Lawnmowers

Choosing the right lawnmower can make lawn care quicker, easier and more enjoyable, whether you're maintaining a compact town garden or a larger family lawn. Today's lawnmowers are available with petrol, electric and cordless power options, each offering advantages depending on the size of your garden, the terrain and how often you mow.

With nearly a century of heritage and products designed using German engineering principles, Scheppach has developed lawnmowers that help you tackle everyday garden maintenance with confidence. Whether you're looking for a lightweight mower for occasional trimming or a more powerful model for larger lawns, understanding the key differences will help you choose the right machine for your project.

Choosing the Right Lawnmower for Your Garden

Before comparing individual models, it's worth thinking about how and where you'll use your lawnmower. The size of your lawn is one of the biggest factors, but access to power, the type of grass you regularly cut and the amount of effort you want to put into mowing all play an important role.

If you have a smaller garden with easy access to an outdoor power socket, an electric lawnmower offers a practical and cost-effective solution. They're typically lightweight, simple to maintain and well suited to regular mowing.

For medium-sized gardens where freedom of movement is more important, a cordless lawnmower removes the restriction of a power cable while still offering quiet operation and minimal maintenance. If you're already using tools within the Scheppach IXES 20V battery platform, choosing a compatible cordless mower allows you to share batteries across multiple garden and power tools.

Larger gardens or areas with longer, thicker grass often benefit from a petrol lawnmower. These machines provide greater independence from power supplies and maintain consistent performance across bigger lawns.

It's also worth considering how often you mow. Regular weekly mowing generally requires less power than tackling long grass after several weeks of growth.

Petrol, Electric or Cordless – Which Power Source Is Right for You?

Choosing between petrol, electric and cordless models is one of the first decisions most people make when buying a lawnmower.

Petrol Lawnmowers

Petrol lawnmowers are well suited to larger gardens where power and extended running time matter. Because they don't rely on cables or batteries, you can mow uninterrupted without worrying about charging or reaching the end of an extension lead.

Many petrol models also include features designed to reduce effort, such as larger cutting widths, self-propelled drive systems and electric start, making them particularly useful if you regularly mow extensive lawns.

Keep in mind that petrol machines require routine servicing, including checking engine oil, replacing spark plugs when necessary and preparing the engine correctly before winter storage.

Electric Lawnmowers

Electric lawnmowers remain a popular choice for smaller gardens thanks to their straightforward operation. Simply connect the mower to a suitable outdoor extension lead and you're ready to work.

They're generally lighter than petrol alternatives, produce less noise and require very little maintenance beyond cleaning and blade care. If your lawn is relatively flat and within reach of an outdoor socket, an electric mower can provide everything you need without the additional maintenance associated with an engine.

Cordless Lawnmowers

Cordless lawnmowers combine the convenience of electric power with the freedom to move anywhere in your garden.

Without a cable to manage, mowing around flower beds, trees and garden furniture becomes much easier. Battery technology has improved significantly in recent years, making cordless models an increasingly practical choice for many medium-sized gardens.

Scheppach's Cordless Lawnmowers form part of the IXES 20V Battery System, allowing compatible batteries to be shared across a growing range of garden machinery and power tools. This can reduce both cost and storage space if you're investing in multiple cordless products.

Push or Self-Propelled – How Much Assistance Do You Need?

Not every lawn requires the same amount of physical effort to maintain.

A push lawnmower relies entirely on you to move it across the lawn. These models are often lighter, simpler and ideal for relatively flat gardens where manoeuvrability is more important than reducing effort.

If your lawn is larger or includes slopes, a self-propelled lawnmower can make mowing noticeably easier. The drive system powers the wheels while you guide the machine, reducing fatigue during longer mowing sessions.

Although self-propelled models generally cost more, they're often worthwhile if mowing regularly feels physically demanding or if you cover a significant area each week.

Features That Make Mowing Easier

Beyond the power source, several features can improve both the mowing experience and the quality of your lawn.

Cutting Width

A wider cutting width allows you to cover more ground with each pass, helping you finish larger lawns more quickly. Narrower cutting widths offer greater control in compact gardens where space is limited or where you regularly mow around obstacles.

Adjustable Cutting Heights

Different seasons often require different grass lengths. Adjustable cutting height allows you to raise the blade during dry summer periods or lower it when maintaining a neat finish during periods of steady growth.

