Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower th-cam.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
Good video! Glad you remembered to pull the batt before changing the blade. Other reviewers said they pull the batt and then push the start button and blade bar to discharge any remaining charge in the motor. Pretty impressive going through the tall thick stuff!
I want one of these so bad. Mainly because I have an annoying neighbor I try to avoid 100% of the time. I despise mowing season, not because of the work but bc he comes out and wants to talk any time he hears my mower crank. I'd probably mow at night if I had one of these.
I just moved in and my new home seems like paradise compared to my Philly apartment in da ‘hood. I meet my neighbors and the grumpy old man ( 14 years younger than I) starts spewing out his rules for the neighborhood ? I say “ Ok, see you later” and avoid him. I’m so happy Sat. morning tossing a frisbee with my pup in my big beautiful lush green yard. My pup Akers me as there is a commotion on my front lawn and it’s this neighbor tearing up my front lawn on his lawn tractor ? Everyone tells me to just forget it he was just trying to help. I feel like Russel Crow in the movie “ Unhinged” I’m so pissed off that someone vandalized my front yard.
I’m new at all of this and I just come from settlement with a few things and this JO neighbor starts spouting out orders about how long my grass should be (? He did not approve of the former owners grass looking great but too long for his liking after he cut it 2-3 times per week at the 4” height) He also wanted me to rip out some trees and I responded “ I just bought this house 40 minutes ago, I’ll look into it” He drove up on my lawn and cut it and way too low and he could’ve run over my dog as he was driving carelessly. You don’t know how I wanna introduce him to my new mower.
Ego is definitely king of the hill right now. They got in the game early and their experience and development shows through and through. That trek through the "jungle" was really impressive. Pricey no doubt. But not the most expensive thing out there. I love my Atlas (Greenworks) 80v...but it didn't cost as much as this setup. Impressive.
Kudos to your assistant. I wish my 11 year old daughter was as enthusiastic about helping out. I have the first gen EGO SP mower and after many years of use on our half acre, it still runs flawlessly. I've never actually removed the blade because I just sharpen with my cordless angle grinder and then oil it with some WD-40 in-place at the end of each mowing season before winter storage. Thanks again for the great review. When (if) my Ego mower ever dies, I'll probably get this new one, but I'd love it if EGO released a 30-36" wide, twin blade, SP mower, as I'd like more coverage but don't quite have the lawn space or budget for their Z6 riding mower.
I just bought the older version on this. Unfortunately cannot find this one anywhere to buy by me. Would've waited but my gas one took a crap, and at least the only difference is slightly upgraded motor and battery, the rest of the mower and features was the same. Still wanted this, looks great.
I just purchased this model two days ago. I want to thank you for an excellent presentation of each of the components. I purchased it from Ace hardware, and the guys did a terrific job of assembling it, and they spent a considerable time with me making sure I understood how to manage the mower. However, I just want you to know that I Saved your video in my settings so that I can refer to it once I start using it. Yes, I subscribed. Thanks again for the detail demonstrations. 👍🏾
Bought this exact mower just a week ago. The battery did not last the 75 minutes. It lasted about 50 minutes. However the grass was wet, a bit tall and I have about 20,000 square feet of lawn. The mower was much quieter than the electric one I used to use. You did a fantastic job explaining every detail about this mower. Thank you.
The self-propelled, adjustable handles, massive battery and additional mower blade for finer mulching is a tough one to beat for a battery powered lawnmower. The battery seize and amperage is huge which can make an enormous difference for workload. The way that the Ego lawnmower ran through those thick, tall grass is very impressive. 😎👌👍💯.
I have the $600 Ego mower and while the cut on fine grass isn't quite as good as a high quality gas mower (which I'm not really concerned about anyway), it is the most powerful push mower I've used for tall/rough grass. Add to that the lack of fumes/pollution, less noise, ability to use the self-propelled function without having the blade on, and not having to pull start and you have a real winner.
May be a strong mower, but an extra battery is over $500, and not a single place has them in stock. I really want an electric mower, but the more I research, the less I want one. Up until the summer heat hits us in July my grass literally grows about 6" a week and stays damp. Electric mowers don't seem to last long under those conditions. I found one review that showed grass like mine gets in 7 days and this mower blew all of the others out of the competition. But it still only went 60 feet before dying... I completely misunderstood the review that went 60ft. This thing even beat all the gas mowers in that regard except for a Honda. I didn't watch the gas part, so jumped to the wrong conclusion.
I like that the lid really clamps down on the bag to help keep it in place. I always hated bagging grass with my old Craftsman Eager-1 mower becuase the bag would bounce off routinely and slam into my shins.
Just bought mine yesterday haven’t unboxed it yet but I’m returning it for the big daddy 10 amp and it’s on sale 20% off till 4 th of July. I’m excited to use it. I had bought two lawn mowers with the Briggs and Stratton engines on them and both crapped out within 1 year each. After several years dealing with these lawnmowers decided to pull the trigger on one of these. Your video has reassured me. Thanks for the video
I watched a lot of good reviews, but this is by far the most thorough. Thanks for showing the bottom of the mower and changing the blade. Very good review sir. If I do truly buy this mower, it will be because of your review. Thanks!
Greatly appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to review so thoroughly. Best review of the mower on youtube thus far. Pretty significant investment to go into blind in terms of push mower costs. Sad when you can't rely on the manufacturer to provide any real life usage tests.
It really didn't. We were very impressed. The only time it bogged is when we hit some broken concrete that had been dumped in the woods...covered by greenery. oops! Thanks for watching.
Had my heart set on the Milwaukee because I already have so many of their batteries and love their tools, including landscaping tools. Alas, their pricing was out of control. This video helped me make up my mind and go with the EGO 2150sp. It's being delivered today so we will see what happens. Love how it powered thru the jungle and packs away nicely for blade changes and storage. Let's hope it makes 5 years without a hitch.
Recently my 15 year old gas mower gave out. I wanted to try battery powered, my neighbor let me try this Ego mower. I really liked it but I couldn’t get over the plastic deck. In the end I bought the 25” Greenworks. I couldn’t be happier for now. Time will tell.
This is the most thorough review of the ego mower I have seen. This is the first one I have seen using the side discharge. (or is that an in your face discharge?) This the first one I've seen cutting actual grass and weeds rather than a manicured 3-in lawn. The first one that shows the actual amount of yard it can cut rather than the advertised figure in minutes. The first one that says you can push it without resistance from the self-propelled system. I've been using an ego Grass trimmer for the past 5 years. Because of it I will never go back to gas on any yard tools. About 2 years ago I bought the chainsaw. Last week my gas lawn mower started to spit sputter and fall dead. I was highly disappointed that it was only a clogged air filter. Oh yeah, the only thing missing is you could have shown how long it took to fully recharge the battery.
