Why go for a battery lawnmower?
To mow the lawn, you can choose from machines with different drives. The simplest and cheapest is, of course, the hand mower. Motorized lawnmowers run on petrol, mains power or a battery. They all have their pros and cons. Battery mowers are a good choice for small and medium-sized gardens. You don’t have to worry about a power cable getting in the way, and they are cleaner and less noisy than a petrol mower. A battery lawn mower is also maintenance-friendly. On the contrary, it is heavier and a bit more expensive to purchase than a machine on mains power.
Three battery lawnmowers at a glance
| Feature | Bosch Easymower | Kärcher LMO 36-46 | Makita DLM537 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price range | €€ (~€200) | €€€ (mid-range) | €€€€ (top) |
| Battery | 18V (Power for All system) | 36V (Kärcher platform) | 2× 18V = 36V LXT |
| Cutting width | Compact | 46 cm | 53 cm |
| Lawn size | Up to 200 m² | Medium gardens | Up to 2,000 m² |
| Cutting height | Standard | 5 levels | 10 levels (20–100 mm) |
| Collector | Standard | With fill level indicator | 70 litres |
| Extras | Grass comb for edges | Push Assist, mulching, child lock | Self-propelled (up to 5 km/h), 4-battery option |
| Best for | Small gardens, easy handling | Medium gardens, comfort features | Large gardens, professional results |
Bosch Easymower
With a price tag of just over 200 euros, the Bosch Easymower is a good option for a lawn of up to 200 m2. It is compact, light and manoeuvrable, and the 18V battery provides enough power for effortless lawn care in smaller gardens. The battery is also interchangeable with other power tools from Bosch and several other brands that work together in the POWER FOR ALL battery system. The Bosch Easymower is also easy to handle, and anyone can use it. A useful feature of this machine is the grass comb, which ensures neatly mowed grass on the edges and along walls.
Karcher LMO 36-46
The Kärcher LMO 36-46 offers increased power and added features. A large cutting width combined with a spacious grass catcher with a fill level indicator helps you finish your regular mowing job more quickly. A special addition to this machine is the Push Assist rear-wheel drive, which shifts to a higher gear if you have to mow uphill. Thanks to the 2-in-1 cutting system, you can collect the cut grass in the collection bag or spread it on the lawn as a natural fertilizer with the mulching function. The cutting height of the Kärcher LMO 36-46 is adjustable to 5 levels. A space-saving folding system for storage, a foam handle with switches on both sides for comfortable operation, and a child safety lock are attractive extras of this powerful mid-sized machine.
Makita DLM537
With its powerful 36V battery, aluminium cutting deck, and cutting width of 53cm, the DLM537 battery lawn mower from Makita is suitable for lawns up to 2000 m2. It is equipped with two batteries as standard but offers the possibility to double the working time by installing four batteries. The hefty price of the Makita DLM537 is justified by its performance and extras, which could be of particular interest to large garden owners. This top model from our range is self-propelled with a variable speed of up to 5 km per hour. The cutting height is adjustable in 10 levels, from 20 mm to 100 mm, and the collector has a capacity of 70 litres. With the standard-supplied mulch plug, you can also spread the clippings as mulch material.
