Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Best Battery-Powered Self-Propelled Lawn Mower | Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Time-Stamps:
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Introduction & Testing Criteria: (0:00 - 1:52)
Speed Test (100-Yard Dash): (1:53 - 3:34)
Noise Output Measurements: (3:35 - 4:40)
Runtime & Total Area Cut: (4:41 - 11:00)
Value Evaluation (Efficiency): (11:01 - 11:52)
Bag Capacity Test: (11:53 - 12:51)
Features & Ergonomics: (12:52 - 17:55)
Best Overall Winners (Commercial & Homeowner): (17:56 - 20:21)
Best Value Analysis & Conclusion: (20:22 - 24:21)
Throughout this review, we’ll classify each as either Homeowner or Commercial so you can easily find the perfect fit for your crew—or your own backyard. 

PURCHASE LINKS:
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Dewalt - acmetools.pxf.io/VOQAEa
Echo - acmetools.pxf.io/E0xOme
Greenworks - amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/%20B001QVOXPU
Makita C - acmetools.pxf.io/yZOj0v
Makita C 40 - acmetools.pxf.io/m4ajAq
Milwaukee - ohiopowertool.sjv.io/k4k9mn
Ryobi 18v - homedepot.sjv.io/AgAnJj
Ryobi 40v - homedepot.sjv.io/1GgyqR
Stihl - acmetools.pxf.io/9V9n5W
Stihl C - acmetools.pxf.io/enQe9D
Best Battery-Powered Self-Propelled Mower  | Specifications

Atlas
Model: 56992
Voltage: 80V
Deck Size: 21”
Battery Required: 1
Battery Capacity: 2
Battery Tested: 58958 - 4.0 Ah

DEWALT
Model: DCMWSP700
Voltage: 60V FLEXVOLT
Deck Size: 21”
Battery Required: 1
Battery Capacity: 2
Battery Tested: DCB612 - 4.0 Ah

Echo
Model: DLM2100SP
Voltage: 56V
Deck Size: 21”
Battery Required: 1
Battery Capacity: 2
Battery Tested: 5.0 Ah

EGO
Model: LM2240SP
Voltage: 56V
Deck Size: 22”
Battery Required: 1
Battery Capacity: 2
Battery Tested: BA3360T - 6.0 Ah

Greenworks (Homeowner)
Model: MO60L520
Voltage: 60V
Deck Size: 21”
Battery Required: 1
Battery Capacity: 2
Battery Tested: LB6051 - 5.0 Ah

Greenworks Commercial
Model: Optimus ATM22A-82DP
Voltage: 82V
Deck Size: 22”
Battery Required: 1
Battery Capacity: 2
Battery Tested: 82BD800 - 8.0 Ah

Honda
Model: HRX-BE
Voltage: 58V
Deck Size: 21”
Battery Required: 1
Battery Capacity: 2
Battery Tested: DP50120XY - 12.0 Ah

Husqvarna (Homeowner)
Model: Lawn Xpert LE-322R
Voltage: 36V
Deck Size: 21”
Battery Required: 1
Battery Capacity: 2
Battery Tested: Bli30 - 7.5 Ah

Husqvarna (Commercial)
Model: W520i
Voltage: 36V
Deck Size: 20”
Battery Required: 1
Battery Capacity: 2
Battery Tested: Bli30 -7.5 Ah

Kress (Homeowner)
Model: KG760
Voltage: 60V
Deck Size: 21”
Battery Required: 1
Battery Capacity: 2
Battery Tested:  KA3008 - 5.0 Ah

Kress (Commercial)
Model: KC710.9
Voltage: 60V
Deck Size: 21”
Battery Required: 1
Battery Capacity: 1
Battery Tested: KAC810 - 11.0 Ah

Makita (Commercial)
Model: CML01
Voltage: 36V
Deck Size: 21”
Battery Required: 1
Battery Capacity: 1
Battery Tested: PDC1500 - 43.55 Ah

Makita XGT (Commercial)
Model: GML01PL
Voltage: 40V
Deck Size: 21”
Battery Required: 1
Battery Capacity: 2
Battery Tested: BL4080F - 8.0 Ah

Milwaukee
Model: 2823-20
Voltage: 18V
Deck Size: 21”
Battery Required: 2
Battery Capacity
Battery Tested: 48-11-1813 12.0 Ah

Ryobi 18V
Model: PBLLM05
Voltage: 18V
Deck Size: 20”
Battery Required: 2
Battery Capacity: 4
Battery Tested: PBP007 - 6.0 Ah

Ryobi 40V
Model: RY40LM30
Voltage: 40V
Deck Size: 20”
Battery Required: 1
Battery Capacity: 2
Battery Tested: OP40605VNM - 6.0 Ah

Stihl (Homeowner)
Model: RMA 453 PV
Voltage: 36V
Deck Size: 20”
Battery Required: 1
Battery Capacity: 2
Battery Tested: AP 300 S - 7.5 Ah

Stihl (Commercial)
Model: RMA 756 V
Voltage: 36V
Deck Size: 21”
Battery Required: 2
Battery Capacity: 2
Battery Tested: AP 500S - 8.8 Ah

Best Battery-Powered Self-Propelled Mower | Testing Criteria

Our crew didn't just look at these mowers on paper—we put them through a testing gauntlet. To crown our winners, we focused on a blend of quantifiable, data-driven metrics and subjective group evaluations from real operators. This comprehensive approach gave us the perfect mix of inputs to truly highlight which machines belong at the top.

We evaluated our 18 contenders across six core categories:

The evaluation criteria are as follows:

Speed Test-100 Yard Dash
Noise Output-Measured Decibel Levels
Runtime- Area Cut with full battery 
Bag Capacity - Total Weight of Grass Clipings Collected
Features and Ergonomics
Price and Value