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For gardening jobs such as mowing or edging the lawn, trimming a hedge or collecting leaves, we can give ourselves a bit of a workout by using hand tools, such as push mowers<\/a>, edging tools<\/a>, shears<\/a> and leaf grabbers<\/a>. But when we need a bit more oomph, we turn to power tools.<\/p>\n Power tools can be petrol, corded (electric) or cordless (powered by a rechargeable battery). In recent years, cordless tools have come to the fore and are now the preferred option for many of us. Cordless garden tools don\u2019t need refilling with smelly petrol and don\u2019t need to be near a power source, trailing a long cable that is easily tripped over or cut through, and they tend to be lighter and quieter.<\/p>\n Whereas cordless tools once offered a disappointing battery life, most now use lithium-ion batteries, which hold their charge better, don\u2019t degrade in storage and can be quickly recharged (you can also buy a spare battery so that you never run out of power).<\/p>\n Most brands now offer batteries that can now be used across all of the garden tools in a specific range, and often tools in their DIY ranges as well. Some tools usefully show how much charge or run time they have left, either on the battery or charger.<\/p>\n There are lots of options for cordless mowers from all the big power tool manufacturers. They combine light and light electric motors with the latest battery technology, with no annoying cord to trip (or mow) over. Check the area covered or running time of the model you are considering to make sure it is suitable for your size of lawn.<\/p>\n Read our in-depth guide to finding and buying the best cordless mower<\/a>.<\/p>\nCordless garden tools<\/h2>\n
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Stihl RMA 235 cordless lawnmower<\/h3>\n