EGO 56v Select Cut XP Mower LIKES & DISLIKES LM2150sp LM2156sp
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- Опубликовано: 29 окт 2021
- EGO 56v Select Cut XP Mower LIKES & DISLIKES. In this review I share my likes and dislikes on the EGO select cut xp mower. I've used it since Jan 2021 and have used EGO mowers for about years now. There are many things I like about the xp model and a few things I dislike. I also share my wish list as well. I hope you find this video helpful, thank you for watching!
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Great review - describing positives and negatives without being negative! I’m really impressed. Giving a wish list instead of just ratting of information is a good idea.
I had an issue with the 56v battery 7.5ah (flashing orange/red) after having the mower for 5 - 6 months. Called support and they sent me a replacement but i got to keep the defected one. Very good customer support
I wish they would get rid of the mulch plug all together, and use a lever to switch back and forth like the Toro 60v does. My gas honda push mower also has it. I switched to Ego for signle stage snwo blower last winter. I purchased the trimmer and blower this summer. I was going to purchase the mower, but the Honda is still going strong. My back yard slops slight to the back, and the last 20-30% of the grass grows faster when we have rain. Being able to mulch the first 70% and then simply switch to bagging without having to stop and remove or insert a mulch plug is very convenient
I’ve been using my Ego for a year. I love the reliability and instant start. Plus it’s light and self propelled. I can go two weeks before I have to recharge it.
Most excellent and helpful video for someone like myself that is investigating purchasing one of these electric mowers whom has never owned one before. I love the technical nature of your video, without getting too overboard...and hey you have a yellow lab in your video too so bonus points for that!!!
Thanks Marc we also did a detailed review of this mower and we’ve done head to head videos against other mowers so take a look at our get off gas playlist when you get a chance thank you for your kind words we hope you hang around 👍🏼
Just bought this exact mower! It's awesome! Cuts my Tall Fescue grass perfectly! Plenty of power, so easy to use. It's also a nice conversation piece. Neighbors walking by ask me " is that one of those battery powered lawn mower "? I have 8000 sq.ft property battery last the whole time I'm working. My kids now wanna help doing yard work now. My mower came with a 7.5 AH battery and cool charger. Charges very fast. Picked this up at Lowes for $700.00. Makes yard work fun👍
Thanks you for helping me make a decision. I just purchased one from Loews. Got that military discount which was nice. I am dealing with arthritis and this mower is perfect for our 1/2 acre yard.
Awesome Lewis and THANK YOU for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Just bought one a couple of weeks ago. Switched from a push gas mower. Love having the electric start and self propelled feature especially with some small hills that I have. It is quieter and cuts pretty clean. I was able to cut my front and back and it had one bar left and that was because it was using higher RPM because my grass was longer. Now I don't cut it as short and will mow more often. Battery chargers pretty quick and I have about 5500 sq ft of grass so far I am happy and glad that I switched since my son likes to help and now I don't have to worry about him handling it spoiling gas. Not to mention the trips to the gas station!
Nice congrats, hope you stay with us
Fantastic review.!!!! Thank you! Nice to see your Yellow Labrador Retriever helping with your review. Our Yellow Lab died recently and he looked exactly like yours.😀
Edward thank you 👍🏻
I have an Ego, had it for 6-8 years. Never have paid any attention to the plastic sound, so it must not be a problem for me 😁😁. Never have had a self propelled , so I can't respond to that, all I can say is I LOVE mine and will buy another when needed.
Extremely detailed video, much appreciated. You sold me.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment
Great video. I just ordered one after watching the video. Will see how it goes. I am currently using a manual StaySharp Fiskars. I'll definitely revisit your video once I receive the EGO LM2156SP to refresh my memory on all the tips you indirectly provided. Thanks for the valuable content! Looking forward to more videos from you.
So glad it helped Francois 👍🏼
Really like my. It cuts great, easy to use.
The lighter weight, quietness, and build quality are all excellent. I used the self-propelled as an assist when going up hill. I just press the button while I'm walking and the self-propelled just feathers itself in. Probably push my EGO 70% of the time. The ball-bearing wheels make it move easily. Honda had the same issue with the wheels not UN-engaging when pulling backwards. That went away on my Honda after the grease settled in and let the latches release on their own. Surprisingly, this does NOT happen on my EGO! It just works, with no hanging up on the wheels being pulled backwards.
The mulching blade also works well with the bagging option. I had no problems picking up fall leaves with it. I'm sure the high-lift blade is even better, but the mulching blade does have suction to do bagging. Throws the clippings right to the back of the bag.
To me, the big plus on EGO is the handle design. Ergonomic in so many ways, right down the single lever to quickly move out of the way to remove bag. My Honda, aside from being so heavy, required multiple mashonations to get it adjusted/moved.
I did get the WiFi working on CH7000 charger, but had to go through a lot of hoops to make it fly. Only when I put the app on an older Android tablet, did the pairing to wifi work. I was then able to use the app on my newer android phone afterwards with no problem. Second, the CH7000 would not connect to my 2.4 Ghz wifi unless it was surprisingly close enough to the hub. The CH7000 has a very weak Wifi transmitter. Also, the CH7000 does not support 5 Ghz wifi. How they released a product without support 5 Ghz is beyond me.
10aH battery is expensive, luckily has that longer 5 year warranty. 1/3 acre of property, and I still have two bars left on battery. When I put it on the charger, it reported being at 45% charge. Nice.
Yea, the plastic sound is off-putting, but you also can hear the birds chirping or the wife telling you how much she Loves you WHILE you are mowing.
