Best Electric Push Mower
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This guide to the best electric push mower choices covers five walk-behind models from the listing data. Start with the power source. A corded mower needs an outlet near the lawn and a cord that stays clear of the blade. A cordless mower needs a charged battery, and the listing may not include one.
The guide suits a homeowner who wants electric power instead of gas, oil or a pull start. The listings do not state every figure a buyer will want, such as cord length, so each section below marks what is stated and what is not.
Quick answer
- Corded, with no battery to buy: the DORTALA and CRAFTSMAN listings both describe a corded electric mower. Neither states the cord length.
- Cordless, with a battery in the box: the LiTHELi listing includes one 4.0 Ah battery and a charging cable.
- Widest deck and self-propelled: the EGO POWER+ model has a 21 inch deck and does not include its battery or charger.
- Power source not stated: the LawnMaster listing says Electric and gives a 12 AMP motor, but does not say whether it runs on a cord or a battery.
Side-by-side figures
The table uses only the figures the listings state. “Not stated” means the listing data does not give that figure.
| Mower | Power | Cutting width | Cutting height | Battery and charger | Weight | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LiTHELi 13 in cordless | Battery powered | 13 in | 1 to 2.5 in (title and bullet); 3 in maximum (specs) | One 4.0 Ah battery and a charging cable included | 24 lb | Listing |
| DORTALA 13 in corded | Corded electric, 12 amp, 1400W | 13 in | 0.99, 1.77 and 2.56 in | Not applicable (corded) | 18.5 lb | Listing |
| CRAFTSMAN 20 in corded | Corded electric, 13 amp | 20 in | 1-1/2 to 4 in (bullet); three positions (specs) | Not applicable (corded) | 20.8 lb | Listing |
| EGO POWER+ 21 in self-propelled | Battery powered, self-propelled | 21 in | 1 to 4 in per listing; 1.5 to 4 in per EGO page | Not included; 56V 7.5Ah battery recommended and sold separately | 54.5 lb | Listing; EGO page |
| LawnMaster 19 in electric | Electric, 12 AMP motor; cord or battery not stated | 19 in | 1.5 to 4 in, six positions | Not stated | 28.3 lb | Listing |
Product by product
LiTHELi 13 in cordless mower
The listing describes a battery-powered mower with a 13 inch cutting width, an 8 gallon bag and five height positions. The title gives a cutting height of 1 in to 2.5 in, and a bullet repeats it. The specs field gives a 3 inch maximum, so the listing gives two figures. Both appear in the table above.
In the box: the product content line names the mower, one 4.0Ah rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a matching charging cable and an instruction manual. This mower is not tool-only. The listing also says: “Use only the original U20 charger. Improper charging may result in fire hazard.”
Coverage and runtime are manufacturer claims. The listing says the mower “can mow up to 1,300 sq. ft. of medium-sized lawn on a full charge.” A different bullet says the battery “can work continuously for 15 minutes.” The listing does not give the conditions behind either figure.
Why it is here: it is the only model in this set whose listing states that a battery is included. Its 13 inch deck, 8 gallon bag and 24 lb weight are all stated in the listing. For the trade-offs of battery mowers, read the pros and cons of battery-powered lawn mowers.
DORTALA 13 in corded mower
The title calls this a corded electric mower with a 12 amp motor, and the bullets give a 1400W motor rated at 3700 RPM. The listing gives three cutting heights: 0.99 in, 1.77 in and 2.56 in. It includes a 30 L (8 gallon) grass bag and a mulching function that returns finely cut clippings to the lawn.
In the box and on the cord: the listing data does not list included parts beyond the mower. It does not state the cord length or gauge. Because the mower is corded, there is no battery to buy. The listing says a safety lockout requires the safety button to be pressed before operation.
Why it is here: the listing names its power source, cutting width, bag, mulching and weight (18.5 lb) in plain terms, and its item highlight describes it for small to medium yards.
