An added bonus: Once the battery was too low to power the mower blades, it still had enough juice to operate the self-propulsion function, letting us drive the mower back to the charger. Compared to older Ego batteries, this one has a ring of lights that give you an approximate gauge of the remaining charge the previous generation communicated with a red light only when the battery got critically low. The battery regularly recharges in 60 minutes or less. This second blade elevates the Ego into some territory that was formerly exclusive to mowers like the highly regarded Honda HRX series, making the case for cordless that much stronger.
Controlling the Ego is easy and intuitive. A couple of subtle changes set this mower apart from other models: The speed-control system can be operated with your thumbs on either hand—a more versatile setup than the single, oversize, right-handed trigger on the runner-up. Second, although the mower can move at a brisk pace if you want it to, the slowest speed setting available is unusually slow.
Random aside: Without the stink of gas engine exhaust in your face, the smell of mowing the grass while using Ego is entirely different and much more pleasant; unfortunately, the allergens are exactly the same. The Ego has a number of other convenience features. The headlight, something not found on gas mowers, gives some illumination as the day starts to end. The single-adjust height control, a rarity on gas mowers, allows you to set the cutting height with a single lever.
On most gas mowers, cutting height has to be adjusted at each individual wheel. The Ego outshines most gas mowers on storage, since it can be folded up and propped up on an end and rolled like a dolly. Once folded up, the whole thing is the size of a large suitcase, with multiple rails to grab. We had no problem lifting it over large thresholds, hauling it up a couple of garage steps, or fitting it through a door. Those features are all baked into the DNA of a cordless mower, which starts and stops with the push of a button.
The tools have a limited five-year warranty ; the batteries have a separate, shorter warranty. Although the two-handed self-propulsion control is a more convenient setup than the one-handed paddle design seen on competitors, it does make accidentally engaging the self-propulsion a little too easy. When adjusting your grip to make those turns, you may inadvertently tap the throttle, destabilizing your stance or your grip on the mower.
But batteries are costly. They all fit, and with a second one on the charger while one is on the mower, you can really minimize or eliminate downtime. Because the Ego is cordless and loaded with electrical components, the company does not recommend using a hose to wash out the underside of the mowing dome.
Instead, the mower needs to be put on its side and the dome wiped off or scraped clean, using a plastic scraper. Because there is no gas or oil to leak out, this process is much easier than with a gas mower. Our previous pick, this model shares many of the characteristics of the LMSP, such as the long run time, short charge time, and overall convenience.
But aside from our current pick, the LMSP is still better than any other cordless mower. This mower stands apart for its superior cut quality, its unique ability to balance the ratio of mulched and bagged grass, the way it can shred leaves enough to replace raking entirely, and its nearly indestructible and fully warrantied composite mowing dome.
Most mowers have a single blade, but the Honda, like our Ego pick , has two. What really launches the Honda into new territory is a unique system that allows you to control the size of the opening between the mowing dome and the bag, and this dictates how much grass goes in the bag and how much gets mulched.
Honda calls this the Versamow System , and it works via a position toggle that adjusts the opening between the mowing dome and the bag opening.
On other mulching mowers, the dome is either completely open or completely closed off, so percent of the grass gets bagged or mulched.
But with the Honda, you can do things like set one-third of grass to be bagged and two-thirds to be mulched. In the fall, the Honda is able to shred leaves, thanks to its Versamow System. According to Honda and this is something we confirmed in our tests , if you set the mower at a certain level between bag and full-mulch, it forces the leaves to stay longer in the mowing dome, which completely shreds them and sends them back onto the lawn or disposes of them in the bag.
The composite deck is a nice detail that helps ensure a long-lasting mower. Most gas mowers have steel or aluminum decks that dent on impact, but in the same situation, the Honda will only flex. Most comments praise the tool for its reliable start normally on the first pull.
Bonus: We found its limited five-year warranty to be impressive given the typical two to three year industry standard. This budget-friendly walk-behind gas mower is easy to push and steer and the 11 inch wheels make it easier to go over rough spots and up hills. The six cutting positions give you more options to properly care for your lawn and it features a three-in-one cutting system capable of side discharge, mulching or rear bagging of grass and includes a mulching kit designed to help return nutrients into the soil.
