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Best lawn mowers to buy in 2023

Our round up of the best lawn mowers, as tested by our experts.

Choosing the best lawn mower can be a tricky task, with so many models on the market and such a wide range of brands. There are five main types of mower available at hugely varying and all with different features that need to be considered.

To make things easier, we FOCUS on some of the key points to look for when choosing a lawn mower and explain some of the benefits and drawbacks of the different types.

We’ve also listed our best lawn mowers across the board, as tested by our experts. There are a range of styles on the list including corded, cordless, robotic, and push mowers, all of which offer various functions and additional features.

All the models on our list have been awarded Best Buy status after being thoroughly put through their paces. Every one of them has scored a minimum of 4.5 out of 5 overall, so you can be assured that you’re looking at one of the best machines in its category. To make things as clear as possible, we’ve included a list of pros and cons for each model, so you can make an informed choice on the best lawn mower for you. For more detail, take a look at our full list of individual lawn mower reviews.

How to choose a lawn mower

There are a number of factors to take into consideration when choosing the right lawn mower for you. Firstly, you need to decide whether you want a corded electric, petrol, battery-powered cordless or push mower.

• Corded electric mowers are generally in the mid-price range and are relatively light and quiet. You will need a charging point and possibly an extension cord and the electric cable can get in the way. Take a look at our pick of the best electric lawn mowers.
• Battery-powered cordless lawn mowersare the newest type of mower and are the most lightweight and manoeuvrable. You need to remember to keep the battery charged and they can be expensive, although are starting to come down. Check out our pick of the best cordless mowers.
• Push mowers are cheap and manually powered, so they are the most eco-friendly mower you can buy but, they can be hard work for the user, particularly if strength and mobility are an issue. Read our rundown the best hand push mowers.
• Robotic mowers automatically mow your lawn. Whenever the lawn gets a little long, a robot mower will nip out and clip it, saving you the job. However, bear in mind that this is the most expensive type of mower on the market. even budget options will set you back about £500. Learn more with our tests of the best robotic mowers.
• Petrol lawn mowers are powerful but tend to be loud, heavy and are less environmentally-friendly. They need an annual maintenance check up and a supply of petrol and oil.

Once you’ve decided which type of mower is right for you, think about what extra features you might need:

• Check the size of the mower. The wider the cutting width, the more area of lawn can be covered in one go.
• The capacity of the grass collector will dictate how often you need to stop mowing to empty it and although larger bags mean fewer trips to the compost heap they will make the mower heavier to operate as they fill up, which is worth bearing in mind.
• Some models require assembly when you first get them. Cheaper models particularly, often need handles and grass bags assembled before use, which can be fiddly.
• If you are particularly tall or small, check whether the handle can adjust for different user heights and if storage space is an issue, if it can be folded down and easily tucked away.
• Other features like the range of cutting heights, whether a fast charger is included and inevitably, price will need to be taken into consideration, too.

Find out how to maintain your mower in our easy to follow, step-by-step guide, and for more advice, check out our budget lawn mowers Buyers’ Guide.

For other help with lawn care, take a look at our reviews of the best strimmers and the best aerators, or check out our guide to the best lawn edging.

Best lawn mowers to buy in 2022

Browse some of our top-rated Best Buy lawn mowers on test below.

Yard Force LMG37A 40v 37cm cordless lawn mower

Our rating: 4.8 out of 5

• Rear roller
• Double folding handle for easy storage
• Quickest charge time
• Part of the Yardforce GR40 cordless range

This sturdy mower has a 37cm cutting width and useful features including a rear roller for those much desired stripes. Awarded a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy for small to medium lawns, clippings are collected in the large 40 Litre fabric grass bag, it offers a wide range of seven cutting heights, from 25-75mm and is easy to fold away at the end of the day. The 40V battery is quick to charge, taking just 50 minutes and when full it has the capacity to cut a 400m2 lawn.