And why didn't EGO put a USB port on the mower? Oh, the things you could power on there. Like a fan to keep you cool ! Bluetooth speaker!
Very good notes Steven thank you so much for sharing and especially for watching
Enjoy your videos, you helped me make a decision on the XP by watching your videos just in time for summer. The XP has been a big improvement. I was torn on what to do with my 2016 and the dying batteries. After watching your video I decided it was time to upgrade. Never looked back thank you. Oh and the wheels locking when pulling back even without self propelled engaged it happens to me and has since my 2016 too. I find it irritating to say the least. Thanks again.
Hi Jeff thank you so much for sharing their experience I enjoy making the videos and I also enjoy testing all these products. I do hope they fix that issue
Just gave it to my brother George yeah 21 inch
Nice job. Easily the best review on this mower. I have been leaning between the EGO, a Kobalt or a Greenworks. I am leaning towards the EGO now.
Thank you Mike I appreciate your comments and I surely hope you stay with us on the channel have a great night and happy holidays
I’m glad you mentioned the drive not disengaging. I thought I may have had a defective model.
I love the mower. I just mowed and bagged my entire lawn, which has a lot of obstacles. The battery died after my final cut, and I was using the headlights.
Great information thank you. Your doggie is adorable btw
Thank you yes she is
I am a new EGO user-like my new EGO select cut SP mower.Mine did come with the extra blades.I am now looking into getting the EGO Z6 42" rider mower!Both I and my lawn care guy would love using it!!!I so like the idea of cordless mowers that make mowing your yard as easy as vacuuming the living room floor-esp with my Kirby-it has self propel like the EGO mower!I also unpacked my mowwer at my freinds vac shop-we tried it out-and the vac shop owner is looking at replacing his gas mower with an EGO!When I buy the rider will get it with the mulch adaptor and a spare set of blades.These do not come with the mower.You have to get the adaptor and blades separate.
I too have experienced the wheel motor engagement without self propelled activated. It seems to happen a lot when making frequent turns.
Something I would add to the wishlist would be to have wider wheels. Larger too but also wider. It would spread out the weight so you could mow on softer ground without leaving as deep of a rut.
I have an area of the yard that takes forever to dry out. There have been times that I’ve needed to mow before the next rain but that area hasn’t dried out enough. That resulted in some rutting.
This is REALLY reaching but…can you imagine Omni directional wheels! Oh Man!!!
More power is always welcome 😜.
You really do a great job with these "everyman" style reviews. Hope your channel continues to have success.
Thank you soo much
My father purchased an EGO mower this year. Works well for the most part. Wheels do engage/grab every now and then when pulling back, but it seems to be much less often now than when it was new. Other issue noticed this fall when trying to cut the grass really low in preparation for winter snow, is on the lowest height the deck seems to not allow any airflow to suck up the clippings and a lot are left behind. This happens even after picking up all the clippings on height 2 or 3, and after multiple mowings on the lowest height. I think the grass is just too thick and the edges of the deck are lower than the blade so those edges are always are deeper in the uncut grass and no air gets in.
I too would like bigger wheels!
Hi Sylvan thanks for watching 👍🏻
I would recommend the hi-lift blade but only when you're bagging it really doesn't do a good job cutting up the grass. It creates some really nice suction and throws it right in your bag very well
Not much of an electric fan but it's a real nice mower. Daughter loves it.
Overall, it is just a great quality electric lawn mower. Very well built and nothing is cheaply made. This will be my future lawn mower for my next purchased. Great job EGO! Money well worth investing on. Warranty is great. Not many manufacturers can offer that kind of lengthy warranty for a great product.
Thanks
The SelectCut XP seems to be an electric version of a Honda Harmony gas mower. They use the same style plastic deck, and some models have the one-lever blade height adjustment. They also use the identical blade system as the Hondas...and ironically, speaking as an owner of a Honda Harmony mower....They *ALSO* have that weird self-propel engagement issue! The Honda mowers use a ratchet pawl system on the gear, so you can push it faster than the self-propel, or push it when it's not engaged. The ratchet is supposed to release, so you can roll it backwards, but it doesn't always work, and you end up just dragging the back wheels. SAME resolution as the EGO..Push it forward, or blip the self propel, adn then it will roll backwards properly. Oh, and the Honda Harmony also makes that plasticky sound when it's rolling around powered down as well!
Great video thanks I went and bought one with 7.5ah. Bigger wheels are for people with more uneven lawns to go over terrain easier is what I've heard
Good luck Justin
Nice review. Coming from a nice Honda I am mostly happy with this mower. I do have 4 minor issues though.
1. You are not kidding that the blades need to be sharpened more often. I have been getting about 3 cuts before having to sharpen the blades.
2. Even with the blades sharp I still get many more stragglers with the mulching blade than I did with the Honda. Going to try the high lift blade and see if that does a better job.
3. The mower leaves a line of mulched grass down the left side. Not sure if there is something I can do to stop that. I've tried playing with the mulching plug but it still does it.
4. I have had the wheels lock on me a couple of time when trying to pull back.
All in all I am happy with it. I certainly don't miss changing oil and putting gas in it. I only have a couple of cuts left for the year. It will be nice just to hang it up out of the way with no winter prep.
