Available in the UK only through MowDirect, the high-quality but affordable Redback E312D 40v Cordless Grass-Trimmer employs premium lithium-ion battery-technology and represents a genuinely viable alternative to maintenance-heavy petrol-powered strimmers. It combines optimised weight-distribution with an adjustable ‘loop’ handle to ensure comfortable use whatever your age or build; and it boasts an edging function that means you can achieve a low-effort angle of attack when trimming borders. This tool-only machine has a generous 30cm cutting-path and weighs a minimal 3.1kg.

Designed and built to professional specifications, the class-leading Zomax DG511 58v Cordless Grass-Trimmer harnesses a huge 58v of cutting-edge lithium-ion battery-power and delivers petrol-matching - and in many cases petrol-bettering - performance with no fumes or starting-hassle. It features a premium brushless motor, so you can expect superior longevity and impressively long run-times; and it benefits from a bump-feed system that makes line-advance a breeze. This MowDirect-exclusive runs at just 91dB(A) and weighs a minimal 3.6kg (without battery).

Part of Energizer’s® range of premium 40v battery-powered garden machines, the Energizer® BEN 40v Cordless Brushcutter is capable of handling, dense, well-established vegetation and will do so with far less noise and vibration than you’d get from a comparable petrol-driven model. It comes with a brush-blade and line-head, so it’s just as suitable for light-duty trimming as it is for tackling overgrown outlying areas. User comfort features include an ergonomic ‘loop-and-bar’ handle-configuration that works with Energizer’s® provision of a shoulder-harness to ensure strain-free, low-effort operation. Charger and battery are available separately.

One of the few cordless strimmers to come with a line-head and a brush blade, this 72v petrol-equivalent machine from German design-innovators WOLF-Garten is just as at home tackling dense weeds and nettles as it is tidying lawn-edges and fence-lines. Comfort-features include a telescopic shaft, a soft-grip handle and a shoulder-strap; convenience-features include no-tools cutter-head exchange, an edging-function and a clip-on debris-guard. The WOLF-Garten 30T employs the latest lithium-ion battery technology and runs for an impressive 60-minutes on one charge. Battery and charger available separately.

This versatile two-in-one grass-trimmer and lawn-edger from Swedish garden-care experts Stiga is a high-performance 24v cordless machine offering the sort of power you get from petrol, but with none of the associated hassle. Quality features include a space-saving split shaft; a comfort-optimising adjustable handle; and convenient automatic line-jog. The Stiga SGT24AE comes as standard with a 4Ah battery and charger. Weighs only 3.3kg.

Supplied with a four-tooth blade and a nylon-line head, the powerful battery-driven Mountfield MB-48LI is a versatile unit that’s suitable for both lawn-edging and heavier-duty brushcutting. Its comfortable ‘loop-and-bar’ handle confers low-effort control and manoeuvrability; while its generous 35cm cutting-path ensures you’ll get the job done with impressive speed and efficiency. A fatigue reducing harness is included. Battery and charger offered separately.

The high-quality but affordable Redback E312DQ-2Ah 40v Cordless Grass-Trimmer is available in the UK exclusively through MowDirect and employs cutting-edge lithium-ion battery-technology that makes it a genuinely viable alternative to noisy, high-vibration petrol-driven strimmers. It boasts an edging function that means you can achieve a low-effort angle of attack when trimming borders and fence-lines; and it combines an adjustable ‘loop’ handle with optimised weight-distribution to ensure comfortable use whatever your age or build. This model weighs a minimal 3.1kg and has a sizeable 30cm cutting-width. Comes with battery, charger and power-belt.

Supplied with a four-tooth metal blade and utilising a substantial 48v of petrol-matching lithium-ion battery-power, the high-performance Stiga SBC48AE is ready to take-on heavier-duty weed- and bramble-clearance jobs. It features a premium-grade brushless motor offering superior energy-efficiency and an extended working-life; and it’s fitted with a soft-grip handle that works with its low-weight build (just 5.5kg) and shoulder-harness to ensure it stays comfortable to use across lengthy sessions. Grass-trimming line-head also included.

Excelling in terms of power, durability and ease of use, the US-designed Snapper SXDST offers industry-leading performance from an 82v lithium-ion battery and will change the mind of even the most ardent fans of the increasingly outmoded petrol grass-trimmer. It has an extra-wide 41cm cutting-swathe, so you can expect to cover lots of ground in quick-time; and it features bump-feed cord-advance for rapid, hassle-free renewal of the nylon line. This model is built to last, with its five-year manufacturer’s warranty bringing peace of mind when it comes to the longevity of your purchase.

Equipped with a metal brush-blade and harnessing a massive 80v of lithium-ion battery-power, the Stiga SBC80AE offers the cutting-performance of petrol machines, but won’t burden you with noise, maintenance-hassle and starting-headaches. Quality features include a high-torque, high-efficiency brushless motor; a space-saving split-shaft; and an ergonomically-optimised ‘loop-and-bar’ handle. Line-head also included. Batteries and Fast Charger available separately.

This high-quality but attractively-priced 40v cordless grass-trimmer from Redback employs petrol-matching lithium-ion battery-technology and is available in the UK exclusively through MowDirect. It combines ideal weight-distribution with an adjustable 'loop'-type handle to ensure low-fatigue use for gardeners of any age and build; and it offers an edging capability that provides a comfortable angle of approach when trimming fence-lines and borders. The Redback E312DQ-4Ah weighs only 3.1kg and has a substantial 30cm working-width. Quick charger, 4Ah battery and power-belt all supplied as standard.