Cordless | Battery-Powered Rotary Lawn Mowers

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 2.5Ah 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.

NB: Battery and charger NOT INCLUDED unless added in Bundle Builder Feature.

This push-propelled Oleo-Mac Gi 48 P cordless lawn mower is supplied as a bare tool. When fitted with one 5Ah, the machine will run for up to 250 square metres.

The Oleo-Mac Gi 48 P is equipped with a double battery housing, making it possible to extend the running time with up to two 5Ah batteries to tackle mowing surface areas of up to 500 square metres. 

The Italian designed and built Oleo-Mac Gi 48 P cordless lawn mower is equipped with a rugged 46cm steel deck with centralised cutting height adjustment from 28mm to 75mm. Grass cuttings are collected into a generous 70 litre grass bag with bag full indicator.

This Allroad Plus 4 mower features a versatile 4-in-1 cutting system includes mulching, collection and side discharge as standard, with optional deflector for rear discharge.

The transition to battery power offers significant benefits even for lawn mowers, including results that rival classic petrol engine machines. Mowing duties benefit from ease of use, reduced noise levels and the complete elimination of exhaust gas. Forget about having to empty the fuel tank to prepare for winter storage, replace the spark plug, clean the air filter, or worry about stored fuel-oil mixture deteriorating: all this is no more than a distant memory with battery-powered motors, without any compromise in performance.

NB: Battery & charger NOT INCLUDED.

The HYM40Li420SP is a rechargeable low-maintenance lithium-ion battery-powered lawn mower from Hyundai which is ideally suited to small to medium sized lawns bringing you a clean, green, cable-free mowing experience. Self-propulsion takes the hard work out of mowing by actually pushing the machine along to reduce fatigue so so you can simply walk behind to control its path. 

No Cables, No Petrol, No Pollution - the HYM40Li420SP lawn mower is powered by the market-leading Samsung 40v Lithium-ion 2.5Ah batteries, no more messy fuel or dangerous mains cables.

With a charging time of just 80 minutes, and a battery lifespan of 1000+ charges, the HYM40Li420P makes mowing your lawn as easy as possible and will provide 30 minutes of continuous cutting time under normal operating conditions. The battery has an indicator light allowing you to see exactly how much life is left.

The HYM40Li420SP mower uses a powerful 40V motor to power the 42cm steel cutter deck. Starting the mower couldn’t be easier, you simply have to insert the safety key, engage the lock-out button and pull back the Operator Presence Control lever. This easy starting method removes the strain associated with recoil pull start lawn mowers.

It also features a spacious quick release 45 litre easy air flow grass catcher with hard lid, meaning you spend less time emptying the cuttings and more time mowing. Attaching and removing the grass collection bag couldn’t be simpler.

With six centrally-adjusted cutting heights, ranging from 25mm for a smooth lawn to 75mm for cutting longer grass, the HYM40Li420SP puts you in control over the finish of your lawn. The mower also comes with a mulch plug to provide a feed for the lawn and eliminate the need to empty the grass bag.

The handles fold down over the main power unit, which makes this compact lawn mower easy to carry and store in a garden shed, garage and transport in the boot of your car. The machine can also stand upright for a compact storage solution when space is limited.

The Hyundai HYM40Li420SP is quick and easy to assemble out of the box, allowing you to get it in your garden for the first cut in no time at all. With no engine to service, you also don’t need to spend time checking oil, air filters or spark plugs, making it extremely easy to maintain.

One battery powers the entire Hyundai 40V range, enabling you to buy bare units of additional machines at reduced cost and interchange the battery for a cost-effective collection of garden tools. 

In The Box:

• HYM40LI420SP Cordless Lawn Mower
• 45L Hard Top Grass Collector
• 40v Samsung Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
• Battery Charger
• 2 x Safety Keys
• User Manual

NB: 2.5Ah battery and charger INCLUDED.

Employing two 24V 4Ah lithium-ion batteries (not included with bare tool) in parallel to unleash 48V of running power, this versatile GreenWorks 46cm cordless lawn mower has 4-in-1 functionality.

The self-propelled mower offers four cutting modes so you can choose whether to rear collect the clippings in the spacious 55 litre grass bag for disposal, leaving the perfect tidy finish; mulch them to return vital nutrients back to the lawn; side discharge longer grass via a special discharge chute; or rear discharge. The rugged 46cm steel cutter deck can be centrally height adjusted through seven pre-set positions between 25mm and 80mm to suit mowing conditions.