Thanks Kevin
Keep in mind the high lift blade isn't as good mulching when it comes to the mulch (gator) blade. That blade is great when bagging. Thanks for sharing your experience
Originally came across the channel b/c of the 2 stage snow blower and kept watching. I have the snow blower on order (lowes didn’t have the 4 10ah battery package in stock so ordered from an online site and waiting - saw the reviews of this mower and picked one up - can’t wait to mow my lawn and compare it to my older 20inch dual blade dual battery 40v greenworks - which seemed a little under powered and always left a ridge between the two small blades. The dual battery was nice but that’s b/c the 40v maxed out at 4ah. Can’t believe I’m this excited to cut my lawn. I have a garage full of greenworks 40v tools (trimmers, chainsaw, pole saw, weed wackers, and multiple blowers) but have a feeling will be slowly transitioning the rest to ego.
Thanks for hanging with us. 👍🏼
Great video. I have this mower as well; had it for one year now. My dislike (peeve) is that the mower width does not cut where you think it will. What you end up is overlappipng your mower cut to ensure you cut your rows evenly. So when you mow a row, you typically place your wheels on one side of the mower onto the outer wheel marks from the row you just mowed. With this mower, you have to acually place your wheels like 2 inches to the side of the wheel mark you just made. Other than that its been a really good mower. I also agree that the "plastic ratteling of the mower" makes it sound cheap, but this mower is really well made and will be very durable.
Great review sir. Thank you !
Thank you I’m glad you liked it
Very helpful! Thank you
Thank you
Thanks for the review, good info. First of all I really like the ego lm 2156, but I’d like to add one dislike I have with the motor bearing knock noise on bumpy lawns, I know it’s from the motor bearing because if I spin the blades by hand and slightly wiggle them as you rotate them, they knock (so there is bearing slop). For a test, I cross bladed with two stock economy blades, two stock mulching blades and also two of the stock high lift blades and the knocking completely disappears when operating the lawn mower in a bumpy yard. I don’t want to, nor do intend to cross blade, I want to use the mower as designed, so I just put up with knock noise, but unfortunately it makes it sound cheap. I wish Ego would look into this.
Thanks KLF Thanks for your comments and thank you for watching
My man has his fiancé cutting the grass. Well done! I'm thinking about buy one this week to replace my Honda (which is having self-propel issues). I hope the quality of the cut is comparable. One thing i already think I may miss with the EGO is the method of engaging the speed of the walk. The Honda had a thumb-operated speed control which you can constantly and easily vary as you walk, turn. etc.
You can vary the speed easily on the EGO with your thumb on the wheel.
Additional comment, would love to see a video on how to best sharpen the blades...
I bought the 2156SP 6 months ago and agree with your dislike about the rear wheels “locking up” when trying to pull the mower backwards. My model has the same annoying issue.
Another dislike is using height adjustment by number rather than inches/cm. If there was a decal or imprint to show true height from lowest blade to bottom of wheels would be helpful. My Ego Z6 E-Steer 42” has height adjustment settings in 1/3” increments from 1 1/3” to 4 1/3”. Crazy way to measure blade height if you ask me.
GREAT REVIEW! Excellent presentation and well thought-out lists.
Thanks James
Regarding the blade sharpening issue for this particular mower.
For my previous Honda mower and now my EGO LM2156SP I was curious about the necessary frequency of sharpening, the (undocumented) angle of delivered blades, and the relative quality of cuts of various blades. So to address these questions I did, and am doing, the following:
1. Purchased the All American blade sharpener system to routinely sharpen used blades to match incoming blade angles and sharpness.
2. Purchased and use a digital protractor (?) to record blade angles on incoming blades. And to assure blade angles are sharpened (by me) consistently.
3. This season for every other mow I randomly select 10 grass blades before and after each mow. I then photograph the collection of grass blades and under magnification categorize the condition of the grass blade tips (clean slice, slight tear, and raggedy). I try to keep this process as consistent as possible between mows.
I have owned EGO mower since July and have executed this routine for about five mows (5 hours total mowing time). The installed blade configuration has been constant and limited to the basic upper and "gator" blades only.
After these mows and maintaining the blade configuration noted above as initially delivered (no sharpening by me). I notice very little, if any, degradation so far of the grass cut. I expect to complete three more mows this season (Northern VA) and will document results at the end of the season.
Thank you! I love this type of stuff. Just purchased my first EGO mower. Are you an engineer?
Great video. I hope Ego makes a Commercial mower soon.
That would be a great Idea, they have other commercial products
Short and sweet is good
Great reviews.
Thanks Regis
I got this mower as a steal at Lowe's, open box. It was less than half full retail so I snagged that sucker with the quickness. I'm madly in love with this mower, and didn't initially realize it was their top of the line model at the time. I agree with your list of likes, and even a few of the dislikes though some feel like splitting hairs a bit. The wish list items - totally agreed. They should make the battery alert system on the handle something that is easier to read and stands out more. I honestly forgot it existed, unless I'm staring at/examining the mower. Having handles on the batteries would be my #1. They're heavy af.
How much ?
Same here, paid $180+tax for the open box I got, but was the model one step down. Came with 7.5 battery and fast charger. Even using the self propelled, still have 2 bars when finished. No issues with it other than the occasional wheel lock when pulling backwards, but that is not a major issue for me. First time I've looked forward to mowing lol.
I JUST bought one of these from a salvage store...brand new!!
I had heard great things about this mower's battery longevity, which is important to me.
After puttering around my lawn for half-hour on a FULL battery, the battery indicator showed just one bar left!! And, this was my FIRST TIME using the mower. 😑
I'm charging it now and will try again tomorrow...Hopefully, it will do better! 😬
I sure appreciate your video! This is my first time owning an electric mower. I am slowly converting over to almost ALL electric/brushless tools! No smell, no noise, and hardly ANY maintenance!!
