Cordless | Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers

If you maintain a lawn up to 400 square metres in size, the new hand-propelled LM1700E 42cm battery-powered lawn mower from EGO Power+ will deliver petrol-matching power but without any of the downsides. Simpler, cleaner, quieter and with less vibration, this cordless lawn mower also benefits from lower running and maintenance costs. And with zero emissions during use, you can do your bit to reduce your impact on the environment as well.

The lawn mower features a 42cm poly deck is powered by a 56 volt lithium-ion battery (not included) making it easy to set up and start - no filling up with fuel, just click in the battery and get to work! 

The fan and blade combine to deliver outstanding grass collection into the 55 litre collection bag. Adding extra flexibility to the LM1700E, an optional mulch kit is also available.

A single charge of the 2.5Ah battery supplied will give approximately 20 minutes of mowing time. Depending on the grass conditions, the cutting height can be adjusted via a single lever through seven stages from 20mm up to 80mm. The handle is also adjustable in three positions to suit the operator.

The EGO Power+ LM1700E also benefits from an upright storage position so it takes up a smaller footprint in your garage between uses. 

NB: This bare tool DOES NOT include a battery and charger. (Also available as a kit LM1701E.)  

Best Cordless Lawn Mowers, May 2023

BEST BUY, RATED 4.8/5

What they had to say...

Pros:

• Easy to assemble and folds for storage
• Adjustable handle height for different users
• Sturdy and easy to handle
• Clear visibility of battery power levels
• Battery and charger interchangeable with other Ego Power+ tools
• Wide range of cutting heights

Cons:

• Short run time on battery supplied

Our testers thought this was a well-thought out lawnmower with plenty of great features. It’s simple to assemble and fold away for easy storage. The mower cuts and manoeuvres well and is a pleasure to use. There are seven cutting heights and it has collect, mulch and rear discharge features. Although it charges quickly in 30 minutes, it has a run time of just 20 minutes. A generous five-year warranty is included and we awarded this a BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Best Buy in 2020 for extra features.

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If you maintain a lawn up to 480 square metres in size, the self-propelled, variable speed LM1700E-SP 42cm battery-powered lawn mower from EGO Power+ will deliver petrol-matching power but without any of the downsides. Simpler, cleaner, quieter and with less vibration, this cordless lawn mower also benefits from lower running and maintenance costs. And with zero emissions during use, you can do your bit to reduce your impact on the environment as well.

The lawn mower features a 42cm poly deck powered by a 56 volt lithium-ion battery (not included) making it easy to set up and start - no filling up with fuel, just click in the battery and get to work! 

The fan and blade combine to deliver outstanding grass collection into the 55 litre collection bag. Adding extra flexibility to the LM1700E-SP, an optional mulch kit is also available.

A single charge of a 2.5Ah battery will cut up to 300 square metres and a 4.0Ah battery will cut up to 480 square metres of lawn. Depending on the grass conditions, the cutting height can be adjusted via a single lever through seven stages from 20mm up to 80mm. The handle is also adjustable in three positions to suit the operator.

The EGO Power+ LM1700E-SP also benefits from an upright storage position so it takes up a smaller footprint in your garage between uses.

NB: Battery and standard charger NOT INCLUDED if only the mower is selected. Also available in kit format with 4.0Ah battery and charger EGLM1702E-SP.

The Independent has named this mower best battery lawn mower for 2021.

Here's what they said:

This is a superb all-rounder that’s light, manoeuvrable and small enough to fit through garden gates and take care of a small to medium sward, while the variable self-propelled drive system makes light work of larger lawns and inclines, and would be suitable for an area up to 300 sq m. This is helped with the 42cm cutting width and a blade that mulches and sends the rest of the clippings into a huge 55L grass collector, so that we didn’t have to keep stopping to empty it. Without fail, we were always left with a precise finish and a real professional cut.

Adjustable handles and large wheels, with good tread, added to the overall usability. The vertical storage meant that the mower’s footprint was minimal. We also found the Ego battery system one of the best out there in terms of run time from a single charge (we got 35 minutes from our five amp hours (AH) battery. This model comes with a 2.5AH battery and charger as standard, but you can upgrade as Ego batteries are interchangeable. The poly deck keeps the weight down, so it never feels like you’re fighting with it. The five-year warranty on the mower and two-year warranty on the battery adds to the value of the package.

Technologically advanced in every way, the EGO Power+ LM1900E-SP cordless lawn mower packs incredible petrol-matching power as standard and is ideally suited to areas up to 800 square metres.

A 56 volt lithium-ion battery powers the high torque, high efficiency brushless motor and will run for approximately 35 minutes on the 5Ah battery (not supplied). Push button start means you can power up in seconds, whilst the self-propelled motor keeps you in control as you effortlessly mow.

Equipped with a 47cm poly deck, the EGO LM1900E-SP will cut and collect the clippings efficiently into the large 55 litre capacity grass bag. Additionally, you can purchase an optional mulch kit to recycle the clippings back onto the lawn's surface (see related items below). 