Appreciate review, seriously! Works great on my rocky hilly not a level spot anywhere hills of TN. Takes 4 full battery runs to mow .5 acres…no trees just Mother Nature filling in the clay. Utilize the bag feature for composting new dirt. ❤Blade review! Thank you for walking through tall weeds….i just go for it and Ego handles. Got mine in May, and am extremely impressed with self propelled on “steep inclines.
It's hard to replace a Honda, they are just great machines, and they're probably the best in the business with small motors. That's why most commercial companies use them. However, the EGO mower is a great battery-powered mower that delivers a ton of power, considering it's battery powered. Glad you're happy with it. Thanks for watching.
Just bought this today and wow. Mowed my neighbors yard also becuse i just wasn't ready to stop using it. Will never go back to gas. Replacing my weed trimmer, edge trimmer and blower for sure! You wont be disappointed
Def. Get the ego weed trimmer! I suggest you get the model with the interchangable heads for different operations. I didn't so I would have to buy separate tools instead of just attachments. :/
I have a landscaping company, and all I have is gas equipment. The problem is, its inevitable, that at some point the transition must happen. This video is very informative . Luckily my main focus is on small to medium yards, so it wont be too painfully... hopefully.
Worth it imo. Compared to gas powered, these mowers have been easier to use, lower maintenance, cleaner, and more reliable for me than traditional gas equipment, which always seem to require a great deal of maintenance for me between seasons. My ego mower however has completely revolutionized my lawn care. I honestly finally love mowing my yard.
I was so close to biting the bullet on this mower but I got the Toro 60 volt Recycler instead and love it! It’s a bit heavier than the other plastic battery mowers out there because of the metal deck but it’s kinda what makes it feel like a real traditional mower. Bonus points for being made in the USA! Maybe you can do a review on it eventually. Anyway, great review as always Tim.
I just purchased this one and I gotta tell you it is the simplest mover ever and cuts beautifully. However, the warranty is 5 yrs for parts and labor but 3 yrs in battery. Hope I'll be just as happy with it many yrs from now, don't think I'll ever do gas mowers again.
EGO is all about innovation and ease of use. Unfortunately they haven't tackled the problem of switching from mulching to bagging. You still need those deflectors and plugs and what not.. Just take a look at how Honda resolved that problem years ago...
Thanks for the great review and showing the difference between the blades and showing how to change them. I purchased this select cut after an issue with a Kobalt electric model. I was going to go back to gas but decided to give this a try and I would say it's totally worth it.
Glad I found this video review. My daughter and husband have a postage stamp for a front yard. The back of the house is on a cliff so no back yard. They have this heavy old Craftsman self propelled that is just an awful mower to maneuver around all their landscaping. This mower would be perfect for them and surely looks capable. Given the size of their yard (less than 1/4 acre) this EGO should last them forever. Great review! And thank you EGO owners for your comments.
Hmm, a lot of these videos from like a year ago, that go into the batter warranty, seem to say 5 years. I guess EGO figured that was just too much warranty, because know it's 5 & 3. Not sure I like that they did that.
I also use the impact wrench to remove blades on a mower, (the other option is using a ratchet and a piece of wood to prevent the blades from turning when unscrewing the bolt). But the problem, (as well as it's greatest benefit), with an impact wrench, is the fact that it has a lot of torque and you can easily over tighten the bolt. That could result in a broken bolt or even with a bent blade. That's why I screw the blade on with a cordless drill and tighten it with a torque wrench. By the way I would like to see the mower tackle thick, tall wet grass in the spring. This was a scorched earth tall grass.. LOL
I have a Craftsman V60 and love it....great mower with a steel deck..7.5 ah battery and charger , bag..and side discharge...it's plenty for a 1/4 acre... ( I also have a John Deere E120 rider so I only use the Craftsman for strip and edges)...I almost went with EGO but my Self-Propelled Craftsman V60 is a great buy.... Chervon makes them along side EGO...KOBALT...Greenworks.....etc
Yep, that V6 Craftsman is a great little mower too. You're off a little. Greenworks makes the 60-volt (V60), not Chervon. Chervon and Greenworks are very much competitors. Greenworks used to make the Kobalt mowers. Chervon makes the Kobalt 24V stuff and FLEX 24V as well as EGO. Thanks for watching, as always.
It is a great mower, got one in May, this model I belive but with a 7.5ah battery. I was so impressed with it that I got a leaf blower, 18" chainsaw and the multi tool/power head (carbon fiber) with the 21" hedge clipper. Definitely going to grab a few more of their tools, weed whacker attachment for sure. Great product!!! I do still have my gas mower, I'll never give that up. It comes out when I miss a week and the grass (aka weeds) has overgrown.
I have the older select cut and I am truly impressed so far....the 10ah battery only improved a already decent mower.... TBH , the 7.5ah it came with is completely adequate for most yards up to 1/4 acre or so....BUT.. I won't say exactly what I did because I don't want to be responsible for someone hurting themselves..... however I will say that I played around with the blades and with a little work...u will have to make a spacer....and some evaluation....I am now using only one blade and outperforming what the mower came with.....better run time....fills the bag no problem and with the addition of just a little bit of heavy metal on each end of the blade it has created a heavy flywheel effect. NOTE:. If u get curious and try something like this PLEASE be sure you know how to work with metal and the blade will need to be balanced when you are done.....IF THE HEAVY METAL IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY TO THE BLADE IT CAN FLY OFF AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. Ego , if I can do this so can u
Yes, you are correct. The 7.5Ah battery is probably more than sufficient for the "typical" American home/yard. Keep in mind, the new Select Cut XP not only got a bigger battery (10Ah), but they also upgraded the brushless motor...even more power. We understand your craftiness. We "may" have experimented with different weights and blades ourselves...but no one can prove this. ;) Yes, you are correct, it is not recommended to be changing the balance, weight, and engineering of any blades. Bad things can happen. Thanks for watching.
@@Shoptoolreviews I know ego could do this , if I could do it in our machine shop , they could certainly do it. I got the idea from how we balance high end late model crankshafts. We use a heavy metal in certain areas in the crank flutes and are able to get the balancing to a degree that was unheard of 10 years ago. Yes I have way to much invested in this blade but it was a challenge to see if I could"one up" a bunch of engineers who could do better however I do understand that the bean counters have the last word. Keep the vids coming brother...
Thanks for this review. I was just left high and dry by some landscaping fraudsters, only have an old EGO push mower, and now have hills and more yard. So, got one of these yesterday, charged the battery and just used it for the first time. Yeah. Definitely a good purchase. It easily moved right up the rather steep incline cutting all the way. I was really worried it might be too steep for it. Might take a few times to really get used to adjusting speed, blades on or off as I move along, since the space is so uneven and quirky. Thanks!
Pretty great mower, just used mine for the 1st yesterday. 1 thing I don't like is the side discharge attachment, seems kind of clunky when trying to install. I used mulching, my grass was a few days past needing cut, the mower just cut right through it. My gas mower would have bogged down and potentially shut off in some spots. Over all, very impressed.
