8 Best Electric Lawn Mowers

Buying an Electric Lawn Mower

If you’re like many homeowners, you love the idea of keeping your lawn attractive but you’re not so crazy about dealing with a smelly, messy gas-powered lawn mower.

Luckily, electric lawn mowers have improved dramatically in recent years. We’ll review some of the features to look for when you’re shopping for an electric lawnmower, then round up some of the best choices on the market today.

Here are some key considerations when shopping for the right electric lawn mower for you:

Power source: Electric lawn mowers fall into corded or cordless models. Corded tools are lighter and more affordable but tethered to the nearest outlet. Cordless tools are more mobile but limited by battery duration. Higher voltage batteries can deliver more power, while a higher amp-hour (Ah) rating means the battery can operate longer. But the battery is only one item in the greater picture. A well-designed mower can cut better and longer with an 18-volt battery than a poorly designed one, no matter how powerful the battery.

Interoperability (battery sharing): This is an important point for cordless mowers. If you already own battery-operated tools in one manufacturer’s system, you might save money by purchasing a mower as a “bare” tool in that system, foregoing additional chargers and batteries.

Brushed or brushless motors: Without sidetracking into a full discussion on the topic, brushed electric motors are more affordable, while brushless motors last longer and generate less heat.

Deck size: The width of the cutting deck, which contains the blades, determines the mower’s cutting swath. The larger the deck size, the faster the lawn gets mowed. But an overly wide mower won’t easily manuver around edges, bushes and trees.

Accessories: Most mowers have options for bagging accessories, mulching and more.

Features: Some mowers have self-propelled drives, LED lights and/or vibration reduction. How important these features are depends on your preferences and the topography of your yard.

Storage: Mowers that fold down flat take up far less space when stored or transported. Lighter models can even hang on a shed or garage wall.

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