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. 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. Since this is a universal lawnmower, which is mostly targeted at medium-to-large lawns, I tested the Bosch Rotak 34R on a medium-sized lawn with predominantly low growth and some tall grass around the edges. I tested this mower out in late autumn, so the grass was also damp and dewy.

When it came to the integrated roller, I was keen to see how this would do on the lawn. Even though I had low expectations, the Bosch Rotak 34R produced a clearly visible set of stripes. You won’t need to be some kind of DIY expert to fit this one together. It should take a few minutes at most. As is custom these days, the majority of the mower comes pre-assembled so all you really need to do is attach the handle and clip together the grass box. The grass box comes in 2 halves, so you are required to clip this together yourself. It’s probably the “hardest” part of the assembly as the plastic is quite flexible (as most plastics are) and it can tend to move whilst you are trying to assemble it. The best way to do it is this: Get the first clip snapped into place at the rear and this will help to align all the others. Then move around the box, pushing each clip in individually whilst pressing down on the roof of the box with the palm of your hand. Jobs a good‘un! Bosch Rotak 34 – Performance With its integrated roller, side grass combs and 40-litre capacity grass box, the Bosch Rotak 34R has many impressive features. Bosch’s marketing brands this mower as being a universally great design equipped with expert features, so let’s see how well it really does when put to the test. 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.Since all of the parts of this mower are manufactured in the UK, getting replacement parts is extremely easy. The blade on the Bosch Rotak 34 is one piece of metal that will wear more slowly than a plastic blade would. This metal blade also provides a clean cut to each individual grass blade, leaving your lawn looking professionally cut every time. 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. It may be difficult to tell the difference between Bosch petrol lawnmowers and Bosch electric lawnmowers. Bosch electric lawnmowers are much stronger and last for much longer that comparable electric lawnmowers from other competing companies. Even if you have a large lawn, a Bosch electric lawnmower can definitely handle it. There is no need to splurge on a petrol powered lawnmower for your large garden or yard when you have the option of buying a Bosch electric lawnmower as well. They are more environmentally friendly, easier to operate, and require much less maintenance than a petrol powered lawnmower. Bosch is a leader in delivering practical solutions that are not only smartly designed, but comfortable to use too. The handle on the Bosch Rotak 34 lawn mower provides the operator with a comfortable grip that will limit hand cramping and user fatigue.

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. 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. The Bosch Rotak 34 comes with a grass box that can be fitted to the body of the mower. This grass box has a capacity of 40 litres which is the perfect size for a small to medium sized lawn. Since it is constructed of molded plastic, you will not feel overburdened with the grass box attached to the mower. This grass box is extremely light and you will not sacrifice mobility and speed by having it attached to the mower. In addition to being light a efficient, the grass box is easy to attach and remove. Emptying the grass clippings from it could not be any easier as well. Never overthink grass collection again when you use the Bosch Rotak 34R.

The Bosch Rotak 34R gave an all-around impressive performance. Even when testing it on some damp patches of grass, it breezed through without much effort. Almost every area had a clean and even cut. 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.

The height adjustment feature on the Bosch Rotak 34R is very easy to use and can be operated with just one hand. The hardened, ground steel blade has a cut width of 34 cm, and there are 6 cut height settings to choose from, ranging between 10 and 70 mm. The large 40 L grass box should enable you to cut the grass in one go without stopping to empty. 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.The grass box does not have an indicator level like many other collection boxes on comparable lawn mowers do. Grass Collection– In terms of grass collection, this one’s a belter! All of the clippings are collected and compacted really well, you don’t get lines of clippings sprayed everywhere that you have to clean up. Bosch has been a trusted name in the home appliance and power tool industry for years, and with good reason. They manufacture and sell reliable and efficient products that will last you and your household for a long time. 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: Rear Roller – The design also features a rear roller which is a nice feature at this price, especially if you are looking for football pitch stripes on your lawn.

When fixing the bolts, the manual recommends wearing gloves as the mechanisms can be oily. Gloves aren’t provided in the kit, so I didn’t use any. I noticed the oily residue while I was screwing things in, but it was easy to avoid. 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.

More about this manual

Powerdrive Motor –I have to say that I am really impressed with the powerdrive motors that Bosch use in the Rotak range. They really are as advertised; they don’t bog down anywhere near as much as other motors I have used in the past. This doesn’t mean it’s won’t have to work harder in longer grass, but it does deal with those situations very nicely and you can hear that the motor has plenty of capacity to spare. A real powerhouse at the heart of this mower! Really Cuts – This is why you’re really here, reading this Bosch Rotak 34R Review; you want to know whether it really cuts, right? Well you’ll be glad to learn that most consumers are more than happy with the performance of this mower. It’s a mower that makes grass cutting easy and accessible for anyone given its attributes (lightweight, easy to carry etc), and it’s really more than capable of dealing with regular lawn maintenance, and is a worthy ally for those occasions when you miss a few weeks and the grass grows a little longer than the norm. As long as you don’t push it and expect it to deal with an overgrown mess, you should be fine. Many consumers mention good result on wet grass too.