Buy the Yard Force LMG37A 40V 37cm cordless mower from Yard Force, Amazon and Wickes

Worx WG779E cordless lawn mower

Our rating: 4.75 out of 5

• Easy assembly and storage, long warranty
• Turbo and Eco modes
• Robust, light and easy to manoeuvre
• Battery and charger interchangeable with other Worx 20V tools

Our testers found this lawnmower easy to assemble and it handily folds away for storage when not in use. There’s a 30 litre ready-made grass bag and six cutting heights to choose from. It’s ideal for smaller lawns and we were impressed with the amount of features it packs in, considering the price. It also comes with a generous three-year warranty.

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Ego LM1701E cordless lawn mower

Our rating: 4.75 out of 5

Our testers found the Ego mower sturdy and easy to handle and manoeuvre. It has a range of seven cutting heights and comes with a 55 litre capacity grass bag. The mower charges in just 30 minutes but the run time with the included battery is relatively short at 20 minutes. Larger batteries are also available to buy separately. The battery power level is clearly visible when mowing. This mower comes with a five year warranty.

• Easy to assemble and folds for storage
• Adjustable handle height for different users
• Sturdy and easy to handle
• Clear visibility of battery power level
• Wide range of cutting heights
• Battery and charger interchangeable with other Ego Power tools

Mountfield Princess 34 electric corded lawn mower

Our rating: 4.75 out of 5

This mower is powerful yet surprisingly quiet and our testers found a number of the additional features useful. There’s a mulching option, rear roller, vision window in the grass collector to check levels and more. There’s also a choice of six cutting heights and our experts found that the mower handles well on the job.

• Light, quiet and manoeuvrable
• Cut, collect or mulch
• Rear roller and anti-scalp plate
• Easy to adjust

Webb WEER 33 electric corded mower

Our rating: 4.8 out of 5

• Comfortable and easy to use
• Cable relief clip for safety
• Great features
• Cuts efficiently
• Cuts to the edge

This mower is well thought out with excellent features. It’s easy to assemble and folds for storage with a comfortable, foam handle which can be adjusted to a variety of heights. There are five cutting heights to choose from and these are easily changed by a single lever. The grass collection bag has a generous 35L capacity and a full indicator that lets you know when it needs emptying. The mower is relatively quiet and it cuts well, right up to the edge. It’s lightweight and comfortable to manoeuvre and our only quibble is the black mower cable, which could be a brighter colour so it’s easier to see. For just £99.99, this is a great value mower.

Gardena Handymower

Our rating: 4.5 out of 5

• Small and light to carry and store
• Pivoting handle very easy to manoeuvre
• Easy to check battery charge
• Part of the Power For All Alliance
• Battery and charger are purchased separately
• Cuts out if handle pushed into upright position

This great little mower was awarded a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy for very small lawns. It’s light, compact and easy to manoeuvre around the lawn and is ideal for the regular cutting of small areas of grass. There’s minimal assembly needed, you just screw the handle into the body and once the battery is charged it’s ready to go. There are three cutting heights to choose from and rather than collecting the clippings, this mower mulches, dropping them back onto the lawn where they break down and fertilise the grass – so you don’t need to spend time emptying a grass bag and your grass gets fed. A pivoting handle helps it get into tight spots really easily and it also copes surprisingly well with bumpy ground. While you’re mowing the battery charge is clearly displayed on the mower. The battery and charger come separately, which does push the price up but this mower is part of the Power for All Alliance, which includes Gardena, Flymo and Bosch battery tools and will save you money if you invest in cordless tools in the future.

Buy the Gardena Handymower from Currys, Amazon and Tooled-Up

Best Buy review video – the Gardena Handymower

In this in-depth video review, Kay Maguire explains why the Gardena Handymower was awarded BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy status.

Best lawn mowers to buy in 2023

Our round up of the best lawn mowers, as tested by our experts.

Choosing the best lawn mower can be a tricky task, with so many models on the market and such a wide range of brands. There are five main types of mower available at hugely varying and all with different features that need to be considered.

To make things easier, we FOCUS on some of the key points to look for when choosing a lawn mower and explain some of the benefits and drawbacks of the different types.

We’ve also listed our best lawn mowers across the board, as tested by our experts. There are a range of styles on the list including corded, cordless, robotic, and push mowers, all of which offer various functions and additional features.