TriAction in the name refers to the combination of the rake bumper used to lift grass upright , a specially designed blade for mulching and a symmetrical deck for reducing clumping. Maintenance is easy — oil changes are eliminated by checking oil before each use and simply topping it off. It is a reliable pick that comes fully assembled in the box minus the handlebar, making initial setup a breeze.
A little smaller than other options, but nicely designed with a steel deck, this cordless electric mower has many features you usually only see in a higher end model, including the three-in-one feature which offers mulching, side-discharge and rear bagging.
An easy push-button start gets you going without breaking a sweat, and a single spring-loaded lift mechanism provides seven cutting height positions. The mower comes with a 2Ah and 4Ah battery, both with battery life indicators, and a three-year warranty.
This self-propelled walk-behind mower lets you customize its speed to match your pace at will. It has four cutting height options and eight-inch wheels that make it easy to maneuver and since it's self-propelled with a flex handle suspension, it helps reduce physical fatigue when doing larger or sloped lawns.
It features a robust Briggs and Stratton engine for easy riding and powerful mowing — and easy maintenance with no oil changes required. It's an all-terrain workhorse that allows for versatility with its three-in-one cutting offering of rear bagging collection great for a tidy lawn , side discharge ejection for less frequently cut areas , or recycler mulching clipping accelerators shave clippings to a fine mulch, good for lawn fertilization.
EGO's self-propelled quiet cordless walk-behind mower uses a simple push-button to start and a single lever for six different cutting heights.
The angle of the handle is adjustable, so that mowing is a comfortable experience, no matter how tall you are. The battery gives up to 60 minutes cut time on a single charge, and can recharge in an hour. Weather-resistant construction and bright LED headlights let you mow at dawn or dusk.
The sloping nose reaches under low bushes more easily, and cuttings can be bagged at the rear, discharged to the side, or mulched. Maintenance is simple and require no oil changes — once you're finished mowing, give it a quick wipe with a damp cloth. The EGO folds easily for compact vertical storage, and has a five-year warranty three-year battery warranty. A relatively new entrant to the market, robot lawn mowers operate using a wired perimeter easy enough for a DIYer to set up, or get it professionally installed , so the mower can cut the lawn without any intervention, even on hills.
Husqvarna pioneered this category, and this robotic mower is great for medium to large yards up to 0. With built-in Bluetooth and cellular and voice control compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, our pros liked how easy it was to use the app to conveniently start, stop and park the machine remotely, set up a schedule for mowing and track its progress.
Adjusting the cutting height is also quick and easy via the app. For theft-prevention, GPS tracks the position of the mower and sends alarms and notifications to your connected devices. Three pivoting razor-sharp blades cut finely from all directions, even in the rain, working like a mulching mower — clippings are never bagged.
A mower should leave a cut lawn looking like velvet. Certain ones are built to offer specific benefits. Battery mowers are quieter than their gas-engine counterparts, while the latter can more easily handle extreme mowing conditions such as tall, thick grass.
And deck design and blade configuration affect bagging capability, while some self-propelled mowers are so fast, you need to trot to keep up with them. Think about what you need, and shop accordingly. For more on mower health and discerning which may fit your needs best, scroll down to the bottom of this article. We test uphill and down, on flats and sidehill. We bag, side discharge, and mulch, taking into account handle comfort, the ease of raising and lowering the deck, and how intuitive mounting and dismounting the grass bag is.
Every aspect gets a thorough analysis, from power to cut quality. We even look at whether the tires have a tendency to pick up wet grass clippings. As for this spring, our testing is continuing, even as we write this. Mowers are arriving, the sun is shining, and the grass is growing. What's not to like about that? Wherever you are, we hope our tests of all the mowers shown here helps you find your way to a neat yard and one that's efficiently mowed.
