The Best Electric Lawn Mowers (2024) for large yards

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The Best Electric Lawn Mowers offer numerous advantages over their gas-powered counterparts. To begin with, these eco-friendly mowers produce zero exhaust emissions, promoting a cleaner and healthier environment. Additionally, they operate with a notably lower noise level, providing a quieter and more user-friendly mowing experience, which benefits both the operator and those nearby.

We looked into many different kinds of electric lawn mowers and tried out a few in our own yards all over the country. Then, we looked at how the goods were set up, how well they worked, how easy they were to use, how safe they were, and how much they cost. We chose our favorites in a variety of categories for this list.

Best Electric Lawn Mowers Comparison Table

Model	Cutting Width	Self-Propelled	Power Source	Battery Voltage	Weight
EGO Power+ LM2102SP	21 inches	Yes	Cordless	56V	82 lbs
Greenworks 25022	20 inches	No	Corded	N/A	56 lbs
Echo DLM 2100SP	21 inches	Yes	Cordless	56V	72 lbs
Ryobi RY401150US	20 inches	Yes	Cordless	40V	65 lbs
Makita Self-Propelled	21 inches	Yes	Cordless	36V	79 lbs
Toro Recycler SmartStow 21466	22 inches	Yes	Cordless	60V	80 lbs
Honda HRX217VKA	21 inches	Yes	Gasoline	N/A	108 lbs

EGO Power+ LM2102SP 21-Inch Self-Propelled Mower

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Specification	Value
Model	LM2102SP
Power Source	Battery
Cutting Width	21 inches
Self-Propelled	Yes
Battery Voltage	56V
Battery Capacity	7.5 Ah
Runtime	Up to 60 minutes
Height Adjustment	Single lever
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Weight	80 pounds

After trying electric mowers all over the country, we think the EGO LM2102SP POWER+ 21-Inch Cordless Self-Propelled Mower is the best overall choice. It’s easy to use, lightweight, and small, and it has extra power when you need it. Plus, it’s not too expensive. Self-propelled mowers make mowing much easier, especially on hills and rough ground, because the mower moves itself at your speed while you just steer it around your yard.

This choice is no different. When we were testing this mower, it was our first time using a self-propelled mower, so it was almost too strong at first. But once we got the hang of it, we could quickly turn it on and off and change the speeds by using the levers on the handle. We used the self-propulsion to go up small hills (the slowest speed was enough), but we turned it off when we had to go around obstacles.

Greenworks 25022 20-Inch Electric Corded Lawn Mower

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Specification	Value
Model	25022
Power Source	Corded Electric
Cutting Width	20 inches
Self-Propelled	No
Motor Power	12 Amp
Height Adjustment	7-position
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Weight	56 pounds

We’ve tried the Greenworks Electric Corded Lawn Mower a few times in the last few years, and it still stands out as the best affordable option for small yards and tight spaces, even those with some rough terrain. In fact, during our most recent round of testing, we didn’t have any trouble getting this mower over divots, clumps, bumps, and other uneven parts of our yard. This mower powered right through them.

Also, the 12-amp motor is strong enough to cut and mulch tough materials, like the tall, thin weeds in our yard. Even though the grass was a little bit wet, we didn’t have any problems cutting it. The 20-inch cutting deck is narrower than some other choices, but we found that it made it easy to get through the tight spots in our yard. Changing the cutting height, which can be anywhere from 1.5 to 3.75 inches, is also easy, and it’s the only setting you really need to think about.

Echo DLM 2100SP

Specification	Value
Model	DLM 2100SP
Power Source	Battery
Cutting Width	21 inches
Self-Propelled	Yes
Battery Voltage	58V
Battery Capacity	4.0 Ah
Runtime	Up to 45 minutes
Height Adjustment	6-position
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Weight	80 pounds

Stop reading this review if you want a mower that brings you an iced coffee while you cut. This Echo mower is a tough, self-propelled machine that was made to cut grass, rain or shine. If you want to know how to do that, keep reading. Echo, which is based in the Midwest, is known for making this kind of gear. It has been doing this for a long time, and we have tested this brand for a long time, so we can talk from experience. This 56-volt mower has a great cut and one of the best cleaning systems in this test. It is also easy to use.