All the models on our list have been awarded Best Buy status after being thoroughly put through their paces. Every one of them has scored a minimum of 4.5 out of 5 overall, so you can be assured that you’re looking at one of the best machines in its category. To make things as clear as possible, we’ve included a list of pros and cons for each model, so you can make an informed choice on the best lawn mower for you. For more detail, take a look at our full list of individual lawn mower reviews.

How to choose a lawn mower

There are a number of factors to take into consideration when choosing the right lawn mower for you. Firstly, you need to decide whether you want a corded electric, petrol, battery-powered cordless or push mower.

• Corded electric mowers are generally in the mid-price range and are relatively light and quiet. You will need a charging point and possibly an extension cord and the electric cable can get in the way. Take a look at our pick of the best electric lawn mowers.
• Battery-powered cordless lawn mowersare the newest type of mower and are the most lightweight and manoeuvrable. You need to remember to keep the battery charged and they can be expensive, although are starting to come down. Check out our pick of the best cordless mowers.
• Push mowers are cheap and manually powered, so they are the most eco-friendly mower you can buy but, they can be hard work for the user, particularly if strength and mobility are an issue. Read our rundown the best hand push mowers.
• Robotic mowers automatically mow your lawn. Whenever the lawn gets a little long, a robot mower will nip out and clip it, saving you the job. However, bear in mind that this is the most expensive type of mower on the market. even budget options will set you back about £500. Learn more with our tests of the best robotic mowers.
• Petrol lawn mowers are powerful but tend to be loud, heavy and are less environmentally-friendly. They need an annual maintenance check up and a supply of petrol and oil.

Once you’ve decided which type of mower is right for you, think about what extra features you might need:

• Check the size of the mower. The wider the cutting width, the more area of lawn can be covered in one go.
• The capacity of the grass collector will dictate how often you need to stop mowing to empty it and although larger bags mean fewer trips to the compost heap they will make the mower heavier to operate as they fill up, which is worth bearing in mind.
• Some models require assembly when you first get them. Cheaper models particularly, often need handles and grass bags assembled before use, which can be fiddly.
• If you are particularly tall or small, check whether the handle can adjust for different user heights and if storage space is an issue, if it can be folded down and easily tucked away.
• Other features like the range of cutting heights, whether a fast charger is included and inevitably, price will need to be taken into consideration, too.

Find out how to maintain your mower in our easy to follow, step-by-step guide, and for more advice, check out our budget lawn mowers Buyers’ Guide.

For other help with lawn care, take a look at our reviews of the best strimmers and the best aerators, or check out our guide to the best lawn edging.

Best lawn mowers to buy in 2022

Browse some of our top-rated Best Buy lawn mowers on test below.

Yard Force LMG37A 40v 37cm cordless lawn mower

Our rating: 4.8 out of 5

• Rear roller
• Double folding handle for easy storage
• Quickest charge time
• Part of the Yardforce GR40 cordless range

This sturdy mower has a 37cm cutting width and useful features including a rear roller for those much desired stripes. Awarded a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy for small to medium lawns, clippings are collected in the large 40 Litre fabric grass bag, it offers a wide range of seven cutting heights, from 25-75mm and is easy to fold away at the end of the day. The 40V battery is quick to charge, taking just 50 minutes and when full it has the capacity to cut a 400m2 lawn.

Buy the Yard Force LMG37A 40V 37cm cordless mower from Yard Force, Amazon and Wickes

Worx WG779E cordless lawn mower

Our rating: 4.75 out of 5

• Easy assembly and storage, long warranty
• Turbo and Eco modes
• Robust, light and easy to manoeuvre
• Battery and charger interchangeable with other Worx 20V tools

Our testers found this lawnmower easy to assemble and it handily folds away for storage when not in use. There’s a 30 litre ready-made grass bag and six cutting heights to choose from. It’s ideal for smaller lawns and we were impressed with the amount of features it packs in, considering the price. It also comes with a generous three-year warranty.

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Ego LM1701E cordless lawn mower

Our rating: 4.75 out of 5

Our testers found the Ego mower sturdy and easy to handle and manoeuvre. It has a range of seven cutting heights and comes with a 55 litre capacity grass bag. The mower charges in just 30 minutes but the run time with the included battery is relatively short at 20 minutes. Larger batteries are also available to buy separately. The battery power level is clearly visible when mowing. This mower comes with a five year warranty.

