{"id":30381,"date":"2026-08-21T13:07:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T13:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilovemowing.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=30381"},"modified":"2026-08-21T13:09:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T13:09:02","slug":"mountfield-1538h-petrol-garden-tractor-98cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ilovemowing.com\/?product=mountfield-1538h-petrol-garden-tractor-98cm","title":{"rendered":"Mountfield 1538H Petrol Garden Tractor 98cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rev up your gardening game with the Mountfield 1538H \u2013 the superhero of lawn care! With a generous 98cm cutting width, this bad boy can collect or mulch like a pro. Powered by the mighty 452cc STIGA ST 500 engine and a pedal-operated hydrostatic transmission, this is a slick and efficient ride-on lawnmower!<\/p>\n<p>From the comfort of your driver&#8217;s seat, you\u2019ll have a front-row view of your lawn\u2019s transformation. The high-performance twin-bladed cutter deck boasts 7 cutting heights, so you can style your grass from a neat 25mm cut to a lush 80mm trim.<\/p>\n<p>Choose to collect the grass clippings in the spacious 240-litre rear mounted grass bag or unleash your inner gardener and pop in the mulching plug to create a fine mulch and sprinkle those nutrients back into your soil as you mow!<\/p>\n<p>And don\u2019t worry about keeping it clean; it\u2019s got a handy washing link for easy-peasy maintenance. Want more? You also get a mulching plug, and tow hitch thrown in!<\/p>\n<p>With a 5-year extended warranty, the Mountfield 1538H is not just a garden tractor; it\u2019s your new best friend in the backyard! (T&amp;C&#8217;s apply)<\/p>\n<p>For advice on the ride-on best suited to your requirements please call our Technical Helpline on 0800 669 6325 or contact your local Mountfield Dealer who will be happy to advise you.<\/p>\n<p>Delivery Information: This garden tractor will be delivered by our premium \u2018Ready to Mow\u2019 white glove delivery service. Your local Mountfield authorised dealer will prepare the machine with a thorough pre-delivery inspection and deliver it ready to use at a time convenient to you. They will also demonstrate its safety features and how to use the machine.<\/p>\n<p>Please allow up to 7 working days for delivery, however, if your local dealer has the machine in stock then delivery would normally be much sooner.<\/p>\n<p>This premium delivery service is available free of charge with this machine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technical Specification:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>EAN\/UPC &#8211;\u00a08008984869097<\/li>\n<li>SKU &#8211; 2T2620483\/M25<\/li>\n<li>Power source &#8211; Petrol<\/li>\n<li>Battery capacity &#8211; 18 Ah<\/li>\n<li>Power &#8211; 7.9 kW<\/li>\n<li>Engine Brand &#8211; STIGA<\/li>\n<li>Engine model &#8211; ST 500 Powered by STIGA<\/li>\n<li>Displacement &#8211; 452 cm\u00b3<\/li>\n<li>Engine rotation speed &#8211; 2600 rpm<\/li>\n<li>Battery Voltage &#8211; 12 V<\/li>\n<li>Choke &#8211; Manual<\/li>\n<li>Engine cooling &#8211; Air<\/li>\n<li>Fuel tank capacity &#8211; 6 l<\/li>\n<li>Mowing area &#8211; 5000 \u33a1<\/li>\n<li>Minimum uncut radius &#8211; 70 cm<\/li>\n<li>Cutting width &#8211; 98 cm<\/li>\n<li>Reverse mowing &#8211; Yes<\/li>\n<li>Blade rotation &#8211; Untimed<\/li>\n<li>Cutting height adjustment &#8211; Manual with lever<\/li>\n<li>Cutting height positions &#8211; 7 positions<\/li>\n<li>Cutting height range &#8211; 25 &#8211; 80 mm<\/li>\n<li>Number of blades &#8211; 2<\/li>\n<li>Blade type &#8211; Winged<\/li>\n<li>Additional cutting method &#8211; Rear discharge, Mulching<\/li>\n<li>Blade engagement type &#8211; Electric<\/li>\n<li>Traction &#8211; Rear-wheel drive<\/li>\n<li>Transmission method &#8211; Pedal-operated<\/li>\n<li>Transmission type &#8211; Hydrostatic<\/li>\n<li>Collector emptying &#8211; Manual<\/li>\n<li>Collector capacity &#8211; 240 l<\/li>\n<li>Steering wheel &#8211; Mountfield ergonomic<\/li>\n<li>Seat type &#8211; Mountfield classic<\/li>\n<li>Seat adjustment &#8211; Screws<\/li>\n<li>Dashboard &#8211; Yes with LED<\/li>\n<li>Front wheel size &#8211; 15&#215;5.00-6<\/li>\n<li>Rear wheel size &#8211; 18&#215;8.50-8<\/li>\n<li>Hour meter &#8211; No<\/li>\n<li>Headlights &#8211; Conventional<\/li>\n<li>Cruise control &#8211; No<\/li>\n<li>Bumper &#8211; Yes<\/li>\n<li>Washing link &#8211; Yes<\/li>\n<li>Collector type &#8211; Textile<\/li>\n<li>Storage compartment &#8211; Yes<\/li>\n<li>Cup holder &#8211; Yes<\/li>\n<li>Pivoting front axle &#8211; Yes<\/li>\n<li>Anti-scalp wheels &#8211; 2<\/li>\n<li>Seat with Safety Contact Breaker &#8211; Tools kit<\/li>\n<li>Mulching kit &#8211; Included<\/li>\n<li>Battery charger &#8211; Included<\/li>\n<li>Trailer hitch kit &#8211; Included<\/li>\n<li>Guaranteed sound power level (LwA) &#8211; dB(A) &#8211; 100<\/li>\n<li>Max vibration on driver&#8217;s seat (m\/s2) &#8211; 0.7<\/li>\n<li>Max vibration on steering wheels (m\/s2) &#8211; 8.2<\/li>\n<li>Measured sound power level dB(A) &#8211; 100<\/li>\n<li>Measured sound pressure level at operator ear dB(A) &#8211; 86<\/li>\n<li>Pack weight &#8211; 235.5 kg<\/li>\n<li>Product length &#8211; 2338 mm<\/li>\n<li>Product width &#8211; 1020 mm<\/li>\n<li>Product height &#8211; 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