{"id":711,"date":"2026-01-02T21:22:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T19:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tadoley.com\/?p=711"},"modified":"2026-01-02T21:22:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T19:22:10","slug":"5-of-the-best-corded-electric-lawn-mowers-in-2026-as-tested-by-our-expert-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tadoley.com\/?p=711","title":{"rendered":"5 of the best corded electric lawn mowers in 2026, as tested by our expert team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lawn mowers \u2013 if you&#8217;ve got a garden, chances are you need one, even if you don&#8217;t really like gardening at all. So it&#8217;s a big market, with a lot of different products in different categories available, from basic\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/reviews\/lawn-care\/best-push-mowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hand-push mowers<\/a> all the way up to modern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/reviews\/lawn-care\/best-cordless-lawn-mowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cordless lawn mowers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/reviews\/lawn-care\/best-robotic-mowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">robotic lawn mowers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite all this, bang in the middle of the market still lies the classic lawn mower type that perhaps most sheds still house an example of \u2013 the corded electric lawn mower. And no wonder \u2013 corded mowers are cheap, lightweight and easy to use, so they&#8217;re absolutely perfect if you want to stay within budget and keep things simple.<\/p>\n<p>But even though this category is not as big as it used to be, there&#8217;s still a ton of choice, and ample opportunity to get this purchase wrong. So that&#8217;s why we\u00a0have created this rundown of the best corded electric lawn mowers available to buy today.<\/p>\n<p>From 2026, you\u2019ll only see newly awarded Best Buy badges on corded electric lawn mowers that score 4.5 out of 5 or higher. Anything rated 3.5 or above will still feature in our \u2018Best of the rest\u2019 list. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/author\/oliverparsons\/\">Oliver Parsons, GardenersWorld.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/reviews\/lawn-care\/best-electric-lawn-mowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Affiliate Playlist on the source website<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Jump to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/#BEST\">Best Buy electric mowers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/#REST\">Best of the rest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/#CHOOSE\">How to choose an electric mower<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/#HOW\">How we tested electric mowers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Best Buy electric mowers at a glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Best budget electric mower: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/diy.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/1632830\/18948?subId1=gardenersworld-108643&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diy.com%2Fdepartments%2Fmountfield-electress-38-1400w-electric-mower%2F8008984854222_BQ.prd\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mountfield Electress 38<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best electric mower all round:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toolstation.com\/webb-classic-33cm-1300w-electric-rotary-lawnmower\/p46478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201dsponsored noopener\">Webb WEER33<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best electric mower for ease of use:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&amp;clickref=gardenersworld-108643&amp;awinmid=496&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tooled-up.com%2Fgardena-powermax-1200-32-rotary-lawnmower-320mm%2Fprod%2F416079%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Gardena PowerMax 1200\/32<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best electric mower for cable safety:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/diy.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/1632830\/18948?subId1=gardenersworld-108643&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diy.com%2Fdepartments%2Fryobi-1300w-mains-corded-33cm-lawn-mower-rlm13e33s-corded-240v-electric%2F4892210822598_BQ.prd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Ryobi RLM13E 33S<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best electric mower for features: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/cobra-gtrm-34-lawn-mower.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201dsponsored noopener\">Cobra GTRM34<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In every review, we award outstanding products our coveted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/tag\/best-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Buy<\/a> award. To see these and the others we recommend, browse our pick of the best corded electric lawn mowers, below:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a><\/a>Best corded electric lawn mowers<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"listicle__title heading-3\">Mountfield Electress 38<\/h3>\n<p><strong>RRP:<\/strong> \u00a3129<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our rating:<\/strong> 4.5\/5<\/p>\n<p>Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/diy.