AL-KO

AL-KO 38.2 Li Comfort

Name: AL-KO 38.2 Li Comfort
Brand: AL-KO

At 13.7 kg, this compact 38 cm mower is easier to carry, fold and store vertically than the larger cordless models. The €199 listing covers the bare tool; batteries and charger cost extra.

$223 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-10-124 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-04

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance7.7/ 10

design8.5/ 10

value8.0/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

The low price is for the bare machine only. Its 13.7 kg weight, brushless motor, 38 cm cut and 18 V Power for All compatibility make it practical for small lawns, but the required battery and charger add cost.

MATERIALS

housingPlastic

Keeps the mower light and corrosion-resistant, though less robust than steel.

CRITERIA

8/10

Cut Performance

Japanese hands-on evidence supports quiet, clean close-cut reel mowing.

7/10

Durability Serviceability

Brushless motor and replaceable battery platform.

6/10

Power Practicality

Independent comparison places it around 300 m² capacity.

9/10

Maneuverability Drive

13.7 kg and compact 38 cm push format.

8/10

Mowing Versatility

Mow, collect and mulch functions.

9/10

Operator Ergonomics

Light weight, folding bar and vertical storage.

7/10

Ownership Value

Low bare price, but battery and charger are extra.

IDEAL FOR

·Small lawns
·Users who already own compatible batteries
·People needing a light mower

NOT FOR

·Large lawns
·Steep slopes
·Buyers expecting a complete kit at the bare price

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Carry handle, folding height-adjustable bar and vertical storage are strong small-garden design choices; it has no wheel drive.

LONGEVITY

Brushless drive and replaceable battery support ongoing use, but the plastic housing is less heavy-duty. Parts and battery availability depend on the Power for All ecosystem; test evidence did not score repairability.