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Best cordless mulching mowers

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  • Best overall

    Makita DLM462Z twin 18V 46 cm, 3 in 1 with mulch plug

    A 3 in 1 deck cuts, collects or mulches, and the mulch plug is in the box.

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  • Best value

    Greenworks 48V 41 cm with two 4Ah batteries

    The widest deck and the largest batteries in this guide, both in the box with a twin charger.

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  • Most features

    NovorikX 60V 53 cm self-propelled with mulching

    The widest deck in this guide, 53 cm, covers more ground on each pass.

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A mulching mower chops clippings finely and drops them back into the lawn instead of sending them to a grass box. That means fewer trips to the bin, and the cuttings return to the soil. On a cordless mower, mulching usually works through a plug that closes the chute, or a 3 in 1 deck that can also collect and side discharge. Mulching works best when you cut little and often, so a wide range of cutting heights and enough battery for your lawn in one go both matter. This guide compares six battery mowers that list a mulching option, on cutting width, clipping modes, battery supplied, cutting height range and the lawn size the maker states, using only what each listing says.

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The products in detail

46 cm cut

No. 1 · Makita

Makita DLM462Z twin 18V 46 cm, 3 in 1 with mulch plug

A brushless 46 cm steel deck mower that runs on two Makita 18V batteries, with a mulch plug, a 60 litre box and a recommended lawn size of up to 1,900 m².

In its favour

  • A 3 in 1 deck cuts, collects or mulches, and the mulch plug is in the box.
  • Ten cutting heights from 20 to 100 mm suit the little and often cuts that mulching needs.
  • Recommended for lawns of up to 1,900 m², the largest stated figure in this guide.

Good to know

  • Body only: batteries and charger are extra, and G-Series batteries do not fit.
  • A listed weight of 39 kg is heavy for a push mower.
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Listing title: Makita DLM462Z Twin 18V (36V) Li-ion LXT 46cm Brushless Lawn Mower - B...

41 cm cut

No. 2 · Greenworks

Greenworks 48V 41 cm with two 4Ah batteries

A brushless 41 cm mower running on two 24V 4 Ah batteries, with a twin charger, 40 litre bag and mulch option, for lawns up to 440 m² on a charge.

In its favour

  • The widest deck and the largest batteries in this guide, both in the box with a twin charger.
  • Collects, mulches or ejects to the side, according to the listing.
  • A 3 year guarantee on the mower and 2 years on the battery are listed.

Good to know

  • Listed at 16.5 kg, heavier than the smaller mowers here.
  • The minimum cutting height is 30 mm, so it will not give a very short cut.
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Listing title: Greenworks 48V (24V x 2) Cordless Lawnmower for Large Lawns up to 440m...

37 cm cut

No. 3 · Yard Force

Yard Force LM G37A 40V 37 cm with mulching plug

A 37 cm brushless mower with two 40V 2.5 Ah batteries, a quick charger, a 40 litre box, a rear roller and a mulching plug, for medium lawns.

In its favour

  • Two batteries are included, so you can swap one in and keep going.
  • A rear roller and a mulching plug are both listed, which is rare at this level.
  • Seven cutting positions from 25 to 75 mm on one lever.

Good to know

  • The listing gives no lawn area per charge, only a 40 minute average run time.
  • Batteries are 2.5 Ah each, smaller than the Greenworks 4 Ah pair.
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Listing title: Yard Force 40V 37cm Cordless Lawnmower with 2 x 40V 2.5Ah Lithium-Ion ...

53 cm cut

No. 4 · NovorikX

NovorikX 60V 53 cm self-propelled with mulching

A self-propelled 53 cm steel deck mower with a 60V 5.0 Ah battery, variable drive speed and three clipping modes, aimed at medium to large gardens.

In its favour

  • The widest deck in this guide, 53 cm, covers more ground on each pass.
  • Variable self-propelled drive from 0.9 to 3.6 mph matches your walking pace on slopes.
  • Up to 65 minutes of run time on the 5.0 Ah battery, according to the listing.

Good to know

  • The listing does not clearly say a charger is included, only that it carries a warranty.
  • A lesser known brand, and the 3 year limited tool warranty terms are not detailed in full.
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Listing title: NovorikX 60V Cordless Lawn Mower,53cm Brushless Mower,5Ah Batteries

41 cm cut

No. 5 · Greenworks

Greenworks G40LM41 40V 41 cm, tool only

A 41 cm 40V mower sold without battery, with a 50 litre bag or mulching, for Greenworks 40V owners with medium lawns up to 500 m².

In its favour

  • Switches between a large 50 litre bag and mulching the clippings into fine pieces.
  • Cuts up to 500 m² with a 4 Ah battery, or 250 m² with a 2 Ah, says the listing.
  • The handlebar folds down for storage, and a 3 year guarantee is listed.

Good to know

  • Tool only, so you need a Greenworks 40V battery and charger before you can mow.
  • The listing gives six heights in the bullets but five positions in the specs.
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Listing title: Greenworks G40LM41 Cordless Lawnmower for Lawns up to 500m², 41cm Cutt...

33 cm cut

No. 6 · RYOBI

Ryobi OLM1833B 18V ONE+ 33 cm with mulching plug

A light 33 cm ONE+ mower with a mulching plug, a 35 litre collector and EasyEdge combs, for small lawns and owners of Ryobi 18V batteries.

In its favour

  • A mulching plug is included alongside the 35 litre grass collector.
  • Weighs 7.7 kg without battery, according to the listing, so it is easy to carry and store.
  • EasyEdge grass combs help it cut up to the lawn edge.

Good to know

  • Body only, so a ONE+ battery and charger are extra.
  • Up to 250 m² per 5.0 Ah charge suits small lawns rather than medium ones.
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Listing title: RYOBI 18V ONE+ 33cm Lawn Mower (Battery & Charger Excluded)

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