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/1632830\/18948?subId1=gardenersworld-108643&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diy.com%2Fdepartments%2Fmountfield-electress-38-1400w-electric-mower%2F8008984854222_BQ.prd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">B&amp;Q<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/10\/2024\/02\/Mountfield-Electress-38-4b8925a.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" alt=\"Best Buy budget mower 2023: Mountfield Electress 38\" title=\"BBC Gardeners' World Magazine review Mountfield Electress 38\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Long cable<\/li>\n<li>Good choice of cutting heights<\/li>\n<li>Choice of handle heights<\/li>\n<li>Wide cutting width<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No cable safety clip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This sturdy electric mower feels robust and has a wide cutting width of 38cm, helping you mow the grass quickly, with fewer passes up and down the lawn. It&#8217;s simple to put together, offering the choice of three handle heights to suit different users, and it has a useful six heights of cut, from 25 to 75 mm, which are easy to change with a single lever. It manoeuvres well around the lawn despite its weight, and it&#8217;s simple to use, producing a neat cut. It comes with a large grass collection box of 40L too, so you&#8217;re not constantly emptying clippings on the compost heap. When you&#8217;ve finished mowing, it&#8217;s easy to store, with a handle that folds flat over the body of the mower, so it takes up very little room, and a detachable cable that can be hung up or stored in a drawer. It has a long 15m cable, which should reduce the need for an extension lead. Only its black colour and lack of cable safety clip let it down. We awarded it a <em>BBC Gardeners&#8217; World Magazine<\/em> Best Buy for best budget mower in 2023.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cutting width: 38cm<\/li>\n<li>Power: 1400W<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 11kg<\/li>\n<li>Noise: 95dB<\/li>\n<li>Warranty: 5 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Buy the Mountfield Electress 38\u00a0from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B09FTJ24ZD?tag=gardenerswo08-21&amp;ascsubtag=gardenersworld-108643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/diy.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/1632830\/18948?subId1=gardenersworld-108643&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diy.com%2Fdepartments%2Fmountfield-electress-38-1400w-electric-mower%2F8008984854222_BQ.prd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">B&amp;Q<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&amp;clickref=gardenersworld-108643&amp;awinmid=17964&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manomano.co.uk%2Felectric-lawnmowers-843\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Mano Mano<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/draco-little.getsquirrel.co\/12\/467897\">Latest Prices<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"listicle__title heading-3\">Webb Weer33 electric lawn mower<\/h3>\n<p><strong>RRP:<\/strong> \u00a3119.99<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our rating:<\/strong> 4.8\/5<\/p>\n<p>Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toolstation.com\/webb-classic-33cm-1300w-electric-rotary-lawnmower\/p46478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Tool Station<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/10\/2024\/02\/Webb-Weer-33-c7bcb63.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" alt=\"Best Buy all-round electric mower 2021: Webb Weer 33\" title=\"BBC Gardeners' World Magazine review Webb Weer 33\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comfortable, light and easy to use<\/li>\n<li>Five cutting heights, and easy to adjust<\/li>\n<li>Cuts efficiently and to the edge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The black cable is hard to see<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This mower is well-designed and features excellent design elements. It\u2019s easy to assemble and folds for storage with a comfortable foam handle that can be adjusted to various heights. There are five cutting heights to choose from, and a single lever allows for easy adjustment of these. The grass collection bag has a generous capacity of 35L, 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\u2019s also lightweight and comfortable to manoeuvre. Our only quibble is the black mower cable, which could be a brighter colour so it&#8217;s easier to see. For just \u00a399.99, this is a great value mower, and we awarded it a <em>BBC Gardeners&#8217; World Magazine<\/em> Best Buy for best electric mower all-round in 2021.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cutting width: 33cm<\/li>\n<li>Power: 1300W<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 8.8KG<\/li>\n<li>Noise: 89dB<\/li>\n<li>Warranty: 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/reviews\/webb-weer33-electric-corded-lawn-mower-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Webb Weer 33 review<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Buy the Webb Weer 33\u00a0from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Webb-WEER33-ER33-Green-Black\/dp\/B01N210MSJ?tag=gardenerswo08-21&amp;ascsubtag=gardenersworld-108643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&amp;clickref=gardenersworld-108643&amp;awinmid=1528&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.robertdyas.co.uk%2Fwebb-er33-33cm-electric-rotary-lawnmower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Robert Dyas<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toolstation.com\/webb-classic-33cm-1300w-electric-rotary-lawnmower\/p46478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Tool Station<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/draco-little.getsquirrel.co\/12\/462045\">Latest Deals<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"listicle__title heading-3\">Gardena PowerMax 1200\/32<\/h3>\n<p><strong>RRP:<\/strong> \u00a3119.99<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our rating:<\/strong> 4.5\/5<\/p>\n<p>Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&amp;clickref=gardenersworld-108643&amp;awinmid=496&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tooled-up.com%2Fgardena-powermax-1200-32-rotary-lawnmower-320mm%2Fprod%2F416079%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Tooled Up<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/10\/2024\/02\/Gardena-PowerMax-1200-32-011a632.