No freedom-restricting mains-cable and no engine to maintain and fuel-up; it’s no wonder battery-powered lawn mowers like this 48V (2.0Ah) lithium-ion model from Mountfield are becoming so popular. It’s a three-in-one machine (collect; rear-discharge; mulch), and so can be quickly adapted to suit the prevailing conditions; and it’s fitted with a rear-roller that will leave you with that sought-after striped finish. The hand-propelled Mountfield Princess 34LI is built around a robust polypropylene chassis, which ensures rust will never be a problem.

Offering all the flexibility and no-cables performance of a petrol mower, but with the quiet, emission-free and zero-maintenance convenience of an electric mower, the Mountfield Princess 38Li Cordless Four-Wheel Rear Roller Rotary Mower is a simple to use, power-up-and-go machine that's a totally straightforward way to maintain an attractive lawn. Featuring two powerful and fast-charging lithium-ion batteries, the Mountfield Princess 38Li provides superior performance at an affordable price and will enable you to get around the garden with no cable to snag or restrict your movement. It includes numerous desirable features, including centralised cutting-height adjustment; a roomy 40-litre grass-collector for reduced downtime; and grass-combs that ensure an impressively neat cut. The Mountfield Princess 38Li comes with a two-year manufacturer's guarantee.

Equipped with a hugely powerful 60v lithium-ion battery and featuring a robust steel deck, the high-specification Mountfield S42-PD LI Cordless Lawnmower offers performance and durability equivalent to the trusted UK brand’s petrol models. It features self-propulsion, so will prove a great choice if your lawn has rough, tussocky areas; and it combines bagging- and mulching-modes with a six-step cutting-height for superior flexibility of use. This four-in-one model comes with a roomy 60-litre collector and runs on quality ball-bearing wheels.

Battery-driven mowers don’t come any more powerful or robust than the 60v steel-decked Mountfield S46-PD LI. It benefits from a rear-wheel power-drive that makes it a great choice if your lawn is on an incline; and it boasts four cutting-options, so it’s able to handle a variety of grass-conditions. This 46cm model is driven by a premium lithium-ion cell and comes equipped with a large 60-litre-capacity canvas grassbag that features a handy ‘catcher full’ indicator. Weighs just 28kg.

One of the most powerful battery-powered lawnmower in production, the Mountfield S42R-PD LI offers petrol-comparable performance; and features self-propulsion for the effortless coverage of sloping areas. It’s equipped with a rear-roller, so you’ll be able to achieve an attractive striped effect; and it’s supplied with a large 55-litre-capacity grassbag with a dust-containing hard-top and convenient ‘bag full’ indicator. This model comes with an industry-leading 80v lithium-ion battery and has a skid-plate for a scalp-free finish.