In this article I will be going through our selection of cordless lawn mowers to help you decide the best cordless lawn mower for you! At ITS our tool experts go above and beyond to ensure the tools we supply are the best available.
Should You Choose A Cordless Lawn Mower?
Choosing a lawn mower can be a bit of a pain, especially with so many choices. Do you want a corded lawn mower? A cordless lawn mower? or will petrol take your fancy? If you already have a battery from one of the key brands, you’re halfway there, so why not give cordless a chance.
- Cordless garden power tools are already performing at the same level as petrol tools so you won’t see a loss in performance.
- Cordless lawn mowers will in general be lighter as a battery is generally lighter than a lawnmower full of petrol
- Petrol lawn mowers create fumes which are harmful to you and the environment.
- With cordless lawn mowers there is no risk of cutting through the tools cord which could have life threatening results.
For more info check out this video explaining the benefits of going cordless.
ITS Tool Expert – Top Cordless Lawn Mower Picks
Choosing the Best Lawn Mower can be a tough ordeal, especially with all the brands, types of lawn mowers and energy sources available now a days. To make it easier here are 3 cordless lawn mower choices that stand out from the crowd, picked by an ITS Expert.
Top Pick £0-£250 Cordless Lawnmower
MAKITA DLM330
OUR EXPERT RATING:
If you’re a first time buyer, or looking to get a new mower the Makita DLM330 is one of the best bets for a reliable easy to use Lawn Mower.
Top Features:
- Cutting Width: 33cm
- Max Cutting Height: 75mm
- Cutting Mechanism: Metal Blades
- Cutting Steps: 3
- Cutting Adjustment: Manual
- Noise Max: 89dB(A)
Top Pick £250-£500 Cordless Lawnmower
STIHL RMA 448
OUR EXPERT RATING:
This cordless lawn mower is a joy to use, sit back and relax on the flats with variable speed drive. This exudes high build quality with its smooth operation.
Top Features:
- Cutting Width: 41cm
- Max Cutting Height: 75mm
- Cutting Mechanism: Rotary Blades
- Cutting Steps: 6
- Cutting Adjustment: Central
- Noise Max: 91dB(A)
Top Pick £500+ Cordless Lawnmower
MILWAUKEE F2LM53
OUR EXPERT RATING:
One of the best cordless lawn mowers on the market, Milwaukee’s dual battery solution out-performs Petrol Mowers.
Top Features:
- Cutting Width: 53cm
- Max Cutting Height: 100mm
- Cutting Mechanism: Metal Blades
- Cutting Steps: 7
- Cutting Adjustment: Single Point
- Noise Max: 95dB(A)
Cordless Lawn Mower Reviews
This list of hand-picked expertly tested cordless lawn mowers has a bit of everything – from low to high cost. With these reviews you can expect the following questions to be answered;
- Is the lawn mower brushless? – Brushless motors last longer due and are more efficient a win-win.
- What is the cutting height range of the lawn mower and how many cutting steps does the lawn mower have? – Knowing the range of your cordless lawn mower allows you to compare finishes available – want a longer grass finish? go for a higher cutting height.
- How loud is the lawn mower? – The lower the sound the happier the neighbours.
- What is the carrying capacity of the lawn mower? – Bigger capacity, less trips, less hassle.
- What is the blade diameter of the lawn mower? – The larger the blade size, the faster you’ll cut the lawn!
Low Cost Cordless Lawn Mower Reviews – (Up To £250)
These lawn mowers wont break the bank, this is especially true if you’re already invested in the battery systems. Coming in at under £250 here are some great introductions to cordless lawn mowing.
MAKITA DLM330
GREAT FOR GARDENING / SMALL LAWNS
Part of the Makita 18V Range, this lawn mower uses a single 18V LXT battery: Specs are as follows:
- Brushless Motor: No
- Cutting Steps: 3
- Sound Profile: 89dB
- Basket Capacity: 30L
- Cutting Diameter: 330mm
- Cutting Height: 20mm-75mm
ITS Expert Notes
At just 12KG the DLM 330 is a small and compact lawn mower. With it’s small form factor this lawn mower is great for the garden, easily turning into those hard-to-reach areas that a larger mower would miss.
