Bosch lawnmower with roller. Best Electric Lawn Mower – UK Reviews of My Top Picks

Best Electric Lawn Mower – UK Reviews of My Top Picks

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In this article, I’m going to show you (what I think at least) is the best electric lawn mower, or lawn mowers.

I’ve been cutting grass for more years than I care to count now and I’ve used everything from the big ride on mowers to more recently, robotic lawn mowers.

As you can imagine, I’ve used hundreds of machines which means I’m able to test and review all kinds of lawn mowers from a position of experience.

The words ‘best electric lawn mower’ means different things to different people. So I’m going to review several models, highlight the good points and the bad points about each one, and suggest when you might pick one model over another.

A quick comparison

Cobra MX46SPE

Works Well on Different Terrains

Collect, Mulch or Side Discharge

Bosch Rotak 34

Very good 1,300 Watt Motor

Bosch Rotak 32

Ticks the boxes for a small garden

Flymo Speedi-Mo 360

Fairly Wide Cutting Width

Mountfield Princess 38

Collect, Rear Discahrge or Mulch

Rear Roller For Striped Finish

Allett Sandringham 14E

Leaves a Beautiful Striped Finish

The Best Electric Lawn Mower with Reviews

Here’s a list of some of the best electric lawn mowers I found on the market:

Cobra MX46SPE. Ideal For Larger Lawns

• Motor: 1,800 watt;
• Cutting Width: 46cm;
• Grass Box Capacity: 60 Litres;
• Weight: 31kg;
• Cable Length: 15m;
• Warranty: 2 Years;

Overview

If you’re dead set on a corded electric mower for a larger lawn, the Cobra MX45SPE gets my recommendation.

Not only does it look like the racing car of the electric lawn mower market but it also comes with many features associated with more expensive models.

Sat atop the steel cutting deck is a powerful 1,800-watt motor that delivers enough torque to blast through long, coarse and wet grass.

It’s a self-propelled lawn mower too which makes manoeuvring thet 31kgs of weight over uneven ground and up inclines pretty easy.

The 46cm cutting width combined with a massive 60-litre grass collector makes reduces the time it takes to mow larger areas.

The Cobra doesn’t just collect grass clippings, you can also discharge long or wet grass from the side or rear. For more formal lawns, attach the mulching plug and mulch the clippings back into the turf.

You’ve got 7 cutting heights to choose from which go as low as 25mm and as high as 75mm.

For an electric mower, the Cobra MX46SPE is a beast and I have to say, I really like it.

The only thing that bugged me is the fact that the 15-meter power cord isn’t long enough to tackle the size of lawn this mower is designed for without an extension lead.

Bosch Rotak 34 Electric Lawn Mower with Roller

• Motor: 1,300 watts;
• Cutting Width: 34cm;
• Grass Box Capacity: 40 Litres;
• Weight: 11.1kg;
• Cable Length: 10m;
• Warranty: 2 Years;

Overview

Bosch lawn mowers often find their way into my list of the best electric mowers and the Rotak 34 is another.

It’s simple to unbox and put together and powered by a 1,300-watt ‘PowerDrive’ motor which delivers high torque to easily cut through long, wet and thick grass. This is combined with Bosch’s ‘Airflow Technology’ which they claim ensures 99% collection of grass clippings.

I’d say that’s a pretty accurate claim as the clippings get pretty well packed into the 40-litre collection box.

As well as the large grass box, the Bosch has a fairly wide 40cm cutting width and 6 height settings which range from 20mm to 60mm.

The Bosch also features grass combs which are designed to guide grass at the edges of the lawn into the cutting deck to reduce the amount of time spent tidying up the edges of the lawn with a grass strimmer or lawn edging tool.

The quality of cut is excellent too and the rear roller leaves a nice striped finish.

OK, it does feel a bit cheap as there’s a lot of plastic on it but that also means it’s lightweight, weighing in at a little over 11kg.

For the money though, I think the Bosch Rotak 34 a decent mower. It’s easy to use, cuts well and leaves a very nice, striped finish to your lawn.