Still gotta keep my big beast, my Kubota tractor but am loving all these electric gadgets for the rest of the projects around the homestead! 🤩
Thanks for a great video! 😊
The 10.Ah battery won't not do that. The battery should be fully charged first.
@@rhoodj Those EGO batteries cost more than the brand new mower! 🙄
Good review useful information.
Thanks Tony
Great review! I just bought me that same one you got here about couple months ago. So far with no problem and I do think it’s gonna be a great mower! Already thinking about getting me a blower as well. Any problem, I shall let you know.
Dude from James Island, South Carolina. ✌🏻
Enjoy 👍🏼
Yes, it sounds "plasticy", but I love that the deck will not rust. This more than makes up for it.
Very detailed video. Thank you! My lm2156 mower is filthy from mulching and bagging leaves. I’ve Had it since beginning of summer and LOVE it. But How did you get yours cleaned up before the video? Hose? Dry cloth?
Hi Arjun, thank you so much and thank you for watching I hope you stay with the channel, I use my 650 CFM blower and a cloth
Thanks a lot for this!
Thank you for watching
My theory on the motor engaging on a backward roll is that is a safety feature. It doesn't happen every time, so you might argue it isn't, but in my brief experience, there does somewhat seem to be a pattern. Sudden, quick backward movements seem to engage the motor, so it may just be an anti-rollback feature that has the unintentional consequence of engaging when we actually WANT the mower to back up.
It engages even moving forward with SP off.
My does it when my battery is not in the lawn mower WOOOOW
Mine engages also and I have to push forward just slightly to disengage. Not fun when going back and forth in tight spaces.
So I just got this today. First time electric mower user. I loved the power and that I could see the indicator lights. I had the self-propelled function on 90% of the time and the charge lasted just over 45 minutes. What I didn't like was the difficult time I had turning the mower, it put a strain on my back for sure. I had the same issue with the back wheels locking when trying to pull backwards. Support said that issue with the wheels locking is a safety issue so that if you are mowing uphill it won't go backwards mowing you over. My biggest complaint is the quality of the cut. Even with the mulching blade it sometimes left uneven patches and it didn't do a good of a job as a gas powered mower as far fine cutting of edges. Oh, and my box was missing a side shoot. I called customer service and I wish I could say it was a good experience but it wasn't. They basically blamed me for the uneven cut (I used to mow lawns for a living, I know how to mow) and for the missing part, it's not a warranty item and I would have to pay out of pocket for it. I just bought the dang thing this morning. I will have to see if not having to do gas powered maintenance outways this. I hope others have a better experience than I did.
Thanks for sharing your experience
Very helpful! Helped me decide on a new 2156. Question: does the high lift blade run a little louder than the mulching blade? I just want to be sure I didn’t install the high lift incorrectly. Thanks!
It is louder if I remember correctly, it’s creating more suction 👍🏼
My number 1 wish list item: Automatic poop scoop. I love my ego mower. I’ve had it 3 months
Lol
I’ve had my mower for almost two seasons now. It is the best mulching mower I have ever owned. Never see clumps. However, when I mulch cut above 2.5 inches it leaves an unacceptable number of uncut blades, requiring me to double cut the lawn. I think it’s a suction issue. I don’t want to bag the grass so the high lift blade doesn’t seem like the answer. Blade is sharp. I feel like Ego needs to come up with a blade that combines mulching with high lift. For the money I paid for this, I should be able to get more Honda like cut quality. Otherwise l love the mower.
Just bought the 2156 and love it so far. I get over an hour of mowing. As for the battery warranty I’ve seen nothing in the literature where I need to register it. I thought the CPA did away with requiring registration for warranty.
Register it, takes 2 mins on ego website and this will ensure you have a 5yr 👍🏼
Great dog!
Thanks buddy she’s in heaven now we lost her last July
My understanding is the locking wheel issue is an intentional safety feature to prevent a runaway mower. Supposedly if you pull back slowly and evenly it doesn't engage. I agree it too often interferes with mowing and it's engagement should be less sensitive. Nobody mentioned my number one complaint which is the mower still lacks the suction of my old bagging only Honda. It's especially noticeable when trying to cut above the #4 height setting. When cutting grass taller it too often doesn't lift the grass that's laying down to cut evenly and eventually it becomes too long and heavy to be lifted by the mower. Especially problematic on slightly uneven terrain or less dense areas in my turf. I have kbg for reference.
Another nice feature would be if they could weatherize the underneath portion of the mower so you can hose it off to clean it! One other small complaint is I wish they'd improve the battery lid cover. It's too loose and makes a rattle when mowing. Another nice addition would be changing the markings on the height adjustment to correspond to a height of cut. But I understand most users don't care to know the actual cut height. Other than those issues the mower is near perfect.
Thanks for your comparison video of the XP with your Honda. It was that detailed head to head comparison that made be decide to look into an EGO when my 32 year old Honda died this summer and Honda was out of stock on a replacement. Excellent comparison. EGO should have you on their payroll. I wonder how much business you've sent their way.
Thanks Eugenie appreciate your comments, many valid points, happy holidays
Beautiful Lab
Thank you 🐕
Just bought the EGO LM 2156, they have answered one of your wish lists with bigger tires and better looking.
Enjoy 👍🏻
Is it better than the LM2020SP STEEL DECK?