EINHELL GE-CM 18/30
GREAT FOR GARDENING / SMALL LAWNS
Part of the Einhell 18V range this lawn mower uses a single 18V LION battery. Specs are as follows:
- Brushless Motor: Yes
- Cutting Steps: 3
- Sound Profile: 89dB
- Basket Capacity: 25L
- Cutting Diameter: 300mm
- Cutting Height: 30mm-70mm
ITS Expert Notes
Suitable for lawns up to 150m² in size the Einhell 18/30 is an eco-friendly feature packed lawn mower. The Einhell lawn mower uses the Power X-Change battery system encompasses a whole range of tools. A great lawn mower for those just starting out with cordless garden and power tools
STIHL RMA 235
GREAT FOR GARDENING / SMALL-MEDIUM LAWNS
Part of the STIHL A0 range this lawn mower uses a single AK battery. Specs are as follows:
- Brushless Motor: Yes
- Cutting Steps: 5
- Sound Profile: 89dB
- Basket Capacity: 30L
- Cutting Diameter: 330mm
- Cutting Height: 25mm-65mm
ITS Expert Notes
STIHL are a different gravy when it comes to garden power tools and it shows with the RMA 235. This lightweight lawn mower is manoeuvrable and quiet to boot and will cover gardens up to 400m²
BLACK & DECKER BCMW33182L2
GREAT FOR GARDENING / SMALL LAWNS
Part of the Black & Decker Twin 18V range, this lawn mower uses 2x 18V batteries. Specs are as follows:
- Brushless Motor: No
- Cutting Steps: 5
- Sound Profile: 86dB
- Basket Capacity: 35L
- Cutting Diameter: 330mm
- Cutting Height: 25mm-65mm
ITS Expert Notes
This Black and Decker lawn mower is ideal for smaller lawns and will comfortably cover areas up to 200m² – roughly about the same as one and half tennis courts. It uses 2x 18V batteries but luckily batteries are included on purchase.
Mid Range Cordless Lawn Mower Reviews – (£250-£500)
In our mid range cordless lawn mowers selection we start to see some of the bigger name brands, your options start to open up with blade size etc and self propelled becomes and option. These medium cost lawn mowers will set you back £250-£500.
STIHL RMA 339
GREAT FOR MEDIUM SIZED LAWNS
Part of the STIHL AK range, this lawn mower uses A single AK battery. Specs are as follows:
- Brushless Motor: No
- Cutting Steps: 5
- Sound Profile: 86dB
- Basket Capacity: 40L
- Cutting Diameter: 370mm
- Cutting Height: 25mm-70mm
ITS Expert Notes
Another great lawn mower from Stihl, the 339 is has a great storage capacity and is still light enough to whizz around the garden making it perfect for medium sized gardens and lawns. It features a unique mono-handle design which can be adjusted to suit any height. STIHL build some of the most comfortable to use lawn mowers, and the RMA 339 is no exception.
MAKITA DLM382CT2
GREAT FOR MEDIUM SIZED LAWNS
Part of the Makita 36V range, this lawn mower uses 2x Makita 18V batteries. Specs are as follows:
- Brushless Motor: No
- Cutting Steps: 13
- Sound Profile: 91dB
- Basket Capacity: 40L
- Cutting Diameter: 380mm
- Cutting Height: 20mm-75mm
ITS Expert Notes
This lawn mower from Makita is a powerhouse, using 2x 18V batteries, it gets a lot of bang for its buck out of a single charge, especially when using 2x 5AH batteries. With its 13 different cutting heights you’re guaranteed to get the finish you want from this mower.
