EGO Power+ 20-Inch 56-Volt Lithium-ion Cordless Lawn Mower Review

Why Buy This Product?

The EGO Power+ 20-Inch 56-Volt Lithium-ion Cordless Lawn Mower can efficiently cut the grass of your outdoor space for up to 55 minutes. The cutting proficiency of the mower can trim thick grasses and even tough wooden objects. The EGO Power+ also has many useful features such as multi-cutting settings and fast recharge function.

Introduction

EGO is a tool manufacturer that has been around in 1993. The company has been working on cutting away the cord on power tools to remove the restraint on any worker. Over time, EGO is leaning towards lithium battery based power instead of gas power without sacrificing performance. The EGO Power+ Cordless Lawn Mower is one example of the company’s innovative tools.

The Power+ LM2002 Lawn Mower packs a punch with its 600W motor that can achieve 3300 RPM. This kind of performance can make quick work on tough patches over your outdoor space. The mower also draws power from a 56 V Lithium-ion battery that can give you up to 55 minutes of running time.

Apart from the cutting capabilities of the Power+, can the features of this EGO mower give you more value for your money? Let us answer that question by taking a close look at the EGO Power+ LM2002 Lawn Mower.

Product Review

The EGO Power+ boasts a 56 V 5.0 Ah lithium battery that allows the mower to cover more than an acre’s worth of outdoor space. If you need more juice to power your Power+ mower, you can buy an additional lithium battery that is easy to swap in the machine. This allows you to continuously cover more grounds with your mower without plugging the battery to its charger.

What makes the Power+ lithium battery stands out is its fast charging feature. In less than an hour, the drained battery can fill its charge capacity. This is a useful feature if you happen to have other EGO power tools that also utilize the lithium battery. The fast charging feature lets you use the Power+ almost immediately after using the battery on different equipment.

Given the high-powered cutting power performance of this mower, it can be too much for small lawns or outdoor spaces given its price point. You can find other EGO mid-range mowers with an economical price that are suitable for a modest patch of grass.

The cutting performance of the Power+ is on par with high-end lithium powered mowers. While the EGO unit does not match with powerful gas-powered lawn mowers, the Power+ can still deliver on performance. It can go through tough clumps of grass without producing any nasty smoke as fossil fuel mowers.

Other features that make the Power+ better than gas-powered mower is its push-button starter. You no longer have to rev the engine to start the unit. In addition, the Power+ hardly produce the same kind of noise as traditional mowers. The EGO lawnmower will hardly bother your family and neighbors as you maintain your outdoor space.

Power+ wide blade design can slide through 20 inches of grass. You can even set the cutting height of the grass to five settings. These two traits make it easy for you to give your outdoor garden the custom look that you want.

Apart from cutting height setting, you can also determine what the mower will do with the cuttings. The common setup is with the attachable nylon bag that catches all of the grass and foliage that the mower clears. The bag can hold up to 15 gallons of discarded waste. You can also attach the side discharge attachment to lower the risk of the blades jamming while mowing the lawn.

The third option is the mulching discard, which cuts the grass into fine particles and spreads it around the lawn. The particles decompose and become natural fertilizer for your lawn. This lessens the effort of cleaning the lawn while improving the grass’ health.

The rugged wheels on the Power+ make it easy for you to navigate the mower throughout your lawn. However, the machine is not capable of handling steep slopes.

Another flaw of Power+ is its lack of protection against water. Hosing or spraying the mower can severely damage its electrical component. It is also not advisable to mow down wet grass. Moisture from the cuttings can its way to the innards of the mower.

The mower has a telescopic handle that makes it easy for anyone to handle and push the machine. In addition, the handle is collapsible. This makes it easy to store the machine when not in use.

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Final Word

The EGO Power+ delivers in performance with its powerful motor and long-lasting battery. You can cover nearly two miles worth of grass on a fully charged battery. If you need more juice for the motor, you can easily swap the battery with a freshly charged one. You can also charge the battery in less than an hour to give you more time to cover larger areas.

The only flaw we see with the unit is its lack of a waterproof barrier to protect its internal components. This is a common limitation that most cordless lawn mowers have. While not a shortcoming itself, the cutting power and battery life of the unit are feasible for outdoor spaces that are around one acre large.

Despite the vulnerability to water, Power+ cutting performance and other useful features make this worth adding to your equipment.