Cordless | Battery-Powered Rotary Lawn Mowers

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.

The AL-KO 36V 42.2 Li Comfort is a hand-propelled cordless lawn mower equipped with a sturdy 42cm steel cutter deck, ideal for lawn areas up to 400 square metres.

Thanks to the latest lithium-ion battery technology, the 36V 42.2 Li Comfort battery-powered lawn mower combines the advantages of a classic petrol machine with the quiet and exhaust-free operation of an electric device - all cable free. After a short 1½ hour charge time, the mower is simple to start with a plug-in key.

The battery compartment houses up to two batteries with 'Balanced Discharging System' for maximum run time, careful discharging of the batteries and long service life. The LED display makes it clear to see when it needs to be charged. This lawn mower kit is supplied with one 4Ah battery and charger; for double the run time, the 42.2 Li model is also available to purchase with two 4Ah batteries and charger (AK123009).

A 2-in-1 cut and collect mower, the cutting height can be adjusted via a single lever through seven stages between 30 to 75mm. The large grass box with fill level indicator holds 65 litres of grass clippings and is effectively filled thanks to the aerodynamic housing shape. 

When the mowing is complete, the height adjustable handlebar folds for more compact storage.

NB: One 4.0Ah battery and charger INCLUDED.

Full Power For The Whole Garden

The AL-KO 36V platform revolves around a powerful 36V (max 40V) powerpack and comprises a selection of lawn mowers, a lawn scarifier and an array of different hand tools including multi tools so you have everything you need for your garden. Choose between the Easy, Comfort and Premium ranges to perfectly match your requirements.

The lawn mower kits come with either one or two batteries and charger which means that you can purchase the hand tools more cost-effectively without a battery. If the battery is fully charged, it can work for up to 120 minutes depending on the device. Additional 2.5Ah, 4Ah, 5Ah and 8Ah batteries are available to purchase for increased run times.

36V advantages (previously ):-

• Powerful and efficient
• Low vibration
• Low noise
• No cords or petrol
• Low running costs
• Expandable system
• Quality product

If you maintain a lawn up to 400 square metres in size, the new hand-propelled LM1701E 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 2.5Ah lithium-ion battery 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 LM1701E, 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+ LM1701E also benefits from an upright storage position so it takes up a smaller footprint in your garage between uses.

NB: Supplied with 2.5Ah battery and standard charger. (Also available as a bare tool LM1700E.)

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.

Click here to read the full review

The trend towards a battery power source for lawn mowers comes with significant benefits, eliminating the fuss, mess and fumes of a petrol engine and the restraint of a mains electric power cable.

The Italian-designed and built Oleo-Mac Gi 44 P cordless lawn mower is equipped with a rugged 41cm steel deck with centralised cutting height adjustment from 28mm to 75mm. Grass cuttings are collected into a spacious 70 litre grass bag 

A push-propelled machine, the mower is powered by a single 5.0Ah battery, although it features a double battery housing, making it possible to extend the running time with up to two 5.0Ah batteries to tackle larger mowing areas up to 700 square metres.

NB: 1 x 2.5Ah battery and standard charger INCLUDED. Additional batteries and chargers can be added via the Bundle Builder feature.

The AL-KO 36V Moweo 42.0 Li Comfort is a hand-propelled 36V cordless lawn mower equipped with a sturdy 42cm steel cutter deck, ideal for lawn areas up to 400 square metres.

Thanks to the latest lithium-ion battery technology, the 36V Moweo 42.0 Li battery-powered lawn mower combines the advantages of a classic petrol machine with the quiet and exhaust-free operation of an electric device - all cable free. After a short 1½ hour charge time, the mower is simple to start with a plug-in key.

A 2-in-1 cut and collect mower, the cutting height can be adjusted via a single lever through seven stages between 30 to 75mm. Grass clippings are collected in a 65 litre grass bag with an integrated fill-level indicator.

Increase the flexibility of your AL-KO 36V Moweo 42.0 Li lawn mower by simply inserting the optional mulching plug into the rear discharge chute. The optional accessory retains the grass clippings beneath the mower deck where they are finely cut before being dispersed onto the surface acting as a natural lawn fertiliser.

When the mowing is complete, the Moweo 42.0 Li and thanks to the easy-to-use fasteners on the handlebar, the lawn mower can be folded up and stored away in no time.

NB: One 4.0Ah battery and charger INCLUDED.

Full Power For The Whole Garden

The AL-KO 36V platform revolves around a powerful 36V (max 40V) powerpack and comprises a selection of lawn mowers, a lawn scarifier and an array of different hand tools including multi tools so you have everything you need for your garden. Choose between the Easy, Comfort and Premium ranges to perfectly match your requirements.

The lawn mower kits come with either one or two batteries and charger which means that you can purchase the hand tools more cost-effectively without a battery. If the battery is fully charged, it can work for up to 120 minutes depending on the device. Additional 4Ah, 5Ah and 8Ah batteries are available to purchase for increased run times.

36V advantages (previously ):-

• Powerful and efficient
• Low vibration
• Low noise
• No cords or petrol
• Low running costs
• Expandable system
• Quality product

The AL-KO 36V 42.2 Li Comfort is a hand-propelled 36V cordless lawn mower equipped with a sturdy 42cm steel cutter deck.

Thanks to the latest lithium-ion battery technology, the 36V 42.2 Li battery-powered lawn mower combines the advantages of a classic petrol machine with the quiet and exhaust-free operation of an electric device - all cable free. After a short 1½ hour charge time, the mower is simple to start with a plug-in key.

The battery compartment houses up to two batteries with 'Balanced Discharging System' for maximum run time, careful discharging of the batteries and long service life. The LED display makes it clear to see when it needs to be charged. This lawn mower kit is supplied with two 4Ah batteries and charger; the 42.2 Li model is also available to purchase with one 4Ah battery and charger (AK119977).

A 2-in-1 cut and collect mower, the cutting height can be adjusted centrally through seven stages between 30 to 75mm. Grass clippings are collected in a 65 litre grass bag with an integrated fill-level indicator.

A 2-in-1 cut and collect mower, the cutting height can be adjusted via a single lever through seven stages between 30 to 75mm. The large grass box with fill level indicator holds 65 litres of grass clippings and is effectively filled thanks to the aerodynamic housing shape. 

When the mowing is complete, the height adjustable handlebar folds for more compact storage.

NB: Two 4.0Ah batteries and rapid charger INCLUDED.

Full Power For The Whole Garden

The AL-KO 36V platform revolves around a powerful 36V (max 40V) powerpack and comprises a selection of lawn mowers, a lawn scarifier and an array of different hand tools including multi tools so you have everything you need for your garden. Choose between the Easy, Comfort and Premium ranges to perfectly match your requirements.

The lawn mower kits come with either one or two batteries and charger which means that you can purchase the hand tools more cost-effectively without a battery. If the battery is fully charged, it can work for up to 120 minutes depending on the device. Additional 2.5Ah, 4Ah, 5Ah and 8Ah batteries are available to purchase for increased run times.

36V advantages (previously ):-

• Powerful and efficient
• Low vibration
• Low noise
• No cords or petrol
• Low running costs
• Expandable system
• Quality product

If you maintain a lawn up to 300 square metres in size, the self-propelled, variable speed LM1702E-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 4.0Ah lithium-ion battery 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 LM1702E-SP, an optional mulch kit is also available.

A single charge of the 4.0Ah battery supplied 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+ LM1702E-SP also benefits from an upright storage position so it takes up a smaller footprint in your garage between uses.

NB: Supplied with 4.0Ah battery and standard charger. Also available as a bare tool EGLM1700E-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.