The dual port charger lets you charge both batteries simultaneously. A useful built-in LED indicator will let you know when the battery is fully charged and, as the charger is wall mountable, it enables quick and convenient access. The advanced brushless motor ensures maximum efficiency, giving longer runtimes and increased performance. Folding handlebars on the lawn mower allow compact storage and ease of transportation.

The latest double battery innovation from Greenworks allows two 24V batteries to combine in series to power a 48V motor. The benefits include additional power when mowing while utilising compact 24V batteries which can be used in any of the 24V family of tools, from grass trimmers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws and even power tools.

With this GreenWorks cordless lawn mower you can benefit from all the advantages of the latest lithium-ion battery power. Ease of use means without petrol there is no priming or mixing, no pull cord and no annual maintenance. Plus, with zero emissions, you are naturally reducing your carbon footprint with a greatly increased cost efficiency. Light weight, low noise and less vibration means comfortable operation for you and your neighbours. Thanks to the innovative modular battery system, the batteries are interchangeable with all the other hand-held garden tools in the GreenWorks 24 volt range.

NB: Battery and charger NOT INCLUDED unless added via Bundle Builder feature. Also available as a kit.

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.

Click here to read the full review

Designed for small to medium gardens, the Flymo EasiStore 380R is a compact and lightweight battery-powered lawn mower which employs two 2.0Ah 18V Power For All batteries in series to supply energy to the 36V brushless motor drive system. In addition to its four wheels, the mower has the added bonus of an integrated rear roller to lay down attractive stripes on your lawn.

The EasiStore 380R is equipped with a 38cm (15") edge-to-edge cutter deck fitted with one rotary blade. This extremely lightweight polymer housing is weather- and corrosion-resistant. A single lever controls the height of cut through five positions from 20mm to 60mm, making it quick and easy to make adjustments to suit conditions on the day.

The cut grass is collected in a roomy 45 litre capacity grass box with tongue design to make it easier to remove and dispose of the clippings, and features a full grass box indicator allows you to easily see when the grass box needs emptying.

The dual lever handles allow you to comfortably operate the lawn mower with either hand for better flexibility and manoeuvrability, whilst the LED display located on the handle indicates the battery power level remaining.

Extra mobility is ensured thanks to the upright travel position so you can effortlessly get to and from your lawn, and the integrated carry handle makes it easy to lift the mower up and down steps. The handles of the mower easily fold down so the machine can be stored away neatly. Additionally the EasiStore 380R can be stored in an upright position in three quick steps; simply fold the handles, tilt vertically and then attach the grass box, saving you 70% floor space.

The 18V batteries also fit in tools from other Power For All Alliance partners so you can switch quickly and easily between different devices, whether gardening, cleaning or carrying out DIY. 

The Echo DLM-310/46SP is the top-of-the-range battery-powered 40V lawn mower in the Garden+ Series and built for the enthusiastic domestic user. Features have been developed specifically for ease of use and power to make mowing your lawn a pleasure.

Ideal for mid- to large-sized gardens, the DLM-310/46SP lawn mower benefits from a self-propelled drive system, with the added bonus of variable speed control which allows you to set the perfect pace for your job.

The mower also has a dual port battery compartment which houses up to two 40V batteries (supplied separately). It also features a brushless motor, push-button start and a safety key which prevents unexpected start-up. Electronic torque control optimises cutting for smooth, consistent mowing over varying grass densities.

The mower is equipped with large double ball bearing wheels and a generous 46cm (16") steel cutting deck. The cutting height can be easily adjusted through seven positions between 25mm and 85mm via a central lever to suit mowing conditions and the desired lawn finish. This versatile lawn cordless lawn mower offers three mowing modes: rear collection, mulching and side discharge. Grass clippings are deposited into a roomy 55 litre fabric grass bag, finely chopped and dispersed evenly over the surface of the lawn or discharged in neat rows to the side of the machine.

The soft-grip material on the handlebar reduces vibrations and ensures good control. The vertical storage feature significantly reduces the amount of space required to store the mower and makes cleaning and maintaining the underside of your mower easy.

The Echo DLM-310/46SP battery-powered lawn mower gives excellent performance alongside the benefits of zero emissions, low noise, low vibration and mimimal maintenance. With optimised power consumption, you can achieve an extensive running time of up to 77 minutes on a single charge with two 4.0Ah batteries fitted.

NB: Battery and charger NOT included. 4.0Ah battery is recommended.

Your space. Your passion. Your transformation.

