Usually only considered for a smaller domestic garden, corded electric mowers are lightweight and affordable. The budget versions are readily available to purchase from garden centres, DIY stores and online companies at throwaway prices, though offer limited backup for parts if they go wrong. Customers who have purchased electric rotary lawnmowers from DIY shops come to us with the expectation of being able to replace a simple part only to be told that there are not any available for their budget make. If you are looking at buying an electric mower as an investment or to reduce your carbon footprint, it is worth considering that if you are unable to find parts for the mower as soon as it goes wrong, it will be heading to the tip! With this in mind, when researching electric mowers it is worth spending a little extra on a Manufacturer that provides a honourable warranty with readily available parts.
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When your lawn is under 300m2, an electric mower is a good choice. When choosing between a small petrol or an electric mower, the price tag is not the only factor to consider. Electric mowers are quick to start and do not require an engine service. At the end of the season, an electric lawnmower will usually require just a clean and sharpen, this will significantly reduce the running costs over time and making the electric mower more economical choice in the long run.
The electric mowers motor is vital in its performance. A 1300/1400w motor will happily take the top off a well-kept lawn in the growing season, our advice if you anticipate cutting thicker, clumpy, or even wet grass is to choose a mower with a motor 1600w upwards. More basic electric models offer a cut and collect function, while more expensive models provide a mulching option for reducing the grass cuttings into a fine consistency to feed the lawn. There are electric rotary mowers with an integrated roller for producing stripes on the lawn, these are unlikely to produce a particularly effective striped finish compared to roller petrol mowers but can be an attractive selling point for some homeowners.
A decade ago, if we were to write about electric mowers then we would be just discussing the corded version, whereas now the term electric mower now covers battery/cordless lawnmowers too!
If you have a lawn over 300m2 or grass that can be particularly laboursome to mow, then a battery mower is a good option. The freedom to mow to the end of the garden without the need for an extension lead is extremely convenient with the bonus of being able to transport it away from a power source. Cordless versions are mowing the lawn at the push of a button and their brushless motors are efficient with a long product life compared to brushed motor versions. Battery life can be an issue with smaller cordless models and running out of battery power halfway through cutting the lawn is frustrating to say the least. We recommend checking run times before purchasing a cordless lawnmower and an extra battery is beneficial so it is ready to take over if the mower stops mid-cut. Lithium battery lawnmowers have progressed in power to be comparable in performance to small petrol mowers and a self-propelled version will take the effort out of mowing inclines or uneven ground.
We do recommend electric lawnmowers for both efficiency and affordability. Cordless lawnmowers are pricier, but their battery systems are interchangeable allowing them to power complete garden tool ranges making them a sound investment for keen gardeners.
Our recommendations:
Electric mowers
Stiga Combi 44 E has a 42cm cutting width and offers mulching and collection into a 50-litre grass bag
Mountfield Princess 34 is a top seller with a very affordable price tag. The 34cm mower is supplied with a mulching kit and roller
Flymo Easi Store 340R is a lightweight rotary mower which stacks for saving space in the shed
Cobra GTRM34 1200W is a budget mower with a rear roller and 10 metre cable
Hayter Spirit 41 is an electric roller mower from leading UK brand Hayter, this mower is a quality build electric mower for creating the quintessential stripe on your lawn
Cordless Mowers
EGO Power LM2135E-SP, EGO provide petrol matching power and are our professional customer’s favourite manufacturer for cordless machines
Mountfield Princess 42Li for larger gardens with 3 in 1 cutting function and 50 litre grass box
Cobra MX3440V the award winning compact cordless mower, a good runtime and range of cutting heights