Cutting width: 21 in. Engine: cc. The horsepower wars rage on with lawnmowers, as they do with cars. The TB bagged and mulched surprisingly well, handled normal-height grass, and—with the side-discharge chute in place—gave a good account for itself in the tall-grass test. For small yards or a mower to trim complex landscapes prior to mowing with a rider, this is a wise choice. Cutting width: 19 in.
Voltage: 40 Cut area per charge: Not rated. Early spring testing and inconsistent grass height didn't allow us to come up with a reliable square footage assessment of this mower.
But we're impressed enough with it to say that although smaller than a full-size option, it's nicely designed and equipped with features you hardly ever see in this class and price of product. You get ten-inch rear tires to help it better roll over washboard surfaces, dual batteries, and three-function capability: mulch, side discharge, and bag. The deck is continuous from the rear wheels to the front, and a lift up hatch at the back provides access to the bag.
Speaking of that bag, if we were to ask for one improvement, it would be for through-the-handle bag access. The mulching blade is mounted on it, and that was the blade we used to deliver the cut surface measurement recorded above—a very respectable piece of grass, not only for its size given that this mower is self propelled but for its surface quailty.
Also included with the mower is a high-lift bagging blade and another that helps extend run time by reducing drag through the air and the grass. We haven't tried it yet, but the mower has an Eco mode low-speed setting and when equipped with the extended run blade, the mower is designed to go for 75 minutes on one charge of its 10Ah battery by the way, the charger and battery are sold separately.
In other respects, the manufacturer went all-out to equip this mower: variable rear-wheel drive speed from. On that last point, the mower is not really side discharge in that the chute does not mount on the side of the deck and discharge to the side, rather it mounts on the rear and discharges to the side. We did notice considerable clumping in this mode; it's not the mower's strong suit. On the other hand, it bags well, even with the mulching blade.
However, some may find this a heavy machine to push, even with the motorised wheels. This same bulkiness also makes it a little tricky to store. Read the full Hayter Osprey 46 60V review. Our testers found the Flymo model simple to assemble and fold down, with clear instructions, although the battery was tricky to fit. The mower is quiet and lightweight to manoeuvre.
Read the full Flymo Mighti Mo Li cordless mower review. The Greenworks lawnmower is light to operate and benefits from a large collection bag but it our testers found it fiddly to assemble. It folds for storage and has a handy 2-in-1 function and charges in an hour, with five cutting height options. It could benefit from an indicator to let you know how much charge is left.
Our tester found this lawnmower manoeuvrable and lightweight although there were four cutting heights, which was less than most other models we tested.
The battery power handily displays remaining power in minutes which is a bonus although there is a long charge time of minutes.
It was also tricky to assemble although it does fold for storage. Sturdy and easy to use, we found this lightweight lawnmower is really suited to small gardens — especially with a narrow cutting width of 30cm, although there are only three cutting heights, which was less than most other models we tested. It only has 20 minutes running time, but the charge time is quick — a nifty 30 minutes. The handlebars were a bit tricky to assemble and it was fiddly to fold them down for storage.
Read the full Mountfield 30 Li Kit cordless mower review. We found the Honda lawnmower efficient to use, especially on slopes. It charges in just 35 minutes and comes with a two-year warranty.
When testing these cordless lawn mowers, our experts consider a range of variables including price, size, cutting lengths, voltage, and battery life, along with how easy models are to manoeuvre and store. With the help of Richmond Park in London, all the cordless lawn mowers were tested in different situations, such as on vast areas, sloped lawns and confined gardens to see how well they manoeuvred. Finally, our testers used their expertise to assess the cordless lawn mowers according to their price, any warranty that is offered and their battery life.
Once the test is complete, each machine is rated out of five stars and the cordless lawn mowers that really impress our experts are awarded Best Buy status. Each review is broken down into concise pros and cons lists to help you decide which cordless lawn mower is best for your garden. This charming hardy climber creates a canopy of glossy green foliage, which in summer is strewn with flat white panicles of flowers on long stems. A graceful small grass with bright green foliage in summer that morphs into spectacular shades of bronze in winter.
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