Bosch Rotak 32R Small Electric Mower with Roller. Budget Pick

• Motor: 1,200 watt;
• Cutting Width: 32cm;
• Grass Box Capacity: 31 litres;
• Weight: 6.8kg;
• Cable Length: 10m;
• Warranty: 2 Years;

Overview

Another Bosch on the list and this time it’s a budget model – The Bosch Rotak 32 is excellent.

It’s powered by a 1,200-watt motor which has the same ‘PowerDrive Technology’ as the Rotak 34 I reviewed earlier.

It weighs just 6.8kg so moving it around is so easy it’s a joy, even around tight curves and sharp corners. Again though, its light weight comes down to the fact that it’s very plasticy and as such it does feel cheap.

It has a narrow 32cm cutting width but considering the size of the machine, the 31-litre grass box is pretty impressive. Plus it has the grass combs and a rear roller which make light work of keeping the edges tidy. It handles bumpy lawns surprising well too, leaving a pretty decent finish.

That said, despite having a rear roller the striping effect it creates isn’t great. Because this mower is so light, it doesn’t really bend the grass enough on the shorter settings to create that effect.

If you cut the grass a little higher the effect will be more visible but still, it’s not great. This only really matters if you like the striped finish though. If you’re not bothered, then my Комментарии и мнения владельцев are irrelevant.

For a small, light, cheap mower, the Bosch Rotak 32 is pretty good.

Flymo Speedi-Mo 360C Corded Lawn Mower

• Motor: 1,500 watt;
• Cutting Width: 36cm;
• Grass Box Capacity: 40 Litres;
• Weight: 11.5kg;
• Cable Length: 12m;
• Warranty: 2 Years;

Overview

If you’re looking for a decent lawn mower that’s easy to use, that’ll cut a larger area and won’t break the bank, then the Flymo Speedi-Mo 360 is a very good option.

It gives you 1,500 watts of power which should be plenty to slice through longer, damp grass and the 36cm cutting width means you can get through job quicker.

It weighs in at 11.5kg so it’s easy to move around and the power cord is 12 meters in length. Chances are you’ll still need to use an extension lead but 12 meters is better than 10, which is the standard.

You’ve got a 40-litre grass collector and 5 height adjustments. They range from 20mm for a more formal finish to 60mm when you want to have the grass on the high side. Adjusting the height is really easy with a single lever near the rear wheels.

The solid grass collector takes 40 litres of clippings and the mower does a good job of compacting them too so you get more in. This reduces the number of times you need to stop to empty it.

I have to say, I was surprised at how nice the finish was, even with the lack of a rear roller. The Flymo is built to be a low-cost machine so as you’d expect, it does feel a bit cheap.

Overall though, I think the Flymo Speedi-Mo 360 provides excellent value for money.

Mountfield Princes 38 Electric Lawnmower with Rear Roller

• Motor: 1,600 watts;
• Cutting Width: 38cm;
• Grass Box Capacity: 40 Litres;
• Weight: 13kg;
• Cable Length: 15m;
• Warranty: 1 Years;

Overview

If you want something a little more robust and/or with a few more features, take a look at the Mountfield Princess 38.

It both looks and feels sturdier than the Rotak 34 and it’s a very nice mower to use.

The large rear wheels make it easy to manoeuvre and the handles are really quite comfortable.

It has a 38cm cutting width and 40-litre grass collector. The grass deflector flap has a window so you can see into the grass collector to check how full it is.

You can also choose from 6 cutting heights ranging from 25mm to 75mm.

There’s an anti-scalp comb on the underside of the cutting deck. This not only prevents you from scalping any high spots on your lawn but it also directs air which aids in the collection of clippings.

That’s providing you want to collect the clippings. If you prefer you have the option of discharging longer cuttings from the rear, or, for shorter grass, you can turn it into a mulching mower by attaching the mulching plug and put the clippings back into the turf.

And if you like a nice striped finish, the Mountfield Princess 38 has a rear roller which is very effective.

It also has a longer power cord than most corded mowers at 15 meters.

Overall, this is a cracking little lawn mower and has also made it onto my list of the best lawn mowers for medium-sized gardens.