I've had mine for a few years now as well, and I completely agree with you on the annoyance of the drive mechanism frequently "catching" when you back up, and about the blade needing sharpening so often. (I assume it's just a lower quality steel than other brands use, which is really inexcusable considering the price of this thing.) My other annoyances would be 1) that even with the hi-lift blade, it really doesn't lift the grass as effectively as my old gas mower did, and 2) that the 90-degree angled part of the handle where you have to hold your hands to use the drive feature bends my wrists back too vertically for comfort. (That's a HUGE one, as I bet anyone who's ever struggled with carpal tunnel syndrome will fully agree with.) I'm seriously considering switching brands over these 4 things.
Thanks for sharing your feedback
i have the original Ego mower self propelled and like it a lot better than the dual cut one you have....i like everything about it....my blade seems to stay sharp all year long and I cut every 2-3 days (or at least it's nothing i really notice because the lawn looks great)......only issue I have seen with my model is the wire in the handle bars can break if you fold it up and unfold it a lot and it will not let you start the mower at all....wi fi and extra batteries are some perks that i could care less about....i never notice any issues backing up and wheels are still locked or at least not in a way that would bother me....overall I am very pleased with all my EGO stuff (6 tools)
Thank you Brian for sharing your comment and for watching hope all is well
Very well thought out. Very great / real life details. Still debating taking the plunge on a select cut. I am picking up a kobalt 40v to test with for cheap first and decide whether to go all in ;)
Thank you James. My only concern with the kobalt is it seems to really be hard to find other tools that will use that same battery. I’m not saying you’re not find any tools but they are hard to find when you need them. Definitely look into the tools you want but more importantly are they available. Best of luck
@@TechMadeEzy i appreciate the reply. Great content. Thorough and well thought out.
@@TechMadeEzy thanks for the tip. Ace hardware had the select cut lm2035sp for 599, so I had lowes price match it and took the plunge.
Nice! That’s a good price
Great video! Pretty sure this narrowed down the decision to replace my aging Kobalt 80v mower with this. I may wait till later in the spring to see if they do update anything for 2022.
Thanks Jason yeah I'm not sure if they're going to come out with a new model it's pretty late
@@TechMadeEzy I went ahead and ordered one today. Figured I might as well get it before I need it then need it and not be able to get it with everything going on with the supply chain. While I was at it I also picked up the SNT2112 metal auger single stage snowblower for next season. The two extra 5 amp hour batteries should help the summer and the snowblower will be ready for the winter.
Awesome congrats, Stay in touch let me know how it goes OK
In reference to larger wheels, the high wheel mower is easier to push on rough terrain, ( not smooth) and is definitely easier to pull backwards. The high wheels would be a much welcomed improvement.
I am in Southwest Florida and have Saint Augustine grass, it is very coarse and a bit rough to push a mower through. I enjoy the option of the self propelled feature when I need it, but prefer the workout of pushing the mower. I have a LM2100SP and it still runs like new. As stated in the video keep your blades sharp.
Thanks David
Your dog is so cute 😂 great video too .
Thanks she’s in heaven now buddy
I have an EGO LM2156SP that is giving inaccurate remaining charge readings while in mower and mowing. There have been times that battery lights have gone from 5 lit to 2 lit within 10 minutes of start of a weekly mow. The problem became severe last week when the battery went from 3 lights lit to one light lit, then a flashing red light, and mower stopped. Normally releasing the battery and reinstalling it allows me to finish mowing but that didn't happen this time. I brought the battery inside to the charger and remaining charge indicated 52% through EGO phone app. I am almost certain there is an issue between the battery contact fins in the mower and the battery contacts. My question is: in your mower battery compartment, does the black module with the 3 metal contact fins have some play or is it completely secure in the compartment? My mower, battery, and charger are one year old. I have contacted EGO support and they suggest returning it to Lowes since there is no EGO service center close.
My one fear is twice the cost in the long run. If battery gets weaker (shorter charge) in 4 or 5 years and I am forced to buy a new one, it's nearly the cost of a new mower entirely. I currently have a Toro PP/SP, 2011 model, and I have probably spent about $7/yr in gas. It takes just under 2.5 gallons to mow once a week from early April to early October. One 2.5 gallon container all cutting season with maybe 1/4 gallon left over. Average gas prices since 2011 guessing about $3.30 a gallon (some times down near 2, mostly around 3 and sometimes, like now, up around 4/gallon). So I have spent, roughly $70 - $80 in gas over 10 years. I have also changed the oil 5 times (every other year, just wasn't dirty enough) and at less than 1 qt needed, and maybe avg $4.00 a quart, that's another $20 or so. Add in two air filters and not much else (well just changed spark plug first time, $5) and I am at roughly $100 in fuel, oil and filter costs over 10 years.
I have been studying electric and the fact its going to cost me quite a bit more over next 10 years is concerning. I know batteries don't last, we probably all know that. I have a cordless Andi's BGRV hair clipper I love, but after 6 years of light usage (just me) had to fork over $80 for a new battery (the clippers were just over $200 new, battery included). These electrics, low maintenance and cost saving are not quite as advertised in the cost realm.
NOW, that said, I have a fairly small yard, something around 1/5 acre, maybe a hair more but close to 1/5 than 1/4. Anything closer or over 1/2 acre and I could see with gas costs doubling, that suddenly electric is making some sense.
Maybe they're still too new (in wide use that is) to tell, but how are battery pack longevity results for some of you? 3 years before charge is just low to keep from aggravating you? 4 years? 5 years? I have no faith any of these batteries will last more than say 5 years mowing once a week over 25 or so weeks during the hot/humid summer days here in ATL. I do get this "cooling" technology will extend longevity, but unless its active (fan and thus a necessary filter with mowing dust), it isn't adding much.
