Head-to-head · Best Electric Lawn Mowers Under $500

EGO Power+ LM2114 vs Greenworks 60V 17" Brushless Cordless Push Lawn Mower (4.0Ah)

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

EGO Power+ LM2114 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.5 vs 4.2). EGO Power+ LM2114 is best for: Homeowners with flat-to-mild lots up to half an acre who want gas-level cutting power and EGO's large battery ecosystem. Read the strengths below before deciding.

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EGO Power+ LM2114

4.5

1 sourceall derived$499as of Oct 11

The EGO Power+ LM2114 is the best cordless push mower under $500, the model reviewers reach for first. Its 56V brushless motor puts out 6 ft-lb of torque, matching a 140cc gas mower, and the included 6.0Ah battery runs up to 55 minutes. Pro Tool Reviews both rate the LM2114 line highly, and the Gator mulching blade produces a clean cut. The kit lands around $449.

Strengths

— Brushless motor delivers 6 ft-lb of torque, gas-equivalent cutting power
— Up to 55 minutes of runtime on the included 56V 6.0Ah battery
— Seven cutting heights from 1.25 to 4 in, adjusted one-handed

Watch-outs

— Single 56V battery rather than the dual-battery runtime of the Greenworks 80V

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Ranked #4 in Best Electric Lawn Mowers Under $500

Greenworks 60V 17" Brushless Cordless Push Lawn Mower (4.0Ah)

4.2

1 source$400as of Oct 17

The Greenworks 60V 17-inch is a battery push mower with a 17-inch deck, a 4.0Ah battery and a bag-or-mulch setup, with no self-propulsion. TechGearLab found it cut evenly, ran about 40 minutes on the supplied battery and was light enough to steer one-handed around beds and up steep banks, though it was one of the louder battery mowers in its group and can bog down in really thick grass. Todd's Garage found it had enough power for a badly overgrown back yard but stalled a few times when pushed too fast, and the battery ran out before the front yard was done. It suits owners of small to average lawns with lots of obstacles; anyone with a bigger plot, or no spare 60V battery, should look at a wider or self-propelled model.

Strengths

— Light enough to steer one-handed around obstacles and up steep banks, per TechGearLab
— 4.0Ah battery ran about 40 minutes, roughly a quarter acre, in TechGearLab's test
— Cuts evenly and handled thick, overgrown grass in both reviews

Watch-outs

— Can bog down or stall when pushed quickly through very thick grass
— One charge did not finish Todd's Garage's front and back yards in long grass
— One of the louder battery mowers TechGearLab measured, though quieter than gas

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How they stack up

EGO Power+ LM2114

The cleanest-cutting and most powerful push mower here, ahead of the Greenworks 60V 21-inch push and Greenworks 80V 21-inch push on torque and the premium Gator blade.

Greenworks 60V 17" Brushless Cordless Push Lawn Mower (4.0Ah)

Its 17-inch deck is narrower than the 21-inch decks on the Greenworks 60V 21-Inch and 80V 21-Inch push mowers, trading cutting width for a lighter, more manoeuvrable machine. It shares the Greenworks 60V battery platform with the 60V 21-Inch model, and unlike the Greenworks MO48L4422 48V Self-Propelled it has no drive assist, so every slope is pushed by hand.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	EGO Power+ LM2114	Greenworks 60V 17" Brushless Cordless Push Lawn Mower (4.0Ah)
Deck Size	21 in	—
Power	56V brushless, 6 ft-lb torque	—
Battery	56V 6.0Ah (included)	60V 4.0Ah lithium-ion
Runtime	Up to 55 min	—
Cutting Heights	1.25-4 in (7 positions)	—
Drive	Push	—
Functions	3-in-1 (mulch, bag, side discharge)	—
Warranty	5-year tool, 3-year battery	—
Material	Metal	—
Dimensions	67.5"D x 22.4"W x 36.2"H	—
Cutting Width	—	17 in
Run Time	—	About 40 min
Recharge Time	—	About 90 min
Height Positions	—	6
Self-Propelled	—	No
Weight	—	37.5 lb
Model	—	MO60L419

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