Best Lawn Mowers — Small gardens (2026)

Pros

• 1200W motor for reliable cutting power
• 31-litre grass box
• Compact 32cm width suits small-mid gardens

Cons

• Corded — limited reach

Pros

• Battery and charger included
• Lightweight and quiet
• Covers lawns up to 200m²

Cons

• Runtime limited by a single battery charge

Pros

• 40V battery system (2 x 20V) with charger included
• Close edge cutting deck and rear roller for stripes
• Space-saving vertical storage design

Cons

• Two batteries needed for full runtime
• 30cm width best suited to smaller lawns

Pros

• Fully autonomous mowing with app and wifi control
• Cuts in the rain with no need to empty a grass box
• Compact design suited to smaller, complex-shaped lawns

Cons

• High upfront cost
• Requires perimeter wire installation

Pros

• 139cc 4-stroke engine with self-propelled drive
• 5 adjustable cutting heights
• Foldable handles for compact storage

Cons

• Requires fuel and regular servicing
• Heavier to manoeuvre than electric equivalents

Pros

• Brushless motor for longer battery life
• Includes 24V 2Ah battery and charger
• 30L grass collection bag

Cons

• Best suited to smaller lawns up to 140m²

Pros

• Brushless motor for longer life
• Lightweight and quiet
• Part of Ryobi ONE+ 18V battery ecosystem

Cons

• Sold as bare tool — battery and charger not included

Pros

• Two batteries and chargers included for extended runtime
• 6 cutting height adjustments
• Compatible with the wider Einhell Power X-Change system

Cons

• 37cm width best suited to smaller-medium lawns

Pros

• Quiet, emissions-free cordless operation
• Includes AK 20 battery and AL 101 charger ready to use
• Compact and manoeuvrable for small-medium lawns

Cons

• Higher price than many cordless competitors

Pros

• 132cc 4-stroke engine with reliable starting
• 7 cutting heights for flexibility
• 45L grass collection bag

Cons

• Push only — no self-propelled drive

Pros

• Powerful 1800W motor for a corded mower
• 40cm cutting width suits small-medium lawns
• Adjustable cutting heights

Cons

• Corded design limits reach from the power socket

Pros

• Includes 2 x 2.0Ah batteries and charger
• Striped lawn roller for a professional finish
• Foldable handle for compact storage

Cons

• Best suited to gardens up to 230m²

Pros

• Powerful 1600W motor for reliable cutting
• Integrated rear roller gives a striped lawn finish
• Central height adjuster with 5 cutting positions

Cons

• Corded — limited reach from the mains socket

Pros

• Brushless motor for longer battery life
• 30-litre grass box with 5 cutting heights
• Battery shared across the Power X-Change tool range

Cons

• Best suited to gardens up to 200m²

Pros

• 30cm cutting width suits small to medium lawns
• Space-saving vertical storage position
• Rear roller creates a striped finish

Cons

• Corded — 10m cable limits range from a socket

Pros

• Compact 32cm cutting width for small lawns
• Lightweight and easy to manoeuvre
• Compact storage folding handle

Cons

• Corded — limited to mains reach

Pros

• 1350W motor gives strong cutting performance
• 36cm width suits small-medium lawns
• Rear roller adds a striped lawn finish

Cons

• Corded — needs a nearby mains socket

Pros

• Two batteries included for extended runtime
• Brushless motor for quieter, more efficient cutting
• Lightweight push design with 4 cutting heights

Cons

• 31L grass box suits small-to-medium lawns only

Pros

• Compact 32cm width suits small gardens
• 31L grass box
• Lightweight and easy to manoeuvre

Cons

• Corded — limited reach
• Manual height adjustment only