I may have blown up my Toro, I cleaned it thoroughly this winter head off, wired brushed off carbon build up and then apparently overfilled my oil by 5 or so oz. It started first pull after putting it back together (this Toro always starts first pull, crazy what gas mowers do these days), but it had a ticking sound. I figured out too much oil, but only after I mowed 1.5 times (didn't finish this time). I hope it starts up later in week, but if it doesn't (may have bent the rod or something, it appears okay, but we'll see), I might be looking at one of the Ego models (self propelled). I just cringed at the thought of a $450 battery replacement in 4-6 years (if I am lucky). A good mower, gas or electric, should last AT LEAST 10 years with moderate usage, so long as we don't try to mow the cement curb or rocks and small trees (it ain't a bushhog).
If I have to buy a new battery at nearly the cost of the mower, that to me is like buying two mowers in 10 years, or like having to buy a new ENGINE for my gas mower (though a new engine is about HALF the cost of a new freaking battery...sad ain't it)?
Excellent post! I'm considering switching from a gas mower and I have the same concern. Ego's 5 year battery warranty is little consolation given the enormous price for a replacement year 6 or 7.
Yes, I am with you. I like what I read and see in the professional and public reviews, but buying a $300-over $400 battery in 5 years is buying another mower!
@@compupsych3897 I worry about "warranties" in general. They're only as good as the company's customer service and integrity. Too many companies finding ways around honoring warranties. I mostly disregard warranties as i know it will take hours and hours if not weeks and weeks of fruitless time to get a fix or replacement. For every warranty that is 100% honored, no/few questions asked, there are 5 that were NEVER intended to be honored, short of a very expensive lawsuit or threat of one.
The problem that I see is that gas powered equipment now is jetted so lean that it screws up the carbs. I have a toro personal pace with a Briggs gs engine. In the last 5 years I have had to replace the carburetor 3 times. It’s plastic and the jets get gummed up with today’s fuel. No I am not going to purchase true fuel at 48 dollars for 2.5 gallons.
You can attempt to clean it but it just gets gummed up again. Now I battling with a compression issue while starting.
Contrast this to my dad who has had two craftsman’s last him 20 years each.
@@chrisgentile3530 Fortunately, I have a few gas stations near me with ethanol-free gas. That should help. I agree, with the asinine regulations (reason we have crappy turbo 4 and turbo 3 engines in most cars and non-giant suv's these days), engines are crappier, leaner, cheaper. We're being forced to go electric/battery, no matter how costly (it WILL cost us more in the end). Hopefully some of these regulations are rolled-back a bit. Sad its' so bad Honda chose to leave the mower market, rather than make crappy, disposable and less environmentally friendly mowers (if you have to toss em every few years, you're not saving the planet)...but I digress.
When you talked about the handle height you mentioned your fiancé liked the lower height adjustment. I have been married for over 30 years. Some free advice, She is still your fiancé because you make her cut the grass. LOL. Kidding of course. Great review.
Lol 😂 thanks buddy
The Ego batteries should last for several years or even longer.I have some Greenworks batteries that are over 10yrs old-still going strong.Lithium batteries as a whole last longer than lead acid and NiCad.
I purchased a this EGO with the 10 Amp-Hr battery a few weeks ago. My original goal was to replace my Honda mower, which has been pretty reliable. I live in Central Florida and have a St. Augustine lawn. This time of year, with nearly daily rain, the grass grows pretty long during the week. I am sad to report that the EGO just can't handle the longer grass. Even at the highest setting, I get mohawking and uneven cutting with the mulching blade. I'm 67 years old and I have no desire to mow the lawn 2x to get a better result, so this week I'm going to return it. I do like the ease of setup, the quietness, and the light weight of the mower. But, at the end of the day, it has to mow well, and for my lawn, it just doesn't cut it (pun intended).
Thanks for sharing your feedback and your experience
I would add one item to the wish list and that would be to include a brush or roller so that you could stripe your lawn.
They sell that separately,
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Thanks!
Thanks K Fan 🌟
The dragging the self propel transmission when you pull back issue is a common problem for "all" rear drive mowers that use a one way drive ratchet ,getting the mechanism to disengage (because the one way drive is ratchet gear is designed to freewheel when overdriven forwarded , but engage the drive when spun back the other way, when this this drives the transmissions shaft and gear reduction drive and adds all its associated drag , its a tricky issue to address they would have to design some kind of physical drive link lock out when the drive is disengaged electrically ..
Thanks Brian
Nice video. This one is not on my budget. Can you put a video on the best budget models? I feel the push mower will be better than the self-propelled I.e. In terms of weight, cost, and the reserve issue. Can you recommend an Ego Push lawn mower with a battery?
This is a steal but I believe it’s a push mower no self propel sold by Amazon amzn.to/3MtBVjR
Yet another great review! I, too, experience the locked wheels. While not a *major* gripe, I’m not a fan of realizing the wheels are locked *after* dragging the mower on the grass for a moment. I haven’t tried to re-engage the WiFi since the first time it didn’t work, but will try again. Question: Per your advice, I don’t keep the power on to the chargers all the time; however, one commenter pointed out EGO’s technology that prevents overcharging. Does the 700-watt charger reconnect to WiFi easily when I turn the charger back on? Also, does that charging technology apply to the other chargers (I have the 10, 7.5, and 2.5Ah batteries with corresponding chargers). One complaint I have is that the mulching blade doesn’t provide adequate suction for my tall fescue when I set the height above 4. I have Bermuda creeping in, and I would really like to suck up the stolons before they connect to the next section of dirt. Would I buy this mower, 650cfm blower, and carbon fiber weed eater again? ABSOLUTELY!! But I agree with all your lists. On the handle, perhaps that’s where the digital percentage meter should go, instead of the five bars. Thanks again!
p.s. I would love to see an effective method of cleaning the underside. I know you’re not supposed to hose it out, but what are your thoughts about this: lay the mower on one side and apply a misting spray only to the bottom portion, then wipe it out. Then turn the mower to lay it on the other side and do the same thing. I’m not too fond of using a putty knife to try to work it all out.
