AL-KO Premium 521 VS-H Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower with Variable Speed (Honda Engine)

AL-KO Premium 521 VS-H Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower with Variable Speed (Honda Engine)

AL-KO Garden Machinery

AL-KO Premium 521 VS-H Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower with Variable Speed (Honda Engine)

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Delivery options
By us on a personal delivery service (3-5 working days)
Personally delivered to your door by us on our own vans "Ready-to-Use" with full step-by-step instructions. Essential if you are a new operator | £39.00 | find out more
By a premium palletised service (3-5 working days)
Assembled & tested before being wrapped and dispatched on a pallet. Delivered to your curbside | £29.00 | find out more
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Buy this machine and receive 0.6L 4-stroke engine oil (either supplied in a bottle or supplied in the engine).
£699.00
RRP: £785.00 | SAVE £86
Availability: In stock
SKU
ALK-PREM520VSH
Pay in 3 interest-free payments of £233.00.
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  • 4IN1function (mowing, catching, mulching, side discharge)
  • Very powerful and reliable Honda engine
  • Central cutting height adjustment
  • Wheel drive with stepless speed control
  • Front handle for convenient transportation
  • Ball-bearing XXL wheels
  • Sheet steel housing with MaxAirflow technology
  • Ergonomically shaped handlebar
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The AL-KO Premium 521 VS-H self propelled lawn mower is petrol driven with variable speed and a powerful first class Honda GCVx 170 engine. Developed in Germany and manufactured in Austria, this lawn mower is not only extremely stylish but also robustly built to offer you years and years of reliable and hassle-free mowing. Carefully selected components and expert design features ensure that the AL-KO Premium 520 is worth every single penny of its more than reasonable price tag.

Part of the “Premium” Al-KO range it offers the highest build quality and comes packed with a long list of top-specification features to ensure that even the most novice of gardeners can achieve great things for their lawns. Ideal for gardens of up to 1800 m² thanks to the powerful Honda engine and the generous cutting width of 51cm. The variable speed allows you to change the speed to suit the conditions and 7 cutting heights that range from 30 mm to 80 mm ensure that you can achieve an accurate finish even if your grass has grown longer.

Complete with MaxAirflow technology which ensures that cutting and collecting is better than ever, the grass is finely cut and then thrown right to the back of the grass catcher in an arc, unlike a traditional system which keeps the grass cuttings low, and not always reaching the back of the catcher. This innovative MaxAirflow system makes use of every single bit of space in the grass catcher, therefore it will be filled to 100% capacity. This means less trips to empty the catcher, which means fewer interruptions.

The AL-KO Premium 521 VS-H is comfortable to work with thanks to the XXL wheels with ball bearings which will keep you mowing in straight lines with the greatest of ease. Another great attribute is the ergonomically shaped handlebars which will make controlling the lawn mower easier and will put less strain on your hands, arms and shoulders as you work.

The innovative 4-in-1 system on the AL-KO Premium 520 VS-H means that you can choose to mow, mulch, collect or side-discharge the clippings. Your choice will very much depend on your needs, and the needs of your lawn. If you choose to collect then the 70 litre grass catcher is more than ready for the job and it features a grass full indicator so you won’t need to worry about it getting clogged up. If you are in a hurry then you can simply discharge the clippings back onto the lawn, there will be no trips to the compost heap to empty the collector, allowing you to work quickly and efficiently.

If you choose to mulch - which incidentally is recommended throughout Spring and Summer to ensure your lawn remains at its healthiest all year round - then you will be essentially fertilizing as you mow, saving you time, effort and money as you won’t need to buy additional lawn care products. The mulched grass is 100% organic and therefore eco-friendly and safe for pets, children and wildlife. The mulched grass is rich in the nutrients your grass needs to look its absolute best and also its worth noting that mulched grass is essential for the health of garden friendly creatures such as worms and bugs.

At the end of day when you need to store the AL-KO Premium 521 VS-H you will find the front carrying handle will make your life much easier! If you need to carry it down any steps then the handle is there to make this safer and easier.