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" alt=\"Best Buy for ease of use 2021: Gardena PowerMax 1200\/32\" title=\"BBC Gardeners' World Magazine review Gardena PowerMax 1200 32\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Light and easy to manoeuvre<\/li>\n<li>Cuts to the edge<\/li>\n<li>The height of cut is very easy to change<\/li>\n<li>The orange cable is easy to see<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The grass box is tricky to assemble<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This mower offers incredibly precise cutting \u2013 it cuts between 20-60mm in 5mm increments. The height of cut is very easy to control with a simple twist of a dial, making it great for gardeners who lack strength or dexterity. It\u2019s light and easy to manoeuvre, with a tight turning circle, and we love the bright orange power cable, which is easy to spot in the grass. The grass box is easy to empty and indicates when it&#8217;s full; however, we found it a little tricky to assemble. The handle, which folds for easy storage, is a little short for taller users. We awarded it a <em>BBC Gardeners&#8217; World Magazine<\/em> Best Buy for ease of use in 2021.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cutting width: 32cm<\/li>\n<li>Power: 1,200W<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 8.3kg<\/li>\n<li>Noise: 94dB<\/li>\n<li>Warranty: 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/reviews\/lawn-care\/gardena-powermax-1200-32-electric-corded-lawn-mower-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gardena PowerMax 1200\/32 mower review<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Buy the Gardena PowerMax 1200\/32 mower\u00a0from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&amp;clickref=gardenersworld-108643&amp;awinmid=17964&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manomano.co.uk%2Fp%2Fgardena-powermax-140034-electric-lawnmower-68527891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Mano Mano<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&amp;clickref=gardenersworld-108643&amp;awinmid=49385&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mytoolshed.co.uk%2Fgardena-powermax-32-1200-rotary-lawnmower-320mm%2Fprod%2F626431\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">My Tool Shed<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&amp;clickref=gardenersworld-108643&amp;awinmid=496&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tooled-up.com%2Fgardena-powermax-1200-32-rotary-lawnmower-320mm%2Fprod%2F416079%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Tooled Up<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/draco-little.getsquirrel.co\/12\/464096\">Latest Prices<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"listicle__title heading-3\">Ryobi RLM13E 33S<\/h3>\n<p><strong>RRP:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a3119.99<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our rating:<\/strong> 4.5\/5<\/p>\n<p>Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/diy.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/1632830\/18948?subId1=gardenersworld-108643&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diy.com%2Fdepartments%2Fryobi-1300w-mains-corded-33cm-lawn-mower-rlm13e33s-corded-240v-electric%2F4892210822598_BQ.prd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">B&amp;Q<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/10\/2024\/02\/Ryobi-RLM13E-33S-a7c7254.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" alt=\"Best Buy for cable safety 2021: Ryobi RLM13E-33S\" title=\"BBC Gardeners' World Magazine review Ryobi RLM13E-33S\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comfortable foam handle<\/li>\n<li>Light and easy to move<\/li>\n<li>Cuts to the edge<\/li>\n<li>Best cable relief clip<\/li>\n<li>The orange cable is easy to see<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Noise is high-pitched<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This mower is simple to assemble and simple to use. Its handle folds for storage, can be adjusted to a choice of heights, and it&#8217;s light and comfortable to use. There are five cutting heights to choose from, ranging from 20 to 60mm, and these are easy to change with a simple lever. Its best feature is a convenient and effective cable relief clip, which keeps the cable tucked safely out of the way while you mow. We awarded this lawn mower a <em>BBC Gardeners&#8217; World Magazine<\/em> Best Buy for best cable safety in 2021.