If you have around £500 to spend on a lawnmower, one thing is sure you will be able to buy the best of the best. In this article we take a look at what types of mowers are available at around this £500 or under price point.
As you will know there are different types of mower available. These include robotic, petrol engines, cordless, electrical corded etc. We have include a couple of choice for each type just below. All of them are just below the £500 price point.
Robotic Mowers
We will start off by giving you a couple of robot lawnmower options. We do understand that these are not for everyone, but if you want your lawn looking neat all of the time, without all of the effort, then we would recommend looking at these closer and decide if they could be an option for you.
1. LawnMaster VBRM16 OcuMow™ Drop and Mow Robot Lawnmower
Suitable for small to medium lawns up to 100m2.
It uses a grass recognition camera and ultrasonic sensors to mow the lawn without the need for a boundary wire, outdoor power socket or app.
It isn't suitable for gardens with overhanging plants, undefined flower borders or edges with a drop off.
Comes with a 1 hour fast charger which lasts for up to 4 hours.
Choose from cutting heights of between 20mm and 60mm for a neat looking lawn.
Battery Life
The battery life is very good and of course it returns to the charging station when it needs a charge
Sheerness
These run every day and the grass gets mulched and back into the ground, so always a neat and tidy lawn.
Value for money
Once you get it set and operating to your satisfaction, then you can quite literally sit back and enjoy watching this do the work
Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £349.99 - 90% customer satisfaction based on 150+ buyers
2. LawnMaster L10 Robotic Lawnmower
Suitable for small to medium lawns up to 400m2.
This model uses a boundary wire, charging station and robot mower, and the charging station can not be fitted in the corner of the lawn.
You need to allow 1m of boundary wire at the front and the back of the charging station.
It's fully waterproof and comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty.
Choose from cutting heights of between 20mm and 60mm for a neat looking lawn.
Battery Life
The battery life is very good and of course it returns to the charging station when it needs a charge
Sheerness
These can run every day or when you set it up to run and a good choice of cutting heights.
Value for money
This model sells pretty well and when compared to other similar models is good value for money
Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £449.99 - 88% customer satisfaction based on 300+ buyers
Petrol Mowers under £500
Next we suggest a couple of petrol lawnmower options, and more specifically self-propelled mowers with reliable easy to start engines. Petrol mowers remain popular with many users as they are portable and they are also really powerful to help you get the mowing done quickly.
1. Hyundai 17"/43cm 139cc Self-propelled Petrol Lawnmower
A number of UK gardeners simply prefer the Hyundai brand and this model is their most popular choice.
It has an extremely powerful and easy to start Hyundai OHV 4-stroke 139cc Euro II engine (3.5HP) with a push button electric start and pull start
This model gets really solid buyer reviews and it is very well made with a solid steel construction
Just be aware that this is heavy and the self-propelled motion is fast so you do need to be strong enough to control this one.
Ease of use
The vast majority of buyers said this mower is easy to assemble and they really liked the electric start
Sheerness
It has tons of power for cutting grass and there is an excellent range of cutting height options from 25 to 75mm (6 positions)
Value for money
There are lots of petrol mowers on the UK market, but this Hyundai model remains popular and gets consistent buyer ratings.
Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £269.99 - 88% customer satisfaction based on 1,000+ buyers
2. Hyundai 19"/48cm 139cc Self-propelled Petrol Roller Lawnmower
A number of UK gardeners simply prefer the Hyundai brand and this model isa larger version of the previous one I have shown
It has an extremely powerful and easy to start Hyundai OHV 4-stroke 139cc Euro II engine (3.5HP) with a push button electric start and pull start
This model also gets good buyer reviews.
It is self-propelled and has a slip rear 38cm roller and a 70 litre grass bag. The handles can be folded away for easier storage.
Ease of use
The vast majority of buyers said this mower is straightforward to assemble and they really liked the easy movement
Sheerness
It has tons of power for cutting grass and there is an excellent range of 5 cutting height options from 25 to 75mm
Value for money
There are lots of petrol mowers on the UK market, but this Hyundai model remains popular and gets consistent buyer ratings.
Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £469.99 - 86% customer satisfaction based on 100+ buyers
Cordless Choices under £500
The new trend for buying mowers is the move from electrical rotary mowers to cordless mowers. Many of you will know that almost every power tool sold these days is a cordless option. The freedom of not being attached to a lead, or worry about cutting an electrical lead, has buyers opting for a cordless tool.
The same is now happening with most garden power tools and that of course includes lawnmowers. Almost every manufacturer now has a few different models of cordless mowers.
1. Best Cordless Lawnmower - Bosch UniversalRotak 36-560
There are any number of cordless lawnmowers available on the UK market right now and buyers are starting to purchase these on a regular basis
The Bosch brand are right at the heart of this cordless movement and this is one of their high end options.
The charge will last long enough to complete up to 560 square metres which is impressive for a battery of any kind
One of the key benefits of this type of mower is that it is really quiet and most buyers are surprised by the power these cordless mowers have.
Battery Life
It takes about an hour to charge the batteries and these last for up to about 30 minutes of cutting depending on grass height
Sheerness
It cuts well through most grass types and there is an excellent range of cutting height options from 25 to 70mm (6 positions)
Value for money
This cordless mower is one of the most powerful cordless options and hence the heftier price point, but buyers are impressed.
Check Amazon UK for Availability - Price when reviewed £463.00 - 76% customer satisfaction based on 300+ buyers