Main features

Full Catcher, Fewer Interruptions
MaxAirflow technology means that the lawn clippings are thrown to the back of the grass catcher, as a result of which it is filled to the top and does not have to be emptied so often.

It's a matter of height
Extra tall, extra large – that's the basis for MaxAirflow technology . This is because the extra tall steel plate deck and extra large discharge channel increase the airflow by 42 percent. As a result, the grass clippings are not transported at a low level into the grass catcher as in the case of most standard lawnmowers, but are instead thrown backwards in a high arc and remain at the back. This means the grass catcher is effectively filled from the back, without the discharge channel becoming blocked. Another bonus: The removable service flap for convenient mower maintenance.

Under Control
The integrated front carry handle – ideal when it comes to transporting the lawnmower, storing it way or lifting it over steps or obstacles in the garden.

Exclusive cockpit
Ergonomic controls integrated in the cockpit. The Bowden cables are laid protected in the cladding and are therefore well protected against bending or entwining in shrubs.

Easy to fit Grass Collector
Thanks to the integrated lip on the collector, it can be easily mounted to the mower.

Collector fill level indicator
The fill level indicator shows when the grass collector needs to be emptied before the chute clogs.

All features

  • Very powerful and reliable Honda engine
  • Central cutting height adjustment
  • Wheel drive with stepless speed control
  • Front handle for convenient transportation
  • Ball-bearing XXL wheels
  • 4IN1function (mowing, catching, mulching, side discharge)
  • Sheet steel housing with MaxAirflow technology for best mowing and catching properties
  • Ergonomically shaped handlebar and, thanks to the easyDrive Cockpit, handlebars that are optimised for grip
Specifications
Art No AK119994
EAN 4003718356304
Brand AL-KO
Power Source Petrol
Power Details Honda GCVx 170 OHV 4-stroke petrol engine / 167cc / 3.2kW/2900rpm
Engine make Honda
Transmission Vario Speed
Starting Method Recoil Start
Design 4-Wheels
Cutter Deck Steel
Cutting Width 51 cm
Cutting Heights 30-80 mm
Number Cutting Heights 7
Propulsion Self-Propelled
Collector 70 Litres - EasyClick rigid with guide rail and fill indicator
Weight 36kg
Warranty 5 Years domestic (Terms & Conditions Apply)

For a perfectly healthy lawn - choose a machine from AL-KO's huge selection of lawn mowers, lawn tractors, scarifiers, robotic lawn mowers and grass trimmers. Here you can find the right device for your garden: no matter whether you have a small, medium, large, flat or steep lawn surface. We also have a wide range of products for the demanding gardener. machines in our solo by AL-KO range are designed for the most demanding users. Choose from the classic electric or petrol engines, the latest battery technology or a modern robot mower - the AL-KO lawn mowers appeal to everyone thanks to their high level of performance, build quality and reliability.

ENGINEERED IN GERMANYMADE IN AUSTRIA

Always one step ahead
AL-KO stands for garden tools engineered in Germany. Close to Günzburg on the boundary between Bavaria and Swabia, AL-KO have been designing and developing garden tools for more than 40 years now – tools which combine innovative spirit, the highest quality and cutting-edge technology. Always on the search for the optimum, always aiming to shape the future.

Quality for Life
AL-KO stands for lawnmowers made in Austria. AL-KO have been producing our high-quality garden tools since 1966. With the flexibility and security of a family-run company, our goal is to meet the requirements of our trading partners and customers all of the time.

From raw material to the finished product – AL-KO machines are produced step-by-step with painstaking attention to detail.

Expertly Handled Delivery

From fast express parcels to our signature White Glove personal handover, we ensure your machinery arrives safely, quickly, and ready for work.

Standard Delivery

£9.99 (Eng/Wales) 1 - 3 Working Days
  • Reliable courier service for most items.
  • Items dispatched Mon-Fri.
  • Available to most UK Mainland addresses.
  • Next-day arrival possible in many cases.

Express Delivery

£9.99 (Eng/Wales) 1 - 2 Working Days
  • Priority dispatch for urgent orders.
  • Order before 2pm (Mon-Fri) for fastest service.
  • Available on many popular items.
  • Full email notifications for any delays.

