EGO Power+ LM2114 Review
The Best Value Cordless Lawn Mower Right Now
The EGO POWER+ LM2114 is a 21 inch cordless push mower that runs up to 55 minutes on a 56V 6.0Ah battery and costs $449.00. Owners finish a third of an acre on one charge, which makes it the best value cordless mower we found.
The verdict
Over 2,200 reviews make the EGO LM2114 the most reviewed premium cordless mower on Amazon, and more than 600 people bought one in the past month. At $449.00, down from a $499.99 list price, it is also the mower we would spend our own money on.
Cutting the same 21 inch width as EGO’s flagship LM2135SP, the LM2114 drops the self-propel, loses one cutting height position and one foot-pound of torque, and comes with a slower charger. What stays is the part that matters, which is a 56V brushless motor that gets through grass.
Why push instead of self-propelled
Owners keep making the same argument, and it is worth listening to. Mr. N considered the self-propelled version, read about the effect on battery life, and picked the push model for his half acre instead. He now questions whether anyone needs the drive, because the mower with its battery fitted is light enough that pushing is no effort.
Another owner, lildewd77, says it can be pushed one handed. Peter Ulrich, who is 75, bought a self-propelled EGO over concerns about weight and then stopped using the drive because the mower rolls so easily.
Choosing push over self-propelled buys you runtime, saves you $80.00, and removes the moving parts most likely to fail.
Real runtime figures from owners
EGO rates the 6.0Ah battery at up to 55 minutes. Owner reports are consistent and in some cases better than the claim.
James Diaz mowed 3,000 sq ft and lost one bar out of six. Janet G mows her third of an acre twice on a single charge. MK gets two passes of his yard per charge when conditions are good. USN_Jayhawk83 does a third of an acre with power to spare, though he is using the larger 7.5Ah battery.
A feature that does not get much attention explains some of this. The mower senses blade speed dropping and automatically switches to a high current mode to power through the heavy patch, then drops back down to conserve charge. USN_Jayhawk83 can hear and feel it happen.
Two real weaknesses
The side discharge is the first. Owners do not hedge about it. V reports the chute clogs so easily he had to stop constantly to clear it, and found that bagging eliminated the problem entirely. MK calls side discharge useless and says there is no practical difference between using it and mulching.
Wet grass is the second. MK had a wet summer and the mower clogged and stalled repeatedly in thick damp growth, which destroyed his battery life. His conclusion is worth quoting directly: above a quarter acre, this mower would not work for him without extra batteries.
A smaller gripe that comes up more than once is the front wheel position. The front of the mower extends almost 12 inches beyond the cutting path, so getting close to a fence or tree at the front is impossible. You will want a string trimmer for edges.
Build quality and support
Mostly plastic, and owners notice. The deck sheds grass well and will never rust, but the battery cover scratches easily on branches and debris. USN_Jayhawk83 also found the blade metal soft enough that twigs leave dings, though he files them out without much trouble.
Worth knowing: his battery would not charge past four bars out of the box. EGO replaced it within a week and did not ask for the old one back, which left him with a spare. A 5 year tool warranty and 3 year battery warranty back the mower up, and that is the longest coverage of anything in this category.
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What stands out
- Same 21 inch cut as EGO's flagship for less than half the price
- Light enough to push one handed, several owners say
- Senses heavy grass and automatically boosts power
- Single lever adjusts all four wheels at once
- 5 year tool warranty and a 3 year battery warranty
What to watch
- Side discharge clogs so badly that owners call it useless
- Stalls in thick wet grass and burns through battery doing it
- Front wheels sit forward of the deck, so you cannot trim close at the front
- Plastic deck and battery cover scratch easily
Full specification
| Cutting width, inches | 21 |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 56V |
| Battery included | 6.0Ah included |
| Runtime, minutes | 55 |
| Charge time | 80 minutes on the included CH3200 |
| Cutting heights | 1.25 to 4 inches, 7 positions |
| Drive | Push |
| Grass bag capacity | Two bushel |
| Mulching | Yes, mulch plug included |
| Weight, lbs | 82 |
| Suits lawns up to | Up to 1/3 acre |
| Warranty | 5 year tool, 3 year battery |
Buy it if
You have up to a third of an acre, reasonably flat, and you want the best cordless mower per dollar. Owners with half an acre manage it using a larger battery.
Skip it if
Your lawn runs over a quarter acre and gets thick or wet often. One owner was clear that it would not work above that without extra batteries.
Questions people ask
How long does the EGO LM2114 run on one charge?
EGO rates it at up to 55 minutes with the included 6.0Ah battery. Owners report mowing a third of an acre twice on one charge, and 3,000 sq ft using only one bar of six. Expect less in long or damp grass.
Is the EGO LM2114 powerful enough without self-propel?
For most yards, yes. Owners repeatedly describe it as light enough to push one handed. One chose it over the self-propelled version specifically because the drive eats battery life.
Can the LM2114 cut half an acre?
Several owners do, but they use the larger 7.5Ah battery rather than the 6.0Ah in the box. On the standard battery, plan for a third of an acre.
Does the EGO LM2114 come with a battery and charger?
Yes, a 56V 6.0Ah battery and the CH3200 charger are both included. The battery charges in about 80 minutes and works with every EGO 56V tool.
What is the LM2114 like in wet grass?
Not good, and owners are blunt about it. One reported frequent clogging and stalling in thick wet grass, which also wrecked his battery life. Mowing dry is the answer with any cordless mower.
