Is battery-powered gardening equipment as good as petrol?

For everything except commercial multi-acre work, yes. The 2024-2026 generation of 36V and 40V tools matches petrol on runtime, beats it on noise, and wins on maintenance cost.

Power Gardening Equipment

Power gardening equipment — hedge trimmers, mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers, tillers — is the family where the battery vs petrol question is finally settled in battery's favour. Reviews of the 2026 generation launch in August.

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Stihl HSA 26 cordless shrub & grass shear kit with AS 2 battery and AL 1 charger

Stihl · Germany

Stihl HSA 26 Cordless Hedge Trimmer

Editor's Choice

Stihl's lightweight cordless hedge trimmer for the home garden. Dealer-serviceable, low-vibration, built to Stihl's century-old industrial standard.

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Frequently asked about power gardening equipment

Is battery-powered gardening equipment as good as petrol?: For everything except commercial multi-acre work, yes. The 2024-2026 generation of 36V and 40V tools matches petrol on runtime, beats it on noise, and wins on maintenance cost.