Which lawnmower for 400, 800 or 2000 m²

The short answer: for around 400 m², an electric or cordless lawnmower from STIHL or WOLF-Garten is usually enough, or a STIHL iMOW robotic mower for smaller areas. For around 800 m², a self-propelled petrol lawnmower (STIHL, MTD, WOLF-Garten) or a more powerful STIHL iMOW robotic mower more often comes out on top. For around 2000 m², reckon on a powerful petrol lawnmower with a wider cutting width, a higher-class robotic mower (STIHL iMOW or Cub Cadet), or a Cub Cadet or SUPA TECHNIKA ride-on mower or lawn tractor. You always fine-tune the choice to the slope, the obstacles, your time and your budget. At Zakservices in Senica, we’ll help you with this based on your actual garden, not a table.

How to choose a lawnmower (not just by square metres)

Area is the first filter, but not the only one. Before you buy, be clear about five things.

1. The actual area to be mown. Subtract the house, patio, flower beds and paths. If you have three separate lawns, a robotic mower will need zones or several connecting passages.
2. Terrain and slope. Most machines cope with gentle undulations. Steep slopes call for a good drive, wider wheels and, with robotic mowers, a maximum slope confirmed by the manufacturer.
3. Obstacles. Trees, a pond, narrow passages and toys shift the choice between a nimble electric lawnmower, a self-propelled petrol mower and a robotic mower.
4. Time and frequency. If you’re happy to mow once a week yourself, a conventional lawnmower is enough. If you want the lawn kept short all the time without any effort, the choice points towards a robotic mower.
5. Budget and servicing. A cheaper purchase can turn out expensive if there’s no servicing nearby. As well as selling machines, Zakservices carries out repairs and maintenance, which you’ll appreciate in the long run with petrol and robotic machines.

Which lawnmower for 400 m²

Recommended types

For an area of around 400 m², there are usually three good options from the brands you’ll find at Zakservices:

• A STIHL or WOLF-Garten electric lawnmower with a cutting width of roughly 33 to 40 cm, if you have a socket nearby and a level plot.
• A STIHL cordless lawnmower, if you don’t want a cable and you mow a regularly maintained lawn. For 400 m², allow for spare battery capacity or a second battery.
• A STIHL iMOW robotic mower for smaller areas (as a rough guide, up to about 500 m² depending on the model), if you want maximum convenience and mulching with no grass box.

A STIHL, MTD or WOLF-Garten petrol lawnmower also makes sense for 400 m² if you have no reliable access to electricity, your grass is on the thick side or you want one machine with some reserve for the future.

Why this choice

On a smaller area, there’s no need to overdo the power. A lighter electric or cordless machine is less tiring, easier to store and quicker to get going in spring. A STIHL iMOW robotic mower mows often and short, so the lawn tends to be thicker and there’s no more pushing a mower every week.

When to choose differently

Choose petrol if you mow less often and the grass grows taller. Choose a robotic mower if you’re often away and want the lawn to look consistent. If you have lots of narrow passages and obstacles, a nimble conventional mower can be more practical than a robotic mower without proper mapping of the garden.

Practical tips for Slovak gardens

• With a corded mower, use a clearly visible extension cable and route it so that you never run over it.
• Before winter, empty the grass box, clean the deck and store the batteries somewhere dry at room temperature, as the manual says.
• On a gentle slope, a good ergonomic handle helps, and with petrol mowers so does a self-propelled drive.

Indicative prices on the Slovak market (not the Zakservices price list): electric lawnmowers often from about €180, cordless sets from about €350 depending on the batteries, smaller STIHL iMOW robotic mowers from about €900. You can check exact availability in the shop.

Which lawnmower for 800 m²

Recommended types

With an area of around 800 m², the priority shifts from low weight to endurance and comfort.

• A self-propelled STIHL, MTD or WOLF-Garten petrol lawnmower with a cutting width of roughly 45 to 50 cm and a larger grass box.
• A mid-range STIHL iMOW robotic mower (as a rough guide, with headroom up to 1000 m²), or a Cub Cadet robotic mower suited to medium-sized areas.
• A powerful STIHL cordless lawnmower with interchangeable batteries, but only if you already have a battery system and mow a well-kept lawn without long gaps.

Why this choice

Mowing eight hundred square metres with a walk-behind mower takes longer and means emptying the grass box more often. A self-propelled drive saves your back. A wider cutting width means fewer runs. A robotic mower takes over the routine work, leaving you to deal mainly with the edges and the odd exception.

When to choose differently

If your plot is very broken up, with trees and flower beds, a nimble petrol lawnmower may be better than a large robotic mower without a good installation. If you want next to no work and have the budget, a STIHL iMOW or Cub Cadet robotic mower is often the best investment in your time. If you also mow thick, less well-kept grass, petrol with power in reserve is more dependable than a weaker electric machine.

Practical tips

• Choose a self-propelled model if your plot slopes gently or you mow for longer than half an hour.
• A grass box of roughly 50 to 70 litres means fewer stops, although a full one adds weight.
• With a robotic mower, buy a model with some area in reserve. The manufacturer states the maximum under ideal conditions. A complex layout, slopes and obstacles all reduce the capacity.
• In autumn and spring, expect damp grass. A robotic mower’s mulching works well when it mows often. For tall, wet grass, a conventional lawnmower helps.

Indicative prices: mid-range self-propelled petrol lawnmowers often cost roughly €400 to €1000, and mid-capacity STIHL iMOW robotic mowers start at about €1100, depending on the model and any promotion. Check the current range at Zakservices.

Which lawnmower for 2000 m²

Recommended types

Two thousand square metres is a large family or rural plot. Here, power and cutting width are what count.