Just bought one. A slight step down, as our lows did not have the 75 min battery one. Mine has the 60 min battery (Plenty for my 0.33 acre) and only one bagging blade and one mulching blade. No "High lift" blade. But, it was normally $699. Got it on sale for $599. Quiet and fast. I cannot walk as fast as it goes for very long. ;) Thanks for your assesement. It was spot on.
This was so helpful. My riding mower that is 25 years old gave up the ghost. SO I was trying to decide what to do. My yard is much smaller then my old house. I hate the maintenance of the mower, gas, and oil. Price is a thought. But well worth it if it lasts. Thanks so much for all the detail of the mower.
doing some math it seems to be about 2000 sqft per AH. Most homes are about 2000 sqft anyway so on average its 1AH per regular house mow to 2AH per regular full lawn treatment(edge, mow, weed, blow, trim). Meaning the 10AH and 12AH batteries respectively should cover about 5 to 6 average houses worth per charge. This is great for lawncare businesses or anyone who doesn't want to charge batteries 247
I really like my EGO mower! I also have the string trimmer and two stage snow thrower. Sometimes when "pushing" not using self propelled. When turning the mower around the drive wheels will lock. I then will have to pull the mower backwards, they unlock and I am good to go!
Best review on this lawnmower. Thanks a lot. I’m just thinking of buying this because my 20 year old Honda has had it’s best time and didn’t know what to choose. You convinced me. Here in Belgium the Ego 2135 costs 1000 euro (about 1100 dollars) and with 7,5 AH. So your 750 dollars + tax is cheaper.
I’ve looked and looked at this mower and end result no matter how hard I try to makes this mower work for me it’s a no go. Like most of the electric stuff it dose not have the run time I need.
Awesome video as per usual. This thing is a beast, no doubt about it. However, the reasons that swayed me to buy the Milwaukee mower (albeit like 130 bucks more expensive) is the battery eco system. I can use the two 12.0 High Output batteries it uses on all of my other M18 power tools. I've actually found myself finishing mowing my lawn with 2 bars left on each of the batteries so instead of using my other M18 batteries I have charged and ready to go, I just use one of the 12.0s in the mower for my trimmer and the other for the blower to finish the job, neither of which run the batteries empty by the time I'm done either. It has a bit more torque, a steel deck and uses one blade with no need to swap a secondary blade which is a simple enough process but sometimes you just do feel like fiddling around with swapping blades. Subjective opinion is in the looks department, the EGO looks a bit too....for lack of better terms, plasticky and cheap in my opinion, like a toy of sorts. The colors they use for them don't really do them any justice either, perhaps a darker gray and green would help quite a bit.
Don't use self-propelled easy to push helps save on battery power. Cool mower bought it for my daughter. Lowes and others have them for 599.00 right now. Cut my daughters yard twice on one charge.
The 2-year extended warranty (giving the battery 5 years total) only applies to the 10.0 Ah battery, and possibly (I'm not sure about this part) only when it's sold with the LM2156SP Select Cut XP mower. Otherwise, their batteries only get a standard 3 years warranty. Plus, you MUST register the battery within 60 days, or you don't get the 2-year extension. I was rather confused by all of this myself, but eventually got to the bottom of the warranty-length discrepancy by checking a lot of sellers' websites, as well as EGO's.
GREAT VIDEO AND AUDIO ! GREAT DEMONSTRATIONS OF ALL PARTS TOO ! STEP BY STEP . YOUR REVIEWERS WERE GREAT SPORTS . BY THE WAY , The battery leaves you enough to push it easily " back to the barn " to its recharging station . Found that in a note FYI. Thank you for sharing so much. Be Blessed.
Yep we are all ego here in western Sydney love it front n back mowed n edge and pathways less then 45mins blowed down and mower brushed cleaned love it heaps no bs
I liked the new motor conversion/replacement abilities they are promoting. I believe they now have an ability to swap out a 200cc Briggs and Stratton petrol engine on about anything. Snowblower or power washer modification lots of things to convert over. Why not an old-school Sears minibike. 😆
@@nathankennedy8704 I think you don't know what you are talking about. The motor is electric and can mount in any position you desire. That 28ah backpack battery can supply one hell of a lot of WHEEEEE time on the seat. Yeah gas has it's advantage on distance but 50 miles at one time on a minibike isn't really comfortable to begin with. LOTS of different ways to power that SAME motor if real speed is in need. 110v at 4kw should scare the pants off most people.
@@ebikeliverystable I didn’t think of making a mounting plate to mount it sideways, I was just hoping for a bolt in solution. 200cc on a mini bike is totally manageable depending on the clutch and throttle and driver skill.
@@nathankennedy8704 TH-cam search electric minibike or DYI E-bike. You'd be surprised of the speed. After all the fastest production vehicle on the market is a Tesla. The fastest racing vehicle's are electric. Search fastest mustang it's electric. Today's e-bike and electric motorcycle are all plug and play. The bike in my picture is a $300 self build three years ago. Have two of this frame. Have another 4 others in various stages of building them. If you're not a good mechanic? Use hub motors. If you can change a tire on the bicycle? You can add an electric wheel kit to a bike. Petrol is out dated and over rated.
Bought an EGO LM2156SP, self-propelled XP Select Cut mower and returned it 2 mows later. The self-propel function is quirky and inconsistent. The lag from when you pull the bar is long, the jerkiness and sudden surges suck (you get wheelies) and the max speed is way too low. It sometimes jerked forward when I was pulling it backwards. I also find the green button/bars to start it moving are too small and too recessed. The battery life was also disappointing. I ordered the tool only and my existing 5 amp battery only got the mower through 25 minutes of mowing. I know it comes with a 7.5 amp battery, but this 5 amp battery powered my old EGO (not self-propelled) for 50 minutes. Not apples to apples, I know, but unacceptable. Bought a Honda HRX. I do love the EGO blowers, hedge clippers and snow blowers, though.
The Ego motor is 1200 watts; the Greenworks Pro Gen. 2 and Toro 60V mowers, 1500 watts. But with 8.3 ft-lb of torque, the Ego is almost certainly more powerful. That said, the 2022 Greenworks Commercial 21-inch mower is 2000 watts.
Thanks for the review. Have recently transitioned all of my lawn power equipment (ie trimmer, edger, blower) to Ego (love that the same battery can operate everything) except for the mower. But even though I have a fairly new Honda, I'm probably going to do that as well as soon as my new credit card with the $200 bonus for a $500-or-more purchase comes in the mail. Question for you though - my typical mowing method is to first mulch, then go over the clumped areas with the bag to make the lawn look neat. Have you tried bagging with the mulching blade on? I don't want to have to change blades to pick up the clumps, so am hoping there is enough vacuum power with the mulching blade on to do it.
Love it love it, i just hate the grass sticks to my wheels and underdeck when i mow when it is damp a little bit from the morning dew. that is rough having to clean it a lot and then it wears down my battery l
Do you benefit with smaller particles if you utilize the MULCHING blades WITH the BAG system. I’m interested in composting leaf drop using this approach. ANYBODY with experience this is combination?
