Lawnmowers can cost anywhere between £100 to £900 on average. However, the cheaper lawnmowers can cost as low as £70, while the most expensive lawnmower can go high into the thousands. Lawnmowers also have different maintenance and running costs associated with them that can vary depending on the type of mower you have.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The price range is as wide as the choice of the mower itself – push, self-propelled, ride-on, robot and the method of power – push by hand, electric cable, or battery!
Lawn size and how your space is laid out e.g., lots of trees, hard landscaping, flower beds, restricted access, slopes also play huge factors in your mowing investment.
Of course, the investment is more than just the cost of obtaining the lawnmower but also the average maintenance costs.
There is a wide variety of different lawnmowers out there, and many pedigree brands. Most gardeners have loyalty to the brands that they know and trust.
Here are the main lawnmower categories and average price ranges.
How much does an electric lawnmower cost?
If you have a small patch of lawn that you like to keep neat and tidy then you might consider an electric lawn mower a sound investment – being lightweight, quieter, and requiring less maintenance than its petrol mower counterpart.
Electric mowers are best used for smaller gardens and relatively well-maintained lawns. These are powered by an electric power cable.
The average price of an electric rotary lawnmower is about £140 to £300 depending on the quality of the mower, its cutting width, and features.
The Mountfield Princess 34 is £169 and is very popular.
Petrol lawnmowers
The range of petrol mowers is expansive and includes self-propelled, ride-on, push hover mowers, rear rollers and more.
The Mountfield HP164 hand-propelled lawnmower that costs £189.00 whereas the Mountfield SP185 self-propelled mower is slightly more at £279.99 due to the product features.
Do battery-powered (cordless) lawnmowers cost the earth?
Simply put, no they don’t in fact they are good for the planet. With the increasing demand for cleaner and environmentally friendly products, battery-powered cordless lawnmowers cost anywhere between £200 and £600 / £700 depending on push or self-propelled models. They are environmentally friendly and quiet compared to fuel-driven models, so zero noise and pollution emissions.
The cost depends on the size of the cutting deck, the power ratings, and if there are extra accessories or battery packs included.
Many brands deliver cost-effective product bundles which combine the mower with one or two batteries and the charger. Most batteries and chargers also fit other gardening tools in the manufacturer’s portfolio such as hedge trimmers, leaf blowers and loppers.
The battery-powered lawnmowers allow for greater freedom while cutting the lawn (no extension cords!) and are more eco-friendly without petrol.
The replacement batteries can cost you anywhere between £80 and £300 + depending on the voltage and amperage of the battery. The lithium-ion batteries used in such mowers are cheaper, lighter and more environmentally friendly, and they are expected to last for about two to three years if properly looked after. The higher the voltage of the battery the more power it will produce starting from 24v.
Many battery-powered models come complete with a battery and charger included so represent excellent value.
Two popular brands are the Cobra push battery mower at £209.99 or the Hayter Hawk range e.g. the Hayter Hawk 43 at £720.
Is a hover lawnmower worth it?
The Toro 22275 60v cordless lawnmower with a self-propelled drive is aimed at the professional market and comes with 2 batteries and charger priced at £2199.
Hover mowers do tend to stand out from the crowd. They are very different, but despite their different looks, they have high manoeuvrability and can do a good job on lawns that have more slopes and awkward angles.
High specification hover lawnmowers will cost around £400 such as this Cobra model at £419.
The age of the robot lawnmower
Robot lawnmowers are the latest tech to land in the green space. They are almost entirely autonomous and will keep your lawn clean-cut and well-manicured. They work almost seamlessly, and there is barely any noise or sign of anything happening.
However, this amount of freedom and comfort comes at a price.
Robot lawnmowers cost from £2500 upwards, where the costs depend on the working capacity of the robot lawnmower, as well as charging time, manoeuvrability, features, and durability.
The STIGA A series start at £2499.
Can I afford a ride-on lawnmower?
At the top end of the market in terms of price and aspiration, you might consider a ride-on lawnmower. They can mow almost any lawn, often featuring multiple blades.
Ride-on lawnmowers are powered by petrol or battery and can cost on average between £1900 and £8,000. The price of the ride-on lawnmowers, or ride-on tractors as they are also known, will vary depending on the engine’s power rating and capacity, overall deck weight and size, extra features, cutting width and build quality.
The popular Mountfield 827H is a market bestseller at £1945.
The STIGA Swift 372e is feature rich and costs £4249.
Zero turn ride-on mowers effectively give you a zero-turning radius so are perfect for precision mowing in larger areas. A favourite in parks and other professional working zones.
Size and cutting width
The EGO Power Plus Zero Turn costs £4799.
Don’t buy a larger model than you need. Smaller lawns tend to have tighter corners and curves to navigate around, the larger the mower the harder this is. For a small lawn, a cutting width around 35-40 cm is ideal. For a medium size lawn, 45-55 cm is better.
Rear roller
If you want a quintessentially British striped lawn, you need a lawnmower with a rear roller. Most cylinder mowers have them, they are less common on cheaper rotary models. As the roller adds weight, it is wise to have a self-propelled model.
The Hayter Harrier 41 is a push, rear roller mower that costs £679.
Self-propelled mowers
With cheaper rotary types, only the blade is powered. Whilst pushing is OK with small cutting width models, it soon becomes hard work if there is a rear roller and/or the lawn is wider. It’s a must-have feature on sloping lawns.
Grass collection
Hover mowers and cheaper rotary types leave the cuttings on the lawn. If you want a reasonably fine lawn, you will then need to rake them up manually. So buy models with a grass collection facility. Look for a good size grass box to avoid a trip to the compost heap after every lawn length.
Build quality
Prices vary widely for what at first glance look like similar specifications. But as with most things, you get what you pay for. Premium models are more robust. Key areas to look at are the body (rotary models) and the blade thickness (all types). Stones inevitably find their way onto a lawn and will cause damage to flimsy designs. Aluminium metal bodies will last longer than plastic.
When choosing a lawnmower, price is just one factor to consider as there is a model and brand to suit all budgets. Please call the friendly team at Mowers-Online for free advice before you buy, to talk through your requirements and help shortlist the best products for your green space.