• A powerful self-propelled STIHL petrol lawnmower with a cutting width of roughly 48 to 53 cm and a large grass box, or a comparable MTD or WOLF-Garten machine.
• A higher-class STIHL iMOW robotic mower (as a rough guide, with a capacity of about 2000 to 3000 m² depending on the model) or a Cub Cadet robotic mower for large areas.
• A Cub Cadet or SUPA TECHNIKA ride-on mower or lawn tractor, if you want to sit down, mow faster and have enough room for manoeuvring and storage.
• Modular, robust DAKR machines make sense mainly for more demanding terrain, mulching or a combination of jobs beyond the ornamental lawn. Talk the choice through with us for your particular garden.

Why this choice

Mowing 2000 m² with a narrow walk-behind machine is tiring and time-consuming. A wider cutting width with a self-propelled drive, or a ride-on mower, shortens the job. A higher-class robotic mower keeps the lawn short all the time, but it needs a proper installation, a charging station and a real reserve of capacity. A Cub Cadet or SUPA TECHNIKA lawn tractor makes sense if you mow the area often and want the comfort of riding.

When to choose differently

If the plot is narrow and full of trees and gates, a large lawn tractor can be impractical, and a powerful petrol lawnmower or a robotic mower will serve you better. If the slope is steep, check the robotic mower’s maximum slope, or choose a petrol machine with a good drive and wear safe footwear. If you also cut tall growth beyond the ornamental lawn, add a STIHL brushcutter, which is part of the everyday garden machinery we handle at Zakservices.

Practical tips

• For 2000 m², plan your storage. A lawn tractor and a large petrol lawnmower need a dry space.
• Before winter, drain the fuel as recommended or use a stabiliser, change the oil as the manual says and clean the cutting deck.
• With a robotic mower, get advice on the perimeter wire and the zones. A poor installation will spoil even a good machine.
• Set aside time to adjust the cutting height the first time. Large areas are better mown often and kept short than cut down hard once a month.

Indicative prices: powerful self-propelled petrol lawnmowers often from about €700 to €1500 and above, higher-capacity STIHL iMOW robotic mowers from about €1700 depending on the model, Cub Cadet or SUPA TECHNIKA ride-on mowers and lawn tractors often from about €2000 upwards. These are market guidelines, not a binding price list.

Comparison by area (quick choice)

The key criteria in one sentence: the area sets the class, the terrain sets the drive and how much slope the machine must handle, your time decides between a robotic and a conventional mower, and your budget sets the equipment and the brand among STIHL, WOLF-Garten, MTD, Cub Cadet, SUPA TECHNIKA and DAKR.

Frequently asked questions

Which lawnmower for 400 m²?

Most often an electric or cordless STIHL or WOLF-Garten model with a cutting width of roughly 33 to 40 cm. If you want as little work as possible, consider a STIHL iMOW robotic mower for smaller areas.

Which lawnmower for 800 m²?

Most often a self-propelled petrol model from STIHL, MTD or WOLF-Garten with a cutting width of roughly 45 to 50 cm. The alternative is a STIHL iMOW or Cub Cadet robotic mower with capacity in reserve.

Which lawnmower for 2000 m²?

A powerful self-propelled petrol lawnmower with a wider cutting width (typically STIHL), a higher-class STIHL iMOW or Cub Cadet robotic mower, or a Cub Cadet or SUPA TECHNIKA ride-on mower or lawn tractor, depending on the shape of the plot.

Is a robotic mower worthwhile for a small garden too?

Yes, if you value your time and a consistently tidy lawn. For 400 m², a smaller STIHL iMOW makes sense. What matters is a correct installation and free movement without unnecessary obstacles.

Do I need a self-propelled mower on a slope?

With a walk-behind mower, very often yes. A self-propelled drive reduces the effort and improves safety. With a robotic mower, always check the maximum slope of the specific STIHL iMOW or Cub Cadet model.

What budget should I plan for?

As a rough guide: small electric models from about €180, cordless sets a few hundred euros depending on the batteries, mid-range self-propelled petrol mowers from a few hundred to around a thousand euros, robotic mowers from about €900 upwards, lawn tractors from about €2000. At Zakservices, we’ll give you the exact price based on current stock and the season.

What needs storing differently over winter?

Remove the batteries and store them somewhere dry. Clean a petrol machine and deal with the fuel and oil as the manual says. Leave a robotic mower charged as the manufacturer recommends, and protect the charging station from snow and standing water.

Can Zakservices help me choose a machine to suit my garden?

Yes. At Obchodná 493/2A in Senica, we’ll suggest a specific type from STIHL, SUPA TECHNIKA, MTD, WOLF-Garten, Cub Cadet and DAKR to suit your area, slope and budget. Call 0904 446 915 or email zakservices@zakservices.sk.

Let us help you at Zakservices in Senica

For 400 m², start with an electric or cordless lawnmower, or a smaller STIHL iMOW robotic mower. For 800 m², a self-propelled petrol mower or a mid-range robotic mower usually wins. For 2000 m², get the power, cutting width and comfort you need from a powerful petrol lawnmower, a large robotic mower or a Cub Cadet or SUPA TECHNIKA ride-on mower or lawn tractor. The best lawnmower is the one that suits both your lawn and your week.

If you’re not sure, come to Zakservices in Senica or give us a call. We’ll take the time to compare the options with you, with no pressure, and fine-tune the choice to your actual garden.

Zakservices, s.r.o.
Obchodná 493/2A, 905 01 Senica (white building opposite the Kaufland car park)
Phone: 0904 446 915, 034/651 7072
Email: zakservices@zakservices.sk
Website: https://zakservices.sk