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cutting width: 33cm<\/li>\n<li>Power: 1,300W<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 9.9kg<\/li>\n<li>Noise: 89dB<\/li>\n<li>Warranty: three years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/reviews\/lawn-care\/ryobi-rlm13e-33cm-electric-corded-lawn-mower-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryobi RLM13E 33S review<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Buy the Ryobi RLM13E 33S from <a href=\"https:\/\/diy.pxf.io\/c\/1236178\/1632830\/18948?subId1=gardenersworld-108643&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diy.com%2Fdepartments%2Fryobi-1300w-mains-corded-33cm-lawn-mower-rlm13e33s-corded-240v-electric%2F4892210822598_BQ.prd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">B&amp;Q<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?id=489797&amp;clickref=gardenersworld-108643&amp;awinmid=17964&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manomano.co.uk%2Fp%2Fryobi-1300w-electric-33cm-lawn-mower-rlm13e33s-corded-240v-84497633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Mano Mano<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100262635-13595431?sid=gardenersworld-108643&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.onbuy.com%2Fgb%2Fp%2Fryobi-rlm13e33s-33cm-corded-rotary-lawnmower-1300w~p56470734%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">OnBuy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/draco-little.getsquirrel.co\/12\/467898\">Latest Prices<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"listicle__title heading-3\">Cobra GTRM34 electric mower with rear roller<\/h3>\n<p><strong>RRP:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a3122.99<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our rating:<\/strong> 4.5\/5<\/p>\n<p>Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/cobra-gtrm-34-lawn-mower.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Just Lawnmowers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/10\/2024\/02\/Cobra-GTRM34-2b82821.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" alt=\"Best Buy for features in 2021: Cobra GTRM34\" title=\"BBC Gardeners' World Magazine review Cobra GTRM34\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simple to assemble<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable and easy to use<\/li>\n<li>Cuts efficiently<\/li>\n<li>Cable relief clip for safety<\/li>\n<li>Rear roller<\/li>\n<li>Folds for easy storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t cut to the edge<\/li>\n<li>Heavier than some<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Easy to put together, this mower has a 34 cm cutting width and a rear roller for those ever-desirable stripes. Although it&#8217;s reasonably heavy and may be harder to lift and carry than some of the mowers in our test, it feels well-balanced and cuts and collects even long grass very well. There&#8217;s a choice of seven cutting heights, and it&#8217;s easy to change them with a single lever on the deck. The fabric grass bag has a capacity of 35L and compacts down flat for easy storage, as does the mower, which features easy-clip levers on the handle and double-folds down over the mower&#8217;s body. We awarded it a <em>BBC Gardeners&#8217; World Magazine<\/em> Best Buy for features in 2021.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cutting width: 34cm<\/li>\n<li>Power: 1,300W<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 13 kg<\/li>\n<li>Noise: 96dB<\/li>\n<li>Warranty: 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/reviews\/budget-lawn-mowers\/cobra-gtrm34-electric-corded-lawn-mower-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cobra GTRM34 electric corded mower review<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Buy the Cobra GTRM34 electric corded mower\u00a0from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Cobra-Electric-mower-roller-GTRM34\/dp\/B079294FD4\/ref=asc_df_B079294FD4?tag=gardenerswo08-21&amp;ascsubtag=gardenersworld-108643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Amazon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/cobra-gtrm-34-lawn-mower.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Just Lawnmowers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/draco-little.getsquirrel.co\/12\/462284\">Latest Prices<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a><\/a>The best of the rest<\/h2>\n<p>Although this model didn&#8217;t quite achieve a <em>BBC Gardeners\u2019 World Magazine<\/em> Best Buy award, it still has features that make it worth recommending.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"listicle__title heading-3\">Stihl RME 235 electric lawn mower<\/h3>\n<p><strong>RRP:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a3179<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our rating:<\/strong> 4\/5<\/p>\n<p>Available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/stihl-rme-235-electric-lawn-mower.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Just Lawnmowers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/10\/2021\/03\/2048-1365-gw-budget-mowers-Stihl-RME235-1-5ab72f5.png\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" alt=\"Stihl RME235 - BBC Gardeners' World Magazine\" title=\"Stihl RME235 - BBC Gardeners' World Magazine\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sturdy and robust<\/li>\n<li>Quick-empty grass box<\/li>\n<li>Long warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Long assembly time<\/li>\n<li>The drive lever is very stiff<\/li>\n<li>The black cable is hard to see<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This mower does the basics very well. It&#8217;s well thought-out with an adjustable, folding handle for storage and a handy cable relief clip, and it has five cutting heights from 25-65mm, which are simple to change with a single lever. The grass box opens right up for easy emptying and has an indicator that lets you know when it&#8217;s full. It feels sturdy and moves smoothly, but we found the drive lever a little uncomfortable and stiff. It also took us the longest to assemble in our test. