Best cordless lawn mowers

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What to look for

Cutting width should match the lawn; for anything bigger than a small garden, check run time per battery.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

Bosch ROTAK18V-34

Owners of small lawns who want a light, compact brushless mower on the shared 18V Power for All battery.

Brushless motor with a 4.0Ah battery and charger in the box
Mulch plug and grass combs for cutting close to edges
Folding handle and collapsible 35-litre bag so it stores upright

Watch out for: Which? logged a short battery life in its testing, so it is really one for small lawns.

Power: 18V, brushless
Cutting width: 34 cm
Grass box: 35 litres
Weight: 11.2 kg (Which? figure)
Battery: 1 x 4.0Ah plus charger

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Sources: Bosch product page · Which? review

Mid-range

Worx Nitro WG737E

Medium lawns where you want real cutting power and two batteries included without paying premium prices.

Two 20V 4.0Ah batteries run together as 40V, with a dual charger
Worx quotes up to 550 m² per charge
Six cutting heights from 20 to 70 mm, with mulching or collection

Watch out for: Expert Reviews found assembly fiddly and the handle's quick-release bolts could work loose in use.

Power: 40V (2 x 20V), brushless
Cutting width: 37 cm
Grass box: 40 litres
Weight: 15.3 kg
Battery: 2 x 4.0Ah plus dual charger

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Sources: Worx product page · Expert Reviews review

Premium

EGO LM2236E-SP

Large lawns where a self-propelled battery mower needs to replace a petrol one without a mid-mow recharge.

Self-propelled with variable speed
10.0Ah battery rated for up to 2,000 m² per charge
LED headlights and a handle that folds so it stores upright

Watch out for: At over 31 kg it is heavy to lift, and Expert Reviews measured it as nearly as loud as a petrol mower.

Power: 56V
Cutting width: 55 cm
Grass box: 85 litres
Weight: 31.2 kg
Battery: 10.0Ah plus rapid charger

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Sources: EGO product page · Expert Reviews review

Pro

Makita DLM480

Anyone already invested in Makita's 18V LXT tool batteries who wants a wide-deck mower for a larger lawn.

Runs on two 18V LXT batteries shared with Makita's trade tool range
Ten cutting heights from 20 to 100 mm
Cuts, collects or mulches, with a 62-litre box

Watch out for: Makita quotes only 28 minutes of continuous use even on two 6.0Ah batteries, which are extra if you buy the body-only version.

Power: 2 x 18V LXT
Cutting width: 48 cm
Weight: 24.5 to 26.8 kg with batteries
Battery: Body-only version (DLM480Z) available
Run time: 28 minutes on 2 x 6.0Ah

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Sources: Makita product page

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