'Little beast' lawnmower cuts grass 'like a hot knife in butter'
Summer is here, which means it is time for gardeners to tend to their outdoor spaces, with lawn maintenance being a main priority. Lawnmowers are an expensive purchase, with some costing upwards of £200, however, Amazon has reduced the price of one of its best-selling Einhell models.
The Einhell Power X-Change is normally £199.95, but the marketplace has reduced it to £150 ahead of Amazon Prime Day, a weeklong event running from July 8-11. The Einhell lawnmower comes with a 4.0Ah lithium-ion battery, a charger, and is powered by a brushless electric motor for longer operating times.
It has a cutting width of 33cm, designed for small to medium lawns up to 200 square meters in size. It also has a height-adjustable long handle with three settings and a 30-litre grass box.
An Amazon reviewer rated it five stars, commenting: "Arrived earlier than expected, always a bonus. Needed it for the communal paths at my allotment. They were VERY overgrown.
"The little beast went through them like a hot knife in butter. Very impressed! Battery life about 30 minutes, so going to order a spare."
Some users reported that the battery life is short, with one consumer saying: "It's a good lightweight mower but I'm fighting with the battery."
Alternatively, Yimbly has an offer on Thompson & Morgan's Aerotek Lawnmower. Usually £159.99, it's on sale for £117. Yimbly is an online marketplace owned by the Mirror's parent company, Reach Plc.
Elsewhere, Argos has a McGregor 34cm Rotary Lawnmower on sale for £67, down from £90. It's meant for use on small to medium-sized lawns.
Returning to Einhell's Power X-Change lawnmower, a third Amazon consumer wrote: "Got this on recommendation from a friend. Now bought the grass strimmer, nail gun, and chainsaw from Einhell. Battery is quick to charge and lasts for a long time.
"Easy and lightweight lawn mower that cuts as low as you need and has a large storage box. Really satisfied with build quality and performance."
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