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cutting width: 33cm<\/li>\n<li>Power: 1,200W<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 13kg<\/li>\n<li>Noise: 93dB<\/li>\n<li>Warranty: 5 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Buy the Stihl RME235 from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Stihl-LIGHTWEIGHT-ELECTRIC-COLLECTION-INDICATOR\/dp\/B07Z6NPR53\/ref=asc_df_B07Z6NPR53?tag=gardenerswo08-21&amp;ascsubtag=gardenersworld-108643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justlawnmowers.co.uk\/stihl-rme-235-electric-lawn-mower.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Just Lawnmowers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toolstoday.co.uk\/stihl-rme235-electric-lawn-mower-33cm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer\">Tools Today<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/draco-little.getsquirrel.co\/12\/462629\">Latest Prices<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a><\/a>How to choose an electric lawn mower<\/h2>\n<p>Not all budget electric mowers are basic machines. Consider the following points to help you choose the right electric mower for you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where are you mowing? <\/strong>A convenient power socket is essential for an electric mower, but you may need an extension lead too. Check that the cable is long enough to reach all parts of your lawn. If your lawn runs right up to walls, fences, or raised beds, look for a model that cuts to the edge, or you\u2019ll need to invest in a grass trimmer to neaten them up afterwards. Mowers typically offer between three and seven different cutting heights to choose from, depending on where you&#8217;re mowing and the time of year. Changing height should be easy, preferably with a simple lever<\/li>\n<li><strong>What size mower do you need? <\/strong>The wider the cutting width, the quicker the mower will cut your lawn. However, there is a trade-off. Mowers with a wider width have a bigger deck and are heavier and less easy to manoeuvre around trees or furniture. A wider cutting width is therefore best for large expanses of grass, while smaller models are ideal for nipping up and down little lawns and negotiating beds and borders. Bigger mowers typically have larger grass collectors, which will save you time going back and forth to the compost to empty the clippings. Either plastic or fabric, many have a window or indicator that lets you know when they\u2019re full. Plastic boxes can be tricky to assemble, and even less easy to dismantle; fabric collection bags take up less room in storage<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is it safe? <\/strong>Electric mowers have a two-stage start for safety \u2013 pressing a push button and grasping the drive lever, but the electric cable is an obvious safety hazard. If you\u2019re concerned about tripping over the cable or cutting it accidentally when you\u2019re mowing, look for a model with a brightly coloured lead that\u2019s easy to spot. A cable relief clip will help to keep it tucked out of the way of the blade and will also prevent it from being snagged and ripped out. For safety, always use an RCD (Residual Current Device) plugged into the electric socket before plugging in your mower<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where will you store it? <\/strong>No matter the model, these are fairly bulky machines. However, the handles of most mowers can be partly unscrewed to fold over the body of the mower; others are designed to unclip and double fold completely flat. If you need to lift the mower up steps into storage or onto a shelf, make a note of its weight and whether there are carry handles to make this easier<\/li>\n<li><strong>What do you get for your money?<\/strong> The quality of materials is often relative to the price. Lightweight plastic is unlikely to last as long as a metal deck, and brushless motors are more powerful, efficient, and longer-lasting. Warranty length also varies, with some brands offering a longer warranty if the mower is registered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Budget Mowers Buyer&#8217;s Guide &#8211; video<\/h2>\n<p>Follow our tips on choosing a budget mower to find the right one for your garden.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/reviews\/lawn-care\/best-electric-lawn-mowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Green Video on the source website<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a><\/a>How we test the best lawn mowers<\/h2>\n<p>When we test lawn mowers, we follow the whole process from start to finish without any shortcuts. We unpack the mower from the box, put it together following the instructions (sometimes these are clear as mud, sometimes not!), and then get started, cutting grass over a wide area.<\/p>\n<p>We mow over rough grass, smoother grass, slopes and bumps \u2013 whatever is in our way \u2013 just as you would with your own mower. And after that, we also take notes on how easy the mower is to fold down and put away, because if a mower is annoying in that regard, you&#8217;ll always hate using it.<\/p>\n<p>Then, we score each model against these four criteria, with equal marks attributed to each one:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Set-up and storage. <\/strong>We assess how easy the mower was to put together and fold up, or store afterwards<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handling<\/strong>. We also judge the mower for how comfortable it is to use and how easy it is to control. Handle-height adjustment, cut-height adjustment, overall weight and noise levels all make a big difference here<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mowing<\/strong>. Also important, we look at the cutting width and the range of cutting heights that can be selected. The capacity of the grass box, AKA collection bag, also makes a big difference here, and can save you from making constant trips over to the compost heap. We also look out for neat extra features such as cutting to the edge, or mulching modes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Value for money<\/strong>. Tricky but super-important: how well does the mower weigh up when you balance the quality, features, warranty and overall package of benefits against the price?