Our verdict
Bosch is moving its garden range from 18V PowerForAll to a new 40V platform and the CityMower 22 is one of the first models. Cleaner styling and brushless motor make it a step up from the older Rotak 32. For sub-300m² urban back gardens it's a fair £269 buy.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Bosch 40V battery shared with newer GardenCare range
- Compact 34cm cut for tight gardens
- ProSilence brushless motor
- Easy battery swap
Cons
- Older Bosch 18V tools won't share batteries
- 2.5Ah battery does ~25-30 min runtime
- No mulch option
- Premium pricing vs Flymo EasiMow
Full specs
| Type | Cordless |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 34 cm |
| Engine / Power | Bosch 40V brushless |
| Weight | 14 kg |
| Deck | Plastic |
| Self-propelled | No |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | No |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | 35 L |
| Suited to lawn | Small |
| Noise level | 75 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used £85-150. The 40V Bosch system is too new for big used supply — check the battery cycles in the included diagnostic via the Bosch app. Make sure the seller is offloading both the battery and charger (Bosch chargers are model-specific to 40V and not cheap separately).
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Repair-cost reference
UK 2026 ballpark prices for the parts you're most likely to need on this mower. OEM is dealer-genuine; aftermarket is what you'll find on eBay or generic small-engine suppliers. Use these to sense-check any quote and to negotiate on used buys.
| Part / job | OEM | Aftermarket |
|---|---|---|
|
Replacement 34cm blade
Annual sharpening is free; replace when bent or cracked.
|
£24–£32 | £8–£12 |
|
Replacement battery
Wear part — typical 3–5 years to 80% capacity. The biggest single repair cost on any battery mower.
|
£90–£180 | £55–£120 |
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