Start 'N' Go

From £29.00 3 - 5 Working Days
  • Fully Assembled & Tested by our technicians.
  • Arrives on a secure pallet via 'Palletline'.
  • The courier will contact you to book a slot.
  • Ready to mow immediately on offloading.

Start 'N' Go +

White Glove Service 3 - 5 Working Days
  • Personal Delivery on our own transport.
  • Full Demonstration: We show you how to use it.
  • Zero Waste: We take pallets and crates back.
  • Available on select products in England & Wales.

Important Delivery Information

Working Days:
Please note that Saturday & Sunday do not count as working days. Orders placed over the weekend are processed on the following Monday (or Tuesday during Bank Holidays).
Booking Your Slot:
For Start 'N' Go orders, Palletline will contact you directly. For Start 'N' Go+, our own team will call you. Please ensure a daytime contact number is provided.
Ride-On Mowers:
Start 'N' Go rates for Ride-Ons start at £69 (Garden Riders) and £79 (Tractors). Start 'N' Go+ rates for Ride-Ons start at £99.00 (for both riders and tractors). This specialist service is currently available for Mainland England and Wales postcodes.

*Flat rates apply to Mainland England and Wales. Additional charges apply to Scottish Mainland and offshore addresses. Refer to specific models for accurate delivery guides.

Delivery Frequently Asked Questions

How much is delivery?

We charge a flat rate of £9.99 for all orders (Standard or Express) being sent to mainland England and Wales addresses. Additional charges apply to Scottish mainland addresses and offshore locations.

How long does delivery take?

Standard Delivery: Usually 1-3 working days.
Express Delivery: Usually 1-2 working days (often Next Day).
Start 'N' Go / Premium+: Usually 3-5 working days due to expert assembly.

Do you deliver on Saturdays?

Our standard delivery service operates from Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday do not count as working days.

What is Start 'N' Go/Premium+ and how does it affect delivery?

These services mean your machine is fully assembled, fuelled, and tested. Delivery typically takes 3-5 working days due to the assembly and specialist transport.

Will the courier call me before delivery?

For Start 'N' Go, Palletline will contact you. For Start 'N' Go+, our team will call to arrange a timed slot.

Can I track my order?

Yes. You will receive an email containing your tracking information once dispatched.

What happens if my item arrives damaged?

Please notify us immediately. If noticed upon delivery, please sign as "damaged" or refuse the delivery.

Full Delivery Details and Information

We are very sorry but please be advised that for the foreseeable future we cannot despatch orders to Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands or any UK offshore postcodes.

Please see below for a breakdown of our various delivery services, including rates. In all instances, you will receive notification of when your order has been dispatched, and where possible tracking information will also be provided. Please regularly check your email account for any updates.

STANDARD DELIVERY

Most items will be sent out on our Standard delivery service. This service is available to most of the UK mainland*. This service is 1-3 working days (if ordered Mon-Fri, stock permitting), but is usually sooner than this. In many cases, your item could arrive next working day. Please note: Saturday & Sunday do not count as working days. Orders placed over the weekend will be processed on the following Monday (or Tuesday if a bank holiday). Some products are 3-5 working days, please refer to the specific model for a more accurate delivery guide. In some rare cases, your item might take longer than expected to arrive. If there is a delay in delivery, we will let you know via email.

We charge a flat rate of £9.99 for all orders which are being sent to mainland England and Welsh addresses, no matter the cost, weight or size. Please see below for additional charges to Scottish mainland addresses*.

EXPRESS DELIVERY

We offer an Express delivery service on many items to most of the UK mainland*. These items will be dispatched as soon as we possibly can and will usually arrive within 1-2 working days and in many cases on the next working day (stock permitting if ordered before 2 pm, Mon-Fri). Please note: Saturday & Sunday do not count as working days. Orders placed over the weekend will be processed on the following Monday (or Tuesday if a bank holiday). In some rare cases, your item might take longer than expected to arrive. If there is a delay in delivery, we will let you know via email.

We charge a flat rate of £9.99 for all orders which are being sent to mainland England and Welsh addresses, no matter the cost, weight or size. Please see below for charges to Scottish mainland addresses*.