• Easy to assemble and folds for storage
• Adjustable handle height for different users
• Sturdy and easy to handle
• Clear visibility of battery power level
• Wide range of cutting heights
• Battery and charger interchangeable with other Ego Power tools

Mountfield Princess 34 electric corded lawn mower

Our rating: 4.75 out of 5

This mower is powerful yet surprisingly quiet and our testers found a number of the additional features useful. There’s a mulching option, rear roller, vision window in the grass collector to check levels and more. There’s also a choice of six cutting heights and our experts found that the mower handles well on the job.

• Light, quiet and manoeuvrable
• Cut, collect or mulch
• Rear roller and anti-scalp plate
• Easy to adjust

Webb WEER 33 electric corded mower

Our rating: 4.8 out of 5

• Comfortable and easy to use
• Cable relief clip for safety
• Great features
• Cuts efficiently
• Cuts to the edge

This mower is well thought out with excellent features. It’s easy to assemble and folds for storage with a comfortable, foam handle which can be adjusted to a variety of heights. There are five cutting heights to choose from and these are easily changed by a single lever. The grass collection bag has a generous 35L capacity and a full indicator that lets you know when it needs emptying. The mower is relatively quiet and it cuts well, right up to the edge. It’s lightweight and comfortable to manoeuvre and our only quibble is the black mower cable, which could be a brighter colour so it’s easier to see. For just £99.99, this is a great value mower.

Gardena Handymower

Our rating: 4.5 out of 5

• Small and light to carry and store
• Pivoting handle very easy to manoeuvre
• Easy to check battery charge
• Part of the Power For All Alliance
• Battery and charger are purchased separately
• Cuts out if handle pushed into upright position

This great little mower was awarded a BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy for very small lawns. It’s light, compact and easy to manoeuvre around the lawn and is ideal for the regular cutting of small areas of grass. There’s minimal assembly needed, you just screw the handle into the body and once the battery is charged it’s ready to go. There are three cutting heights to choose from and rather than collecting the clippings, this mower mulches, dropping them back onto the lawn where they break down and fertilise the grass – so you don’t need to spend time emptying a grass bag and your grass gets fed. A pivoting handle helps it get into tight spots really easily and it also copes surprisingly well with bumpy ground. While you’re mowing the battery charge is clearly displayed on the mower. The battery and charger come separately, which does push the price up but this mower is part of the Power for All Alliance, which includes Gardena, Flymo and Bosch battery tools and will save you money if you invest in cordless tools in the future.

Buy the Gardena Handymower from Currys, Amazon and Tooled-Up

Best Buy review video – the Gardena Handymower

In this in-depth video review, Kay Maguire explains why the Gardena Handymower was awarded BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy status.

Best Petrol Lawn Mower For Large Gardens [2023 Top Picks]

Beautiful lawns don’t come easy; they’re a result of several hours of precise cutting using lawnmowers. Cutting a lawn can be two-sided; it can be easy, or it can be hard. It all depends on the type of lawnmower you’re using, the terrain you have, and the type of grass. For this review, we’ll take a look at the best petrol lawn mower for large gardens. Small garden owners are welcome to read.

The best petrol lawn mower for large gardens is the PowerSmart DB8621S Gas Lawn Mower. It’s affordable, comes with a Briggs Stratton 163cc engine, and is easy to set up – not to mention that it’s self-propelled. There are adjustable height levels as well as side discharge functions.

Gas Lawn Mower For Large Gardens – Buying Guide

In the lines that follow, you’ll find some important tips you should have in mind before you purchase a gas-powered lawnmower. Let’s begin with size.

Size

Your garden is probably large, and that explains why you are reading this review. To that effect, you’ll need a similarly equipped mower that can reduce the time it takes to cut your lawn significantly.

Lawnmowers come in various sizes. The size literally refers to the dimension of the cutting swath; the cutting swath itself is the part of the mower that cuts your grass as you move the mower.

