Best budget cordless strimmers for UK gardens (2026)

For a compact complete kit, start with the Mountfield MTR 20 Li. Bosch and Gtech provide useful alternatives for edging and light lawn work.

GGearjury editorial team · Updated 23 October 2026· 6 min

Quick answer

The Mountfield MTR 20 Li is the most straightforward budget kit here, with battery and charger included and a 25 cm cut. Consider Bosch EasyGrassCut 18-230 for its edging function, or Gtech GT50 if you prefer replaceable blades.

Mountfield MTR 20 Li: Best for a complete small-garden kit
Bosch EasyGrassCut 18-230: Best for switching between trimming and edging
Gtech Grass Edge Trimmer GT50: Best for light trimming with blades

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Best for a complete small-garden kit

Mountfield MTR 20 Li

Mountfield specifies a 25 cm cutting width.
The listed kit includes a 20V 2Ah battery and charger.

Drawback: Mountfield lists up to 20 minutes working time, so it suits smaller jobs.

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Best for switching between trimming and edging

Bosch EasyGrassCut 18-230

Bosch specifies an 18V battery system and 23 cm cutting diameter.
EdgeSimple converts the tool for edging.

Drawback: Battery and charger contents depend on the selected version.

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Best for light trimming with blades

Gtech Grass Edge Trimmer GT50

Gtech lists a 23 cm blade cutting width.
Its product page says 20 replacement blades are supplied.

Drawback: It uses plastic blades rather than a line spool.

Compare them side by side

	Official manufacturer imageMountfield MTR 20 Li	Official manufacturer imageBosch EasyGrassCut 18-230	Gtech Grass Edge Trimmer GT50
Cutting width	25 cm	23 cm	23 cm
Power	20V	18V	18V
Cutting system	Nylon line	Semi-automatic line	Replaceable blades
Battery in selected kit	Included	Version dependent	Included
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Common questions

Questions before you buy

What is a good budget cordless strimmer for a small garden?

The Mountfield MTR 20 Li is a practical starting point: its maker lists a 25 cm cut and a 20V 2Ah kit. Check the exact product listing for included items.

Does a budget cordless strimmer include a battery?

Some are complete kits; others are bare tools for an existing battery platform. Confirm the box contents before ordering.

How wide a cutting head do I need?

A narrower head is easier to steer around beds, while a wider one clears open edges in fewer passes. Let your garden layout guide the choice.

Can these tools trim lawn edges?

Some models offer an edging conversion. Bosch lists EdgeSimple on the EasyGrassCut 18-230; the cutting system differs on other models.

Sources and how we chose

Mountfield specifications · 2026-10-23
Bosch product page · 2026-10-23
Gtech GT50 product page · 2026-10-23