Allett Sandringham 14E Electric Cylinder Mower For Ornamental Lawns

• Motor: 420 watts;
• Cutting Width: 35cm;
• Grass Box Capacity: 32 Litres;
• Weight: 28kg;
• Cable Length: 15m;
• Warranty: 2 Years;

Overview

If you have formal or ornamental lawns then you really need a cylinder mower and the Allett Sandringham 14E get my highest recommendation. For me, Allett make some of the top cylinder mowers in the game.

Powered by a 420-watt motor the Allett Sandringham is a self-propelled lawn mower which is a dream to manoeuvre and turn, despite its 28kg weight.

Now, compared to some of the other models on this page, 420 watts seems pretty low. However, when your mowing fine, ornamental grasses to lengths between 6mm and 32mm, anything more is a waste.

It features a 35.6cm hardened steel cutting cylinder with 5 blades that cut the grass like scissors instead of using a machete type action that you get from a rotary mower. This prevents the ends of the grass from becoming damaged and bruised. It also produces a more even cut. In fact, this machine will give you 88 cuts per meter.

The beautifully striped finish is achieved thanks to the front and rear rollers and behind the front roller, there’s a spring-loaded rake which stands the grass up right before it’s cut to produce an even finish.

The grass box will hold 32 litres of grass clippings which is more than enough for an ornamental lawn.

And unlike any other lawn mower on this page, it has a 22m meter power cord so it’s rare that you’ll need an extension lead.

If you own ornamental or formal lawns up to 150m2, the Allett Sandringham 14E has to be worth considering. The quality of cut is beautiful – by far the best on this page.

Why Choose An Electric Lawn Mower?

Why wouldn’t you find the best cordless lawn mower instead of buying a machine with a power cord that you’ll have to wrestle around the garden?

Well, there are a couple of reasons;

The first reason is budget.

Aside from push mowers. electric lawn mowers are generally the cheapest type of lawn mower you can buy. This makes them attractive to people with limited budgets.

That said, the very best electric mowers cost hundreds of pounds and cut grass beautifully. So they’re not all ‘cheap and cheerful’.

Secondly, traditional electric lawn mowers plug straight into the mains. They don’t have a battery that needs charging before you use it. That’s one less thing you need to do.

Not only that, the batteries on cordless lawn mowers deplete, sometimes cutting the mowing time shorter than the grass. Which means you’ll either have to;

• Recharge the battery so you can finish the job, which takes time, or
• Buy another battery and keep that charged too, which costs more money

Just because most electric mowers are on the cheaper end of the price scale, it doesn’t mean they’re no good.

Why You Might Not Choose an Electric Lawn Mower

The main problem with electric mowers (and this is true for even the best hover mowers too) is that they’re limited by the length of their power cables. If you have areas of lawns that are far removed from a power point, it’d probably be better to invest in petrol mower.

If this worries you, a cordless or push mower might be a better option.

In Conclusion

There are thousands of electric lawn mowers on the market and the fact is, I can’t possibly review them all.

So what I’ve tried to do is to find and test certain products and use my experience. I’ve compared power, size, price, ease of use, build quality and reliability to select what I think are 6 of the best electric lawn mowers.

However, there are lots of excellent electric lawn mowers from brands I haven’t mentioned in this guide, like Cobra, Hayter, Honda, Webb and Mountfield.

So use this article as a guide rather than a definitive ‘this is the best electric lawn mower for you’ type of article. What’s good for me might not be the best for you so take your time and shop around.

About Tim Stephens

I’m a professional gardener with degrees in Horticulture Landscape Gardening. I want to help you create the garden of your dreams. I want your garden to look like it’s maintained by a professional. As if I was there doing it all for you!

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Bosch Rotak 40 43 Review 2023 – FAQ’s Comparisons

Greetings once more and thanks for taking the time to visit our Bosch Rotak 40 Review and our Bosch Rotak 43 Review which will outline everything you need to be aware of if you are considering buying it in the comings days or weeks. This review will also outline a series of frequently asked questions that has come up in the recent past which should answer most of the queries you may have. In addition, we will provide a comparison chart along with outlining all the main pros and cons that you need to know also.

Before we begin, please be aware that guide can only be displayed at the time of this Bosch review as can change slightly from week to week depending on local discount activities so please make sure to view the price checkers outlined below to ensure you have the most accurate up to date price information.

