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What is the Best Lawn Mower for 2023?

Posted by Katy | Toolstop on 29th Mar 2021

For many, lawnmowers are an essential garden power tool. This Toolstop buying guide explains the pros and cons of petrol, electric and cordless lawnmowers and highlights some of the best lawnmowers for 2023.

What is the Best Lawnmower for 2021?

Lawn Mower Buying Guide

With Spring just around the corner, and the weather set to pick up, it's time to think about making the first grass cut of the season. For many, mowing the grass can be an enjoyable experience, but with the wrong lawn mower, it can quickly turn into a chore.

Lawn mowers are an essential garden tool. They are used multiple times a year, and often for years to come, so it is important to choose a quality model that will last and produce great results time and time again.

In this Toolstop guide, we compare petrol, electric and cordless, explaining the pros and cons of each and recommend some of our top picks for best lawnmower for 2023.

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Bosch Rotak Lawnmower
Bosch Rotak Lawnmower


Electric, Cordless or Petrol?

There are so many different models to choose from on the market today; cordless, electric, petrol, hand mowers. Each serves the exact same purpose - to cut grass. So which one should you opt for? Inevitably, this is dependent on the application you need it for.

Ask yourself - How big is your garden? Will a cable stretch far enough? How much budget do you have to play with... etc. Below we have highlighted the pros and cons of each type.

Cordless

Cordless gives you the freedom to roam anywhere around the garden. Big or small, you won't need to worry about trailing cables getting in the way or not stretching far enough.

They are often the most lightweight and compact option, allowing for easier storage and transportation. But, as they are battery powered, you risk them running out of charge.

Of course, they are designed to be used for this purpose, so they do have great runtimes, but depending on the size of your garden, they may not be the best option for you.

If you are using them on a larger scale, you will want to check how many minutes of runtime you can achieve or the area the lawn mower can cover before running out of charge. We always recommended you have a fully charged backup battery at the ready for this reason.

Electric

Electric lawn mowers can be powered all day long. Use them for your front garden, back garden, neighbours garden, you name it without running out of charge.

But, a major downside to electric lawn mowers is the cable. Cables often won't stretch far enough and can get in the way when in use which can be dangerous.

Of course, the cable on a lawn mower is longer than that of a standard power tool as they are designed to be used in larger spaces, but an extension lead may be needed to allow you to cover the full area of your garden (depending on the size).

An electric lawn mower may not be the ideal choice for a professional gardener as accessing a power supply may be difficult at times, but for home gardening, they are usually a great option. Electric lawn mowers are typically in the mid price range and don't require any maintenence. Simply plug it in and you're good to go!

Petrol

Petrol lawnmowers are extremely powerful, though they are often the noisiest option. Petrol is extremely accessible, but it is also expensive.

Think about electric or cordless, it is a one off purchase. Whereas with a petrol powered lawn mower you will be required to replace the fuel regularly (depending on how often your grass needs cut).

Petrol mowers are often the best choice for larger lawns, or the professional gardener. They are typically the most powerful option making them better adapted to dealing with more demanding applications.

Push Mowers

Push mowers are extremely eco friendly. They require absolutely no power, so can be used anywhere and everywhere, no matter the size of area you need to cover.

They are typically better suited to smaller gardens as they require a lot of work from the user. Push lawn mowers are not recommended for long grass or cutting on slopes.

So to conclude, it really does depend on the application. If you are working on an industrial scale or are a professional gardener, petrol is probably the best option as you can top it up for power all day.

For average sized gardens, it is down to personal preference. Will a cable stretch far enough? Will you remember to charge the batteries? Once you have weighed up the pros and cons of each, you should be able to come to a logical decision based on which will work best for you.


Other factors to consider when buying a lawn mower

Another important factor to consider is the size of the lawn mower.

Does it have an adjustable handle? If you are tall/small, this may be a deal breaker for you. Does it fold up to become nice and compact? If so, it will be easier to store during the colder months and when not in use.

What is the cutting height? A lot of lawnmowers have an adjustable cutting height. Essentially, this determines how short it will cut the grass. And what about cutting width?