The Echo Garden+ Series gives you the tools you need to transform your outdoor space into something wonderful. Created with the experience of over 75 years in the industry, Garden+ tools are the lightest weight in Echo's product line up, whilst being easy to use and powerful. Designed to feel instinctive and comfortable in your hands, features like the rotatable handle on the DHC-310 hedge trimmer provide unrivalled ease of use and precision. Adapt to any task with a tool for every need. So, whether you’re trimming, cutting, pruning or mowing, just connect, power on and transform.

A welcome addition to the Cobra 40V li-ion range is the new RM4140V lawn mower. What is so special and totally unique about this model is that it is equipped with a full width rear roller. For the first time, you can achieve a traditional striped finish on your lawn with a battery-powered lawn mower. The roller also gives you the ability to mow right up to the edge of flowerbeds and borders.

The quality metal deck with a cutting width of 41cm (16") features seven fully adjustable cutting heights ranging from 25mm for a superb low finish, up to 75mm for tackling longer grass. Grass clippings are collected into a generous 50 litre fabric grass bag.

The Cobra RM4140V is hand-propelled and powered by a 4Ah 40V Samsung lithium-ion battery. The mower will run for up to 30 minutes (in ideal cutting conditions) on a single 90 minute charge.

The Samsung 40 volt lithium-ion battery offers a quiet yet powerful and lightweight combination, is an environmentally-friendly alternative to a petrol-powered lawn mower and gives you the freedom to mow without the restraints of an electric power cable. A built-in battery power indicator allows easy monitoring of battery life. 

Check out Cobra's useful Lithium-Ion Battery Maintenance Guidelines.

Until recently, few cordless products had the strength or endurance to tackle serious tasks in the garden. Green by name, green by nature: GreenWorks Pro cordless power tools have significant appeal. They are quiet, clean and offer complete freedom of use with petrol-matching performance.

The GreenWorks Pro GD60LM46SP lawn mower employs a powerful 60 volt lithium-ion battery and high efficiency brushless motor which provides more power, torque, quiet operation and longer motor life. The push start motor provides quick and effortless start-ups and eliminates the hassle of recoil starts. Fitted with a fully charged 2Ah battery, the mower will give you up to 13 minutes of run time. Kind to your pocket as well as the environment, the cost to charge the battery is around 5 pence!  

As this model is self-propelled, the effortless power-drive system actually pushes the mower along so you simply walk behind to control its path. It also has the added bonus of variable speed designed for increased user experience and convenience.

The lawn mower is equipped with a robust 46cm steel cutter deck which houses the steel cutting blade with impact motor protection technology. The 4-in-1 feature gives you the choice of rear bagging, side discharge and mulching capabilities as well as rear discharge. In bagging mode the grass clippings are effectively collected in the spacious 55 litre grass box. Side discharge will leave neat piles of grass to the right of the mower. Increasingly popular mulch mowing returns finely shredded grass trimmings to decompose in the lawn, saving bulky clippings disposal and encouraging a naturally healthy lawn.

The cutting height of the machine can be conveniently adjusted via a single lever through seven positions from 2.5cm up to 8cm so you can set-up the machine to suit mowing conditions and the desired finish.

When the mowing is finished, the GreenWorks Pro GD60LM46SP has a vertical storage position which uses up to 70 per cent less space in your shed. This feature also gives easy access to the cutter deck for cleaning.

Conveniently, the 60 volt li-ion battery will power all the garden tools in the GreenWorks Pro 60V range, including lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, string trimmer, chainsaw and leaf blower, so your battery and tools become an integrated garden care system.

NB: Pictures for illustration purposes only. Battery and charger NOT included.

T3 Awards Winner 

Here's what they had to say:-

"Here's a model that screams "buy me", and for more reasons than just the way it looks, which is frankly fantastic. Aside from boasting a durable long-life 46cm steel cutting deck that's a perfect size for up to half an acre and possibly more, this exceedingly powerful 60v model is also equipped with variable-speed self-propulsion, a long-life brushless motor, a mulch plug and side chute and a large 55 litre fabric grass collector."

T3, The Gadget Magazine, 2020

Designed for small to medium gardens, the Flymo Ultrastore 340R Li is a compact and lightweight battery-powered lawn mower which employs two 2.5Ah 18V Power For All batteries in series to supply energy to the 36V brushless motor drive system. The mower has the added bonus of an integrated rear roller to lay down attractive stripes on your lawn.