DEWALT DCMW564N
IDEAL FOR MEDIUM GRASSED AREAS + LARGE GARDENS
Part of Dewalt’s 18V XR range, this lawn mower uses 2x Dewalt 18V XR batteries. Specs are as follows:
- Brushless Motor: Yes
- Cutting Steps: 5
- Sound Profile: 91dB
- Basket Capacity: 55L
- Cutting Diameter: 480mm
- Cutting Height: 25mm-86mm
ITS Expert Notes
Dewalts flagship cordless lawn mower, the DCMW564N is everything you need from a garden tool. The basket capacity is a whopping 55L meaning less trips to the composter making it great for landscaping jobs. With 2x Powerstack batteries this Lawnmower will outlast most the competition.
METABO RM 36-18
IDEAL FOR MEDIUM GRASSED AREAS + LARGE GARDENS
Part of Metabo’s 18V range, this lawn mower uses 2x 18V Metabo batteries. Specs are as follows:
- Brushless Motor: Yes
- Cutting Steps: 7
- Sound Profile: 88dB
- Basket Capacity: 50L
- Cutting Diameter: 460mm
- Cutting Height: 25mm-80mm
ITS Expert Notes
This quiet cordless lawn mower from Metabo is packed with features such as automatic adaptation for motor performance depending on the grass height, making the battery more efficient and increasing battery run time. The lawn mower will cut grass like a breeze and will easily handle areas up to 800m²
Premium Cordless Lawn Mower Reviews – (£500+)
When lawn mowing is your job / profession you want to make sure your tools are the part. This selection of cordless lawn mowers are the crème de la crème, they will get you through mostly any job with all the bells and whistles including but not limited to;
- Self Propelled Motors
- Increased Speed Controls
- Active Speed Management
- Increased Battery Life
If you’re looking to invest in something long lasting this premium selection has you covered.
MILWAUKEE M18 F2IM53-0
IDEAL FOR LARGE GARDENS AND LAWNS
Part of Milwaukee’s M18 FUEL range , this lawn mower uses 2x M18 batteries. Specs are as follows:
- Brushless Motor: Yes
- Cutting Steps: 7
- Sound Profile: 92dB
- Basket Capacity: 70L
- Cutting Diameter: 530mm
- Cutting Height: 25mm-100mm
ITS Expert Notes
Some call this high output cordless technology of the future. This sleek lawn mower features instant start in tall grass so you’ll never get stuck on a rough patch again. With 2x 12AH high output batteries you can expect to cut a 2000m² lawn on 1 charge. To match that performance the carry capacity is an impressive 70L.
STIHL RMA 448 VC
IDEAL FOR MEDIUM GRASSED AREAS + LARGE GARDENS
Part of STIHL’s AP range , this lawn mower uses a single AP battery. Specs are as follows:
- Brushless Motor: Yes
- Cutting Steps: 6
- Sound Profile: 91dB
- Basket Capacity: 55L
- Cutting Diameter: 410mm
- Cutting Height: 25mm-75mm
ITS Expert Notes
When looking at STHIL Lawn mowers the “VC” part of the title stands for “Vario Drive (V)” “Comfort Version (C). This lawn mower features a comfortable, adjustable handlebar and variable speed settings making it one of the most relaxing and comfortable lawn mowers on this list. If you find lawn mowing enjoyable this is the lawn mower for you. Depending on battery size this lawn mower will cut around 500m² in a single charge.
MAKITA LM001GZ
IDEAL FOR LARGE GARDENS AND LAWNS
Part of Makita’s 40V XGT range, this lawn mower uses a single 40V XGT battery. Specs are as follows:
- Brushless Motor: Yes
- Cutting Steps: 10
- Sound Profile: 91dB
- Basket Capacity: 62L
- Cutting Diameter: 480mm
- Cutting Height: 20mm-100mm
ITS Expert Notes
With the release of Makita’s 40V XGT tools it was only a matter of time before the batteries had a compatible lawn mower. This machine will not only give you an amazing finish on the lawn but the 40V battery will keep you charged up for hours.
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