Gardena SmallCut 300/23 Review
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.
In short:The Gardena SmallCut 300/23 is a 300 W corded grass trimmer with a 23 cm cut, 1.6 mm line fed by tapping the head on the ground, and a weight of about 1.6 kg. Retailers list 94 dB(A) sound power and 4.3 m/s² vibration. It suits very small lawns and quick edging jobs near a socket; it is line-only, so no brambles or woody growth. Its Amazon.co.uk listing was unavailable when we checked in October 2026.
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Pros
- Very light at about 1.6 kg
- Tap-feed line: it only extends when you want it to
- Simple to start and operate, no learning curve
- Unlimited runtime while plugged in, no battery to manage
Cons
- Corded, so you're always tethered to a socket and extension lead
- Line only — no metal blade option
- 23 cm cut means more passes on anything beyond a tiny plot
- Amazon.co.uk listing unavailable in October 2026
The Gardena SmallCut 300/23 is exactly what its name promises: a small, light corded trimmer for people with modest lawns who want a quick, easy way to keep the edges neat. It has a 300 W motor, a 23 cm cut with 1.6 mm line, and plugs straight into the mains.
What retailers specify
UK and European retailers give the SmallCut 300/23 a 300 W motor, a 23 cm cutting diameter, 1.6 mm line (6 m on the spool), a weight of about 1.6 kg, a sound power level of 94 dB(A) and vibration of 4.3 m/s². Gardena says the line is fed by tapping the head on the ground, so it only extends when you want it to. When we checked Amazon.co.uk in October 2026 the listing showed as currently unavailable, so check other UK garden retailers.
What it’s good at
For trimming a small lawn or tidying edges and awkward corners close to the house, the SmallCut does well. At about 1.6 kg it’s genuinely easy to pick up and use, including for anyone who finds bulkier trimmers tiring. Mains power means unlimited runtime: no battery to charge and no capacity fade after a few seasons. Plug in, switch on, go.
Where it falls short
The cable keeps you within reach of a socket, which rules it out at the far end of a garden. The head is line-only, so brambles, nettle stands and woody growth aren’t jobs it can do. The 23 cm cut means more passes on anything beyond a modest lawn, and 300 W slows noticeably in thick, tall or damp grass.
Who should buy it
Someone with a small garden close to a socket who wants an inexpensive way to keep grass edges tidy between mowings. For more reach or power, see the best electric brush cutters or a light cordless trimmer such as the Gardena EasyTrim 25/18V.
Verdict
A small, honest tool: light and easy for quick edging on a tiny lawn, but not a machine to expect more of than its size and cable suggest.
A cheerful, no-fuss corded trimmer for very small lawns and quick edging jobs — light and easy to use, but strictly line-only and tied to a cable.
Gardena SmallCut 300/23 — frequently asked questions
Can the Gardena SmallCut 300/23 take a metal blade?
No. It's a line trimmer built around a small, light head, with no blade attachment. For brambles, saplings or anything woodier than grass you need a brush cutter — see brush cutter vs strimmer.
Is 300 W enough for a real garden?
It's fine for light, regularly cut grass and tidying edges on a small plot. It will slow down in thick, tall or wet grass, so it suits maintenance work rather than reclaiming an overgrown patch.
How far from the house can I use it?
As far as your extension lead reaches. Use an outdoor-rated lead on an RCD-protected socket, keep the cable behind you, and never use it in the rain (see can you use a brush cutter in the rain?).
Our score
6.9/ 10
A cheerful, no-fuss corded trimmer for very small lawns and quick edging jobs — light and easy to use, but strictly line-only and tied to a cable.
Who this one is for
A very small lawn or a quick edging job right next to the house
Guides that feature it
Price and availability
Details checked on October 26, 2026.
Sources
Specifications: manufacturer sheet and Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. No product on this site has been physically tested.
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