3 main parts of this review will be broken down as follows:

• Part 1 – Quick Overview Frequently Asked Questions
• Part 2 – Review of the Features, Pros and Cons
• Part 3 – Comparison Table Bosch 40 vs Bosch 43

Part 1: Quick Overview FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How long are the cords? A. The length of the cords is 10m long only (too short for many users) Q. Can I attach extension cords? A. Yes, you can attach extension cords but are sold separately Q. Are these lawnmowers self-propelled? A. No, neither of these lawnmowers are self-propelled, you need to do all the pushing Q. How do you fit the handles? A. You will need to twist them in opposite directions and clock them into position with the Click-Connect Q. Do they include the rollers to create the stripes? A. Yes, both the 40 and the 43cm models include the rollers for the striped effect

Part 2 – Bosch Rotak 40 43. Review of the Features, Pros and Cons

Bosch Lawnmower Rotak 40cm 1700W Lawnmower

Main Features:

Powerful 1700W motor for lawns up to 500m2 Ergoflex system included for better control Cutting heights are 2cm to 7cm Grass box capacity is 50L Includes the extended grass comb for the edges Provides airflow technology Leaf.Collect function Weight is 12.6kg and the size is ~ 47 by 44 by 86cm

Bosch Lawnmower Rotak 43cm 1800W Lawnmower

Main Features:

Powerful 1800W motor for lawns up to 600m2 Ergoflex system included for better control Cutting heights are 2cm to 7cm Grass box capacity is 50L Includes the extended grass comb for the edges Provides airflow technology a Leaf.Collect function Weight is 12.8kg / Size is ~ 47.8 by 44.6 by 86.5cm

Hayter Harrier 41 AD Roller Petrol Lawnmower

A top quality Self Propelled advanced specification compact petrol roller mower with an aluminium alloy body and a premium version of the Briggs Stratton engine.A well positioned roller and handle arrangement gives a wall balanced feel to the machine.

Briggs Stratton 150cc over head valve (OHV) engine has an efficient combustion chamber shape and gives on average a 30% improvement in fuel consumption and a 50% reduction in oil consumption compared to previous side valve engines. The OHV engine design reduces significantly exhaust emissions.

Lifetime Crankshaft Warranty (subject to Hayter terms conditions)Fitted with the Hayter friction blade disc the blade can slip if a solid object is hit thus protecting the main engine shaft, the crankshaft, against the impact. Hayter give a Lifetime Crankshaft Warranty against bending of the shaft.

Two piece ribbed roller gives extra grip and allows the machine to be turned at the end of the row without scuffing as one half of the roller turns one way and the other half the opposite way. This is easier on you and the lawn.

Trim Side feature as Hayter call it allows cutting right up to lawn edges, flower borders, walls, fence posts. Its the clever design position of the blade both close to the side skirt of the body and in relation to the front wheels and roller which gives this advantage.

Vari-Pitch cutting technology automatically compensates for reductions in air flow caused by differing conditions and high height of cut settings (air flow is needed for good grass collection performance) and alters the angle of the cutter deck thus improving the air flow. (patent pending)

Large but easy to empty grass bag which can be reached above and through the handles making the job of emptying easier and quicker. Single lever spring assisted height adjustment.

The Hayter company was started by Douglas Hayter in 1946. They have been designing and producing premium quality lawn mowers at their headquarters in Hertfordshire for over 75 years!

2021 sees the launch of the new Hayter Green Series battery operated mowers and machinery.

With the GreenSeries™ Hayter introduces their battery powered lawnmowers which are right up-to date and environmentally green in nature as well as green in name.

The Green series mowers are available in three ranges. The four wheel steel bodied Osprey, the compact Hawk roller models or aluminium bodied rear roller Harrier range in three sizes from 41 to 56cm.

To help you decide which mower would be best for you, it’s really useful to know how big your lawn is! One of our suppliers, Husqvarna, have a great tool that makes use of satellite mapping so that you can draw around your garden to get a lawn size measurement. Although the tool was originally designed to help choose which of their Automowers would best suit your garden, it can equally well be used to establish the size of your garden when choosing a walk behind mower.

