What is the Best Lawn Mower for 2023?

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.

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.

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.