Excellent 3 yr review! Because of you (mostly) I bought one today! However you do NOT have to order on-line first. I walked into my local Lowe's today and they had the sign up. "Free battery with purchase." I asked the salesman (Skylar) who was extremely helpful and courteous, and he told me yes, you get a free battery w/purchase. So I bought one in-store. He said they were out of the free batteries but one would be shipped to me at no charge. Sale ends 4-17 but free battery is good till 5-1.
Good to know, my local Lowes must be confused then. My neighbor went to buy in store and it was on sale for $599 with no free battery. He asked the manager and they told him the free battery was online only. He had to go home and order online and wait for them to pick the order.
Well, if they didn't give me one at the store, I was gonna tell them nowhere on their website does it say "Online only deal". The instore sign doesn't say that either. Perhaps every state is different?@@DoresoomReviews
I just made the same purchase today but they tried to charge me $80 for shipping for the extra battery cuz they didn’t have any in stock. We had to go back and forth with that but they finally took the $80 off. I can’t wait to use it!
It's 699.00 now and no free battery. Man to bad ours just started having problems now. Well it's ours is an ego push from 2018 so guess I can't complain she gave us great use! 👍🏆
Nice! This video gives me a great deal of comfort. I just picked up this model with the extra free battery, along with the trimmer/leaf blower package with another battery. Total out the door for everything (mower, trimmer, blower, 1 x 7.5AH, 1 x 5AH & 1 x 4AH battery) was $825 + tax ($340 total savings for all the promotional sales they've got going right now). I've been on the fence about going electric for a while now, and wow am I super happy with it after the first mow. My grass was about a foot high in the tallest spots and this thing just ate right through everything with a much nicer finish than I expected. It did die a few times because the grass to bag chute was getting clogged up from the sheer amount of moist grass. Can't fault the mower for that and it shouldn't ever be that high again anyway so it's a non-issue. Also I did all that mowing, 5000sqft in the dark with the mower's headlight. I was really impressed with the trimmer as well. The operation was so quiet and smooth. My dogs were not a fan of the leaf blower, I was. The Turbo mode is insane!
I bought that same mower in spring of 2020 when Home Depot was carrying it. First generation of the Select Cut with 7.5 amp battery. My review as I am now into my 5th season is that it is EXCELLENT!! Not one issue with the mower and the battery is holding a charge as it did on day one. All that I have done to maintain this mower is sharpen the blades every season.
Great review! I purchased a single-stage snow blower with two 5AH batteries in 2016 and a mower with one 5AH battery in 2020. I've had no issues with either product and highly recommend EGO.
Mine has been going strong for 4 years. One thing I noticed is the batteries smaller than 7.5AH are basically useless on all of the ego tools. But with the big batteries these things work great.
I generally run my lawn mower on the 7.5Ah exclusively. The snow blower I usually use the 5Ah or the 7.5Ah. Anything handheld I usually go with the 5Ah, with the exception of the hedge trimmers which I always use with the 2.5Ah.
Thanks for this timely review! The Milwaukee mower is still about $200 more but I've heard from buddies that the high lift cut is absolutely amazing. I think the Ego is a solid buy at a lower pricepoint.
Absolutely! I have a ton of M18 tools and batteries, but I'm EGO all the way for OPE. Also, the M18 mower is $799 bare tool. With 2X 12Ah batteries it runs $1100.
The deal is not only online. I got it in person today in a Lowes store in NJ, extra battery included. I'm really happy to see it's still working like the day you bought it. Nice update.
Good to know, my local Lowes must be confused then. My neighbor went to buy in store and it was on sale for $599 with no free battery. He asked the manager and they told him the free battery was online only. He had to go home and order online and wait for them to pick the order.
I got the 2156SP from Amazon with the deal going on about a month ago. I was able to return the extra battery and used that money to get a blower with a 5AH battery and the extra 2.5AH. Decided on the 2156 for the larger battery 10AH and the 5 year warranty vs the 3.
Did the same thing. Did not think about returning the 5 amp battery, nice one. Ordered another 10 amp battery to have 2. Planning ahead to Fall when I will get the snow thrower.
It will be close, I'd plan on having at least an extra 5Ah battery if I were you. I have a mostly flat 1/6 acre with a pretty steep hill on one back corner. It usually has 3 of 5 bars left when I finish mowing, but sometimes it drops to 2 of 5 when the grass is extra tall.
I have the first Ego lawnmower they put out. Been using it since 2018 and I live in South Florida so i mow all year. Ego lawnmower’s are great. Batteries are not all that great though.