A gas-powered lawnmower has a wider swath than gas and electric mowers. However, having a large swath doesn’t necessarily mean good news. A large swath will definitely mean having a larger mower which in turn, means having a large engine. If your mower isn’t self-propelled, maneuvering during use can become a pain in the butt and will tire you out quickly. We recommend a mower with a 20-24 inch swath.

The Type Of Mower

We understand that this review is for gas-powered lawnmowers, but they are just a class of mowers. The other two classes of mowers include

#1. The Self Propelled Mowers. This category of mowers draws power from the engine to propel the wheels. They’re especially suitable for cutting large lawns and they have large swaths. On the other hand, they make quite some noise and produce emissions, so if you like green lawnmowers, you may want to look elsewhere.

#2: The Riding Mowers/Lawn Tractors: As the name implies, you take a ride on such riding mowers. They cut more grass at a go than other types of lawnmowers, thanks to its large swath which can sometimes reach 54 inches.

Maneuvering during use can be tough considering the fact that they don’t have zero-turn radius like the ZTR mowers. You’ll need sizeable storage space and tons of attachments if you intend to do much work with this type of mower.

#3. ZTR Mowers: ZTR simply refers to Zero Turn Radius. These petrol lawnmowers have a zero-turn radius which makes maneuvering easy and results in faster cutting time.

There’s also the rear engine rider although it can be either a gas or an electric-powered model.

Cost

Cost is a very important factor to consider when shopping for a lawnmower. Lawnmowers can cost from a few hundred dollars up to thousands of dollars. Your preferences, as well as the type of lawn you have in your garden, will go a long way in determining how much you spend.

Landscape Grass Type

The topography of the area you intend to use your lawnmower is important. In fact, it’s a major deciding factor.

If, for instance, your lawn is flat, most lawn mowers will be just fine. On the other hand, hilly terrain or rough terrain will definitely require a mower designed for such purposes. Rough terrain will require a ZTR mower or a lawn tractor’s abilities, as the case may be. If you know the type of grass on your lawn, you can buy a mower suited for it. This, however, is not an all-important factor as most mowers can handle most grasses.

Engine Type Features

Lawnmowers usually come with 2 or 4-stroke engines, which is more than enough for residential areas. The bigger the engine, the heavier the mower, and the more expensive it will become. Look for mowers with adjustable heights. The heights are usually factory set and make it easy to cut your grass to a certain level.

The electric start feature saves you the stress of having to pull a cord to start your mower. Instead, you press a start button, and the engine comes alive. It’s available on both gas and electric mowers. The height of your lawnmower can make storing a chore. However, with a folding handle, storing becomes a lot easier as you simply fold down the handle.

Ensure the mower you intend to buy has a window from where you can check the fuel gauge. This saves you the stress of opening your fuel tank now and then whilst working. Consider cruise controls. As with cars, the cruise control locks the speed and allows you to FOCUS on steering the machine while doing what is required of it.

Washout Port

With a washout port, you can easily plug in a water hose to your washout port and wash away the clippings that stuck to the underneath of your mower. It saves you the stress of flipping over the mower to remove the clippings.

Gas/Oil Changes

We strongly advise keeping more than 10 liters of gas in the house at any given time. Even at that, try as much as possible to keep it in a place free from hot temperatures and out of the sight of children.

Having about 10 liters of petrol handy will save you the stress of dashing to the petrol station. In addition to that, keep your engine oil handy. You should treat your mower with the same respect you have for your car.

By doing so, the mower will last long. Buy some of the necessary things you’ll need for maintenance and keep them in your garage or store.

Best Petrol Lawn Mower For Large Gardens Reviewed

#1. Best Petrol Lawn Mower For Large Garden – PowerSmart DB8621S Gas Lawn Mower

Features: Adjustable height levels, 4 cycle 159cc Engine, 4.9 HP engine power, side discharge function.

For making mowing the lawn easier for a lot of people, the PowerSmart self-propelled lawn mower is the overall best petrol lawn mower for large gardens. The ease of using this mower is quite commendable.

At a glance, the mower looks like its counterparts although it sports a few extras which the others don’t have. The first thing you’ll notice is the large bag at the rear. In addition to that, the mower has side-discharge and mulching capabilities.

By dropping your clippings to the side of the area cut, you simply return the nutrients back to your soil. Thus, your lawn stays green. Starting the mower isn’t a tough nut to crack although it comes with a pull start instead of the electric start.

