Best budget lawn mower for reliable and affordable performance 2024

The Bosch Rotak 34R Electric Lawn Mower delivers power and performance beyond its budget price. Its 1,300W Powerdrive motor and grass combs make it suitable for long and damp grass. It features five adjustable cutting heights, a height-adjustable handlebar, and a rear roller to offer flexibility and ease of use. The mower is also compact and easy to store.

Its narrow cutting width makes this model suitable for small lawn spaces plus, it is lightweight, requiring minimal push effort. Overall, this mower is a top choice for those looking for a quality and affordable option.

Tested by Simon Caney, Group Editor for Bauer's gardening brands: "The Bosch Rotak 34R corded lawn mower is quick to assemble and a great solution for a small lawn. When you get it out of the box it’s reassuring to see there are not too many parts and the instructions only have a handful of steps – I hate assembling anything but it took less than half an hour and was ready to go.

"It’s pretty nimble and easy to manoeuvre, and its grass combs design means you can get right to the edge of your lawn, so no need to go along later with a strimmer. It only has a 10-metre cable, so it needs an extension cable for anything above a small lawn, but its 40-litre collection box is more than reasonable for a mower of this size.

"The cut itself was neat and tidy, and it got through a couple of ‘clumps’ of grass with no problem. Bosch has fitted an integrated rear roller into the Rotak 34R to give lawns a striped finish but I sadly didn’t get that effect on mine! The mower folds down easily, making it hassle-free when it comes to storage. For a small lawn, it gets the job done with a minimum of fuss."

Small but mighty - the Flymo EasiStore 300R Electric Lawn Mower is powered by a 1,000W engine and weighs just 8.5 kilograms. This mower creates a clean and even cut, especially around the edges.

It may not be the most powerful option on the market, but this mower is excellent for smaller lawns or medium-sized gardens. The start lever, which spans the entire top of the handlebar, makes it easy to use for left- and right-handed users.

This has a 30-litre grass collection box that should be enough capacity for a once-over on a smaller garden. The box has a special "tongue" design to prevent cuttings spilling over your lawn. When it's time to store this mower, the vertical storage option saves you valuable space.

Consider this traditional push-along model if you're looking for a no-fuss, budget-friendly, manual lawn mower that will only take up a little space and needs no petrol or electricity.

Weighing in at 6.9 kilograms, this option is lightweight, easy to manoeuvre, and much less expensive than its electric-powered counterparts.

With a 38cm cutting width, you can adjust the height from 1.2cm to 4cm for a custom finish, and the five helical steel blades make quick work of even the toughest grass. It's ideal for small lawns and requires no cords or power outlets.

The Webb Classic WEER33 Electric Rotary Mower is an excellent choice for small gardens. Its pull-to-start lever and foam covering provide a clean cut, easy manoeuvrability, and comfortable operation.

Although it can cut through tall grass, you may need to walk slower, as the manual recommends, to achieve the best results. Whatever you do cut will end up in the generously-proportioned 45-litre grass collection bag.

At 11.5 kilograms it's not the most lightweight, but should be easy enough to carry in and out of storage and manoeuvre in tighter areas. It offers good value for money with a decent 1,600W motor and five cutting heights.

The Flymo Speedi-Mo 360C Electric Lawn Mower is an excellent choice for medium-to-large gardens with its adjustable cutting heights, decent power, and 36cm cutting width. It also features a 40-litre grass box capacity, and handy dual-control handles.

Unlike most mowers which get a ten-metre power cable, this goes further with a 12-metre cable which is great for larger gardens as it saves getting the extension lead out.

Additionally, reviewers have stated that the mower performs well around edges, resulting in a neat finish. However, the size and weight of this mower make it less manoeuvrable than others on the market so keep that in mind if you require something more lightweight.

The Challenge 900W hover mower is a lightweight, manoeuvrable choice for smaller gardens, with a compact design that allows it to fit in even the smallest of spaces.

This mower mulches grass into fine particles, helping to fertilise your lawn and make it more vibrant. You can check out our full fertiliser guide here.

With no grass box to empty, this mulching mower is quick and straightforward to use on a small lawn. The impact-resistant polymer safety blades are easy to replace, and eight spare universal blades are included in the pack.

The compact McGregor 32cm lawn mower provides effortless cutting for small to medium-sized lawns, with five adjustable cutting heights and a powerful 1,200W motor. Made with a robust carbon steel blade, this appliance is perfect for tough grass, and the rear roller adds a professional striped finish.

The collapsible 33-litre grass box has a handy indicator to alert when it's complete, and the soft grip handle provides added comfort and can be height adjusted to suit your needs.

This has folding handles and collapsible grass box for improved storage. Simple yet effective, this affordable lawn mower is perfect for those on a budget looking for a powerful, versatile mower with many handy features.

This LawnMaster model is an excellent choice if you're on the market for a low-value cordless lawn mower. It offers versatility and many attractive features, such as a rear roller for creating a striped lawn and a mulching plug, saving you the need for fertilisers.

Another great feature is its impressive running and charge time, considering its price point. With just a one-hour charging time, the mower delivers up to an hour of mowing time with the fully charged batteries.

The clever auto-adjustable power adjusts according to the cutting conditions which can save you battery power. This is a fab value mower for those who prefer the flexibility of a cordless and not having to worry about cables.