Have you had lots of problems with batteries dying? EGO seems to be about the same failure rate as my other tool brands. I've had 2 Milwaukee batteries die on me as well in the same time span.
@@DoresoomReviews not just that. My original 5AH battery will just, out of the blue while I am mowing, flash the “orange light of the death.” I have to take out the battery, smack it a few times, and put it back in my mower and then it suddenly works fine until it happens again. The way they configure the cells there is a common issue within the motherboard I think. Watched lots of videos on RUclips many people experiencing same issue. Something on the motherboard burns out and causes the orange blinking light of death prematurely. Ego is aware of this issue and does not seem to want to rectify it. Yes, they will warranty your batteries when and if applicable and that’s great. I wish they would fix this issue with their batteries because they make fantastic tools.
Aww man, I wish I had seen this sooner, that Lowes deal sounds good. That being said, I got the mower, battery, and charger for $500 at Ace Hardware, (their website as a rewards member to be specific), just 2 days ago. Lowes still has it on sale for $600 as of this posting, just without the extra battery.
@@DoresoomReviews I agree! Given my yard size I'm 90% sure I'll need an extra battery, but I figured I'd do the front, recharge, then rear. I'm a once a week mower, so that's not the end of the world for me. Btw thanks for the reviews!
Got an update, I went to pick up the lawn mower just now. Then I decided to visit the pawn shop next door, where I found an ego chainsaw with a 5ah battery and charger for $150. That puts me at a mower, chainsaw, 7.5ah, and 5.0ah battery with 2 chargers for $650 plus taxes. The blade looks nearly new, so I'm hoping it was a "used once and forgotten about" purchase. Either way, the battery says it's ok, so I'm stoked!
I work at Lowe's and we had one returned and had the electrical board replaced. Got it for $200 with the 7.5ah battery and the rapid charger. Cant beat that We also had a push mower i coulda got for $150. They're both still eligible for EGOs warranty. Even if it craps out the $200 for the battery and rapid charger is a steal.
Thanks for posting the video. I'm thinking about getting one. One thing I'm trying to figure out is the longevity. I know you mentioned you've had 0 maintenance in 3 years. That's not really an accomplishment considering most gas mowers last decades with minor maintenance every 3-5 years. My Lawnboy was bought new by my parents 27 years ago and it starts on the first pull still and I only change the oil every 3 years. But I'm wanting something better at mulching. The only thing keeping me from buying one is I don't want to buy a new one every 5 or even 10 years. I mean 10 years would probably be acceptable if it performed well. I'm 53 and know if I bought a Honda it could be the last mower I ever buy.
Unfortunately this model is only three years old, so it's hard to say how it does beyond that. I've heard from other EGO owners that their previous generation mowers are still going at 8+ years.
Thanks for replying. I’ve been watching a ton of comparison videos and looks like a model with a turbo button might meet my needs. I only have less than 1/4 acre yard but I love my grass to be relatively tall which makes it fall over a bit. I need something that can pull it up to cut it. I’m not even sure my expectations are achievable tho.
Don 't do it. The lawn boy is a superior machine. Cutting power and the finished product, balance and stability. The Ego is too light. I bought mine at the very end of the season. Not until the first 6 weeks of this season did i realize its shortcomings. its in for repair. The shop had 3 Ego's in front of me. Stick with Toro or Lawnboy you won't regret it.
I’ve decided on a Honda hrn216. I’ve always dreamed of owning a Honda and now that there won't be another one made in North America I’m going to get one. Picking it up in a couple of hours actually. Probably keep the lawn boy as back up, mostly for sentimental reasons.
I just stand it up and use my 650 CFM blower to clear it out. If there's a stubborn chunk of grass, a quick poke with the nozzle usually breaks it loose.
Yeah, my neighbor went to buy it in store and told me they wouldn't give him the free battery - the in store sale was just the $599 deal. He had go home, order online, and wait for them to pull it in store. 😂
You're looking at $300 for a 5Ah or $400 for a 7.5Ah replacement battery. I've never had an EGO battery die on me ouside of the 3 year warranty. If you do need another battery, it often makes more sense just to buy another kit that comes with a battery. For example, the 650 CFM blower kit is $280 WITH a 5Ah battery and charger: lowes.sjv.io/3eQNek
No, there's a part for mounting and indexing both blades together. The Select Cut is the only mower series that I'm aware of from EGO that can have two blades mounted together.
I've learned that after I made the video from other people commenting. At the time I made the video, I had just recommended it to my neighbor. He went to our local Lowes and told me they informed him the free battery was online only, and the sale in-store was just $599 for the mower. He had to go home, order it online, and wait for them to pick the order to get the free battery.