For the height, PowerSmart equipped the mower with adjustable height settings with 5 different levels. This makes it easy to have all your lawns cut to the same level. Furthermore, it makes it easy to cut stony terrain since you can easily adjust the height of the mower above the stony grounds.

Assembling the unit is easy as it comes with an instruction manual. Simply follow the guide to connect the parts, add oil and gas and you’re good to go.

It moves fast but you wouldn’t have a hard time keeping up with it. It does mulch leaves as it deals with your grass. For some of us who intend to buy new wheels, you’re free to do so. However, the mower comes with 8-inch wheels which is enough to handle your tasks.

The engine on this mower is a 159cc Briggs and Stratton 4.89HP 4 cycle engine which responds pretty well and gets the job done.

#2. Remington 22-Inch Gas Lawn Mower

Away from PowerSmart, we present you the Remington gas mower with a string trimmer. Unlike the PowerSmart mower which has small 8-inch wheels, this unit has 14-inch wheels.

Remington equipped this mower with a 159cc OHV Power engine with about 5 HP. As small as the specs of the engine are, it’s a beast when it comes to dealing with grass. The pace for movement is fast, and in addition, it’s easy to handle. It is, however, not self-propelled, hence you’ll do some pushing to get the work done.

With respect to weight, the unit is surprisingly light and can be lifted by one person. Clearing your parent’s lawn if you live in the same town just became a lot easier.

This Remington mower also comes with a foldable handle that makes storage and transport easier. Simply snap the handle lock and it folds away nicely. The cutting swath has a 22-inch width which is ample for navigating both small and large gardens.

Unboxing the unit and setting it up should take you less than ten minutes. As we mentioned in the buying guide section, having oil and gas handy before the arrival of your mower is advisable. The trimmer line is easy to change and the mower itself can be used for rocky terrain.

#3. Troy-Bilt TB330 21-inch Gas Lawn Mower

Want more value at a great price? Who doesn’t? The Troy-Bilt TB330 mower is our pick. It sports a 163cc Briggs Stratton engine churning out about 5HP. The engine propels the 21-inch cutting swath. A 22-inch cutting swath would have been better considering the fact that the mower is priced higher than the others.

Size-wise, the mower is averagely sized and is lightweight. In addition, it is also self-propelled – all you have to do is to navigate it to where the grass is. There is a speed control lever that has four-speed settings to regulate how fast the mower moves.

You’ll not have a hard time moving the mower, thanks to the 8-inch wheels which sit both at the front and rear of the machine. Aside from being a great self-propelled mower, it has a 3-in-1 capability like the PowerSmart mower we reviewed above. You can mulch, rear bag or simply side discharge – whatever rocks your boat.

We love the adjustable handle and the fact that the mower also offers 6 different cutting heights. The front of the mower is equipped with a rake bumper that lifts any sleeping grass up before the cutting swath disconnects it from its root.

Grab your gas and oil and keep it ready because unboxing and setting up the unit takes just a few minutes.

FAQs – Petrol Lawn Mowers For Large Gardens

What mowers do professionals use? Getting a petrol lawnmower should be based on your needs first, and then the recommendations of a professional. Professionals tend to tilt towards notable brands like Honda, Greenworks, Troy-Bilt, Remington, etc.

Can I use unleaded gas in my lawnmower? Briggs Stratton shared guidelines for the perfect petrol type for your outdoor tools like the lawnmower. But to answer the question, if the manufacturer states otherwise on the product manual, you should use unleaded gas.

Which petrol lawnmower do you recommend? There are tons of petrol lawnmowers that are designed to meet your lawnmower needs. In this review, we settled for the PowerSmart DB8621S Gas Lawn Mower. It’s arguably the best, but who knows, you might just have a better opinion.

Wrapping Up…

As earlier mentioned, the beauty of your garden is complemented by a beautiful lawn. Only a good lawn mower can give you such. Choose wisely from the best petrol lawn mowers for large gardens we’ve reviewed so far. Thinking about growing plants in your backyard lawn, then read our best grow bags buying guide!

