Gtech CLM50 Cordless Lawnmower | Powerful 48V Lithium Battery with 40 Mins Runtime | 42cm Cutting width | 50L Grass Box

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A good example of how T3 performs hands-on testing of cordless lawn mowers can be seen in our Stihl RMA 443 VC review. We have a clear methodology when reviewing products and mowers are no exception, with us first assembling and then using wireless lawn mowers to actually cut grass ourselves in a real world environment. In comparison to the old Gtech Falcon that took almost 5 hours to charge, this is a massive improvement. Not only does that beat the older Gtech model but now competes very favourably with the likes of Bosch and Flymo. The run time of 40 minutes is the same as the old Gtech model and is very respectable for a cordless mower of this size.

The Gtech Cordless Lawnmower 2.0 is equipped with one 42 cm wheeled carbon steel metal mower blade that provides them two very effective benefits… However, this does not mean they are not as good as mains powered mowers if you take all factors into consideration. Judging by the first impressions, the only complaint people have right now is that it’s not suited for their larger lawns. But GTech don’t advertise it as a solution for larger lawns, so this one is more about the misunderstanding rather than the mower itself. The Lithium-ion battery technology has improved so much over the last couple of years that now battery powered mowers are a real contender. For normal usage this change won’t really be noticed but when you’re doing the first cut of the season to remove all the dead ends of the grass it can be nice to be able to mow a bit closer to the ground (although in either case, you shouldn’t do this in one go, you should start at a higher setting and slowly reduce it to ensure you don’t damage the grass).

Assembling the lawnmower is an easy affair that only takes around 10 minutes or so if you follow the instructions. Unlike with petrol mowers, there is very little maintenance to be had after assembly. Traditionally this type of mower has been expensive and although prices are comoing down, a substantial amount of their cost is down to the battery and charger. The Kärcher 18-36 comes with an 18v 5aH battery that’s one of the best in this price range. Its LCD not only displays accurate battery level in percentages, but it just seems to go on and on. I’m guessing you’ll easily get 40 minutes of cutting time out of it. At a smidge under 14 kilos, this one’s a no brainer, especially if you have a medium-sized lawn.

The height adjustment on this new Gtech Cordless Lawnmower 2.0 is very similar when compared to the older Gtech mower, the only change is a redesign of the handle that is conveniently large and easy to grip.To prevent you from losing the key it is securely tied to the mower (although they can be replaced if needed for a reasonable fee).