We mulched, side unloaded, and bagged with the Echo, and it passed each test with flying colors. It also went up hills and through tall grass and weeds without a problem. It comes with a 5-Ah battery and a second bay for another battery if you want to increase its run time. This is also a great reason to buy one of its other great battery-powered tools. Simply put, the Echo is almost exactly like a gas-powered lawn mower, and the company says it has no plans to make a machine that mixes lattes any time soon. That works for us, just like this mower does.

Ryobi RY401150US Self-Propelled Electric Mower

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Specification	Value
Model	RY401150US
Power Source	Battery
Cutting Width	20 inches
Self-Propelled	Yes
Battery Voltage	40V
Battery Capacity	5.0 Ah
Runtime	Up to 50 minutes
Height Adjustment	7-position
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Weight	53 pounds

This is Ryobi’s best mower, and the fact that it was made in the United States is something we wish we saw more of. It has a huge cutting area thanks to its two 6-Ah batteries, which add up to 12 Ah, and its X-shaped blade leaves a clean surface in its wake. Ryobi says that the design should be able to run for about 70 minutes. We didn’t time our cut, but it seems likely. Its rear-wheel drive and fairly aggressive tread pattern make it good at going up and down hills and cutting through mud on sidehills.

It also does a good job of bagging on flat, sidehill, and uphill slopes. A bag that mounts and demounts straight up and down through the handle makes it easy to put on or take off. A single-lever deck height adjustment makes it easy to change the height of the deck. The straight edge deck is made of polyethylene, so it won’t rust and only needs basic cleaning.

Makita Self-Propelled Cordless Lawn Mower Kit XML11CT1

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Specification	Value
Model	Self-Propelled
Power Source	Gasoline
Cutting Width	21 inches
Self-Propelled	Yes
Engine Power	170cc
Height Adjustment	13-position
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Weight	90 pounds

Makita’s self-propelled electric lawn mower has many of the same features as the other models we tested: a 21-inch deck, a brushless motor, a three-in-one design for mulching, bagging, or side discharge, eight height settings from 1 1/4 to 3 15/16 inches, and vertical storage. However, it has a few features that make it stand out. Aside from its calm blue color, we loved how the grass bag catcher was thoughtfully made with a level indicator for the grass.

A fabric indicator floats when the basket isn’t full and the motor is going. When the basket is almost full, the indicator stops floating, so you know it’s time to stop the motor and empty the basket. It’s a simple, small thing, but it’s very useful. It did a great job cutting and bagging, but when it came to mulching, this model wasn’t as good as our top pick.

Toro Recycler SmartStow Cordless Mower 21466

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Specification	Value
Model	Recycler SmartStow 21466
Power Source	Gasoline
Cutting Width	22 inches
Self-Propelled	Yes
Engine Power	163cc
Height Adjustment	9-position
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Weight	80 pounds

The “Personal Pace” auto-drive feature on the Toro takes all the guessing out of changing the speed, just like the “Smart Trek” feature on the Ryobi. The mower can tell how fast you’re walking and will automatically match it. It can also tell when you’re going uphill and will give more power to the back wheels. To go faster, you just pull the handle down further, knowing that it can’t get away from you.

The Toro Recycler SmartStow has nine cutting positions from 1 to 4 inches, a strong 22-inch steel deck, bag, mulch, and side-discharge options, and a full two-year warranty on the mower and a three-year guarantee on the battery. It’s easy to fold up, and like the others, it can be kept standing up. The 60-volt battery, on the other hand, can run for up to 40 minutes on a single charge, but it takes about 2.5 hours to charge, which is a lot longer than other batteries.

Honda HRX217VKA Lawn Mower

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Specification	Value
Model	HRX217VKA
Power Source	Gasoline
Cutting Width	21 inches
Self-Propelled	Yes
Engine Power	190cc
Height Adjustment	7-position
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Weight	89 pounds

The Honda HRX217VKA Lawn Mower is an excellent option to consider purchasing if you do not feel prepared to switch to an electric model just yet. In terms of the quality of the cut and the capacity to maintain healthy grass, it is one of the best self-propelled mowers available. This is mostly due to two features: a two-blade cutting technique that produces results similar to those of a golf course, and a one-of-a-kind method to dial in a precise mulching-to-bagging ratio that takes into account the various conditions of the grass.

Both of these qualities give the mower the ability to produce results similar to those produced by a golf course. When you add all of that to the mower’s other wonderful characteristics, such as its powerful 200 cc engine and rear-wheel drive, which makes it simpler to go over long grass or hills, you get plenty to make up for the expensive price. In other words, the mower is well worth the money.

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