Seven position deck height adjustment allows you to centrally change the cutting height to suit conditions, and the large diameter wheels will provide easy motion even over longer grass.

Fitted with LED headlights, you can continue to mow in poor light conditions or further into the day. Thanks to the easy-fold design, the LM1900E-SP makes cleaning and storage simple and space-saving.

NB: Battery and charger NOT INCLUDED unless ordered separately within the Bundle Builder. (Also available as a kit LM1903E-SP with battery and charger.)

The self-propelled EGO Power+ LM2020E-SP cordless lawn mower is a powerful, rechargeable mower utilising the industry's first ever 56 volt ARC lithium-ion battery which has 40% more power than the leading 40 volt battery. Brushless motor technology offers the performance of petrol with more torque and less vibration, all without the noise, fuss and fumes. The mower will run for up to 35 minutes on a single charge of the 6.0Ah battery when fitted, with the benefit of convenient push button start and cordless freedom.

The EGO Power+ LM2020E-SP lawn mower is equipped with a wide 50cm (20") steel deck with centrally adjustable cutting height from 25mm to 95mm through six stages. A flexible 4-in-1 function allows for superior performance whether you are collecting, mulching, bagging or using the side discharge chute. Grass clippings are collected in a generous 60 litre grass bag, which is easily removed and replaced through the handle. Convenient operating controls are mounted onto the lightweight aluminium handles, which are height adjustable to suit the individual user.

The EGO Power+ LM2020E-SP cordless lawn mower emits 20% less noise than a petrol-powered mower and the compact, foldable design makes storing and cleaning the mower more convenient than ever thanks to the vertical storage position.

NB: Battery and charger NOT included unless ordered separately in Bundle Builder. Also available as a kit with 5.Ah battery and rapid charger (LM2021E-SP).

Designed for the environmentally-conscious lawn enthusiast who strives nothing short of a prestige cut and perfect lawn stripes, the Fortis 14E is the entry-level bare tool model in Cobra's innovative line-up of battery cylinder mowers powered by EGO.

The Cobra Fortis 14E employs Peak Power™ Technology which combines the power of any two industry-leading EGO 56V ARC Lithium™ batteries to provide cleaner, quieter and safer lawn mowing at a fraction of the cost of petrol power. The operator's LCD screen, integrated into the control panel, displays essential information including travel speed, battery charge level and an hour meter.

The Fortis 14E features a compact 35cm cutting width and six-bladed precision-ground cutting cylinder which achieves the finest possible finish with a scissor-like cutting action at a remarkable rate of 79 cuts per metre. This versatile lawn mower benefits from an interchangeable cassette system to allow the cutting cylinder to be quickly removed and replaced with a range of optional lawn care accessories.

The combination of a steel front roller and split-differential, smooth steel rear roller helps to produce those beautiful, classic stripes that are the hallmark of a cylinder lawn mower. The cutting height can be adjusted from an exceptionally low 6mm up to 30mm via a single screw so you can select the ideal mowing height for your chosen area and the conditions.

The front-fitting grass box has a generous 55 litre capacity and provides efficient debris collection and easy emptying. Convenient folding handles allow for easy transportation and compact storage. 

If you strive perfection by keeping your ornamental or domestic lawn in immaculate condition, the Cobra Fortis 14E is a quality, eco-friendly and versatile lawn mower capable of enhancing your lawn care regime throughout the year. 

Lawn care attachments which can be fitted in place of the standard cutting unit include a verticut, scarifier, aerator, dethatcher, aerator, dethatcher, lawn brush and 10-bladed cutting cylinder. The ability to remove the blade cassette also assists in the easy and economic maintenance of the lawn mower. A grooved roller is also available which can be fitted in place of the smooth front roller, as well as a turf rake to help improve cutting performance.

What's more, the batteries used to power this Cobra cylinder lawn mower are interchangeable across the entire EGO Power+ cordless range delivering optimum power, performance and run time for every tool and every job.

NB: Batteries and charger NOT INCLUDED. 

Cobra's quick exchange lawn care system - versatility at an affordable price

A major technological breakthrough in lawn care came with the birth of the quick exchange concept, which is key to Cobra's range of cylinder mowers. One of the biggest innovations in the world of cylinder lawn mowing for several decades, this is an interchangeable system which allows you to remove the cylinder blades from the mower quickly and easily as a complete cassette. You can then either have the blades re-ground or simply replace them with a new cutting cassette. This makes maintenance of your cylinder mower much easier and prolongs its life. 

The second major benefit of the cartridge system is the ultimate versatility it offers, allowing you to easily convert your cylinder mower to suit different lawn maintenance tasks. The cutting blade cassette can be simply removed and replaced by one of the following lawn care cartridge attachments:-

• Verticut
• Scarifier
• Dethatcher
• Aerator
• Lawn brush
• 10-blade cassette
• Sports turf verticut
• Sports turf brush

Additional accessories:-

• Front grooved roller
• Turf rake
• Front wheel kit