Great review, I watched you Ryobi AWD electric mower review first and it was so good I subsribed and saw this review. I am in the market for a new electric self-propelled mower and was considering the Ryobi but this review may have changed my mind. Thank you sir!
Sadly, it doesn't matter how good the equipment is (and it really is) if the batteries are problematic. I had three battery failures within a year (I'm very experienced with battery care) and my lovely local hardware store said a number of customers were coming in with the same complaint and that EGO Australia was not offering good customer support to franchises or customers. I ended up donating and/or selling my EGO equipment cheaply and started again with another brand that has performed very well. In many years of using battery equipment, EGO was the most unreliable with their batteries. And, they are so expensive too. I kept getting the red flashing issue with my battery although the previous generation battery ran perfectly. I understand EGO has changed the internal cell brand in the latest generation batteries with an inferior quality battery. 🙏✌️
Very comprehensive review. Do you have a gas powered unit also? To be sure of finishing the job in one session, it seems a second battery or another mower is mandatory even for just a 1/2 acre.
I purchased one at Lowes this summer. I got the next unit down. I'm very very disappointed on the 60 minute run time thats really 30 minutes. I have a Suburban lawn. Dewalt, Marita, & Dewalt at HD comes with 2 batteries. To stop in the middle of cutting a city lawn is a pain in the arss. Buyer Beware!!!!🤔
@Shop Tool Reviews - Love your videos, went out and bought this mower based on your (and others) suggestions. And it's absolutely the worst! Do I have a lemon? Not a single reviewer mentions what I experience. If I push by hand, it cuts nicely, but using self propel, the cut quality goes out the window, grass is left 1/2" to 1" taller and scraggly. My yard is only 15,000 sq/ft, like a 1/4 of an acre. When grass is only an 1 to 1.5" tall, the 7.5ah battery only makes it through about 3/4 of my yard. If grass is 2" tall, the battery only lasts about 1000'. It's utterly ridiculous to promote something so bad. I've called tech support and they don't seem to care. They asked for videos of the issue, which I've sent, including follow up emails to verify they received my videos, and two weeks later not a single response from them.
If you've still got it, chances are the cut quality is because of the front end bouncing all over. Either weigh it down or adjust the handle up. The torque of the self propel is more than likely just helping it lift up -- and any amount of bumpy terrain can do the same thing. Ensuring the front stays planted keeps the cut much much cleaner.
@@dt99022 It was like pulling teeth but I finally got them to replace the mower. It was definitely a bad unit as the new mower cuts perfectly fine with or without self propel. I'm still waiting for a replacement battery. It only makes it through about 3/10ths of an acre of light trimming. 1st tech support rep, after sending multiple videos, refused to replace battery and only sent the machine. Next rep wanted me to "reset the battery". Clearly wasn't qualified. Third tech support rep was actually pleasant and knowledgeable. She put me in line for a replacement battery but it's going on 3 weeks and it still hasn't shown up. A very rough start with their products but I'm hoping the long-term experience will be good.
Now here's the rub. Both this mower (with 1 x 7.5A battery) and the Ryobi 21" AWD mower you reviewed (2 x 6A batteries) are $1000 CDN. Based on your reviews I would lean towards the Ryobi, but you did say you were fighting it when you tried to push it without assistance whereas the Ego was smooth. I have a gas powered self-propelled at the moment and I find I do a lot of back and forth manhandling without self-propel to get my lawn done. The Ryobi is approx 90lbs and the Ego is about 55lbs. I'm thinking for the same price I should go with the Ego. What do you think?
I do think the EGO edges out as the winner between these two. I think either mower make a great mower, but comparing the two, the EGO stands out. Thanks for watching and subbing.
When charging the battery… does it have a auto-shutoff once it’s fully charged or does the battery need removed from the charger ? Thank you for the video 👍
I just started my business and I want to get a leg up on electric lawn equipment. I already have the ego trimmer which I do love. I will say I rarely use it tho because I only have one battery. Will this lawnmower be good for business usage? I'll still keep my gas mower on hand but I really want to get into electric more. I mean no maintenance and gas. Hard to beat that.
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower th-cam.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
Good video! Glad you remembered to pull the batt before changing the blade. Other reviewers said they pull the batt and then push the start button and blade bar to discharge any remaining charge in the motor. Pretty impressive going through the tall thick stuff!
I want one of these so bad. Mainly because I have an annoying neighbor I try to avoid 100% of the time. I despise mowing season, not because of the work but bc he comes out and wants to talk any time he hears my mower crank. I'd probably mow at night if I had one of these.
I just moved in and my new home seems like paradise compared to my Philly apartment in da ‘hood. I meet my neighbors and the grumpy old man ( 14 years younger than I) starts spewing out his rules for the neighborhood ? I say “ Ok, see you later” and avoid him. I’m so happy Sat. morning tossing a frisbee with my pup in my big beautiful lush green yard. My pup Akers me as there is a commotion on my front lawn and it’s this neighbor tearing up my front lawn on his lawn tractor ? Everyone tells me to just forget it he was just trying to help. I feel like Russel Crow in the movie “ Unhinged” I’m so pissed off that someone vandalized my front yard.
Also looking into a robot mower but most only capable of doing 1/8th to a 1/4 acre at a time and I have 1.5 acres.
I’m new at all of this and I just come from settlement with a few things and this JO neighbor starts spouting out orders about how long my grass should be (? He did not approve of the former owners grass looking great but too long for his liking after he cut it 2-3 times per week at the 4” height) He also wanted me to rip out some trees and I responded “ I just bought this house 40 minutes ago, I’ll look into it” He drove up on my lawn and cut it and way too low and he could’ve run over my dog as he was driving carelessly. You don’t know how I wanna introduce him to my new mower.
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Damn sounds just like my neighbor
Ego is definitely king of the hill right now. They got in the game early and their experience and development shows through and through. That trek through the "jungle" was really impressive. Pricey no doubt. But not the most expensive thing out there. I love my Atlas (Greenworks) 80v...but it didn't cost as much as this setup. Impressive.
Kudos to your assistant. I wish my 11 year old daughter was as enthusiastic about helping out.
I have the first gen EGO SP mower and after many years of use on our half acre, it still runs flawlessly.
I've never actually removed the blade because I just sharpen with my cordless angle grinder and then oil it with some WD-40 in-place at the end of each mowing season before winter storage.
Thanks again for the great review. When (if) my Ego mower ever dies, I'll probably get this new one, but I'd love it if EGO released a 30-36" wide, twin blade, SP mower, as I'd like more coverage but don't quite have the lawn space or budget for their Z6 riding mower.
I have this Ego lawnmower & I totally agree with everything he said in his review. This mower is a beast!
Awesome! Glad it's working well for you. Thanks for watching.
