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Battery lawnmower recommendations?

Jonathan-10Jonathan-10 Posts: 4
in Tools and techniques
Hi all,

I am interested in getting a very good cordless lawn mower but don’t really know where to start in regards to this technology and what I should be looking out for. I would really appreciate any advise and recommendations from existing owners...
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  • cornellycornelly Posts: 970
    We have a GTech, good if the lawn is mown regularly, not good if the grass is not mown for a few weeks.
  • Jonathan-10Jonathan-10 Posts: 4
    cornelly said:
    We have a GTech, good if the lawn is mown regularly, not good if the grass is not mown for a few weeks.
    So (lack of) power can be an issue, eh
  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    We have a Bosch one and it has been great in the past year. It takes little space when stored too. 
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  • JoeXJoeX Posts: 1,783
    Jonathan-10 said:
    Hi all,

    I am interested in getting a very good cordless lawn mower but don’t really know where to start in regards to this technology and what I should be looking out for. I would really appreciate any advise and recommendations from existing owners...
    The main thing is to say how big your lawn is and how often you’ll be using the mower.
  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,529
    Decent battery capacity and how long it holds its charge, including when not in use between cuts, is critical to avoid frustration. I don’t have an Ego battery lawnmower (have a petrol ride-on) but have been very impressed with their battery for my multi-tool brushcutter, strimmer, hedge trimmer etc. The 5ah lasts around 50 minutes, recharges very quickly with the ‘fast charger’ and the charge holds perfectly even if left for over a week.
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  • widgetwilk annwidgetwilk ann Posts: 361
    I have a Qualcast, Homebase, £199, OK for me, has a good battery indicator light, I can do my lawn in about 20 mins and have only used half the battery life,
    the only down-fall is it does not like long or wet grass, but in summer it's great.
  • stewyfizzstewyfizz Posts: 161
    Had no issues with my cheapo Spear and Jackson battery mower. Bought it this time last year from Argos when it was on special offer, £129. Can now do front and back lawns in 20 mins. No faffing with cords and extension leads. Can do two cuts on a charge. I cut my lawns twice per week now simply because its a doddle. Slot the battery in and off i go. Don't know how it copes with long grass i dont let mine go long.
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  • Alan Clark2 in LiverpoolAlan Clark2 in Liverpool Posts: 2,190
    I use an Evopower mower, which I am happy with. Like others, it does not like long or wet grass, but I do not find that a major problem. If the grass is long you can set the mower higher, then quickly go over the lawn again with a lower setting.
  • hypercharleyfarleyhypercharleyfarley Posts: 345
    I have a Mountfield.  Battery - self-propelled, and with a rear roller.  I have quite a lot of grass to cut - lots of twists/turns/awkward shape - and it takes about 75 minutes to cut it all.  The battery charge lasts long enough to do this, and takes about 60 mins to re-charge.  Probably the best mower I've ever had.
  • widgetwilk annwidgetwilk ann Posts: 361
    hypercharleyfarley said:
    I have a Mountfield.  Battery - self-propelled, and with a rear roller.  I have quite a lot of grass to cut - lots of twists/turns/awkward shape - and it takes about 75 minutes to cut it all.  The battery charge lasts long enough to do this, and takes about 60 mins to re-charge.  Probably the best mower I've ever had.
    Sounds great, but around £300, still you get what you pay for, or what you need.
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