Thanks again!!
Hi Danny 1st thanks for watching and staying with us on the channel 👍🏻
yes to my knowledge and experience all Eagle Chargers will stop charging your battery once the battery is full. The 700w simply has the Wi-Fi capability allowing you to connect it to the app so you can get an alert when the battery is charged say to 75% because you are trying to make your batteries last longer by not charging them fully. If I didn't fully answer your question please let me know I'm glad to help
I hose mine out after every mow and haven't had any issues yet. I even hose the top off as well, making sure not to spray directly at the battery compartment. I remove the battery and bag, fold down the handle, lift the front end upward and use the garden hose with the nozzle set to flood to clean the underside. I then lower the mower onto all 4 wheels and use the mist setting for spraying off the upper side of the mower, again, avoiding the battery compartment.
I purchased my mower in April last year and my fast charger does not have the WiFi feature. The replacement mower that I just got from Lowe’s also doesn’t. I believe that is last year’s model also. I am overall happy with my EGO products, but will hold off on the zero turn until there are authorized EGO repair centers near me.
In 2018 ego did make a dual battery mower that held two 5amp batteries. It was sold in Home Depot back then price was $749
Yeah the 2 battery model is still available, I’d love to see a dual blade select cut with a dual battery
@@TechMadeEzy love all your reviews thanks for posting them
Wheel Engagement- My Toro Super Recycler self propelled mower one-way bearings were terrible when the mower was new 15 years ago. It sounds much like the same thing. I think it is really the bearings, not drive design per se. Good news perhaps, after a few years of abuse of that mower, I didn’t notice it any more. I think the bearings eventually broke in so that it released for backing up without issue anymore. Maybe the Ego will do the same in time.
Thanks JB thank you for watching
Is it good for summer grass?
I think 1.5 is not gonna cut it (pun intended) for Bermuda or Zoisia, etc…
Still debating this as it seems very lightweight and storage oriented. I’ll probably pull the trigger when there’s a version that goes down to 1”.
Ty for the review sir!
1 inch low, that's pretty low.
Have an EGO, it works great. If you are like me and are worried about buying an electric mower... Don't be, it works great.
great video
Thank you Oscar
Can I just say this is the first time I've used the ego I like it more than any push mower just from today
Been doing a lot of research on various mowers, your videos show up the most and are greatly informing. -well done! That said I cannot find a comparison of the Ego lm2156sp vs the lm2135sp. How much difference does the stronger motor in the 56 have vs the 35? Also saw your Toro video, if you were buying today would you buy the Ego vs the toro? I'm going to buy one mower with the plan to keep in indefinitely.
Thanks for all your efforts.
Lm2156sp motor is slightly stronger after actually using it but the kit does come with a 10ah $500 battery and a super fast charger that cost more. I use my ego more honestly
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Thanks. I think I'm going with the LM2135sp simply due to cost. Had no intention of buying a mower now but life happens. I could go ICE for much less but hate dealing with plugs and carbs. The only reason I'd opt for the LM2156 is the increased power that I do not need 90% of the time. I chop A LOT of leaves in the fall, and I suspect no battery powered unit would accomplish what my old gas powered mower did. Game plan is to pick up a used ICE mower for $50 or so to use just in the fall. I can easily get 3-5 inches of leaves to chop.
Cut quality will be sooo close, super hard to tell the difference so you are good 👍🏼, enjoy and stay in touch let me know how it goes
Thank you for all the great videos. I'm in the market for a new lawn mower will likely buy an Ego but undecided between the LM2135SP and the LM2156SP. Other than the suction test on these two models have you done a head to head on cutting performance of these two models. I have a small lawn under 1/4 acre so run time is not super important but cut performance is important. Since you have both which would you buy today?
Harry 1st thank you so much
It Depends on the price the 2156 really comes with the 10 amp hour battery and the 700 W charger plus the motor is stronger if you worry about pushing through thick grass. Have you check the prices
@@TechMadeEzy Our local Lowes has the LM2156SP at $799 and the LM2135SP at $699. Price is important but the $100 over several years of use is easier to justify. I have the EGO blower and likely will replace my string trimmer next year with an Ego trimmer providing additional batteries, so mower cut quality and performance are more important. Other than occasional taller grass due to rain delaying normal routine mowing may not need the extra power. In your opinion does the 2156SP give a better cut than the 2135SP during routine weekly mowing?
Grab the 2156 then
10ah battery is $450 and the 700w charger is $180 I’d pay $100 more
Plus you get the high lift blade and the stronger motor 🔥
@@TechMadeEzy Thanks for the quick reply and all great information your reviews provide.
Good idea for a battery handle, but not too keen on the dual battery idea. Who mows for 2 1/2 hours straight?
Also, bigger wheels would be more work on the electric motors - the wheel size needs to be engineered with the electric motors to meet the desired torque
I'd like ego to have a trade-in/upgrade program. Especially for the batteries but also the electric motors if not everything. Refurbish or even just recycle them giving us a core trade-in value.