I just bought the older version on this. Unfortunately cannot find this one anywhere to buy by me. Would've waited but my gas one took a crap, and at least the only difference is slightly upgraded motor and battery, the rest of the mower and features was the same. Still wanted this, looks great.
I just purchased this model two days ago. I want to thank you for an excellent presentation of each of the components. I purchased it from Ace hardware, and the guys did a terrific job of assembling it, and they spent a considerable time with me making sure I understood how to manage the mower. However, I just want you to know that I Saved your video in my settings so that I can refer to it once I start using it. Yes, I subscribed. Thanks again for the detail demonstrations. 👍🏾
Bought this exact mower just a week ago. The battery did not last the 75 minutes. It lasted about 50 minutes. However the grass was wet, a bit tall and I have about 20,000 square feet of lawn. The mower was much quieter than the electric one I used to use.
You did a fantastic job explaining every detail about this mower. Thank you.
The self-propelled, adjustable handles, massive battery and additional mower blade for finer mulching is a tough one to beat for a battery powered lawnmower. The battery seize and amperage is huge which can make an enormous difference for workload. The way that the Ego lawnmower ran through those thick, tall grass is very impressive. 😎👌👍💯.
I have the $600 Ego mower and while the cut on fine grass isn't quite as good as a high quality gas mower (which I'm not really concerned about anyway), it is the most powerful push mower I've used for tall/rough grass. Add to that the lack of fumes/pollution, less noise, ability to use the self-propelled function without having the blade on, and not having to pull start and you have a real winner.
May be a strong mower, but an extra battery is over $500, and not a single place has them in stock. I really want an electric mower, but the more I research, the less I want one. Up until the summer heat hits us in July my grass literally grows about 6" a week and stays damp. Electric mowers don't seem to last long under those conditions. I found one review that showed grass like mine gets in 7 days and this mower blew all of the others out of the competition. But it still only went 60 feet before dying... I completely misunderstood the review that went 60ft. This thing even beat all the gas mowers in that regard except for a Honda. I didn't watch the gas part, so jumped to the wrong conclusion.
Yeah, the price of that battery is a deal-breaker for me.
This is the best, most complete review on the EGO 2150 SP, self-propelled electric mower. Thank you.
I like that the lid really clamps down on the bag to help keep it in place. I always hated bagging grass with my old Craftsman Eager-1 mower becuase the bag would bounce off routinely and slam into my shins.
Just bought mine yesterday haven’t unboxed it yet but I’m returning it for the big daddy 10 amp and it’s on sale 20% off till 4 th of July. I’m excited to use it. I had bought two lawn mowers with the Briggs and Stratton engines on them and both crapped out within 1 year each. After several years dealing with these lawnmowers decided to pull the trigger on one of these. Your video has reassured me. Thanks for the video
I watched a lot of good reviews, but this is by far the most thorough. Thanks for showing the bottom of the mower and changing the blade. Very good review sir. If I do truly buy this mower, it will be because of your review. Thanks!
Greatly appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to review so thoroughly. Best review of the mower on youtube thus far. Pretty significant investment to go into blind in terms of push mower costs. Sad when you can't rely on the manufacturer to provide any real life usage tests.
That's why we're here...or at least we try to be that 3rd-party voice for you. Thanks for the kudos and Thanks for watching.
I'm really suprised it went through that tall stuff so easy didnt seem to bog down at all
It really didn't. We were very impressed. The only time it bogged is when we hit some broken concrete that had been dumped in the woods...covered by greenery. oops! Thanks for watching.
@@Shoptoolreviews that’s perfect to show durability. That’s what I wanted to know honestly
I have the weed wacker. Very impressive. I love Ego products. I have used a older version lawnmower quite a bit. All I can say is: awesome!
Had my heart set on the Milwaukee because I already have so many of their batteries and love their tools, including landscaping tools. Alas, their pricing was out of control. This video helped me make up my mind and go with the EGO 2150sp. It's being delivered today so we will see what happens. Love how it powered thru the jungle and packs away nicely for blade changes and storage. Let's hope it makes 5 years without a hitch.
This has been the best review of this mower i have seen, great job guys.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much and Thanks for watching.
Battery is probably $400 to replace.
Recently my 15 year old gas mower gave out. I wanted to try battery powered, my neighbor let me try this Ego mower. I really liked it but I couldn’t get over the plastic deck. In the end I bought the 25” Greenworks. I couldn’t be happier for now. Time will tell.
That 25" Greenworks is no joke. Great mower. Probably less power than this EGO, but if it works for you then it doesn't matter. Thanks for watching.
This is the most thorough review of the ego mower I have seen. This is the first one I have seen using the side discharge. (or is that an in your face discharge?) This the first one I've seen cutting actual grass and weeds rather than a manicured 3-in lawn. The first one that shows the actual amount of yard it can cut rather than the advertised figure in minutes. The first one that says you can push it without resistance from the self-propelled system. I've been using an ego Grass trimmer for the past 5 years. Because of it I will never go back to gas on any yard tools. About 2 years ago I bought the chainsaw. Last week my gas lawn mower started to spit sputter and fall dead. I was highly disappointed that it was only a clogged air filter. Oh yeah, the only thing missing is you could have shown how long it took to fully recharge the battery.
Appreciate review, seriously! Works great on my rocky hilly not a level spot anywhere hills of TN. Takes 4 full battery runs to mow .5 acres…no trees just Mother Nature filling in the clay. Utilize the bag feature for composting new dirt. ❤Blade review! Thank you for walking through tall weeds….i just go for it and Ego handles. Got mine in May, and am extremely impressed with self propelled on “steep inclines.
I have this mower. It’s a decent mower. The Honda I replaced felt like a stronger mower, but this thing does well enough for me.
It's hard to replace a Honda, they are just great machines, and they're probably the best in the business with small motors. That's why most commercial companies use them. However, the EGO mower is a great battery-powered mower that delivers a ton of power, considering it's battery powered. Glad you're happy with it. Thanks for watching.
Just bought this today and wow. Mowed my neighbors yard also becuse i just wasn't ready to stop using it.
Will never go back to gas. Replacing my weed trimmer, edge trimmer and blower for sure!
You wont be disappointed
Great to hear that you're seeing the same results. Thanks for letting us know.
Def. Get the ego weed trimmer! I suggest you get the model with the interchangable heads for different operations. I didn't so I would have to buy separate tools instead of just attachments. :/
I have a landscaping company, and all I have is gas equipment. The problem is, its inevitable, that at some point the transition must happen. This video is very informative . Luckily my main focus is on small to medium yards, so it wont be too painfully... hopefully.
Worth it imo. Compared to gas powered, these mowers have been easier to use, lower maintenance, cleaner, and more reliable for me than traditional gas equipment, which always seem to require a great deal of maintenance for me between seasons.
My ego mower however has completely revolutionized my lawn care. I honestly finally love mowing my yard.