The wider the cutting width, the less time it will take to cut your grass as the lawn mower is covering a larger area at a time. But again, the wider the cutting width, the bulkier the model. Price - is it within your budget and will you get your money's worth?

Lawn mowers are large garden power tools, so inevitably, they come at a price. But fear not, you can take advantage of our finance options at Toolstop.


Best Electric Lawn Mower

Our top pick for best electric lawn mower is the Bosch Rotak 34 R. This lawnmower provides great cutting results right to the edge.

It has 5 height of cut settings which allows you to get your grass to your desired length and a large 40 litre grass box which increases productivity by reducing the amount of time spend emptying. With its 34cm width of cut and lightweight design, it ticks all the boxes.

This model is ideal for medium sized lawns and is one of the most popular lawn mowers on the market.

Top Features

  • The powerful motor provides a reliable cut, even in challenging situations such as long, overgrown grass
  • GrassCombs deliver clean results along edges, driveways, fences, and walls
  • Ideal for small to medium sized lawns
  • Mow all day long without needing to recharge batteries

Specification

  • Motor power: 1300W
  • Width of cut: 34cm
  • Cutting system: Rotary blade
  • Weight: 11.1kg
  • Grass box capacity: 40L
  • Height of cut: 20–70mm

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Bosch Rotak 34

Best Cordless Lawn Mower

Our top pick for best cordless lawn mower has to be the Dewalt DCMW564RN 18V XR Brushless Lawnmower. The DCMW564RN is one of the bestselling lawnmowers of all time.

This particular model is powered by an 18V battery and is ideal for small to medium sized gardens. It has a huge 55 litre grass box and adjustable height of cut between 25-86mm. Other features include its 48cm width of cut and power activation button for easy to turn on/off.

Top Features

  • Brushless motor for optimum power output and long life
  • Easy and comfortable steering and robust, lightweight aluminium handles
  • 55L heavy-duty mesh fabric grass collection bag for cut free lawn aesthetics
  • 5 height settings lever (25, 38, 57, 74, 86mm) which adjusts all wheels quickly and easily for various applications

Specification

  • Cutting Width: 48cm
  • Max Cutting Height: 86cm
  • Collection Capacity: 55L
  • Cutting Steps: 5
  • Line Roller: Roller to create a lined lawn

Find out more and shop this model.

Dewalt DCMW564RN

Other Lawn Mowers We Love

The Stihl RME 339 Electric Lawnmower has a 37cm cutting width and is designed for use on small lawns up to 500m².

It is lightweight, compact and simple to use with central cutting height adjustment that can be adjusted in six settings between 20 and 70mm and a 40 litre grass box capacity with a grass level indicator to make emptying easy.

Top Features

  • The high lift blade gives a precise finish to the lawn
  • The smooth-running wheels are extremely robust and hard-wearing
  • Thanks to its foldable handlebars, the lawnmower can be made even more compact for space-saving storage or for transport
  • The central cutting height adjustment is spring-loaded, which makes it easy to set the desired cutting height in several settings

Specification

  • Lawns: Up to 500m2
  • Cutting width: 37cm
  • Cutting height: 6 settings (30-70cm)
  • Working speed: 3200 u/min
  • Output: 1200W
  • Grass catcher box: 40L

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Stihl RME 339 Electric Lawnmower

The Bosch UniversalRotak 36-650 is a cordless lawnmower powered by a 36V battery. It is extremely powerful yet makes very little noise thanks to its ProSilence feature that reduces sound by up to 30%.

Top Features

  • Cordless freedom with excellent cutting results
  • ProSilence reduces sound by up to 30%
  • Height can be adjusted in six stages from 25-70mm
  • The LeafCollect blade cuts grass and collects leaves

Specification

  • Height of cut settings: 6
  • Battery quick charge time: 80% charged in 96 mins
  • Height of cut: 25-70mm
  • Width of cut: 36cm
  • Weight: 15kg
  • Grass box capacity: 40L

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Bosch UniversalRotak 36-650

That was our complete guide to the best lawnmower for 2023. Cordless, electric, petrol or push mower, there is a lawnmower for all at Toolstop.

We hope this guide has helped you find out which lawnmower is best suited to your needs and which you should opt for this season.


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