Lawn Mowers
Top 8 lawn mowers on Amazon
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EGO POWER+ LM2135SP 21" Self-Propelled Cordless Mower (56V 7.5Ah + Extra 5.0Ah Battery)
Brushless self-propelled drive, 21-inch Select Cut deck · Two batteries included for larger lawns
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WORX WG743 40V 17" Cordless 2-in-1 Lawn Mower (2x 20V 4.0Ah)
Sized for lawns up to about 1/8 acre · Batteries shared with WORX 20V PowerShare tools
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Sun Joe 24V-X2-17LM 48V 17" Cordless Push Mower with 11-Gal Bag
670-watt brushless motor · 6-position height adjustment
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BLACK+DECKER BEMW482BH 12-Amp 17" Corded Electric Mower
12-amp motor, 17-inch deck · Bike-style comfort grip handle
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BLACK+DECKER BEMW472BH 10-Amp 15" Corded Electric Mower
10-amp motor, 15-inch deck · Lightweight for small yards
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American Lawn Mower 50514 14" 11-Amp Corded Electric Mower
11-amp motor, 14-inch cut · Compact for small lawns and tight storage
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Great States 415-16 16" Push Reel Mower
5-blade reel, 16-inch cut · Cutting height 1 to 2.5 inches
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Great States 204-14 14" Hand Reel Push Mower
4-blade reel, 14-inch cut · Light enough to carry and hang on a wall
The right lawn mower depends mostly on how big your lawn is, and then on how much noise, maintenance and pushing you are willing to put up with.
Battery versus gas versus corded
Battery mowers on 40V to 80V platforms are now the default choice for lawns up to about half an acre. They start with a button, need no oil, gas or spark plugs, and are far quieter than gas. A 5.0Ah to 7.5Ah battery typically mows a quarter to a third of an acre per charge; a second battery or a dual-battery mower covers more.
Gas mowers still make sense for lawns over half an acre, very thick or tall grass, and hilly properties where a strong self-propelled drive matters. They need fresh fuel, oil changes and seasonal maintenance.
Corded electric mowers are the cheapest option, often $150 to $250, and suit small, simple lawns close to an outlet. Managing a 100-foot cord around trees and beds is the trade-off.
Push versus self-propelled
Push mowers are lighter and cheaper, and fine for flat lawns under a quarter acre. Self-propelled mowers drive the wheels for you, which makes a big difference on slopes and larger lawns. Rear-wheel drive gives the best traction going uphill.
Deck width
A 20 to 21 inch deck is the standard for homeowners. Wider decks (22 inches and up) cut mowing time on larger, open lawns but are heavier and harder to fit through gates. Narrow 13 to 16 inch decks suit very small yards and storage-limited homes.
Mulch, bag or side discharge
Most mowers offer 3-in-1 cutting. Mulching returns finely cut clippings to the lawn as fertilizer and is the best default. Bagging gives the neatest look and is useful for collecting leaves in fall.
What to look for
Lawn size decides the power source
Under 1/4 acre: corded or a single-battery mower. 1/4 to 1/2 acre: a battery mower with 2 batteries or a large 7.5Ah+ pack, or gas. Over 1/2 acre: gas, a dual-battery self-propelled mower, or a riding mower.
Self-propelled for slopes and big lawns
If your lawn has hills or takes more than 30 minutes to mow, a self-propelled drive saves real effort. Rear-wheel drive grips best on slopes and when the bag is full.
Deck width and storage
21 inches is the standard. Check gate widths and storage space before going wider. Many battery mowers fold vertically, which halves the floor space they take in a garage or shed.
Battery platform
EGO, Greenworks, Ryobi and DeWalt mowers share batteries with trimmers and blowers from the same brand. Choose one platform for the whole yard and buy later tools as cheaper bare-tool versions.
Frequently asked questions
- Are battery lawn mowers as good as gas?
- For lawns up to about half an acre, yes. Modern 56V and 80V brushless mowers cut as cleanly as gas, start instantly and need almost no maintenance. Gas still wins on very large lawns and in very tall, wet grass.
- How long does a lawn mower battery last per charge?
- A 5.0Ah battery on a 21 inch push mower typically runs 35 to 45 minutes, roughly a quarter to a third of an acre. Self-propelled drive and thick grass shorten that. A 7.5Ah or 10Ah battery, or a second battery, extends it.
- Do I need a self-propelled mower?
- Not for a small, flat lawn. For hills, lawns over a quarter acre, or anyone who finds pushing 60+ pounds tiring, self-propelled is worth the extra cost.
- Mulching or bagging?
- Mulch most of the season. Fine clippings return nitrogen to the soil and save you emptying bags. Bag when the grass is very long, when you want a striped finish, or to pick up leaves in the fall.
- What deck width should I choose?
- 21 inches is the standard for most homes. A 17-inch deck suits small lawns and tight storage, while 22 inches or wider saves time on large, open lawns.