Lawnmowers

AL-KO offer a comprehensive range of lawn mowers, whether you are looking for a petrol powered mower suitable for mowing in a large garden or a compact cordless or electric lawnmower for maintaining small garden lawns, you are sure to find the ideal mower to suit your needs. For fully automated lawncare, check out our Robolinho® robotic lawn mower.

With more than 50 years of experience in developing lawn mowers in Germany using high quality components and the latest manufacturing techniques, AL-KO lawn mowers are designed to deliver high performance and a long working life.

Cutting height adjustment

The cutting height can be conveniently adjusted with a single handle. Depending on the model, the adjustment is made for each individual wheel or centrally in up to 7 steps.

The mulch plug (included with some models) can be fitted without tools. The particularly fine grass cuttings are incorporated into the lawn as a natural fertiliser.

The tyres on AL-KO lawnmowers are gentle on the lawn and ensure optimum mowing comfort. The wheel drive of the XL or XXL rear wheels also guarantees the best traction on the lawn.

Full box, fewer breaks

The MaxAirflow-Technology ensures that the lawn cuttings reach the back of the collector box, which means that the box is filled to the top and needs emptying less often.

The aerodynamic plastic grass catcher box with large capacity indicates when the box needs to be emptied thanks to the integrated fill level indicator.

Mounting removal made easy

Goodbye to back pain and trapped fingers. Thanks to the EasyClick suspension with guide rail, removing and fitting the collector box box is child’s play.

Whether you prefer mowing and catching, mulching or side discharge, our innovative mower housings guarantee you the best results in lawn care. Our extensive range of accessories offers the right solution for every requirement.

Grip-optimised switch brackets and EasyDrive cockpit with soft handle (depending on model) make mowing enormously easier. Even more comfortable is lawn mowing with wheel drive or, depending on the model, with speed-regulating Vario Speed.

Thanks to their innovative design and optimised air cooling, Briggs Stratton Exi and InStart engines use significantly less oil than comparable 4-stroke engines. Due to a lower heating, the lubricating properties of the oil are also retained much longer, which means that refilling instead of replacing is sufficient.

The integrated front carrying handle is not only ideal when it comes to lifting the mower over steps or obstacles. It also makes it much easier to transport or stow away the mower.

A simple press of a button shows the current charge state of the AL-KO battery. Thanks to lithium-ion technology, it can be recharged quickly without any memory effect.

The safety key protects against unintentional starting on battery mowers. The engine only starts when the key is inserted and turned. After removal, the mower can be safely stored.

Engineered in Germany, made in Austria

In search of the optimum, with the aim of creating a piece of the future. The majority of our lawnmowers are manufactured in Austria. AL-KO, that means garden tools engineered in Germany. For more than 50 years we have been designing and developing garden tools that combine innovative spirit, highest quality and state-of-the-art technology. AL-KO, that means lawnmowers made in Austria and that since 1966.

Practical and comfortable electric lawn mowers

The grass box collects the cut material and thanks to its practical carrying handle as well as the large opening, allows for simple and complete emptying. So that you do not disturb your neighbours, we have placed great emphasis on extremely quiet, high quality induction motors in our electric lawnmowers.

Electric lawn mower: silent, fast and easy mowing

To achieve the dream of having of a well-kept lawn to simply sit outside and relax in can be possible using an AL-KO electric lawn mower. They are extremely lightweight and make lawn mowing very comfortable with an ergonomically shaped and height-adjustable handlebar. For the perfect cutting of your lawn, you can change the cutting height quickly and easily on our electric mowers.

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Petrol lawnmowers. in use for years, tried and tested for years

Petrol lawnmowers are the classics among mowers. They are used to mow large areas of grass, slopes, difficult terrain and gardens with many trees. AL-KO petrol lawnmowers are designed for garden sizes of up to 2,500 m². Thanks to the built-in wheel drive on some models, mowing hardly requires any muscle power.

| Petrol lawnmowers are independent: Petrol mowers ensure maximum independence, especially in larger gardens with fruit trees, electric mowers quickly reach their limits or are restricted in use by a cable.

| High grass is (almost) no problem: Lawnmowers will have problems at some point if the grass is taller. Thanks to powerful engines and aerodynamic housing shapes, this limit is clearly pushed up with AL-KO petrol lawnmowers.

| Rapid mowing of large lawns: Once started, the gardener can get started and create large areas in a very short time. As the mower is wirelessly independent, a high degree of freedom of movement is guaranteed.

| Large collecting boxes: The large, easy-to-fill collecting baskets, often even with a level indicator, ensure long mowing intervals.

