Budget models made from lightweight plastic as opposed to higher-end machines with metal decks are unlikely to last long. What do you get for your money? The quality of materials often relates to the price.If you need to lift the mower up steps into storage or onto a shelf, check its weight and whether there are carry handles to make this easier. Fabric bags also collapse while plastic grass boxes are tricky to take apart. Most can be partly unscrewed to fold over the body of the mower others are designed to unclip and double fold completely flat or can be hung or stood up vertically. Is storage space limited? If you don’t have much room, check how far the handle folds down and how easily.Some mowers need to be turned over and the entire axle moved, but a single lever simply moved through the range is ideal. Switching between cutting heights should be easy. Is it easy to use? Most mowers should just need the handles attaching and the grass box assembling, with fabric bags simpler to construct than plastic box-style collectors.Fast charge times allow you to get mowing again quicker. Some models use two batteries at the same time so you can mow for longer and most brands also sell batteries separately. Most mowers have a recommended maximum lawn size or run time (although this depends on the conditions on the day) and ideally a fully charged battery will last long enough for you to finish the job. Match the run time to the size of your lawn. What’s the battery charge and run time? Lithium-ion batteries vary in size, from 18V to 40V and from 2Ah to 5Ah in our test, and this determines the cutting power and run time on a single charge.It saves you emptying the collection box but mulching only works if the lawn is cut regularly. A rear roller gives neat stripes, while a mulching plug lets you choose between collecting clippings or mulching them. For a sharp, neat look opt for a low cut height, but if you lack time to mow regularly, a higher cut will tackle longer grass.
A mower that cuts to the edge gives a neat finish and saves time with the shears or trimmer later. Push mowers require you to provide the momentum, so manoeuvrability is key, particularly if your lawn slopes or you have play equipment, beds and trees to navigate.
The battery and charger come separately, which does push the price up but this mower is part of the Power for All Alliance, which includes Gardena, Flymo, Husqvarna and Bosch battery powered tools and will save you money if you invest in cordless tools in the future. While you’re mowing, the battery charge is clearly displayed on the mower. A pivoting handle helps it get into tight spots really easily and it also copes surprisingly well with bumpy ground. There are three cutting heights to choose from and rather than collecting the clippings, this mower mulches, dropping them back onto the lawn where they break down and fertilise the grass – so you don’t need to spend time emptying a grass bag and your grass gets fed. There’s minimal assembly needed, you just screw the handle into the body and once the battery is charged it’s ready to go. It’s light, compact and easy to manoeuvre around the lawn and is ideal for the regular cutting of small areas of grass. This great little mower was awarded a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy in 2022 for very small lawns.
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