I was so close to biting the bullet on this mower but I got the Toro 60 volt Recycler instead and love it! It’s a bit heavier than the other plastic battery mowers out there because of the metal deck but it’s kinda what makes it feel like a real traditional mower. Bonus points for being made in the USA! Maybe you can do a review on it eventually. Anyway, great review as always Tim.
1 year later, this is still cheaper than the Milwaukee and just as powerful! great review!
Thanks for the feedback and as always, thanks for watching.
I have one. My grasd was 18 inches tall. It went through it like melted butter. Love this mower.
I just purchased this one and I gotta tell you it is the simplest mover ever and cuts beautifully. However, the warranty is 5 yrs for parts and labor but 3 yrs in battery. Hope I'll be just as happy with it many yrs from now, don't think I'll ever do gas mowers again.
EGO is all about innovation and ease of use. Unfortunately they haven't tackled the problem of switching from mulching to bagging. You still need those deflectors and plugs and what not.. Just take a look at how Honda resolved that problem years ago...
Thanks for the great review and showing the difference between the blades and showing how to change them. I purchased this select cut after an issue with a Kobalt electric model. I was going to go back to gas but decided to give this a try and I would say it's totally worth it.
Great to hear! Thanks so much for sharing this and thanks for watching.
Glad I found this video review. My daughter and husband have a postage stamp for a front yard. The back of the house is on a cliff so no back yard. They have this heavy old Craftsman self propelled that is just an awful mower to maneuver around all their landscaping. This mower would be perfect for them and surely looks capable. Given the size of their yard (less than 1/4 acre) this EGO should last them forever. Great review! And thank you EGO owners for your comments.
Hmm, a lot of these videos from like a year ago, that go into the batter warranty, seem to say 5 years. I guess EGO figured that was just too much warranty, because know it's 5 & 3. Not sure I like that they did that.
I also use the impact wrench to remove blades on a mower, (the other option is using a ratchet and a piece of wood to prevent the blades from turning when unscrewing the bolt). But the problem, (as well as it's greatest benefit), with an impact wrench, is the fact that it has a lot of torque and you can easily over tighten the bolt. That could result in a broken bolt or even with a bent blade. That's why I screw the blade on with a cordless drill and tighten it with a torque wrench.
By the way I would like to see the mower tackle thick, tall wet grass in the spring. This was a scorched earth tall grass.. LOL
I wonder how many owners even have a torque wrench, and if they do, would bother using it to tighten lawn mower blades.
I have a Craftsman V60 and love it....great mower with a steel deck..7.5 ah battery and charger , bag..and side discharge...it's plenty for a 1/4 acre... ( I also have a John Deere E120 rider so I only use the Craftsman for strip and edges)...I almost went with EGO but my Self-Propelled Craftsman V60 is a great buy....
Chervon makes them along side EGO...KOBALT...Greenworks.....etc
Yep, that V6 Craftsman is a great little mower too. You're off a little. Greenworks makes the 60-volt (V60), not Chervon. Chervon and Greenworks are very much competitors. Greenworks used to make the Kobalt mowers. Chervon makes the Kobalt 24V stuff and FLEX 24V as well as EGO. Thanks for watching, as always.
@@Shoptoolreviews you're right....I was kinda thinking to myself...."is that right"?.... sounded right.. in my head.... lol....👍
It is a great mower, got one in May, this model I belive but with a 7.5ah battery. I was so impressed with it that I got a leaf blower, 18" chainsaw and the multi tool/power head (carbon fiber) with the 21" hedge clipper. Definitely going to grab a few more of their tools, weed whacker attachment for sure.
Great product!!!
I do still have my gas mower, I'll never give that up. It comes out when I miss a week and the grass (aka weeds) has overgrown.
15mm & 17mm socket wrench - noted! Going to get 1 of these TODAY. Thank u!!!
I bought their weed eater a few weeks back and SUPER impressed; I'll be getting the mower now after your review. Thank you.
Which model did you buy ?
I have the older select cut and I am truly impressed so far....the 10ah battery only improved a already decent mower.... TBH , the 7.5ah it came with is completely adequate for most yards up to 1/4 acre or so....BUT..
I won't say exactly what I did because I don't want to be responsible for someone hurting themselves..... however I will say that I played around with the blades and with a little work...u will have to make a spacer....and some evaluation....I am now using only one blade and outperforming what the mower came with.....better run time....fills the bag no problem and with the addition of just a little bit of heavy metal on each end of the blade it has created a heavy flywheel effect.
NOTE:. If u get curious and try something like this PLEASE be sure you know how to work with metal and the blade will need to be balanced when you are done.....IF THE HEAVY METAL IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY TO THE BLADE IT CAN FLY OFF AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
Ego , if I can do this so can u
Yes, you are correct. The 7.5Ah battery is probably more than sufficient for the "typical" American home/yard. Keep in mind, the new Select Cut XP not only got a bigger battery (10Ah), but they also upgraded the brushless motor...even more power.
We understand your craftiness. We "may" have experimented with different weights and blades ourselves...but no one can prove this. ;) Yes, you are correct, it is not recommended to be changing the balance, weight, and engineering of any blades. Bad things can happen. Thanks for watching.
@@Shoptoolreviews I know ego could do this , if I could do it in our machine shop , they could certainly do it. I got the idea from how we balance high end late model crankshafts. We use a heavy metal in certain areas in the crank flutes and are able to get the balancing to a degree that was unheard of 10 years ago.
Yes I have way to much invested in this blade but it was a challenge to see if I could"one up" a bunch of engineers who could do better however I do understand that the bean counters have the last word. Keep the vids coming brother...
Thanks for this review. I was just left high and dry by some landscaping fraudsters, only have an old EGO push mower, and now have hills and more yard. So, got one of these yesterday, charged the battery and just used it for the first time. Yeah. Definitely a good purchase. It easily moved right up the rather steep incline cutting all the way. I was really worried it might be too steep for it. Might take a few times to really get used to adjusting speed, blades on or off as I move along, since the space is so uneven and quirky. Thanks!
I can mow anything with my EGO. Love it! Have a heart condition and it will mow and all I have to do is walk behind it.
Pretty great mower, just used mine for the 1st yesterday. 1 thing I don't like is the side discharge attachment, seems kind of clunky when trying to install. I used mulching, my grass was a few days past needing cut, the mower just cut right through it. My gas mower would have bogged down and potentially shut off in some spots. Over all, very impressed.
Just bought one. A slight step down, as our lows did not have the 75 min battery one. Mine has the 60 min battery (Plenty for my 0.33 acre) and only one bagging blade and one mulching blade. No "High lift" blade. But, it was normally $699. Got it on sale for $599. Quiet and fast. I cannot walk as fast as it goes for very long. ;) Thanks for your assesement. It was spot on.
This was so helpful. My riding mower that is 25 years old gave up the ghost. SO I was trying to decide what to do. My yard is much smaller then my old house. I hate the maintenance of the mower, gas, and oil. Price is a thought. But well worth it if it lasts. Thanks so much for all the detail of the mower.
