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Battery mowers

Tall treesTall trees Posts: 175
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I’m thinking of getting a battery mower can anyone give advice on what’s a good one, I’ve got to small lawns that I use petrol mowers on at the moment but I’m selling them and wish to get a battery one. 👋 
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  • Fran IOMFran IOM Posts: 2,872
    There are two threads you may be interested in reading. 

    Cordless Versus Petrol and Bosch Rotak 32R

    I have a Bosch Rotak 32R and can't fault it. Others may not agree. 
    I am sure you will hear other member's views.  :)
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    I can't comment on battery mowers (never owned one) but your lawns look quite small and level like mine, so a cylinder push-along mower could be a cheaper and more environmentally sound alternative to consider.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • Tall treesTall trees Posts: 175
    Push mowers just don’t work for me, I got one to try out and sold it within a few weeks. 
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    At least you tried! I hope you find a battery mower that works for you.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • Tall treesTall trees Posts: 175
    It worked on the large lawn but couldn’t pick up a enough momentum to get the cylinder to spin on the small lawn, thanks anyway.
  • McRazzMcRazz Posts: 440
    You've got lovely lines in your second picture. Are you after a mower with a back roller - you may struggle.
  • Tall treesTall trees Posts: 175
    My mower hasn’t got a back roller, because the area is so small most mowers with a back roller has a front collection box, it would be impossible to turn on that lawn, there’s a rubber blade on my mower that drags the grass forward. 
  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    My OH likes his Mountfield battery mower.
    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    Just wanted to say what a lovely garden you have @Tall trees, with a great view at the back!  I have an Alpina cordless mower which is now sold under the Stiga brand.  This is the equivalent to the one I have: Buy STIGA COMBI 336e cordless lawn mower.  A bit pricey when you add on the cost of the battery and charger but there's a smaller one which includes these.  Mine is reliable, lightweight and cuts well, with no fall out from the collection box!
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • McRazzMcRazz Posts: 440
    edited September 2022
    Tall trees said:
    My mower hasn’t got a back roller, because the area is so small most mowers with a back roller has a front collection box, it would be impossible to turn on that lawn, there’s a rubber blade on my mower that drags the grass forward. 
    Fair enough.

    I tested one of our work ones in the spring and found it too light to mow in a controlled manner.

    My advice would be go for the heaviest one you can find if you value a controlled and pleasant mowing experience. It'll still be lighter than any petrol mower. 

    Edit - These are the ones we have - https://www.greenworkstools.co.uk/product/40v-35cm-lawn-mower/

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