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The best Gardena grass trimmers

Gardena makes light, simple trimmers for tidy lawns and edges rather than brush cutters. Here's how its three models compare.

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In short:Gardena's trimmers are light lawn tools. The EasyTrim 25/18V P4A (1.7 kg without battery, 25 cm, 1.6 mm auto-feed line, edging wheel) runs on POWER FOR ALL batteries, bare or as a 2.0 Ah kit. The SmallCut Li-23R (1.7 kg) has a built-in 18V 2.0 Ah battery giving up to 40 minutes and cuts with RotorCut plastic blades. The corded SmallCut 300/23 (300 W, 23 cm, about 1.6 kg) suits very small lawns near a socket. None cuts brambles.

Our picks, ranked

  1. 1
    Gardena EasyTrim 25/18V P4A cordless grass trimmer with 25 cm cut and edging wheel
    P4A light trimmer

    GARDENA · 18V P4A

    Gardena EasyTrim 25/18V P4A

    A 1.7 kg 18V POWER FOR ALL grass trimmer with a 25 cm cut, automatic line feed and push-button edging with a guide wheel — for small lawns.

    7.1/10
    Read the review
  2. 2
    Gardena SmallCut Li-23R cordless grass trimmer with integrated battery and RotorCut blades
    Light all-in-one

    GARDENA · 18V integrated battery

    Gardena SmallCut Li-23R

    A light 1.7 kg cordless trimmer with a built-in 18V 2.0 Ah battery, RotorCut plastic blades and a 23 cm cut — up to 40 minutes per charge.

    7.1/10
    Read the review
  3. 3
    Gardena SmallCut 300/23 corded electric turbo trimmer, 300 W, 23 cm line head
    Corded turbo

    GARDENA · Corded 300W

    Gardena SmallCut 300/23

    A tiny, 1.6 kg, 300 W corded trimmer with a 23 cm cut and tap-feed line for pocket-sized lawns and edges — easy to use, but tethered to a cable and line-only.

    6.9/10
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Light and simple

Gardena (part of the Husqvarna Group) builds light, easy trimmers for lawns and edges. All three are line or plastic-blade trimmers — not brush cutters.

Our picks

  • Gardena EasyTrim 25/18V P4A — 1.7 kg without battery, 25 cm cut, 1.6 mm automatic-feed line, 7,500 rpm listed, telescopic shaft, push-button switch to edging with an edging wheel. On the POWER FOR ALL battery shared with Bosch and others.
  • Gardena SmallCut Li-23R — built-in 18V 2.0 Ah battery (not part of POWER FOR ALL), up to 40 minutes per charge, about 23 cm with RotorCut plastic blades, spare blades stored under the handle; 1.7 kg.
  • Gardena SmallCut 300/23 — corded 300 W, 23 cm, 1.6 mm tap-feed line, about 1.6 kg; retailers list 94 dB(A) and 4.3 m/s².

Which should you choose?

For most small lawns, the EasyTrim 25 — especially if you own POWER FOR ALL batteries. For a self-contained cordless tool, the SmallCut Li-23R, bearing in mind the battery can’t be swapped. Near a socket on a tiny lawn, the SmallCut 300/23.

Comparisons

Gardena vs Bosch, Gardena EasyTrim 25 vs Einhell GE-CT 18 Li, Bosch EasyGrassCut 23 vs Gardena SmallCut 300. More: the best grass trimmers.

Our picks at a glance

ModelTypeEngine / powerWeightRating
Gardena EasyTrim 25/18V P4A Cordless 18V P4A 1.7 kg without battery 7.1 / 10
Gardena SmallCut Li-23R Cordless 18V integrated battery 1.7 kg 7.1 / 10
Gardena SmallCut 300/23 Corded Corded 300W About 1.6 kg (retailers) 6.9 / 10

Weights are as stated by the maker, UK retailers or Amazon, so some include a battery or cutting gear and others don't — see each review for details.

Frequently asked questions

Are Gardena trimmers any good for brambles?

No — they're grass and edging tools. For brambles, choose a brush cutter with a metal blade; see the best brush cutters for brambles.

Do I need to own a battery?

For the EasyTrim 25 Solo (14704-55), yes — a POWER FOR ALL 18V battery; the 14704-20 set includes a 2.0 Ah battery. The SmallCut Li-23R has a built-in battery, and the SmallCut 300/23 is corded.

Which Gardena trimmer is best for a small lawn?

The EasyTrim 25 for most people — light, with automatic line feed and an edging wheel. The SmallCut 300/23 if you're near a socket and want the cheapest option.