Start with the size of your lawn
The single most useful question is how much grass you cut in one session. A small town garden of under 250 square metres is comfortably handled by a cordless mower on a single battery. Medium lawns up to around 750 square metres suit either a larger-battery cordless model or a self-propelled petrol mower. Beyond that, petrol remains the dependable choice, and for very large gardens or paddocks a ride-on, zero-turn or garden tractor saves hours.
Why people choose petrol
Petrol mowers deliver consistent power through long, thick or damp grass and are not limited by battery run time. Self-propelled models take the effort out of slopes and larger lawns, and most offer mulching, collecting and side-discharge options.
- Unlimited run time — refuel and carry on
- Strong performance in long or wet grass
- Wide cutting decks cover ground quickly
- Needs regular servicing: oil, spark plug, air filter and blade
Why people choose cordless
Modern battery platforms from EGO, Greenworks, Ryobi and Worx are quiet, light and start at the press of a button. There is no fuel to store, no fumes, and very little maintenance beyond keeping the blade sharp and the deck clean. Many batteries are shared across a range of tools, so one platform can power a trimmer and hedge cutter too.
- Quiet enough for early mornings and close neighbours
- Push-button start, no pull cord
- Minimal servicing and no fuel storage
- Run time depends on battery capacity and grass conditions
Our advice
If your lawn is small to medium and you value convenience, a cordless mower is the easier machine to live with. If you cut large areas, long grass or steep ground, choose petrol. Whichever you pick, a self-propelled drive is worth having on anything over a small lawn. Browse our petrol and cordless ranges, or call us on +44 7480 285932 if you would like a recommendation.
