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Meet Webb’s new garden machinery for 2027

 

Webb Garden Power is expanding its range for 2027, bringing retailers new opportunities in robotic mowing, cordless garden care and watering, alongside additions to its petrol lawnmower line-up.

 

The launches build on Webb’s commitment to good quality garden machinery at affordable prices, giving stockists a wider choice of products to offer customers seeking practical features and value for money.

 

Leading the additions are Webb Eco Drop & Mow 20V Robotic Lawnmowers, with models for lawns up to 200m² and 400m². With no boundary wires, app or fixed charging station required, users insert the battery, place the mower on the lawn and start mowing. Camera-based navigation helps detect grass, paths, flower beds, lawn edges and objects, while the portable design allows movement between separate lawns. The Recommended Retail Price (RRP), which includes the battery and charger, is £349.99 and £399.99 respectively.

 

For petrol lawn mowers, which remain popular amongst more traditional gardeners, new Webb Supreme 48cm and 53cm self-propelled models will be launched featuring aluminium decks and four swing-tip blades. The 48cm mower combines a Briggs & Stratton 750e Series engine with variable-speed drive, while the 53cm version uses a 225cc Rato engine and three-speed shaft drive.

 

Following the launch of the Webb Eco 40V series for medium to large gardens in 2026, a new Tiller will be added to this cordless range.  It combines a 600W brushless motor with a 40cm working width and cultivation depth of up to 20cm for beds, borders and vegetable plots.

 

Webb Eco 7.2V Cordless Secateurs, weighing just 0.8kg yet able to cut softwood growth up to 22mm thick, will be released in 2027 and is expected to generate a lot of interest.  These ergonomically designed secateurs help reduce hand effort during repetitive pruning.

 

Last but not last, watering and spraying additions have been announced for 2027 in the form of the Webb Eco 20V Cordless Water Pump, Webb 12V Cordless Water Butt Pump and Webb 12V Cordless Sprayers in 8- and 20-litre capacities. The 20-litre sprayer can be pulled as a trolley or worn as a knapsack, with battery-powered operation removing the need for manual pumping.

 

Mark Moseley, Sales & Marketing Director at Handy, which owns the Webb Garden Power brand, comments: “Retailers need products that give customers a clear reason to buy, backed by quality they can feel confident recommending. That is where Webb sits in the market: well-made garden machinery with useful features, at an affordable price point.

 

“For 2027, we are giving our retail partners more ways to meet their customers’ needs, from an accessible approach to robotic mowing through to cordless tools for everyday garden tasks. Just as importantly, we want to help stockists identify the right mix for their customers and make the most of these additions.

 

“We are looking forward to working with our retailers as they plan for 2027 and to building on the relationships that continue to drive Webb’s growth.”

 

Retailer support includes point of sale options, sales and marketing assistance, spare parts backup and aftersales support. Stockists can explore the 2027 Pre-Season Range & Pricing brochure through their Handy trade account, or contact their Regional Sales Manager. For further information, email sales@handys.co.uk or visit handytrade.co.uk

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