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

Greenworks 60V 21-Inch Push Mower vs Greenworks MO48L4422 48V Self-Propelled

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

The short answer

Greenworks 60V 21-Inch Push Mower comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about Budget-minded homeowners with flat lots up to half an acre who want a clean, easy-to-use cordless push mower at the lowest cordless price here. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Electric Lawn Mowers Under $500

Greenworks 60V 21-Inch Push Mower

4.5

$399.98as of Jun 7

The Greenworks 60V 21-inch push mower is the value champion, named Pro Tool Reviews' top Greenworks push pick with a 9.4/10 score. It pairs a 21-inch deck and 4-in-1 cutting system with single-point height adjustment and easy folding, typically for around $399-499 as a complete kit. The 45-minute runtime and tendency to slow in thick overgrowth are the trade-offs for the low price and clean design.

Strengths

— Pro Tool Reviews' top Greenworks push pick, scored 9.4/10
— Excellent value, frequently around $399-499 as a complete kit
— 4-in-1 system: mulch, bag, side discharge, and leaf pickup

Watch-outs

— 45-minute runtime on the included single 5.0Ah battery
— Can struggle in thick overgrowth, per Pro Tool Reviews
— Push-only; no self-propelled option in this exact kit

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Ranked #4 in Best Electric Lawn Mowers Under $500

Greenworks MO48L4422 48V Self-Propelled

4.3

$599.99as of Jun 7

The Greenworks MO48L4422 is the standout self-propelled cordless mower under $500. It runs on four 24V batteries for up to 70 minutes combined and adds rear-wheel self-propulsion that makes slopes and larger lots far easier than a push mower. Reviewers give the 48V PowerAll line a solid 4-star reception, praising the runtime and 4-in-1 versatility. At around $499 with all four batteries included, it is the value self-propelled pick.

Strengths

— The best self-propelled cordless mower you can get under $500
— Up to 70 minutes of runtime with the four included 24V 4.0Ah batteries
— 4-in-1 system plus bright LED headlights for low-light mowing

Watch-outs

— Uses four smaller 24V batteries rather than one large pack
— Heavier than push models at around 84 lb
— Sold mainly through Lowe's rather than Amazon

$599.99 · Buy at lowes.com Full review →

How they stack up

Greenworks 60V 21-Inch Push Mower

The best value of the group, undercutting the EGO LM2114 on price while sharing a 21-inch 4-in-1 design, though the EGO has more torque. Cheaper and lighter than the Greenworks 80V 21-inch push, and a push-only counterpart to the self-propelled Greenworks MO48L4422. Far more capable than the corded Sun Joe MJ403E but pricier.

Greenworks MO48L4422 48V Self-Propelled

The only self-propelled mower in this list, filling the gap left by the push-only EGO LM2114, Greenworks 60V 21-inch push, and Greenworks 80V 21-inch push. It trades some torque to those higher-voltage push mowers for self-propulsion and longer combined runtime, and it dwarfs the corded Sun Joe MJ403E in capability.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Greenworks 60V 21-Inch Push Mower	Greenworks MO48L4422 48V Self-Propelled
Deck Size	21 in	21 in
Power	60V brushless, 3,200 RPM	48V (2x24V) brushless
Battery	60V 5.0Ah (included)	Four 24V 4.0Ah (included)
Runtime	Up to 45 min	Up to 70 min (combined)
Cutting Heights	1.3-4 in (7 positions)	—
Drive	Push	Rear-wheel self-propelled
Functions	4-in-1 (mulch, bag, side discharge, leaf)	4-in-1 (mulch, bag, side discharge, leaf)
Warranty	4-year tool and battery	—
Lighting	—	LED headlights
Coverage	—	Up to 1/2 acre

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