Scheppach
A capable lawn mower (petrol mower, 42cm cutting width) for a well-kept lawn.
The Best Mulching Lawn Mowers (UK 2026)
A mulching lawn mower chops clippings finely and drops them back onto the lawn, where they break down and feed the grass - no emptying a grass box, and a natural feed for a healthier lawn. Here's what to look for and our top mulching mower picks.
Quick answer
Many cordless and petrol mowers offer mulching, often via a plug that blocks the grass box so clippings recirculate under the deck. Robot mowers mulch continuously by design. Mulching works best with regular, light cuts in dry conditions - it saves emptying and feeds the lawn, though for a very tidy striped finish you may still prefer to collect.
What to look for
Look for a dedicated mulching function or included mulch plug, and ideally a 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 design that also collects and side-discharges so you can switch as needed. Mulching suits frequent light mowing; if you let grass grow long between cuts, collecting is tidier. Robot mowers are natural mulchers, keeping clippings short and constant.
How we pick
We rate mulching mowers on how well they mulch, flexibility (collect and mulch), cut quality and value. Every pick is a genuine mulching-capable lawn mower.
Our top picks
#1
#2 
FUXTEC
A capable lawn mower (petrol mower, 46cm cutting width) for a well-kept lawn.
#3 
Einhell RASARRO 36/38
A capable lawn mower (cordless mower, 38cm cutting width, 36V battery) for a well-kept lawn.
#4 
MOUNTFIELD Princess 34
A capable lawn mower (corded electric mower, 34cm cutting width, 1400W motor) for a well-kept lawn.
#5 
Hyundai Electric Lawnmower
A capable lawn mower (corded electric mower, 38cm cutting width, 1600W motor) for a well-kept lawn.
#6 
Lawnmaster Electric Corded Mower
A capable lawn mower (corded electric mower, 37cm cutting width, 1600W motor) for a well-kept lawn.
Frequently asked questions
Is mulching better than collecting grass?
It depends. Mulching saves emptying a grass box and feeds nutrients back to the lawn, which is great for lawn health with regular light cuts. Collecting gives a cleaner, tidier finish and is better if grass has grown long. Many mowers do both, so you can switch to suit the conditions and the look you want.
Do you need a special mower to mulch?
You need a mower with a mulching function - usually a mulch plug that blocks the discharge so clippings recirculate and get chopped finely under the deck. Many modern cordless and petrol mowers include this, and robot mowers mulch by design. A standard collect-only mower won't mulch effectively.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Scheppach (our score 9.3/10) - A capable lawn mower (petrol mower, 42cm cutting width) for a well-kept lawn..