I have had this mower since it came out and have found it leaves a trail of cut clippings along the left side of mowing regardless using the mulching blade or the high lift blade. That is very annoying and I will not mow over it twice to get the trail of clippings. It should not do this. I want to mow the lawn once and have the cut quality good the first time. I am not cutting tall grass either. I am assuming it needs more torque and power. Other than that, I think it is a ok mower but can not have a trail of cut clippings along the left side.
The timing for this video is perfect. I was just looking at the same deal for Lowes, so thanks for the update! Short and to the point. Going to pick myself up one tomorrow 🫡
Recently bought a 56v model at Lowes. It stalls out in even mildly challenging grass and the battery lasts about 20 minutes- not long enough for my average size lawn. Will be selling it as soon as I take delivery of my new lawn mower - gasoline.
The free battery deal ended a week or two ago. The current $599 sale price is still a great deal though, considering inflation lately. Now is normal price $749, sale price $599. When I bough mine three years ago it was normal price $649, sale price $599.
Customer service has been the worst for me. I just gave up and started paying for mowing service. Called them, email them multiple times, they say they will contact me, but they don't.
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Excellent 3 yr review! Because of you (mostly) I bought one today! However you do NOT have to order on-line first. I walked into my local Lowe's today and they had the sign up. "Free battery with purchase." I asked the salesman (Skylar) who was extremely helpful and courteous, and he told me yes, you get a free battery w/purchase. So I bought one in-store. He said they were out of the free batteries but one would be shipped to me at no charge. Sale ends 4-17 but free battery is good till 5-1.
Good to know, my local Lowes must be confused then. My neighbor went to buy in store and it was on sale for $599 with no free battery. He asked the manager and they told him the free battery was online only. He had to go home and order online and wait for them to pick the order.
Well, if they didn't give me one at the store, I was gonna tell them nowhere on their website does it say "Online only deal". The instore sign doesn't say that either. Perhaps every state is different?@@DoresoomReviews
Just got an EGO 2135SP with a 7.5AH battery at Lowe’s for $599 and received a free 5AH battery that was shipped to me in 4 days. Love it!
I just made the same purchase today but they tried to charge me $80 for shipping for the extra battery cuz they didn’t have any in stock. We had to go back and forth with that but they finally took the $80 off. I can’t wait to use it!
also doing this. Seems like a good product line to use
It's 699.00 now and no free battery. Man to bad ours just started having problems now. Well it's ours is an ego push from 2018 so guess I can't complain she gave us great use! 👍🏆
Nice! This video gives me a great deal of comfort.
I just picked up this model with the extra free battery, along with the trimmer/leaf blower package with another battery. Total out the door for everything (mower, trimmer, blower, 1 x 7.5AH, 1 x 5AH & 1 x 4AH battery) was $825 + tax ($340 total savings for all the promotional sales they've got going right now).
I've been on the fence about going electric for a while now, and wow am I super happy with it after the first mow. My grass was about a foot high in the tallest spots and this thing just ate right through everything with a much nicer finish than I expected. It did die a few times because the grass to bag chute was getting clogged up from the sheer amount of moist grass. Can't fault the mower for that and it shouldn't ever be that high again anyway so it's a non-issue.
Also I did all that mowing, 5000sqft in the dark with the mower's headlight.
I was really impressed with the trimmer as well. The operation was so quiet and smooth.
My dogs were not a fan of the leaf blower, I was. The Turbo mode is insane!
I bought that same mower in spring of 2020 when Home Depot was carrying it. First generation of the Select Cut with 7.5 amp battery. My review as I am now into my 5th season is that it is EXCELLENT!!
Not one issue with the mower and the battery is holding a charge as it did on day one.
All that I have done to maintain this mower is sharpen the blades every season.
Great review! I purchased a single-stage snow blower with two 5AH batteries in 2016 and a mower with one 5AH battery in 2020. I've had no issues with either product and highly recommend EGO.
Mine has been going strong for 4 years. One thing I noticed is the batteries smaller than 7.5AH are basically useless on all of the ego tools. But with the big batteries these things work great.
I generally run my lawn mower on the 7.5Ah exclusively. The snow blower I usually use the 5Ah or the 7.5Ah. Anything handheld I usually go with the 5Ah, with the exception of the hedge trimmers which I always use with the 2.5Ah.
Thanks for this timely review! The Milwaukee mower is still about $200 more but I've heard from buddies that the high lift cut is absolutely amazing. I think the Ego is a solid buy at a lower pricepoint.
Absolutely! I have a ton of M18 tools and batteries, but I'm EGO all the way for OPE. Also, the M18 mower is $799 bare tool. With 2X 12Ah batteries it runs $1100.
