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Cordless Lawnmowers

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Rosiebee Tue 22-Apr-25 11:55:38

DH has been struggling with back problems, mowing our back and front lawns. Both are on a slight slope. My wonderful stepson has offered to come and cut it weekly as he no longer has grass at his home to do. Our old mower is heavy and we want to buy a cordless one to make the job easier. I could also then have a go at it - possibly. It's not a huge garden but the back is quite big. Sorry not good on sizes. I would think it could all be done in about 30 mins time. Any recommendations would be really appreciated. Thanks

4allweknow Sun 27-Apr-25 19:24:44

I've had a Bosch battery one for 4 years. I have two batteries as I have a fair amount of grass to cut. Machine is light, I turn it on it's side everytime I finish and use a stiff brush to give it a clean. There are loads on the market, think Aldi had one last week for £79.99 and people seem really pleased with it. Shop around.

M0nica Sun 27-Apr-25 19:43:33

lizzypopbottle

I have a Greenworks rechargeable battery mower. It's fine on my back grass which is fairly flat but it complains bitterly when I'm doing the front, which is thick and rather lumpy. It's just 'not man enough' for the job.

This is my experience as well. rechargeable battery mowers are lacking in 'wellie' and have a hissy fit if you try cut grass that is more than a couple of inches high and on anything less smooth and even thaan a bowling green.

We have a petrol motor mower and it is marvellous, back orf ront large lawn or small.

Let the person who does the mowing choose the mower.

Tish Sun 27-Apr-25 19:48:07

Why don’t you consider a “robot” mower, they are a bit more expensive, but once set up the do a great job, both my daughters have one, one has a large but flat lawn the other has a little smaller but on a slope lawn, they cope brilliantly and I’m sure your son in law would help set them up for you.

Kate1949 Sun 27-Apr-25 20:12:27

Thank you Luckygirl

Barbadosbelle Sun 27-Apr-25 20:32:22

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How about a self-mowing robotic one?
A friend has one and it's great!

(I've had a Roomba robotic carpet vacuum cleaner that works well - although my GSD's run away from it!!)
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NotSpaghetti Sun 27-Apr-25 21:14:46

I'd love one of these for my son.
They are new but I love my Eufy vacuum and would definitely trust this...

youtu.be/Mp4u6MHCe24?si=THsmNpaHNy83Ow51

Macadia Sun 27-Apr-25 21:23:04

My neighbor has a robot lawnmower that keeps everything tidy and runs on it's own every few days. It is very small and cost a small fortune. His grass is beautiful, even has the right stripes.

My son employs a robot vacuum.

What next? Will we have a robot roof and gutter cleaner soon? How about a robot that cleans the loo, pulls weeds from the garden or one to bring me breakfast in bed? Human robots (people) can deliver our groceries. Packaging companies have prepared and cooked our meals. Bouncies can rock the babies. What have we come to?

Can I have a robot to fall asleep at night for me because I can't do that very well anymore?

NotSpaghetti Mon 28-Apr-25 08:11:33

I would like a robot gutter cleaner!

Wishes Mon 28-Apr-25 15:24:50

Those who use robot lawnmowers, how does it cope with uneven slightly bumpy lawns?
Oh and can it cross over a slabbed garden path?

They sound great!

LinAnn52 Mon 28-Apr-25 21:19:38

When I realised my husband was struggling with our corded lawnmower I suggested he get the GTech cordless one. He has been more than happy with it, and also has their cordless strimmer.

Grammaretto Mon 28-Apr-25 21:43:35

I have a Spear and Jackson battery cordless from Argos. It's out of guarantee but not heavily used as my lawn is usually cut by a gardener.

Unfortunately it's now faulty mower not gardener and no-one wants to repair it. I would advise that you ask about repair before you buy.

When it was working, it was light and easy to use and did a good job.

RosieandherMaw Mon 28-Apr-25 23:23:15

Mines a Shark and I cope well with it but the present gardener brings his own ,a petrol (I think) Stihl.

Grantanow Tue 29-Apr-25 10:32:06

I agree with luckygirl13. My robot Flymo 350 does a good job and the guide wires keep it off the flower beds.

Macadia Wed 30-Apr-25 01:33:21

Wishes

Those who use robot lawnmowers, how does it cope with uneven slightly bumpy lawns?
Oh and can it cross over a slabbed garden path?

They sound great!

Yes, my neighbor's can. It cost a lot in preparations beforehand because he had to fill every little hole in his lawn first.

Macadia Wed 30-Apr-25 01:36:16

I meant "yes, my neighbor's can cross a bumpy path" but no, he had to completely level the lawn by adding soil and seed. The price was equal to about the price of a weekly landscaper for one year.

Macadia Wed 30-Apr-25 01:37:50

NotSpaghetti

I would like a robot gutter cleaner!

Look what I just read today!
www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yrzyzke8do

I must be still.dreaming.

NotSpaghetti Wed 30-Apr-25 04:21:31

Macadia thanks! grin