Best Electric Lawn Mowers (2026)

The thing that sets the LM2135SP apart is the Touch Drive handle: you engage self-propel with a palm pressed against a sensor, and the mower moves at the speed your hand dictates. That removes the awkward bail-bar-plus-speed-lever combination on most self-propelled mowers. EGO rates the motor at up to 7.0 ft-lbs of cutting torque, a clear step above the 6.0 ft-lbs of the push LM2112, which matters when the deck is loaded with wet grass.

The tradeoff is price and pack weight. You are paying for a drive system and a larger battery, and the drive draws from the same pack as the blade, so the claimed 60 minutes is for light conditions. On an average half-acre you will typically be glad of the spare pack. Against the push LM2112, which is cheaper and lighter, this is the model for slopes or anyone who dislikes shoving a 21-inch deck.

In year three the wear items are the drive cable and the rear wheel hubs. Pull out clippings from the hub gears after wet cuts, and hose the underdeck gently without wetting the motor. The deck stores upright with the handle folded, which saves space.

For a quarter-acre lawn, the LM2112 gives the same brushless motor and 21-inch deck as the bigger EGO machines but ships with the 56V 4.0Ah pack, good for up to 35 minutes by EGO's own estimate. At 4.0Ah the pack is smaller than the larger 5.0Ah or 7.5Ah options in EGO's range, which is the main reason runtime is shorter than the LM2135SP.

The real decision here is whether to buy this and a spare, or step up. If you mow flat grass weekly, the 35-minute figure is enough for about a quarter acre, and the lighter push design avoids the weight and complexity of self-propel. On hills, you will notice the lack of drive immediately, and the LM2135SP becomes the better value.

Treat the battery as the main consumable. Keep it indoors, store it partly charged for winter, and replace the blade yearly. Since the pack also powers EGO's trimmers and blowers, a single battery family can cover the whole yard.

Greenworks builds this around a molded poly deck that the company says is 35% lighter than a steel deck, and the whole machine follows that philosophy: it is a small, easy-handling mower for lots up to about a third of an acre. The push-button start removes the pull cord and keeps the dust out of the user's shoulder.

Compared with the 21-inch EGO machines you take many more passes, but you gain simplicity and a lighter machine to lift into a shed or carry up steps. It is a good match for those who find a full-size mower unwieldy. Against the corded options here, it frees you from managing an extension lead around garden beds.

Poly decks need less paint attention than steel but can crack on a hard strike, so keep the lawn clear of stones. After each cut, tip the machine on its side only if the manual allows, or hose from below. The 40V pack is shared with Greenworks' 40V tool family. Because the pack is a 40V 4.0Ah unit, the energy budget is far below what the EGO 56V machines carry, so treat the third-of-an-acre claim as a ceiling for dry, even grass. If you mow every five days instead of every ten, the grass is shorter and the pack lasts noticeably longer, which is the cheapest runtime upgrade there is.

A corded mower never loses power partway through a lawn, and the MEB1216K leans into that with a 12-amp motor turning the blade at around 3,500 rpm. A 12-amp draw is close to the limit of a standard 15-amp household circuit with a long extension, so use a heavy-gauge outdoor cord rated for the load, not a thin one that will heat up.

The 16-inch deck and five height positions starting at 1.4 inches suit a small, flat, regularly cut yard. Against the 15-inch BILT HARD corded model, this one is a little wider and has a slightly stronger motor on paper, and against the battery picks it saves the cost of a pack and charger entirely.

The ownership catch is the cord itself. Plan your mowing pattern so the cord stays behind you, and inspect it for nicks before each season. A bypass loop or cord clip on the handle keeps it from pulling out of the outlet. With no battery to degrade, the machine itself ages gracefully.

This is the lightest corded option on the list at about 21 pounds, and it folds down for storage, which is the main reason to choose it. The 11-amp motor spins the blade at about 3,300 rpm, a touch below the LawnMaster, but on a small suburban strip of grass the difference is hard to feel.

The 35-liter bag is the smallest on the list, so expect more stops to empty it than with a bigger collector. For a pocket-sized lawn that is fine, but if you have a quarter acre it becomes a chore, and the battery EGO or Greenworks machines are a better fit.

Ownership comes down to cord care and keeping the deck clean. Wipe the underdeck after each cut, and store it folded in a corner. It is a no-fuss machine, though thin build means it won't take abuse from rocks or roots. One practical habit pays off with every corded mower: start the cut at the outlet and work away in strips so the cable always trails over mown grass, never over the patch you are about to cut. Loop the cord through a strain relief on the handle so a tug cannot pull the plug out mid-pass. Against the LawnMaster, the BILT HARD gives up a little deck width and motor strength to gain a lighter, foldable body, which is the right trade only if carrying and storage are your main headache.