Head-to-head

Parkside PRMA 20-Li A1 vs Ferrex 40V Cordless 36cm

A side-by-side comparison of two mowers UK buyers commonly choose between. Prices, full specs, and a verdict on which one to buy.

Parkside

PRMA 20-Li A1

"Lidl 20V cordless — cult Marketplace buy"

RRP New
£79
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£79
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£45
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4.3 (622) · Value 8/10
Full PRMA 20-Li A1 review →
Ferrex

40V Cordless 36cm

"Aldi Specialbuy 40V cordless mower"

RRP New
£129
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£129
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£60
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4.1 (488) · Value 7.8/10
Full 40V Cordless 36cm review →

Verdict — which one to buy

Our take

Lidl vs Aldi cordless. Parkside 20V is cheaper and has the bigger cordless ecosystem; Ferrex 40V has more torque and a wider cut. Parkside if you already own Parkside tools; Ferrex if you want the standalone better mower.

Spec-by-spec

Parkside PRMA 20-Li A1Ferrex 40V Cordless 36cm
RRP£79£129
Buy now£79£129
Used avg£45£60
TypeCordlessCordless
Engine / PowerParkside 20V brushlessFerrex 40V brushless
Cut width34 cm36 cm
Weight12 kg14 kg
Self-propelledNoNo
Rear roller (stripes)NoNo
MulchingYesYes
Bag capacity35 L40 L
Suited to lawnSmallSmall
Noise75 dB75 dB
Rating4.3 / 54.1 / 5
Value score8 / 107.8 / 10

Pros & cons of each

Parkside PRMA 20-Li A1

Pros

  • Astonishingly cheap new from Lidl
  • Parkside 20V battery shared across cordless tools
  • Mulch plug standard
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Battery sold separately on some configs
  • 34cm cut tiny
  • Parkside support is via Lidl returns only
Ferrex 40V Cordless 36cm

Pros

  • Battery and charger included for £129
  • 40V more useful than Parkside 20V
  • Mulch plug as standard
  • Aldi 3-year warranty

Cons

  • Ferrex battery isolated — no cross-tool benefit
  • Build is plastic
  • Aldi support via returns only

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