The deal is not only online. I got it in person today in a Lowes store in NJ, extra battery included. I'm really happy to see it's still working like the day you bought it. Nice update.
Good to know, my local Lowes must be confused then. My neighbor went to buy in store and it was on sale for $599 with no free battery. He asked the manager and they told him the free battery was online only. He had to go home and order online and wait for them to pick the order.
When was deal available? I don’t see it anywhere
@@marvink95 about a month ago when I posted this. It was in the Holmdel, NJ location.
@@SuitTV Thanks! I bought mine yesterday and it seems the deal isn’t there any more
I got the 2156SP from Amazon with the deal going on about a month ago. I was able to return the extra battery and used that money to get a blower with a 5AH battery and the extra 2.5AH. Decided on the 2156 for the larger battery 10AH and the 5 year warranty vs the 3.
I didn't realize the 10Ah came with a longer warranty! Good to know.
Did the same thing. Did not think about returning the 5 amp battery, nice one. Ordered another 10 amp battery to have 2. Planning ahead to Fall when I will get the snow thrower.
Great review thank you. Will this do the job for 1/3 acre under a single cut with a bit of hill slope here and there?
It will be close, I'd plan on having at least an extra 5Ah battery if I were you. I have a mostly flat 1/6 acre with a pretty steep hill on one back corner. It usually has 3 of 5 bars left when I finish mowing, but sometimes it drops to 2 of 5 when the grass is extra tall.
Just ordered from lowes. Get it in a couple days. Anyone here from MA get the $75 Mass rebate ? Wondering how smooth that went?
I have the first Ego lawnmower they put out. Been using it since 2018 and I live in South Florida so i mow all year. Ego lawnmower’s are great. Batteries are not all that great though.
Have you had lots of problems with batteries dying? EGO seems to be about the same failure rate as my other tool brands. I've had 2 Milwaukee batteries die on me as well in the same time span.
@@DoresoomReviews not just that. My original 5AH battery will just, out of the blue while I am mowing, flash the “orange light of the death.” I have to take out the battery, smack it a few times, and put it back in my mower and then it suddenly works fine until it happens again. The way they configure the cells there is a common issue within the motherboard I think. Watched lots of videos on RUclips many people experiencing same issue. Something on the motherboard burns out and causes the orange blinking light of death prematurely. Ego is aware of this issue and does not seem to want to rectify it. Yes, they will warranty your batteries when and if applicable and that’s great. I wish they would fix this issue with their batteries because they make fantastic tools.
Aww man, I wish I had seen this sooner, that Lowes deal sounds good. That being said, I got the mower, battery, and charger for $500 at Ace Hardware, (their website as a rewards member to be specific), just 2 days ago. Lowes still has it on sale for $600 as of this posting, just without the extra battery.
The $500 deal is still a REALLY good one!
@@DoresoomReviews I agree! Given my yard size I'm 90% sure I'll need an extra battery, but I figured I'd do the front, recharge, then rear. I'm a once a week mower, so that's not the end of the world for me. Btw thanks for the reviews!
Got an update, I went to pick up the lawn mower just now. Then I decided to visit the pawn shop next door, where I found an ego chainsaw with a 5ah battery and charger for $150. That puts me at a mower, chainsaw, 7.5ah, and 5.0ah battery with 2 chargers for $650 plus taxes. The blade looks nearly new, so I'm hoping it was a "used once and forgotten about" purchase. Either way, the battery says it's ok, so I'm stoked!
Hi when they changed the battery did they extend the warranty or did it continue from the old battery warranty?
I think it's a fixed three years from original purchase, but I'd have to go read the warranty terms to be sure.
I work at Lowe's and we had one returned and had the electrical board replaced. Got it for $200 with the 7.5ah battery and the rapid charger. Cant beat that
We also had a push mower i coulda got for $150.
They're both still eligible for EGOs warranty. Even if it craps out the $200 for the battery and rapid charger is a steal.
Thanks for posting the video. I'm thinking about getting one. One thing I'm trying to figure out is the longevity. I know you mentioned you've had 0 maintenance in 3 years. That's not really an accomplishment considering most gas mowers last decades with minor maintenance every 3-5 years. My Lawnboy was bought new by my parents 27 years ago and it starts on the first pull still and I only change the oil every 3 years. But I'm wanting something better at mulching. The only thing keeping me from buying one is I don't want to buy a new one every 5 or even 10 years. I mean 10 years would probably be acceptable if it performed well. I'm 53 and know if I bought a Honda it could be the last mower I ever buy.
Unfortunately this model is only three years old, so it's hard to say how it does beyond that. I've heard from other EGO owners that their previous generation mowers are still going at 8+ years.
