Webb WER16SP ‘Supreme’ Self-Propelled Petrol Rotary Lawnmower

Very quick delivery, which was appreciated. Mower quite easy and quick to assemble (20 minutes), as the control cables were already connected when the machine came out of the box. Instructions were reasonably clear (though Webb instructions and Briggs & Stratton instructions a bit contradictory on the type of engine oil to use, so I just used the SAE30 oil that was supplied in the box). Only thing missing from the box was the spark plug wrench referred to in the instructions, but this isn't needed to get it going anyway. Started fine first time. On first use I stalled it and then struggled for a few minutes to restart, but I may have flooded the engine. Got it going and it ran very well, cuts excellently (if you set the cutting length/height correctly), and the self-propelled feature gets it up the steep slope in my garden with no problem - though I quickly learnt to disengage this while going downhill! I have no knowledge or expertise with lawn mowers as this is my first, but I'm happy with this purchase.

Edited 24.2.18:Changed the star rating to 1 as it only lasted just under a year when the gear box broke. I was sent a replacement and it didn't finish one cut before the gearbox broke on it. Don't buy. If the gearbox was as well made as the rest of the mower it would be an excellent machine.The seller was excellent in sending a replacement and finally refunding my money. I can't fault them.I subsequently bought a Mountfield s421pd from a local independent hardware shop for £200 with free same day delivery. It's an excellent machine.End of Edit.Cons:1. The cutting height is slightly too high. If it were 5mm lower I wouldn't have deducted 1 star. Perhaps I'm being too harsh.Pros:1. Easy to start.2. Walking speed is perfect (for me, anyway)3. It's light and manoeuvrable.4. It's easy to clean the deck with a hose fitted to the hose connector (wiping it down with a dry cloth and a squirt or three of WD40 should stop any rusting).5. Changing the cutting height is easy.6. Even though I think it doesn't cut low enough the grass is left looking neat and tidy.7. B&S engine. I wouldn't use a mower with any other as I've always found them to be real work horses.8. The folding handles are quick and easy to lock into place and means less storage space is needed.9. Cuts lush grass easily.10. I can't think of any more pros off hand but I'm sure there are more.It's a machine that is very easy to use and overall I'm very happy with it

Not worth the money, found it poorly made, and noisy and vibration and no control of the speed of engine.

Instructions are unnecessarily complicated. Cuts well. It is not self propelled as advertised. Fairly happy with it.

Drives forward too fast for a short-legged person to keep up. My gardener refuses to use it.

Easy to assemble. Measuring oil was a little tricky as both manuals did not give ml of oil and the dip stick can be difficult to read. But phone manufacturers and they were great. 440-450 then measure.Really easy to start and very good build quality. Good buy.

I have had this for just a year and it is very poorly made. In just a few months I lost; the petrol cap, oil cap, knobs on the sides to adjust the handles to the folding position and the screws on the flap you lift to pop the grass box in and out. 3 times now in for repair at a cost to me each time. Not worth the money nor the time spent looking for the bits which fall off almost every time I use it or the trips to and from the repair shop. Terrible product yet I purchased on the basis of the relatively good feedback from previous purchasers. Buyers beware.

I have had this mower as a replacement to a push mower where the body was plastic ( kept breaking) this one has lasted quite a number of years ( possibly 6) but it no longer propels itself forward and looking at the comments suspect a gearbox failure. This is disappointing as I really liked it, the speed of self drive was fine, cut was good although not really low, and pickup is quite good. If gearbox hadn’t gone it would be 4 stars.