Electric lawnmower. light and comfortable, ideal for small to medium-sized lawns

We use the advantages of the electric motor and combine them with proven mechanical components. Everything for your perfect lawn cut. Thanks to their quiet operation, electric lawnmowers are particularly suitable for the gardens of terraced houses with smaller gardens, or built up areas. As an electric cable is required, we recommend electric lawnmowers for small and medium-sized gardens up to 900 square metres with only a few trees and other obstacles. Their light weight, comfortable operation, low-maintenance, emission-free motor and beautiful lawn cut will also impress you.

| Mowing close to edges: Thanks to the special housing geometry, mow easily next to walls and fences.

| Mulching on request: the mulching wedge (included with some models) can be inserted without tools. The particularly fine grass cuttings are incorporated into the lawn as a natural fertiliser.

| Easy to transport: Thanks to the integrated carrying handle and recessed grip on the front of the housing (on some models), the lawn mower is easy to transport. The lawnmower can be stowed away to save space with a folding handlebar. The catcher basket can be removed for this purpose.

Battery-powered lawnmowers: no exhaust, no cable. but full mowing power in small to medium-sized gardens

Our battery-powered lawnmowers are ideal for gardens up to 700 square metres.

Opt for a battery-powered lawnmower if you want a light, handy device that you can use flexibly and easily with a high action radius. The heart of the AL-KO cordless lawnmowers is a high-quality Li-Ion battery. The lithium-ion technology ensures that the battery does not discharge itself and prevents the memory effect, which would reduce the effective capacity of the battery. In the case of the AL-KO battery family, light-emitting diodes provide reliable information about the current charge level. So you can always count on a powerful device.

Battery mowers are real lightweights that are both easy to transport and easy to store. For this purpose, some models have folding bars that fold up for easy storage.

It is very important: Before you start your petrol lawnmower, you should first check whether there is any petrol in the tank. If you have a 4-stroke petrol lawnmower, you must check the oil level (with the dipstick). This can be read off the dipstick.

To start, it is best to place the lawnmower on a level surface, naturally without stones. not yet on the lawn you want to mow. Grass can make starting more difficult.

The rule of thumb in Central Europe is: 4-6 cm lawn height is ideal. Whether you use a battery-powered, electric or petrol lawnmower. you should ideally shorten your lawn by 1/3, but be careful in the dry months, otherwise the grass edges will dry out.

The term sinks is used when too much fuel gets from the carburettor into the ignition chamber and gets wet in the process. The solution is simple: unscrew the spark plug, dry it carefully or, if necessary, use a second spark plug.

To prepare the engine of petrol lawnmowers ideally for the resting phase in winter, the first thing you should do is check the tank capacity. As fuel that has not been used for a long period of time carburettors and thus loses its ignition capability, the tank should be emptied. To remove the fuel down to the last drop, it is best to let the carburettor idle until the engine dies off on its own. Change the engine oil according to the engine manual. On petrol-powered mowers you should also check the spark plugs. If these are very dirty or the electrode gap does not fit, you should take the unit to your dealer.

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Decide freely according to your requirements and choose the right lawn mower for you from our large range. whether you are looking for a reasonably priced entry-level model, a convenient premium machine or an efficient all-rounder. They all convince you with sophisticated, innovative technology, well thought-out, comfortable equipment and an engine that meets all requirements. This makes lawn mowing a pleasure on any terrain and in any garden.

The housings are largely made of robust powder-coated steel or durable, hard-wearing aluminium which are processed in such a way to ensure that AL-KO lawn mowers are manoeuvrable and easy to operate. Some models can even mow close to the edge. Time-saving, practical and, above all, optimal for the lawn is the possibility of simultaneous mulching on many AL-KO machines. The included mulching plug shreds the clippings in the housing, which then fall back into the lawn.

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