5 year and 5 year warranty is really
Something. I might actually consider this. Thanks for the review
Use a good quality torque wrench +/- 2 and torque to factory specs to avoid under or over torquing.
doing some math it seems to be about 2000 sqft per AH. Most homes are about 2000 sqft anyway so on average its 1AH per regular house mow to 2AH per regular full lawn treatment(edge, mow, weed, blow, trim). Meaning the 10AH and 12AH batteries respectively should cover about 5 to 6 average houses worth per charge. This is great for lawncare businesses or anyone who doesn't want to charge batteries 247
I really like my EGO mower! I also have the string trimmer and two stage snow thrower. Sometimes when "pushing" not using self propelled. When turning the mower around the drive wheels will lock. I then will have to pull the mower backwards, they unlock and I am good to go!
Best review on this lawnmower. Thanks a lot. I’m just thinking of buying this because my 20 year old Honda has had it’s best time and didn’t know what to choose. You convinced me. Here in Belgium the Ego 2135 costs 1000 euro (about 1100 dollars) and with 7,5 AH. So your 750 dollars + tax is cheaper.
I’ve looked and looked at this mower and end result no matter how hard I try to makes this mower work for me it’s a no go. Like most of the electric stuff it dose not have the run time I need.
Thank you very much you answered all the questions that I had I am now comfortable pulling the trigger.
Awesome video as per usual.
This thing is a beast, no doubt about it.
However, the reasons that swayed me to buy the Milwaukee mower (albeit like 130 bucks more expensive) is the battery eco system.
I can use the two 12.0 High Output batteries it uses on all of my other M18 power tools. I've actually found myself finishing mowing my lawn with 2 bars left on each of the batteries so instead of using my other M18 batteries I have charged and ready to go, I just use one of the 12.0s in the mower for my trimmer and the other for the blower to finish the job, neither of which run the batteries empty by the time I'm done either.
It has a bit more torque, a steel deck and uses one blade with no need to swap a secondary blade which is a simple enough process but sometimes you just do feel like fiddling around with swapping blades.
Subjective opinion is in the looks department, the EGO looks a bit too....for lack of better terms, plasticky and cheap in my opinion, like a toy of sorts. The colors they use for them don't really do them any justice either, perhaps a darker gray and green would help quite a bit.
Awesome video! I was looking for something more powerful than the first Ego I had, really looking forward to what this one can do
Awesome! Thank you! This EGO XP is definitely the most power batter powered mower out right now. Thanks for watching.
Don't use self-propelled easy to push helps save on battery power. Cool mower bought it for my daughter. Lowes and others have them for 599.00 right now. Cut my daughters yard twice on one charge.
I have this mower and love it. My neighbor has a Greenworks and told me it doesn’t have much power. No issues in that arena with the EGO.
Yeah, your EGO will smoke the Greenworks, just no comparison. Thanks for watching.
I've heard a couple of TH-cam channels talk about the 5 year warranty on the battery. I'm seeing 3 years online.
The 2-year extended warranty (giving the battery 5 years total) only applies to the 10.0 Ah battery, and possibly (I'm not sure about this part) only when it's sold with the LM2156SP Select Cut XP mower. Otherwise, their batteries only get a standard 3 years warranty. Plus, you MUST register the battery within 60 days, or you don't get the 2-year extension.
I was rather confused by all of this myself, but eventually got to the bottom of the warranty-length discrepancy by checking a lot of sellers' websites, as well as EGO's.
I own one also best purchase I have made for a mower hands down, good content!!!
GREAT VIDEO AND AUDIO !
GREAT DEMONSTRATIONS OF ALL PARTS TOO !
STEP BY STEP .
YOUR REVIEWERS WERE GREAT SPORTS .
BY THE WAY ,
The battery leaves you enough to push it easily " back to the barn " to its recharging station . Found that in a note FYI.
Thank you for sharing so much.
Be Blessed.
I HAVE A QUESTION; HOW DO I HANDLE THE WALNUTS ? The lawn is well maintained .
Yep we are all ego here in western Sydney love it front n back mowed n edge and pathways less then 45mins blowed down and mower brushed cleaned love it heaps no bs
I liked the new motor conversion/replacement abilities they are promoting. I believe they now have an ability to swap out a 200cc Briggs and Stratton petrol engine on about anything. Snowblower or power washer modification lots of things to convert over. Why not an old-school Sears minibike. 😆
Most mini bike engines are horizontal shaft, I think ego only has a vertical shaft replacement right now. But yes this would be awesome.
@@nathankennedy8704 I think you don't know what you are talking about. The motor is electric and can mount in any position you desire. That 28ah backpack battery can supply one hell of a lot of WHEEEEE time on the seat. Yeah gas has it's advantage on distance but 50 miles at one time on a minibike isn't really comfortable to begin with. LOTS of different ways to power that SAME motor if real speed is in need. 110v at 4kw should scare the pants off most people.
@@ebikeliverystable I didn’t think of making a mounting plate to mount it sideways, I was just hoping for a bolt in solution. 200cc on a mini bike is totally manageable depending on the clutch and throttle and driver skill.
So yeah I may have to find one and make my own mounting plate!
@@nathankennedy8704 TH-cam search electric minibike or DYI E-bike. You'd be surprised of the speed. After all the fastest production vehicle on the market is a Tesla. The fastest racing vehicle's are electric. Search fastest mustang it's electric. Today's e-bike and electric motorcycle are all plug and play. The bike in my picture is a $300 self build three years ago. Have two of this frame. Have another 4 others in various stages of building them. If you're not a good mechanic? Use hub motors. If you can change a tire on the bicycle? You can add an electric wheel kit to a bike. Petrol is out dated and over rated.
Great video hands down went and brought one right after watching this video thanks
Bought an EGO LM2156SP, self-propelled XP Select Cut mower and returned it 2 mows later.
The self-propel function is quirky and inconsistent. The lag from when you pull the bar is long, the jerkiness and sudden surges suck (you get wheelies) and the max speed is way too low. It sometimes jerked forward when I was pulling it backwards. I also find the green button/bars to start it moving are too small and too recessed.
The battery life was also disappointing. I ordered the tool only and my existing 5 amp battery only got the mower through 25 minutes of mowing. I know it comes with a 7.5 amp battery, but this 5 amp battery powered my old EGO (not self-propelled) for 50 minutes. Not apples to apples, I know, but unacceptable.
Bought a Honda HRX.
I do love the EGO blowers, hedge clippers and snow blowers, though.
I WILL BUY ONE BECAUSE OF YOU. GOOD JOB
Well that's saying a lot. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching.
The Ego motor is 1200 watts; the Greenworks Pro Gen. 2 and Toro 60V mowers, 1500 watts. But with 8.3 ft-lb of torque, the Ego is almost certainly more powerful.
That said, the 2022 Greenworks Commercial 21-inch mower is 2000 watts.
