Spear & Jackson Cordless Lawnmower Review 2024

Spear & Jackson 24V 34cm Cordless Rotary Lawnmower S2434CR

Main Features in Summary:

Smaller frame 34cm mow width
Cordless 24V battery
1-hour recharging time
Runtime is 25-35 mins
Brushless motor included
Rear roller & safety switch
Handle is height adjustable
Grass collection capacity 35L
5 mow heights 2.2 to 6.2cm
Warranty is 3 years

Cordless Mower Description:

• This small 34cm cordless lawnmower from Spear & Jackson is certainly one of the most popular and best sellers under this brand and it is one of the lowest priced options we have seen when it comes to buying a cordless battery powered lawn mower. It has received a Best Buy award and numerous positive reviews from previous buyers in the past which certainly adds confidence before you make that all-important final decision.
• The 24V battery and charging unit is included in the box delivery and it has side combs to allow it to mow extra close to boundary walls which reduces the level of trimming you need to do when the mowing is complete. It comes with a brushless motor which gives better efficiency, performance and longevity and there are 5 different mow height settings that can be adjusted using a single lever.
• The mow heights range from 2.2cm up as far as 6.2cm so you will have you get a closer tighter cut as many other cordless mowers usually have a lowest minimum mow height of 3cm. The battery will last on average 25 to 35 minutes depending on grass conditions (thickness / grass heights / dampness / density) and it takes 1 hour to get the battery fully recharged once again which is supported with LED battery life light indicators.
• You get more from the brushless motor as it can react to thicker and more difficult conditions when needed and the grass collection unit has a capacity of just 35 litres with a grass full indicator.
• There is also a comfortable soft grip handle, a rear roller for generating mow stripes, a safety switch as standard and it is lightweight to use at just 12.2kg
• In addition, if you wish, you can choose to buy this using a credit card plan with Argos where the overall cost can be spread over 6 months instead of having to pay for it all up front plus you get a 3 year warranty

Price Guide: £140 to £200 @ Argos

A further 5 images are outlined below to give you a better idea on the frame and features for this particular cordless lawnmower

Pros and Cons which we came across:

Pros for the Spear & Jackson 34cm Cordless Mower:

• This little machine has won awards for the Best buy which certainly goes a long way when choosing a lawn mower for smaller gardens
• As the weight is less than 12.5kg, it makes it so much easier to push this machine around your garden and even to push it up slopes or around uneven ground is a doddle
• Price wise, we found it hard to match as good a cordless mower as this for the price, great overall value for what it can do and the price you need to pay as many other cordless mowers can cost well over £300+ while this one is generally found for less than £160 (at the time of this review)
• The battery LED lights is a great feature to have as you always know in advance when the battery is near depletion and when you need to start recharging it once again.
• The grass collection unit works really well to leave a nice tidy finish and the built-in rear roller helps to leave an eye-catching striped finish once the job is done.
• You are buying from a brand that is trusted in the UK with over 250 years’ experience which goes a long way when it comes to back up support and service.
• Unlike many other mowers, this machine has the easy fold handles which allows it to be folded away when not in use which is a whole lot easier.
• The last thing we liked was how tight it can mow to boundary walls and flower beds with very little trimming work needed thereafter.
• Overall very good value for the amount of money you need to spend and it gives more cutting power than you would expect from a mower of this size

Cons for the Spear & Jackson 34cm Cordless Mower:

• Getting additional batteries is harder than expected. Argos sell the lawn mowers but don’t sell additional batteries as well which I find hard to understand why. You need to call 0345 605 2068 to get extra batteries or a second charger
• The battery for this lawnmower doesn’t appear to be interchangeable with other Spear & Jackson cordless tools which is disappointing
• For larger projects and more difficult conditions, we found that the battery charge will deplete a lot quicker than expected (even as low as 20 mins)
• The battery is a lot less powerful than others we have seen which explains the lower price level. Other batteries can be as high as 60V where this battery is only 24V.
• Assembly instructions could have better images and better laid out steps but is fairly manageable all the same
• The grass collection is fairly small, so you find you need to empty the unit a lot more frequently
• As the width is so narrow, it is fine for small town house type lawns however would be far to slow for larger gardens such as half acre of three-quarter acre sites.
• In isolated cases, small parts were missing on delivery, the frame handles did not line up or match as they should have when assembling and there have been some minor issues reported with the battery which caused returns.
• There is no mulching plug or side discharge option included – only rear collect or rear discharge

LED Lights:

One good thing to know here about the battery is that it has an LED light display to show you how much battery life is left for mowing. This way, you know in advance when it needs to be recharged. The different LED lights that will be displayed are outlined below

Part 3: Assembly Tips

The assembly manual that comes with this box is well laid out but if you need to get an idea on the steps involved before you buy, then check out the image displays below that outlines the main steps you need to follow when assembling this lawnmower

Part 4: 3 Alternative Spear & Jackson Lawnmowers to Consider

If you have a larger than normal town house lawn or even a half acre site, then you should really consider a wider framed cordless lawnmower instead such as the 40cm or the 44cm wide mowers as they are a great help to reduce the level of time needed to get the job done if time is never on your side…

1, Spear & Jackson 34cm Cordless Lawnmower & Trimmer Combo

Main Points to Note:

Combination trimmer & mower
24V 4.0Ah batteries x 2
Back up battery included
34cm mower & 25cm trimmer
Brushless motor & 5 heights
Mow heights 2.2cm to 6.2cm
Charger & 2 batteries included
Rear roller & 35L capacity unit
Price Guide: £180 - £250 @ Argos

2, Spear & Jackson 40cm Cordless Lawnmower (2 Batteries)

Main Points to Note:

Wider cutting width 40cm
2.5 Ah batteries x 2 included
90-minute recharge time
7 different mow height settings
Cuts from 2.5cm to 7.5cm
Blade width is 40cm
Larger grass collector 45L
Rear roller & safety switch
Price Guide: £230 - £300 @ Argos

3, Spear & Jackson 44cm Cordless Lawnmower (2 Batteries)

Main Points to Note:

Widest mow width 44cm
Designed for larger gardens
Recharging takes 75 minutes
36V battery & side comb included
2 batteries & charger included
Largest grass box 50L capacity
Safety switch and rear roller
Heavier weight of 19.5kg
Price Guide: £280 - £350 @ Argos