Rotak 34R had the trademark green on its base, with splashes of red on some of the caps and levers. The Bosch Rotak 34R lawn mower is one of the best electric lawnmowers on the market today in the UK. It offers stupendous value for money and is so easy to operate. This particular model is slightly larger than the Bosch Rotak 32R as it has a 34 cm cutting width instead of a 32 cm one. Features: Electric lawn mowers are a great alternative to self propelled petrol powered ones, especially if you have a small to medium sized lawn. They are also easier to operate than your average rotary lawnmower. Since the grass box is made of plastic with a matt effect, it didn’t look like it would scratch easily. Plus, as it was a hard, plastic box (as opposed to a mesh design), it was easier to brush clean after use. This model has been discontinued by the manufacturer, but there is a newer version now available, which we reviewed here: Bosch Rotak 34 R.

First things first, we’re going to start off by pointing out the things that consumers feel the Bosch Rotak 34 electric mower does well. The grass box does not have an indicator level like many other collection boxes on comparable lawn mowers do.

The Bosch Rotak 34 is powered with a 1300 watt motor and utilises a sharp, durable metal blade for reliable cutting every time. The blade itself is extremely easy to sharpen as well. This mower boasts five different cutting heights from 20 mm to 70 mm so that you can have full control over how your lawn looks after you mow it. The cutting height can be adjusted using a lever mounted on the front of the body of the lawn mower. It is very smooth and easy to operate. In addition to these great features, it also has an integrated rear roller to give your lawn a professional, striped finish. Power Cable – You get a built in power cable with the Bosch Rotak 34 which is 12 metres in length. This should definitely be adequate for a small-medium sized lawn.If you do require more cable you can either buy an extension cable or look at one of the larger models in the Rotak range which offer a longer cable and also a larger cutting width. Installing the lawnmower involved three main steps; fitting the wheels, assembling the grass box and securing the handlebars. Easy to Fire Up – You probably still have nightmares about that second hand petrol mower you bought off your grandad’s neighbour a few years ago. About the fact that you practically dislocated your shoulder every time your wife said “I think it’s about time you cut the grass” because it was just so hard to start. Well you’ll think you’re in heaven when you take this one out for a spin on the green stuff. It’s so, so simple. You just push in the red button and pull the trigger towards you and you’re done.