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more on our testing process across all the different gardening product categories, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/reviews\/how-we-review-garden-tools-kit-accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How we review<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Why you can trust <em>BBC Gardeners&#8217; World Magazine<\/em> reviews<\/h2>\n<p>As trained gardeners and seasoned users of all sorts of garden tools, Kay Maguire, I, and the rest of the team at\u00a0<em>BBC Gardeners&#8217; World Magazine<\/em> have reviewed shedloads of lawn mowers literally over the years, using our trusted testing matrix to make sure we&#8217;re giving balanced, fair judgments.<\/p>\n<p>We test lawn mowers in varied, real-world conditions, cutting the sort of grass most of us actually have in our gardens. Because we&#8217;re real-world gardeners with lots of experience, we know what to look out for and the sorts of things that will make all the difference once you&#8217;re using a mower week in and week out.<\/p>\n<p>We give each mower an at-a-glance list of pros and cons for clarity, and a rating out of five. We also don&#8217;t share product reviews with manufacturers or retailers before they&#8217;re published, and we don&#8217;t accept payment in exchange for positive reviews either. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/author\/oliverparsons\/\"><em>Oliver Parsons, gardenersworld.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Meet our testing panel<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/author\/oliverparsons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oliver Parsons, Strategic Projects Editor<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Oliver is a gardener and magazine journalist of 20 years\u2019 experience. He trained as a professional horticulturalist at RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Chelmsford and has also worked for <em>Gardening Which?<\/em>, as a freelance gardener and with the gardening team at Down House in Kent. He is now Strategic Projects Editor at <em>BBC Gardeners\u2019 World Magazine<\/em> and\u00a0GardenersWorld.com, heading up our reviews desk, Apple News output and weekly newsletter.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/author\/kaymaguire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kay Maguire, Magazines Editor<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Kay trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and has been writing and making films about gardening ever since. She has written for websites and magazines, including <em>The Garden<\/em> and <em>Amateur Gardening<\/em>, was Horticultural Editor on <em>BBC Gardeners\u2019 World Magazine<\/em> for five years, and has also written several books on a range of gardening topics from growing house plants to making the most of a small space. After several years as Reviews Editor, building up our reviews section into a leading resource for UK gardeners, she has now become Magazines Editor for <em>BBC Gardeners\u2019 World Magazine<\/em>, responsible for all print output.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/author\/harryduncton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harry Duncton, freelance powered tools tester<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Harry has a wealth of experience, from being a language teacher to a tree surgeon, and has built this into a career writing about all things DIY and gardening. A passionate believer in self-reliance, his aim is to inspire others to give it a go themselves and not worry about making a few mistakes along the way. A regular contributor to popular DIY blogs and a recent addition to the <em>BBC Gardeners\u2019 World Magazine<\/em> team, he loves tracking down the best new tools and writing about them.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/author\/suefisher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sue Fisher, freelance garden writer<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Sue\u2019s extensive horticultural career spans over 40 years, starting with a decade in the garden centre and nursery industry before developing into an accomplished gardening writer, designer and speaker. Sue writes regularly for <em>BBC Gardeners&#8217; World Magazine<\/em>,\u00a0GardenersWorld.com, and <em>Garden Answers<\/em> magazine. She has written 10 books on subjects including container gardening, plants for small gardens and designing with colour, and she has co-authored other books with some of the biggest names in gardening.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenersworld.com\/author\/emmacrawforth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emma Crawforth, Horticulture Editor<\/a><br \/><\/strong>Emma holds the Kew Diploma in Horticulture and has been working in horticulture for 18 years, including roles in public gardens, a plant nursery supplying plants for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and a training college for young horticulturists. She looks after an ornamental, fruit and veg garden at home and regularly undertakes trips to see plants growing in their natural habitats. She is the author of the Kew Publications book, <em>Things to Do with Plants<\/em>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>This review was last updated in January 2026. 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