If you live in a residential area and have extensive grass-trimming work to perform, the Oleo Mac TR 91 E Electric Grass Trimmer provides a powerful, low-noise alternative to petrol models. Designed and built to deliver petrol-matching performance, this unit can handle the largest of gardens and offers optimal handling thanks to its rear-mounted motor and lightweight build. It features a beefy 850w motor and has a 35cm cutting-width and a handy a bump-feed head. An ergonomic front-handle and harness – the latter supplied free of charge – ensure comfortable operation.

The Flymo Mini Trim ST is powered by a 230w electric motor and is a lightweight, easy to use grass trimmer with single manual feed cutting line system and edging facility. Its nylon line has a diameter of 1.5mm and a cutting width of 21cm. 6m cable supplied. Weighs 2.1kg.

This high-performance strimmer from Flymo is powered by a long-lasting 300w electric motor and is a lightweight, easy to use machine with a handy autofeed cutting-line system. It can be quickly converted from trimming- to edging-mode by simply twisting the cutting head. Its nylon line has a diameter of 1.5mm and a cutting width of 25cm. The weight is a minimal 2.8kg.

The Flymo Contour 500E is powered by a high-performance 500w electric motor. It's a lightweight, easy-handling garden strimmer with a double autofeed cutting-line system and is ideal for tackling tougher jobs over smaller areas. It can be simply converted from trim- to edge-mode by twisting the cutting head; and it's equipped with a guide-roller that ensures neat edging. An extendable shaft and secondary handle provide added control and comfort. Its nylon line has a diameter of 1.5mm and a cutting width of 25cm. Weighs just 3.1kg.

This practical and convenient strimmer from Flymo combines powerful performance and superior handling with the with the no-maintenance convenience of mains power. It’s driven by a beefy 650w motor that’s characterised by its durability and low-noise operation; and it’s equipped with a three-position cutter-head for unrivalled flexibility of use. A unique wheel makes edging simple; while a double autofeed mechanism means you don’t have to put the machine down to reel-out fresh line. The Flymo Contour 650E weighs-in at just 3.4kg.

The Stihl FSE 31 Electric Grass-Trimmer is the smallest machine in the range and is well suited to trimming and tidying around flowerpots, garden-fences and other areas hard to access your lawnmower. Equipped with a super-efficient 245w motor, this model boasts a pivoting cutter-head designed specifically for lawn edging. It weighs a minimal 2.2kg and benefits from a handy bump-feed line-advance system.