Greenworks have announced that their new mower powered by two 24v batteries, rather than one heavier 48v battery, has proved successful since its launch earlier this year - with sales reported to have increased fourfold in six weeks.

According to the company, gardeners were reporting that they were finding the 48v rechargeable batteries used to power domestic lawnmowers too heavy for use in their hand-held line-trimmers and hedge cutters and that the weight was significantly reducing manoeuvrability.

The manufacturer says that when their engineers came up with the solution of creating the same power for the mower via two lighter 24v batteries, it has proved to be successful for them. Just one of the batteries is required to power the 24v line trimmers and hedge cutters.

When the concept was launched as a £199 package at the start of the UK season, Greenworks say sales increased fourfold in just six weeks. Additional production was rushed in from their Chinese headquarters and in a statement the company claim these are also "flying off the shelves".

Mark Moseley, sales and marketing director for Greenworks UK said, “Our 2 x 24v system has been phenomenally successful. Women and older people are increasingly using line-trimmers and hedge cutters and the smaller, lighter battery is a winner in all ways.

"Manoeuvrability is essential when hedge cutting or strimming under trees and hedges but the greater power of 48v is needed when mowing. This is the answer to both.”