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Gtech Slashes £130 from Cordless Mower and Hedge Trimmer Bundle with Shared Power System
Gtech has slashed £130 off its cordless garden bundle, dropping the price from £260 to £130 — a full 50% reduction. The package pairs the SLM50 mower with the HT50 hedge trimmer, and both tools share one handle, one battery, and one charger, according to Express & Star.
The deal targets owners of small urban gardens who want to ditch petrol cans and extension leads. But the bundle comes with a key trade-off: the two tools cannot be used at the same time without buying a second handle and battery separately, The Scotsman reported.
One Handle Powers Both Tools in the Bundle
The SLM50 and HT50 share a single interchangeable handle, battery, and charger. Gtech founder Nick Grey said the goal was to "strip away the clutter," adding that most people don't need "three different chargers and four different handles for a garden the size of a postage stamp." The shared system cuts down on storage space and reduces battery waste.
The 18V lithium-ion battery offers around 20 to 30 minutes of runtime, depending on how thick the grass is. The SLM50 mower weighs just 3.5kg, making it one of the lightest cordless mowers on the UK market. It runs at 2,800 RPM and is sold as a body-only unit within the bundle, according to Glasgow World.
HT50 Trimmer Rotates 135 Degrees for Tight Spots
The HT50 hedge trimmer features a 53cm blade and a head that rotates through 135 degrees. That range of motion lets users tackle narrow gaps and awkward angles without needing a ladder in most standard suburban gardens. It is designed specifically for small lawns and tight hedgerows, Edinburgh News reported.
Garden designer Sarah Thorne told Horticulture Week that the HT50's 53cm blade is impressive, but noted the SLM50 is "strictly for manicured lawns." She said it lacks the power for "overgrown meadows or damp, thick British grass." The tools are clearly built for new-build homes with small, well-kept outdoor spaces.
Single Handle Creates a Real Simultaneity Problem
The bundle's biggest drawback is straightforward: only one tool can be used at a time. If two people want to work in the garden together — one mowing, one trimming — they cannot. A second handle and battery costs nearly as much as the bundle itself, which critics say undermines the value pitch.
Pro reviewers have also flagged the handle as a "single point of failure." If it breaks, every tool in the system stops working. TechRadar garden tech contributor James Abbott offered a more positive take, calling the £130 price point "virtually unheard of in the cordless space" and praising the lightweight design for elderly users or those with mobility issues.
Gtech Bets on Ecosystem Lock-In at Low Entry Price
Industry analysts see this price cut as a "loss leader" move. By getting buyers onto the Gtech handle-and-battery system at £130, the company makes it more likely those customers will buy future Gtech tools — like a leaf blower or power washer — that use the same compatible handle. Rivals including Ryobi, Bosch, and Black+Decker are reportedly reviewing their own entry-level pricing in response.
Gtech currently holds around 14% of the UK cordless floorcare and garden market, according to Statista data from 2025. The bundle deal went live on June 20, 2026, and demand was high enough that the SLM50 body-only units briefly showed "out of stock" on Gtech's direct website just days later, Express & Star noted.
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