Despite decades of market dominance, it appears the days of noisy, finicky gas-powered lawn mowers are finally behind us; and I say this because – For the second year in a row! – The highest rated lawnmowers on Amazon do not burn a drop of gasoline.
The latest round of silly oil wars is driving up fuel prices everywhere while, at the same time, state and local governments continue to tighten restrictions on noise and emissions from small engines. Combined, those things probably mean that your next lawn mower is more likely to plug in than to fill up, whether you like it or not. He good That’s the news. In addition to being quieter, safer, and not poisoning the air you breathe while walking behind them, electric lawnmowers have come a long way in terms of power and performance in just a few years. In fact, so much so that many of the best-rated models on Amazon, emphatic periodThey are electric.
When putting together this list, we looked at the average star ratings of various lawnmowers on Amazon, focusing on products that had at least 2,000 reviews and an average of four stars or higher, and found that (like last year) battery-electric units from EGO Power, Greenworks, and Worx were among the highest-rated lawnmowers, regardless of fuel type.
Here’s the summary, in alphabetical order (by brand).
EGO
In recent years, the EGO POWER+ brand has claimed to be the gold standard for cordless garden equipment, thanks to its 56V high-voltage battery platform and superior build quality. The brand’s POWER+ LM2112 21″ Push Lawn Mower currently has an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 2,200 Amazon reviews and an “Overall Pick” designation.
That’s not a surprise, given the LM2112’s 6 foot-pounds. of cutting torque (equivalent to a 150cc ICE) and up to 35 minutes of run time (call it suburban yard) with the included 56V 4.0 Ah lithium-ion battery, three-in-one mulching, bagging and side discharge capability. It also starts with the push of a button, folds up for compact storage, and skips the exhaust, maintenance, and oil changes that come with a comparable lawnmower.
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With an impressive 4.2-star rating after more than 12,000 verified reviews, the Greenworks 40V 16″ Push Lawn Mower finds itself in rare company among lawn mowers of any type on Amazon. It’s no surprise, given that the lightweight cordless lawn mower weighs just 37.5 pounds. and comes with a 4.0Ah battery and charger lasting up to 40 minutes, making it ideal for homeowners with smaller gardens who want to ditch the fuel without having to struggle with a heavier machine.
Greenpower’s 16″ cutting deck is designed for (if not limited to) compact lawns, with a five-position height adjustment and a two-in-one system that gives you the option of mulching (yes) or bagging (no) grass clippings.
For larger, more demanding lawns, Greenworks offers a 4.4-star push mower with a 21″ steel cutting deck that is powered by an 80V brushless motor and ships with a pair of 2.0 Ah batteries lasting up to 40 minutes on both batteries. Three-in-one functionality for shredding, bagging, or side discharge is also included, along with a push-button start, seven-position height adjustment, and a quick charger that can be back up and running in about 30 minutes.
WORX
The WORX 40V 17″ Power Share Lawn Mower is another good example of how electric lawn care can be practical and affordable. The WG743 combines a pair of 20V, 4.0Ah batteries to deliver 40V of power, and those same batteries run across the brand’s broader line of Power Share tools, a line that includes string trimmers, power drills, and more.
However, the most notable feature of the WORX mower is its “IntelliCut” technology which works a little like the traction control in your car, automatically increasing torque when the mower hits thicker grass (more traction) and backing off when it doesn’t need extra power (when it detects wheel slippage or, in this case, the cutting head). Note an intentionally lightweight design, seven-position cutting height adjustment, and the of rigor options for mulching or bagging, and you have a versatile little lawn mower to keep a smaller lawn in shape.
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