Grass Collection

Most modern lawnmowers collect grass clippings in an integrated collection box or bag, helping to leave your lawn looking tidy. Larger collection boxes mean fewer interruptions to empty grass cuttings, particularly useful on larger gardens.

Electric Start

Available on selected petrol models, electric start removes the need for repeated pull-starting. Instead, the engine starts at the push of a button, making operation quicker and more convenient, particularly if you mow regularly or simply prefer an easier starting system.

Looking After Your Lawnmower

Routine maintenance helps your lawnmower continue performing reliably year after year.

After each use, brush away grass build-up from the cutting deck and collection box. Keeping the underside clean allows air to circulate properly and helps maintain efficient grass collection.

The cutting blade should also be inspected regularly. A sharp blade produces a cleaner cut, encouraging healthier grass and reducing unnecessary strain on the mower.

Petrol lawnmowers benefit from additional routine servicing, including checking engine oil, inspecting air filters and replacing spark plugs when required. Before storing your mower over winter, follow the manufacturer's guidance for fuel and maintenance to help ensure reliable starting the following season.

Choosing a Scheppach Lawnmower

Scheppach offers lawnmowers designed to suit a wide variety of gardens and mowing requirements.

If you mainly maintain a small lawn close to your home, an electric model provides dependable performance with minimal maintenance.

For greater freedom around medium-sized gardens, the IXES 20V cordless range combines practical battery-powered convenience with compatibility across other Scheppach cordless tools.

If you're responsible for larger lawns or regularly tackle longer grass, petrol lawnmowers deliver the power and extended running time needed for more demanding mowing. Within the petrol range, you can choose between straightforward push models or self-propelled machines for additional comfort. Selected models also feature electric start for even greater convenience.

Across the range, you'll benefit from practical design, reliable operation, straightforward maintenance, genuine spare parts availability and UK after-sales support, helping you keep your equipment working season after season.

Accessories & Maintenance

Keeping a few essential accessories on hand makes lawn care easier throughout the year.

Replacement blades help maintain a clean cut once the original blade becomes worn, while engine oil, spark plugs and air filters are important consumables for petrol models. If you choose a cordless lawnmower, having an additional IXES 20V battery available can reduce downtime on larger gardens.

It's also worth using appropriate personal protective equipment, including sturdy footwear, gloves and eye protection when carrying out maintenance.

If you're expanding your garden equipment collection, you may also wish to explore related products such as a strimmer for finishing lawn edges, hedge trimmers for shaping borders, pressure washers for cleaning patios and garden shredders for managing seasonal garden waste.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of lawnmower is best for a small garden?

A lightweight electric or cordless lawnmower is often the best choice for smaller gardens. They are easy to manoeuvre, require minimal maintenance and are well suited to regular mowing. If you already own other IXES 20V cordless tools, choosing a compatible cordless mower can offer additional convenience through shared batteries.

Which lawnmower is best for a large garden?

For larger gardens, petrol lawnmowers generally offer the greatest flexibility. They provide longer running times without cables or charging interruptions, while wider cutting widths and self-propelled drive systems help reduce mowing time and effort across bigger areas.

Is a self-propelled lawnmower worth it?

If you regularly mow large lawns, uneven ground or gentle slopes, a self-propelled lawnmower can make the job considerably easier. The powered wheels reduce the effort needed to move the mower, helping you work more comfortably during longer mowing sessions.

Can a cordless lawnmower replace a petrol mower?

For many medium-sized gardens, modern cordless lawnmowers offer more than enough performance for routine lawn care. However, if you regularly tackle very large lawns or long, dense grass, a petrol mower may still provide the additional power and uninterrupted running time you need.

What cutting width should I choose?

Smaller gardens generally benefit from narrower cutting widths that make it easier to manoeuvre around paths, flower beds and garden furniture. Wider cutting widths are more efficient on open lawns because they cover more ground with each pass, helping you complete mowing more quickly.

Making the Right Choice

The best lawnmower is the one that suits your garden, your routine and the way you like to work. Whether you choose petrol, electric or cordless power, understanding the differences between each option makes it easier to invest in equipment you'll enjoy using for years to come.

Scheppach lawnmowers combine dependable performance, practical design and long-term durability with genuine spare parts and UK after-sales support, giving you confidence that your mower is Made for your project.