Once you’ve got the measurement, if you want to continue with the tool, it will then recommend which automower would suit your garden. To use their Lawn Calculator tool just click here. or to look at their range of Husqvarna Automowers please click here.

And if you would still like some personal advice then please do give us a call on 01489 575242 option 2 for the sales department.

Delivery by carrier

For most purchases of £50 inc VAT and over, we offer FREE nationwide delivery via carrier, except for the Highlands and islands (priced separately by postcode). However, we only deliver ride-on mowers locally and use our own vehicles to do this, see below.

For purchases of less than £50 inc VAT, there is a small charge of £3 inc VAT

Our delivery service is operated by contracted carriers.

Larger boxed items would normally be delivered to you the next working day after shipping. This is a very reliable service and whilst most customers receive their goods the next working day it is not absolutely guaranteed as carriers can have logistical problems.

Smaller items that are shipped in packets for instance, will be posted and should arrive in 2-3 days. If you need these items sooner, please call us on 01489 550999 and we will endeavour to help where possible.

Please note that delivery can be anytime between 8am and 6pm Monday-Friday. If you need your delivery to be made in a specific time slot, please call us on 01489 550999 to discuss the options available.

Next working day delivery is subject to the goods being in stock at our warehouse.

Please call us on 01489 550999 to check availability if it is an urgent order.

Local deliveries using our own vehicles

Delivery of some products (mainly garden tractors and attachments) is limited to the local area as indicated by the list of postcodes below. Delivery is direct from our store in Swanwick using our own vehicles. One of our sales staff will personally contact you and arrange a convenient time to deliver your purchase.

Delivery is made free to most of the Hampshire, West Sussex, East Dorset and South Wiltshire region as per the postcodes below:

BH5, BH6, BH7, BH8, BH22, BH23, BH24, BH25 BH31

GU26, GU27, GU29, GU30, GU31, GU32, GU33, GU34 GU35

PO1, PO2, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9, PO10, PO11, PO12, PO13, PO14, PO15, PO16, PO17, PO18, PO19, PO20, PO21, PO22

SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO18, SO19, SO20, SO21, SO22, SO23, SO24, SO30, SO31, SO32, SO40, SO41, SO42, SO43, SO45, SO50, SO51, SO52 SO53

Note regarding STIHL machinery only

Currently STIHL machinery is only available to collect in store. All other STIHL products including accessories, parts and forestry equipment are available for delivery. For more information click here.

The best cordless lawn mowers in 2023

Looking for the best cordless mower? Browse our experts’ pick, from budget to premium models.

A lawn mower may be one of the first purchases we make when getting a garden of our own, but that doesn’t mean finding a good quality one is easy. There are so many models and brands on the market to choose from, including corded electric and petrol, but as their range increases and fall, cordless, battery-powered models are an increasingly popular option.

Light and compact compared with traditional petrol models, cordless mowers are simple to use, easy to manoeuvre around the garden, and have none of the maintenance and servicing needs or costs of petrol lawnmowers. Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which charges up quickly and won’t lose power in storage, they’re also quiet and emission free.

To compare these cordless mowers against other types of mower, we’ve reviewed the best lawn mowers, robotic lawn mowers, electric lawn mowers and push mowers, too. And if your lawn needs a bit of attention, our experts have tested a range of the best manual and powered aerators and scarifiers.Keep edges looking neat with our pick of the best strimmers, the best garden shears and the best lawn edging, and if you’re thinking about somewhere to store your new mower, our comprehensive guide to choosing the best garden shed will be helpful.

For your next DIY project, have a look at the best cordless drills.

The best cordless mowers to buy at a glance

Cordless mowers. Buyer’s Guide video

Many thanks to Rosie Yeomans and Sparsholt College for their help in making this video.

Getting the best cordless lawn mower for you means ensuring it has the correct cutting width, range of cutting heights, and weight plus a battery run time that matches the size of your lawn. We’ve tested a range of cordless push mowers, putting them through their paces across a range of grass and terrains, to help you find the right one for your garden.

Each mower has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has been rated according to set up and storage, handling, mowing and value for money. Every mower in our round up below has scored a minimum of four out of five stars, so you can buy with confidence.