Love that idea
Fantastic Idea!! Ego needs to up their loyalty with consumers because the more we like EGO the more we will talk about and brag about EGO.
I just wish it would ramp up faster when hitting thicker grass. Or just a dang non eco mode. I want high power all the time. This is my only issue with this mower.
Great video. I pick mine up Sunday. Anyone tell you that you sound like Howard Stern. Even your phrasing sounds like him. Great voice!
Yes lol thanks I’m glad the video helped 👍🏼
My mower also engages the self propelle sometimes it lockes the right rear wheel and other times it will create a small amount of drag making the mower slightly harder to push but the causes wheel marks in the lawn
2115 i believe them holes are designed for air flow to keep the motor cool
One thing that disappoints me about the the self propelled features of all of these electric mowers is that you have to set a speed and then when you push the button it goes at that speed. I really like the variable speed on my old Toro gas powered mower where you you just push, the harder you push the faster the you go
LM2167SP (not yet released) may have this ‘push harder/go faster’ feature
Just did a short review on that new line up
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@@TechMadeEzy Yep, got the notification and watched it right after you put it out. But it's much too late now, and just disappoints me even more since I just bought mine without that feature a few months back...😢 And I'm not rich, this one is going to have to last me a decade at least hopefully.
I hear you
So how well does this mower cut wet grass? The reason I ask is because where I live, especially this past summer, the humidity is so bad the grass just never dries out. My Honda push mower is always caked up with grass underneath the deck and I have to constantly scrape it every time I go out to mow.
Hi Doug it's got the power and if you're going to mulch just make sure your blades are real sharp
How do you clean your mower after your done? With my gas mower I just use the garden hose.
I usually will wipe it down but here is when I do a deep cleaning if I have to How I clean my EGO Mower Deck NO HOSE NEEDED
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I have had the same issue with the drive motor still being engaged when I pulled back or changed directions. Since I don't use the self propel feature, I removed the gears on the back wheels, problem solved, but I have to be carefull not to press the switches on the handle as it will turn on the drive motor. I modified my handle so that I can latch it with it pulled halfway out. I did have to drill holes and modify the safety switch that is in the handle cross piece. I also romoved the toe guard on the bottom rear as I did not like it folding back when I pulled it back.
I do wish the rear wheels were. 12 to 14 inches
Also wish the nose was shorter to that I can get a closer cut to the house or landscaping at 90 degree angles
Note: the hotter the outdoor temp the shorter the battery time
I don't think the batteries necessarily need a handle; but I DO wish that the tools had a stronger eject spring.
EGO may have already done this. It seems like my newer tools have it. Or maybe it's because the spring has weakened with age. I can't be sure.
You should get an Allett Stirling to try out on the lawn. They partnered with EGO to make a cylinder mower. I really want one.
Never heard will have to look that up thanks Mr Made
@@TechMadeEzy It's rather expensive though lol I have their liberty 43 mower along side my ego and it's wonderful.
I OWN THE PUSH MOWER VERSION OF THIS MOWER I'M 75 AND HAVE NO PROBLEM PUSHING THE MOWER,GRANTED I DO HAVE A SMALER LAWN,I DON'T LIKE SELF PROPELLED BECAUSE IT'S JUST MORE THINGS TO GO WRONG WITH THE MOWER. I ALSO OWEN THE TOP OF THE LINE SNOW BLOWER WHICH IS AN ABSOLUTE BEAST, IT HAS THE DUAL 7.5 AMP BATTERIES ,I WISH IT HAD THE 2 TEN AMP BATTERIES , I USED IT THIS WINTER AND WAS ABLE TO SNOW BLOW THE WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD MY NEIGHBORS WERE MUCH APPRECIATIVE AND HIGHLY IMPRESSED WITH THE MACHINE. EGO MAKES SUPERIOR AND VERY DURABLE EQUIPMENT I WAS A TOTAL GAS AND POWER GUY AND THIS EQUIPMENT HAS HIGHLY IMPRESSED ME, I ALSO OWN THE WEED WIPPER, BLOWER, CHAIN SAW, HEDGE TRIMMER, ALL FINE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT AND QUALITY UNSURPASSED!
Imagine having a dual battery ego now with two 10 amp batteries. Would be awesome for those who need that longer run time
Dislike #1, Yeah happens to me too. I stop the self propel motor while mowing and start pushing a few feet before I stop and then pull back and that seems to help. Dislike #3, Please tell us how you got it to connect? I don't know of anyone who has been able to get it to work. I am on like my 3rd charger, and still no connection (though I can connect my phone to the charger, just can't get charger to connect to wifi from there) Disklike #4 , End of season, so I am looking for a blade sharpening tutorial video myself. Excellent video and I agree 100% with your wishlist.
Hi Barry thanks for watching just make sure the charger is registered with EGO call them they did end up sending me a replacement and that's when it started working.
I like the idea that I can use the Ego battery on other Ego devices but is that 10a battery too big to use on a blower or weed whacker?
This is the solution, Evan a 12ah battery
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I happen to LIKE the 'plastic' sound; because I know it is not cheap plastic. Brand name is Lexan; polycarbonate.
Very strong and; depending on the thickness; bullet proof!
My #1 wishlist item would be a turbo button like the blowers have. #2 better headlights, living in Phoenix I wait till the sun goes down to mow. Seems like the lights got worse on the select cut series.
Turbo!
Only thing I'd add to the wishlist is a quick flap for mulch plug like Toro has...
Great idea thank you so much for watching
@@TechMadeEzy np & thnx for the content. Good luck w the channel!