42P – Idea series, 42cm cutting width, petrol, push mower from IBEA
This Lawnmower comes under the ‘IDEA Series’ of the brand Ibea. Making sure to offer all its products with the best features as a solution to its utility, the brand delivers this Lawnmower also. While looking into its portfolio of lawn maintenance products the lawn mowers makes the most to its recognition. Studying its various models in the lawnmowers, Idea 42P Petrol Lawnmower that is been reviewed forms the group with the basic models.
Model: 42P Lawnmower
With the cutting width of 42 cm it is been located in the aspect of small sized lawn mowing. If you are the one who desire to look for the product with the enhanced features that includes mulching but are the owner of small sized lawn about 200 to 600 sq. mt., then this product could be the best-suited one. The brand offers five models in this series and the would surprise you in terms of the price when considered its efficiency and durability.
Attractive design: With the up-to-date design, this model takes its position among the customers. They are been designed to offer easy cleaning, simple to use and with the innovative design. The body has a red colour finish and the deck is been made of steel that ensures its robustness. The brief description of its various parts could help the user recognize its strengths and weakness.
- Drive – This Lawnmower comes with the push drive and the user is required to stand behind and direct the mowing by walking behind the mower.
- Handles – With the handles features as foldable and adjustable, the user can set to the desired height to help easy mowing. More so it is been found to make an efficient storage option. Ultimately, it benefits the space conscious homes.
- Engine – Designed with the engine type of Briggs and Stratton 500 Series where the engine has the power of 4 stroke 158 CC. This engine makes it a sure and confident mower among its users. Even during the different settings the engine works well to give the desired output, it is the one from the famous and reliable brand.
- Collection bag – Another aspect with the design of Idea 42P Push Lawnmower is the grass collection bag that has the capacity of 55 litres. Although among its other model this seems to be the least in size, it goes well with the lawn size and minimizes the requirement of emptying during the mowing process.
- Wheels – The wheels are made of heavy duty plastic and have a rubber PVC to offer a smooth and easy operation. It is also been found with the self-lubricating bushing for each of the wheels.
Power: This model works with the petrol fuel and this concept has an edge over the electric models due to the elimination of the lengthy cords. Further, it serves to be a cordless mower giving the user more freedom to move about.
Cutting width and height: The cutting deck offer a cutting width of 42cm that is the least type of this brand. ‘IBEA’ offers the cutting width of up to 47cm as maximum. Although this belongs to the starting model, it has the same quality chassis and the robust blade to perform its function. Coming to the cutting height, it allows to set the range between 24mm to 76mm that is good enough to design the lawn. The adjustments are been made with the ergonomic levers present on each of the axle that makes the user to set the desired cutting height easily.
Functions:
Cut and collect – This is a function where by the grass that is been cut is been collected in the rear bag for the future emptying. The catcher is been designed in a way that it passes through the handles and can be effortlessly removed and replaced any number of times.
Mulching – This is another function where in the grass cuttings are further cut into tiny bits and is been left behind in the lawn as a nutrient. It takes a little effort but it eliminates the trouble of emptying the grass cuttings. All that is required is to simply insert the provided mulching plug into the discharge tunnel and it takes care of the rest. You may wonder its performance as this aerodynamic shaped plug concisely works for superior mulching and the dispersal of the clippings.
Deck cleaning – This is an important and interesting aspect of this equipment. As for any device, cleaning is ultimate and so is for this lawnmower too. The manufacturer has set the troubled minds free with its self-cleaning process. Found in it is the deck washing port that is required to be connected to the garden hose and when the engine is been started, the mower cleans itself.
Miscellaneous: Idea 42P Mulching Mower offers recoil start system that is any day trouble free one. It is best suited for the small sized lawns and being feature enriched the user enjoys the benefits of the bigger mowers.
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Ibea Idea 42P Push Drive Lawn Mower – Technical Specifications, Features
| Manufacturer | IBEA |
| Model Name | Idea Series 42P Petrol Lawnmower |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Drive system | Push |
| Colours available | Red |
| Cutting Width in cm | 42 cm |
| Cutting heights in mm | 24 – 76 mm |
| Grass bag capacity in litres | 55 |
| Weight | 26 |
| Engine power | 4 stroke 158 CC |
| Engine | Briggs and Stratton 500 Series |
| Deck | Steel |
| Features | |
| Variable Cutting Height | Yes |
| Rear bagging | Yes |
| Ball bearing wheels | Yes |
| Start | Recoil start |
| Rear discharge | Yes |
| Height adjustable handle | Yes |
| Safety System | Engine Brake |
| Mulcher system | Yes |
| Wheel size | 180 mm diameter |
| Handles | Foldable |
| Lawn size | 200 to 600 sq. mt |
| Deck washing port | Yes |
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