The UltraStore 340R Li is equipped with a 34cm (13") edge-to-edge cutter deck fitted with one rotary blade. This extremely lightweight polymer housing combines high resistance and robustness against corrosion, heat and UV radiation. A single lever controls the height of cut through five positions from 20mm to 60mm, making it quick and easy to make adjustments to suit conditions on the day.

The cut grass is collected in a 35 litre capacity grass box with tongue design to make it easier to remove and dispose of the clippings, and features a full grass box indicator allows you to easily see when the grass box needs emptying.

The dual handle control switch lever enables ambidextrous use, whilst the LED display located on the handle indicates the battery power level remaining.

Extra mobility is ensured thanks to the upright travel position so you can effortlessly get to and from your lawn, and the integrated carry handle makes it easy to lift the mower over steps. The handles of the mower easily fold down so the machine can be stored away neatly. Additionally the UltraStore 340R can be stored in an upright position in three quick steps; simply fold the handles, tilt vertically and then attach the grass box, saving you 70% floor space.

The 18V batteries also fit in tools from other Power For All Alliance partners so you can switch quickly and easily between different devices, whether gardening, cleaning or carrying out DIY. 

Powered by the latest 40V lithium-ion battery technology, the Cobra MX460S40V has been expertly designed in the UK to cater specifically for the changing conditions of the British lawn.

The Cobra MX460S40V employs a single Samsung 40V li-ion battery to offer a quiet yet powerful and lightweight combination ideal for the domestic garden. Easy push button start and lithium-ion technology means the mower is always ready to use, suffers from no self-discharge and has no memory effect. By adding an optional spare battery to the mix, you can keep going for even longer without interruption to recharge.

A robust 46cm (19") steel cutter deck features seven fully adjustable cutting heights which range from 25mm for a low finish, up to 75mm for tackling longer grass. Raising and lowering the deck is achieved by simply using the single height of cut adjustment lever which has been conveniently positioned next to the rear wheel so you can set the mower up according to mowing conditions.

The self-propelled MX460S40V is a versatile 3-in-1 mowing machine with collection and mulching plus side and rear discharge options.

The mower is equipped with a large 60 litre grass bag, perfect for collection a large volume of grass clippings before the need to empty. The grass bag is made from a robust, high quality fabric which enables a strong, free flow of air making grass collection even more compact and comprehensive.

Fitted with the mulch plug supplied, grass clippings are finely cut and re-cut before being deposited evenly over the surface of the lawn. As the clippings decompose, nutrients and fertilisers are returned to the soil giving you the benefit of cutting and fertilising the lawn in one fell swoop.

Additionally, a side deflector lets you side discharge the grass into neat rows. With the grass bag removed, you can also discharge to the rear of the machine.

Proud to be supporting the cordless evolution, Cobra battery-powered mowers are packed with innovative features to help you maintain your lawn with the minimum of effort in the most environmentally-friendly way.  Petrol-matching power without the fuss, mess and fumes of petrol or the restriction of an electric power cord.

Don't forget to refer to Cobra's LITHIUM-ION BATTERY MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES.

The GreenWorks GD24X2LM46SP4 is a feature-packed self-propelled lawn mower with a 46cm cutting width for medium to large sized lawns. Powered by an advanced quadruple battery system and part of the 24V family, the battery can be used in any of the other tools available, for total flexibility and convenience.

With a strong 46cm metal cutting deck, the machine features a choice of cutting options - collection, side discharge, and mulching. The central height adjustment lever allows for single-handed raising or lowering of the cutting height through seven positions between 25mm and 80mm depending on conditions.

Multiple cutting options for any lawn type

• Collection – for the perfect tidy finish, grass cuttings are collected in the large easy empty 55 litre collection bag.
• Side-discharge – for long grass areas such as orchards, paddocks or mowing pathways, grass is ejected from the side of the cutting deck via a special discharge chute.
• Mulching – offering a tidy finish without the need to ever empty the grass collector. Grass is circulated in the cutting deck thanks to a mulch plug in the collection chute, where it is cut and recut into small pieces before dropping back into the grass roots to decompose and fertilise your lawn.

The latest innovation from GreenWorks allows four 24V batteries to combine in series to power a 48V motor. The benefits include additional power when mowing, while utilising compact 24V batteries which can be used in any of the 24V family of tools, from grass trimmers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws and even power tools. The advanced brushless motor ensures maximum efficiency, giving longer runtimes and increased performance.

To make mowing even easier, comfortable and convenient, the GD24X2LM46SP4 is self-propelled, by simply pushing the lever the machine drives forward at your desired speed, perfect in larger gardens or sloping lawns.

NB: Battery and charger NOT included.