Thanks for replying. I’ve been watching a ton of comparison videos and looks like a model with a turbo button might meet my needs. I only have less than 1/4 acre yard but I love my grass to be relatively tall which makes it fall over a bit. I need something that can pull it up to cut it. I’m not even sure my expectations are achievable tho.
Don 't do it. The lawn boy is a superior machine. Cutting power and the finished product, balance and stability. The Ego is too light. I bought mine at the very end of the season. Not until the first 6 weeks of this season did i realize its shortcomings. its in for repair. The shop had 3 Ego's in front of me. Stick with Toro or Lawnboy you won't regret it.
FWIW, I replaced an 8 year old Toro Recycler 21" SmartStow with this EGO. I haven't regretted it at all.
I’ve decided on a Honda hrn216. I’ve always dreamed of owning a Honda and now that there won't be another one made in North America I’m going to get one. Picking it up in a couple of hours actually. Probably keep the lawn boy as back up, mostly for sentimental reasons.
Dumb question and sorry if this has been answered, but how do you clean this properly without risk of getting damaged by using water
I just stand it up and use my 650 CFM blower to clear it out. If there's a stubborn chunk of grass, a quick poke with the nozzle usually breaks it loose.
I saw this question on Ego's website, they recommend using a damp cloth or paper towel to wipe it clean.
How does mower work on hills. I have about 1000 ft2 of sloped areas about 30 degrees.
I only have a very small part of my yard with a slope that steep, but the mower does great on it. Self propel pulls it right up no problem.
i didnt realize the lowes deal came with extra battery. Its also free ship. Sold
Yeah, my neighbor went to buy it in store and told me they wouldn't give him the free battery - the in store sale was just the $599 deal. He had go home, order online, and wait for them to pull it in store. 😂
@@DoresoomReviews LOL
How much do replacement batteries run and how often do you have to buy them
You're looking at $300 for a 5Ah or $400 for a 7.5Ah replacement battery. I've never had an EGO battery die on me ouside of the 3 year warranty.
If you do need another battery, it often makes more sense just to buy another kit that comes with a battery. For example, the 650 CFM blower kit is $280 WITH a 5Ah battery and charger: lowes.sjv.io/3eQNek
Can I simply add a second blade like your mower? Do I need another part?
No, there's a part for mounting and indexing both blades together. The Select Cut is the only mower series that I'm aware of from EGO that can have two blades mounted together.
@@DoresoomReviews Thanks, I just bought an extra blade and mounted it to the first one. Looks okay. I will update after I cut.
You don't have to order it online. I walked into Lowe's and bought it for $599.00 and the free battery. You know that. Give the people the right info.
I've learned that after I made the video from other people commenting. At the time I made the video, I had just recommended it to my neighbor. He went to our local Lowes and told me they informed him the free battery was online only, and the sale in-store was just $599 for the mower. He had to go home, order it online, and wait for them to pick the order to get the free battery.
I have had this mower since it came out and have found it leaves a trail of cut clippings along the left side of mowing regardless using the mulching blade or the high lift blade. That is very annoying and I will not mow over it twice to get the trail of clippings. It should not do this. I want to mow the lawn once and have the cut quality good the first time. I am not cutting tall grass either. I am assuming it needs more torque and power. Other than that, I think it is a ok mower but can not have a trail of cut clippings along the left side.
I haven't noticed mine doing that. Has yours always done so, or is it possible the blades need to be sharpened?
The timing for this video is perfect. I was just looking at the same deal for Lowes, so thanks for the update! Short and to the point. Going to pick myself up one tomorrow 🫡
Glad I could help!
The battery has a five year warranty now if you register it.
Do you have the 10Ah battery? I think that one is 5 years, but smaller ones are 3 years.
Recently bought a 56v model at Lowes. It stalls out in even mildly challenging grass and the battery lasts about 20 minutes- not long enough for my average size lawn. Will be selling it as soon as I take delivery of my new lawn mower - gasoline.
That sounds like something is wrong with the one you bought. I'd take it back to the store if you bought it in the last 30 days.
The extra battery deal must be over. The web page doesn't have the extra battery nor does the store.
The free battery deal ended a week or two ago. The current $599 sale price is still a great deal though, considering inflation lately. Now is normal price $749, sale price $599. When I bough mine three years ago it was normal price $649, sale price $599.
Customer service has been the worst for me. I just gave up and started paying for mowing service. Called them, email them multiple times, they say they will contact me, but they don't.
But... didnt you already have a battery... free of charge??😏
Hahahaha, that took me a second to get. Ba-dum-tss.