START 'N' GO

Our Start 'N' Go service is available to most of the UK mainland*. Products that receive our Start 'N' Go service will need to be assembled and tested before being wrapped and dispatched on a pallet. Because of this, delivery is 3-5 working days (if ordered Mon-Fri, stock permitting) but during quieter times this can be much sooner. Orders placed over the weekend will be processed on the following Monday (or Tuesday if a bank holiday). You will be contacted by the Transport Company 'Palletline' to book your delivery in. Please ensure you provide a daytime contact number on your order.

Ride-On Mowers - We charge a minimum rate of £69.00 (for smaller garden riders) and £79.00 (for garden tractors) for all Start 'N' Go orders. This service is available to most mainland England and Wales postcodes. We cannot currently offer this service to any Scottish postcodes.

Everything else - We charge a minimum rate of £29.00 for all Start 'N' Go orders which are being sent to UK mainland addresses (England, Wales and some Scottish addresses*).

START 'N' GO +

Our premium Start 'N' Go+ service is available on certain products to most of England and Wales. Products that receive this service will be assembled, tested and personally delivered by one of our team on our own transport. We will also fully demonstrate the product for you. Delivery is usually 3-5 working days (if ordered Mon-Fri, stock permitting) but during quieter times this can be much sooner. Orders placed over the weekend will be processed on the following Monday (or Tuesday if a bank holiday). We will contact you to book your delivery in. Please ensure you provide a daytime contact number on your order.

Ride-On Mowers - We charge a minimum rate of £99.00 for all Start 'N' Go+ (plus) orders. This service is available to most mainland England and Wales postcodes. We cannot currently offer this service to any Scottish postcodes.

Everything else - We charge a minimum rate of £29.00 for all Start 'N' Go+ (plus) orders. This service is available to most mainland England and Wales postcodes. We cannot currently offer this service to any Scottish postcodes.

*Scottish Addresses

As of May 2024, we can no longer deliver ride-on mowers (lawn tractors, garden riders, front deck & zero-turns) to any Scottish Postcodes. Unfortunately we have been unable to source a reliable and cost efficient transport service north of the border.

If you are ordering any other product on our 'Start N Go' service additional charges will apply (in addition to our advertised standard charges).  If you wish to check if additional charges will apply to your postcode you can call us or use our Online Chat during office hours, or use the contact us page, please quote your full postcode and the make & model of the item(s) you wish to order.  You can still place your order through the website without receiving a quote and we will be in touch via email after the order has been placed to advise if there are any additional delivery costs.

For all other products, depending on the postcode and size of the item(s) you are ordering, additional charges will apply.  If you wish to check if additional charges will apply to your postcode you can call us or use our Online Chat during office hours, or use the contact us page, please quote your full postcode and the make & model of the item(s) you wish to order. You can still place your order through the website without receiving a quote and we will be in touch via email after the order has been placed to advise if there are any additional delivery costs.

For more information call our sales team on 0345 222 0231

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  • Fast, affordable delivery to your door (usually next working day, if ordered before 2pm - excludes some Scottish and offshore postcodes)
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  • We dispatch many orders from our own extensive warehouse facility here in North Norfolk
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  • Having been around since 1965, we know a thing or two about garden machinery!

Help and Advice

If you need some advice about which product is best for your needs, just call our friendly and helpful sales team on 0345 222 0231 (Mon-Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm, excluding Christmas & bank holidays) or use our chat facility at bootom of your screen. You can also contact us using our online form.  With a wealth of experience and expert knowledge about all the products we sell, they can answer your questions quickly, accurately and reliably. You should then have a much clearer picture about which product is right for your specific needs.

No Hidden Costs

When you buy from us, there are no hidden costs; all our prices include VAT and even better, we offer fast delivery with a fixed delivery price, no matter the size or weight *. Plus, by selling online we keep our overheads low, so we always have discounted prices; 365 days a year.

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Our online support can handle all your after sales needs including consumables, spare parts, servicing, and more. Visit Support.

*excluding Start 'N' Go products

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