Mountfield 656cc 48 Inch Lawn Tractor 2248H - Best Option
Key Features to Note:
Built & assembled upon delivery
Towing hitch provided
Mulching plug included
Mow cut 48 inches - 5 acres
V- twin cylinder, 7L tank
Briggs & Stratton engine
Contra-Flo cut, Hydrostatic drive
Warranty 5 years
Tractor Mower Description:
- This powerful tractor mower from Mountfield is on the upper end scale in their range and is certainly one of the best on offer in our opinion. After working with this machine for a few weeks, we did not come across any problems and the power, cutting, collecting and comfort level certainly surpassed many of our expectations.
- It is provided with a 656cc V- twin cylinder Briggs & Stratton engine and also the high output 122cm or 48 inch Contra-Flo cutting system which leaves a clear and precise finish across the grass lawn.
- In terms of lawn areas, it can handle up to 5 acres and even more no problem whatsoever and it operates with an electronic engagement on the cutter deck which gives a high-quality finish and grass clipping collections.
- It comes with a Briggs & Stratton 7220 V-twin cylinder Intek engine, a towing bar hitch, a mulching plug and the engine capacity operates at a level of 656cc. You can switch from collection mode to mulching mode by removing the collector and inserting the mulch plug into the discharge area.
- The transmission functions with a hydrostatic transmission for extra comfort, the control levers are well placed for managing the machine while you work and the seat can also be adjusted to your liking.
- The grass collector has a capacity of 320L and there are 7 mow height positions that work from 3cm up to 9cm and updated price information from Gloucester is available below
Further images of the Mountfield 656cc 48 Inch Lawn Tractor mower are outlined below (3)
Mountfield 656cc 48 Inch Lawn Tractor mower
Pros and Cons to Note
Part 4: Lower Priced Mountfield Alternatives – 2 options
If you believe that the 656cc 2248H option outlined above is beyond your price level, then check out the 2 lower priced options outlined below that we also recommend as follows…
Mountfield 452cc Tractor 38 Inch Lawn Mower 1538M
Key Points to Note:
Mountfield ST500 engine Rear wheel drive
5 speed manual transmission
Cutting deck 38 inches / 98cm
2 anti-scalp wheels - single cylinder
Mow heights 2.5 to 8cm
Grass collector capacity 240L
Speed levels of 2 to 9.7 km per hour
Delivered fully assembled
Price Guide: £2k region (warranty 5 years)
Mountfield 452cc 38 Inch Tractor Mower 1538M-SD
Key Points to Note:
Side Discharge and Mulching Tractor mower
Grass collection unit not included
Lower priced alternative solution
Fuel tank capacity is 6 litres
Speed levels 2 to 9.7 km / hour
Manual transmission 5 speed
Reverse transmission - single cylinder
Delivered fully assembled & ready to go
Price Guide: £1.5k region (warranty is 5 years)
View: Our Mountfield 827H Ride on Mower review here
Part 5: Comparison table & Conclusion
To help you get a better understanding of how these tractor mowers compare against one another, then check out the comparison table outlined below so you can compare whatever parameters that interest you the most…
| Model: | Mountfield 656cc 2248H | Mountfield 452cc 1538M | Mountfield 1538M-SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power: | 656cc | 452cc | 452cc |
| Engine: | Twin cylinder Briggs & Stratton | Mountfield ST500 | Mountfield ST500 |
| Contra-Flo cutting: | Contra flo | Twin untimed blades | Dual cutting |
| Lawn areas: | Up to 5 acres | Up to 4 acres | Up to 4 acres |
| Cutting width: | 48 inches/122cm | 38 inches/98cm | 38 inches/98cm |
| Mulching Plug: | Included | Included | Included |
| Towing Hitch: | Included | Optional extra | Included |
| Fuel Tank: | 7 litres | 6 litres | 6 litres |
| Output: | 10.4kW @ 2500rpm | 7.9kW @ 2600rpm | 7.9kW @ 2600rpm |
| Grass Collector: | 320 L capacity | 240 L capacity | N/A |
| Mow Heights: | 7 – 3cm to 9cm | 7 – 2.5cm to 8cm | 7 – 2.5cm to 8cm |
| Wheels: | Rear 18" / Front 15" | Rear 18" / Front 15" | Rear 18" / Front 15" |
| Dimensions: | W129cm x L242cm | W103cm x L234cm | W120cm x L173cm |
| Battery Charger: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 247kg | 190kg | 164kg |
| Warranty: | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
Check out also: Our list for the best tractor mowers in the UK
Conclusion
As far as tractor mowers goes, this lawn mower is certainly up there with the best of them in terms of power, performance and reliability so we have no issues whatsoever in recommending it to the wider public. The price on the 656cc 48 inch version is quite high so it may not fit into everyone’s specified budget but the lower priced alternatives outlined above should help give you a more affordable option also. Deliveries to mainland UK can be quicker than expected as it can be delivered on the next day when conditions allow it and a big advantage is the fact that it can be delivered fully built and assembled which is one less headache to worry about.
Your Feedback
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I have a T40 sit on mower which I find is pretty useless . I have had it since new when I paid almost £2,500 from B&Q.
The engine is good, lovely started and good runner. The grass collection is hopeless. It simply clogs up the chute after about 20 metres of mowing, even on dry and short grass with cutting level 7 the only level it seems to have the guts to cut at. I have tried mulching, and collecting grass, either way hopeless. I have even tried just letting it discharge directly onto the lawn with mulcher or grass box. Nothing works. The problem is that it clogs up in the area above the blades, then cant discharge. I have never filled the grass collector , normally I have to empty it when about 10 -15% full. Hopeless! I have spoken with the local service engineer who gets defensive and ask questions like ‘how wet was it at the time’ Bone dry !
‘What grass cutting level do you use ‘ 7 ! I am at my wits end the lawn always looks a mess afterwards because of runs of cuttings in lines all over it which I then need to rake up !
Hopeless hopeless, hopeless.
My local garden equipment shop are keen to sell me a new John Deere or similar as they know my frustration having visited them frequently for help, but they just tell me ‘ it is a cheap mass produced mower’ They only offered me £400 in part exchange recently. I really hope someone from Mountfield contacts me to discuss this matter. I am extremely frustrated
Im looking at the 2248h what are your thoughts please.
Yes, I would highly recommend it as it has the Hydrostatic and Reverse system, a 122cm / 48″ cutting width and of course the Briggs & Stratton Intek 7220 V-Twin Engine which performs really well. It is ideal for large lawns, it offers a tow bar, a 320L grass collection and the mulch kit is included in the package. The cutter deck provides 7 heights of cut from 30 to 90mm and there is the electromagnetic blade engagement, the audible alarm for when the catcher is full to the top, a front bumper and also a wash facility on the mowing deck. A wider range of Mountfield Tractor Mowers can be checked out here