Liberty 35
"35cm British cylinder cordless — Allett ornamental specialist"
RRP New
£1,499
Manufacturer
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£1,399
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£850
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★ 4.7 (144) · Value 8/10
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Royale 30E I/C
"30cm Atco premium cordless cylinder — bowling-green stripes"
RRP New
£1,399
Manufacturer
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£1,299
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£780
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★ 4.7 (88) · Value 7.9/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
Premium cordless cylinder showdown. Both are British, both target ornamental-lawn obsessives. Allett has interchangeable cassettes (cylinder/scarifier/brush); Atco is simpler but slightly heavier. Allett for users who want the cassettes; Atco for users who don't.
Spec-by-spec
| Allett Liberty 35 | Atco Royale 30E I/C | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £1,499 | £1,399 |
| Buy now | £1,399 | £1,299 |
| Used avg | £850 | £780 |
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / Power | Allett 56V brushless | Atco 36V brushless |
| Cut width | 35 cm | 30 cm |
| Weight | 24 kg | 27 kg |
| Self-propelled | No | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | Yes | Yes |
| Mulching | No | No |
| Bag capacity | 40 L | 30 L |
| Suited to lawn | Small | Small |
| Noise | 75 dB | 75 dB |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Value score | 8 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
Pros
- Cylinder cut + cordless = pristine ornamental finish
- British-built Allett pedigree
- Interchangeable cassettes (cylinder/scarifier/brush)
- Battery silent and clean
Cons
- Cylinder requires short fine grass — useless on tussocky lawns
- £1400 for a 35cm cut
- Allett service network limited
Pros
- Cylinder cut + battery — only one of two in UK market
- Bowling-green-grade finish
- Self-propelled with rear roller
- Heritage Atco British engineering
Cons
- £1300 for a 30cm cut is eye-watering
- Cylinder mowers need short fine grass
- 5Ah battery limits to ~40 min of cylinder mowing
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