In every review we award outstanding products our coveted Best Buy award. To see these and the others we recommend, browse our pick of the best cordless lawn mowers, below.

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Best Buy cordless mowers

Husqvarna Aspire LC34-P4A

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

• Quiet
• Cuts even long grass with ease
• Battery level visible while mowing
• Small and compact for easy storage
• Part of the POWER FOR ALL cordless range

Part of the new Husqvarna Aspire cordless range, which includes a hedge trimmer, pruner and leaf blower, this 34cm mower is powered by an 18V POWER FOR ALL ALLIANCE battery and charger. These are interchangeable with tools in other leading brands such as Flymo, Gardena and Bosch so if you also invest in tools in these ranges, you’ll only need to buy the bare tool and won’t have different batteries and chargers taking up space in the shed.Great for small gardens the mower comes ready to go, there’s no assembly or handles to attach, and it folds down to a compact size when you’re finished, with a telescopic handle that folds completely flat over the body of the mower. It can then be stood up against a wall or hung up, and even comes with a handy hook. The 30l grass bag also flattens down to take up very little room and can be hung on the mower. The Aspire is light, with a carry handle so that lifting it up steps or into other areas is easy and it has an adjustable handle to suit different height users. It’s comfortable and easy to manoeuvre around the garden and has just four cutting heights to choose from, ranging from 25-65mm and changed easily with a single lever on the body of the mower. It cuts grass quietly and smoothly and has an automatic boost that increases blade speed when you’re mowing in tougher, longer areas that works well. You can hear it kick in when you push the mower into longer grass and unlike other cordless mowers that can cut out, just carries on cutting the grass. While you mow the battery charge level is always clearly visible so you know how much battery you have left and when it needs charging. It comes with a two year warranty and we awarded it a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy in 2023 for ease of use.

Specs: Battery: charge time. 95 mins; run time. 500sqm. Cutting: width. 34cm; height. 25-65mm. Grass box. 30 litre.

Buy the Husqvarna Aspire C34-P4A cordless mower from Husqvarna and Sam Turner

Greenworks GDG24LM33

Our rating: 4.5 out of 5

• Easy to assemble and use
• Comfortable padded handle
• Choice of mulching or collecting clippings
• Interchangeable battery with Greenworks 24V family

Ideal for smaller gardens this sturdy, great value cordless mower is easy to put together, well thought out and simple to use. Thanks to a padded handle it’s comfortable to push, although it did feel a little short for our taller tester, and it’s light and easy to manoeuvre around trees and beds and borders. There are five cutting heights to choose from, adjusted with the simple lift of a lever and it offers the choice of collecting clippings in the 30 litre fabric grass bag or inserting the mulching plug and leaving them on the lawn to break down and feed the grass. It mows well but doesn’t like very long grass, with the battery cutting out occasionally but its long lasting brushless motor offers a a decent run time of 46 minutes and it charges in two hours. Plus, as part of the Greenworks 24V family, both the battery and charger are interchangeable with all the other tools in the range, saving you money if you invest in more in the future. We awarded it a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy for the best budget cordless mower in 2023.

Specs: Battery: charge time. 120 mins; run time. 46mins. Cutting: width. 33cm; height. 25-70mm. Grass box. 30 litre.

Yard Force LMG37A 40v 37cm

Our rating: 4.8 out of 5

• Rear roller
• Double folding handle for easy storage
• Quickest charge time
• Part of the Yardforce GR40 cordless range

This sturdy mower has a 37cm cutting width and useful features including a rear roller for those much desired stripes. Awarded a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy in 2022 for small to medium lawns, clippings are collected in the large 40 litre fabric grass bag. It offers a wide choice of seven cutting heights, from 25-75mm, and is easy to fold away at the end of the day. The 40V battery is quick to charge, taking just 50 minutes and when full it has the capacity to cut a 400m2 lawn.

Specs: Battery: charge time. 50 mins; run time. 400sqm. Cutting: width. 37cm; height. 25-75mm. Grass box. 40 litre.

Buy the Yard Force LMG37A 40V 37cm cordless mower from Yard Force, Amazon and Wickes