Thanks for the review. Have recently transitioned all of my lawn power equipment (ie trimmer, edger, blower) to Ego (love that the same battery can operate everything) except for the mower. But even though I have a fairly new Honda, I'm probably going to do that as well as soon as my new credit card with the $200 bonus for a $500-or-more purchase comes in the mail. Question for you though - my typical mowing method is to first mulch, then go over the clumped areas with the bag to make the lawn look neat. Have you tried bagging with the mulching blade on? I don't want to have to change blades to pick up the clumps, so am hoping there is enough vacuum power with the mulching blade on to do it.
Good review, I am wondering how it does up here in New England where our grasses are traditionally wetter and denser.
I want to buy this EGO SP2156 .but my Kolbalt still working after 11 years of use .
Love it love it, i just hate the grass sticks to my wheels and underdeck when i mow when it is damp a little bit from the morning dew. that is rough having to clean it a lot and then it wears down my battery l
Best most informative in regards to this mower.
Do you benefit with smaller particles if you utilize the MULCHING blades WITH the BAG system. I’m interested in composting leaf drop using this approach. ANYBODY with experience this is combination?
He didn’t say it only takes one hour for the battery to charge. I have one love it
Great review, I watched you Ryobi AWD electric mower review first and it was so good I subsribed and saw this review. I am in the market for a new electric self-propelled mower and was considering the Ryobi but this review may have changed my mind. Thank you sir!
Awesome, thank you!
Check yourself for Tics after that last run
I love ego mowers there the best tbh
Sadly, it doesn't matter how good the equipment is (and it really is) if the batteries are problematic. I had three battery failures within a year (I'm very experienced with battery care) and my lovely local hardware store said a number of customers were coming in with the same complaint and that EGO Australia was not offering good customer support to franchises or customers. I ended up donating and/or selling my EGO equipment cheaply and started again with another brand that has performed very well. In many years of using battery equipment, EGO was the most unreliable with their batteries. And, they are so expensive too. I kept getting the red flashing issue with my battery although the previous generation battery ran perfectly. I understand EGO has changed the internal cell brand in the latest generation batteries with an inferior quality battery. 🙏✌️
Ok great info. Since you gave your opinion on EGO which is helpful dare you name the brand that has performed well?
Excellent video . Wish the price wasnt so high but i understand why . Plus good warranty .
$799.00 with the battery and charger at Lowes. The battery for this mower is $499.99 alone!
Never knew what mulching was before this video
Great demo, I believe I’ll be buying one soon!
Very comprehensive review. Do you have a gas powered unit also? To be sure of finishing the job in one session, it seems a second battery or another mower is mandatory even for just a 1/2 acre.
Yeah, I love mine also, that battery is huge!
Great video! Can you do a video, Ego mower vs Milwaukee Mower?
This mower is kind of impressive for what it is. I'll keep my lawn boy though 😂
Ego power is the lagit best mower ever
Thanks for the detailed clear explaination video
I purchased one at Lowes this summer. I got the next unit down. I'm very very disappointed on the 60 minute run time thats really 30 minutes. I have a Suburban lawn. Dewalt, Marita, & Dewalt at HD comes with 2 batteries. To stop in the middle of cutting a city lawn is a pain in the arss. Buyer Beware!!!!🤔
@Shop Tool Reviews - Love your videos, went out and bought this mower based on your (and others) suggestions. And it's absolutely the worst! Do I have a lemon? Not a single reviewer mentions what I experience. If I push by hand, it cuts nicely, but using self propel, the cut quality goes out the window, grass is left 1/2" to 1" taller and scraggly. My yard is only 15,000 sq/ft, like a 1/4 of an acre. When grass is only an 1 to 1.5" tall, the 7.5ah battery only makes it through about 3/4 of my yard. If grass is 2" tall, the battery only lasts about 1000'. It's utterly ridiculous to promote something so bad. I've called tech support and they don't seem to care. They asked for videos of the issue, which I've sent, including follow up emails to verify they received my videos, and two weeks later not a single response from them.
Email me: info@shoptoolreviews.com
@@Shoptoolreviews I think your email is down. I get error "The email account that you tried to reach does not exist" Thanks.
@@Shoptoolreviews Your email is still not working today. Thanks
If you've still got it, chances are the cut quality is because of the front end bouncing all over. Either weigh it down or adjust the handle up. The torque of the self propel is more than likely just helping it lift up -- and any amount of bumpy terrain can do the same thing. Ensuring the front stays planted keeps the cut much much cleaner.
@@dt99022 It was like pulling teeth but I finally got them to replace the mower. It was definitely a bad unit as the new mower cuts perfectly fine with or without self propel. I'm still waiting for a replacement battery. It only makes it through about 3/10ths of an acre of light trimming. 1st tech support rep, after sending multiple videos, refused to replace battery and only sent the machine. Next rep wanted me to "reset the battery". Clearly wasn't qualified. Third tech support rep was actually pleasant and knowledgeable. She put me in line for a replacement battery but it's going on 3 weeks and it still hasn't shown up. A very rough start with their products but I'm hoping the long-term experience will be good.
Now here's the rub. Both this mower (with 1 x 7.5A battery) and the Ryobi 21" AWD mower you reviewed (2 x 6A batteries) are $1000 CDN. Based on your reviews I would lean towards the Ryobi, but you did say you were fighting it when you tried to push it without assistance whereas the Ego was smooth. I have a gas powered self-propelled at the moment and I find I do a lot of back and forth manhandling without self-propel to get my lawn done. The Ryobi is approx 90lbs and the Ego is about 55lbs. I'm thinking for the same price I should go with the Ego. What do you think?
I do think the EGO edges out as the winner between these two. I think either mower make a great mower, but comparing the two, the EGO stands out. Thanks for watching and subbing.
@@Shoptoolreviews thanks so much for the prompt reply, you’ve really helped me make up my mind.
When charging the battery… does it have a auto-shutoff once it’s fully charged or does the battery need removed from the charger ? Thank you for the video 👍
My experience with the Ego chargers is they have auto-shutoff.
Great review, does the mower some justice
Thanks for the review. Really helpful.
Over two years on mine
Did you add the 10Ah battery? The LM2102SP per EGO only comes with the 7.5 Ah battery.
Do they still make the steel body version in XP model ? I also hear they have an attachable striping kit from Ego coming soon!😊👍🏽
I own that one … love it … even my neighbors borrowed it already because they couldn’t believe it’s better than their gas mowers
Just bought one today. I'm absolutely impressed 👌 amazing 👏
Great to hear! Thanks for letting us know.
My first Ego mower is gonna be that new 12 ah mower coming out. Hope it’s as good or better than this
I just started my business and I want to get a leg up on electric lawn equipment. I already have the ego trimmer which I do love. I will say I rarely use it tho because I only have one battery. Will this lawnmower be good for business usage? I'll still keep my gas mower on hand but I really want to get into electric more. I mean no maintenance and gas. Hard to beat that.
Well informative video and easy to follow
I have to pass twice sometimes in the same line to have a nice cut, is it the blades ?