What Lawn Mower Do I Need?

Choose a mower by lawn area and layout first. Small or obstacle-filled lawns suit a narrower, lighter machine; broad open lawns benefit from a wider cutting deck and enough manufacturer-stated coverage for the complete area.

Measure the lawn

Estimate length multiplied by width for each section, subtracting large beds and buildings. Add separate lawn areas together.

The manufacturer’s maximum area is a comparison ceiling under stated conditions, so choose some headroom where grass is dense, sloped or often allowed to grow long.

Match width to layout

Around 32–34cm is a useful small-lawn class. Medium areas often suit roughly 34–40cm, while broad lawns can justify 40cm or more.

A wider deck reduces passes but may be awkward through gates or around trees. Read the cutting-width guide.

Power and practical ownership

Corded mowers avoid battery management but require a safe cable route. Battery mowers improve freedom around obstacles and separate areas, while published coverage and the exact battery bundle need checking.

Grass-box size, mulching, handle folding and stored dimensions can matter more than another power claim.

Use the lawn-mower finder to match these constraints to sourced products.

Bosch’s official mower buyer’s guide maps its cutting widths to stated lawn areas; use each manufacturer’s figures only for that product.