CRAFTSMAN 20 in corded mower
The listing says the power source is corded electric, with a 13 amp motor and a 20 inch deck. Height adjusts from 1-1/2 in to 4 in with a single lever, and the specs list three positions. The box includes the push mower, a collection bag and a side discharge chute.
The bullets say the mower mulches, bags and side discharges, and they give a 3 year limited warranty. The cord length is not stated. Before you buy a cord for any corded model, read the extension cord choices for an electric lawn mower.
Why it is here: among the two models in this set whose listings name a corded motor, its 20 inch deck is the wider one. It is also wider than the 13 inch DORTALA deck and the 19 inch LawnMaster deck. The listing gives a weight of 20.8 lb.
EGO POWER+ 21 in self-propelled mower
The listing title says “Battery and Charger Not Included”, so this is a tool-only listing. The listing recommends a 56V 7.5Ah battery, which it says is available separately, and says the mower works with all EGO 56V ARC Lithium batteries. Do not assume a battery from another brand fits. For what the voltage figure means, read lawn mower battery voltage and amps.
The listing says the box holds the mower, grass bag and frame, side discharge chute, mulching plug and manual. The mower weighs 54.5 lb, the heaviest in this set. It has a 21 inch cutting width and a self-propel drive that the listing says you engage with a touch of your palm.
Runtime is a manufacturer claim. The listing says up to 60 minutes with the recommended battery. The EGO page we opened says the same and calls the battery “available separately.” Real runtime changes with grass, height and terrain.
The height figures disagree. The listing says 1 to 4 inches, gives seven positions in the specs and eight height settings in a bullet. The EGO page lists six positions from 1.5 to 4 inches. This post shows both and does not pick one.
Why it is here: it is the only 21 inch deck in this set, and the only model whose listing states a self-propel drive. Plan for the battery and charger before you buy, because the box does not include them.
LawnMaster 19 in electric mower
The title reads “Electric Lawn Mower 12AMP 19-Inch”. The bullets give a 3600 RPM speed, a 19 inch rust resistant deck, mulch or side discharge, and six cutting positions from 1.5 to 4 inches with a one-touch lever. The specs list a weight of 28.3 pounds and 6.7 inch wheels.
The power source is the open question. The listing says Electric. It does not say whether the mower runs on a cord or a battery, and it lists no battery or charger. One bullet mentions “35Lbs easy to rotate,” but the listing does not say what that figure is compared with, so this post uses the specs weight of 28.3 pounds.
Why it is here: its listing states the deck width, the six height positions and the mulch or side discharge choice. Check the power source in the listing before you buy.
Safety rules for these mowers
Each rule below has a named source or a pointer to the listing. The sources are the ones opened for this post.
- Remove the battery before blade work. University of Illinois Extension says to remove the battery from an electric mower before removing the blades, and to remove it whenever a hand goes near the blades.
- Treat a corded mower as a shock risk. Oklahoma State University Extension says corded electric mowers “pose a very large potential threat from electrical shock.” It also says to keep track of the cord, because the blade can slice through it.
- Unplug a corded mower before blade work. The sources opened do not give a separate unplug step for corded push mowers. The Oklahoma State fact sheet says, in its trimmer section, to remove the electrical cord before maintenance. Check the owner’s manual for the corded mower’s steps.
- Charge and store the battery as the manual says. The same fact sheet says to “double-check that the battery is properly charged before using” and to keep batteries “stored indoors in a dry, climate-controlled area, if possible.”
- Stay clear of the blade. Oklahoma State University Extension says “Never reach under the mower when the motor is running.”
- Keep the blade flap in place. The same column says the flap “helps keep clippings and debris from being launched by the spinning blade.”
- Push forward, mow in daylight, and keep people back. The fact sheet says to “Only push the mower forward when mowing,” to mow only in daytime, and that it is “typically recommended to make sure no one is within 75 feet while operating a mower.”
- Do not bypass the safety feature. The fact sheet says: “Never disengage the safety mechanism or tie a rope around the handle to bypass the safety feature.”
- Use only the charger the listing names. The LiTHELi listing says to use only the original U20 charger.
- Clean the underside with the battery out. The EGO page says to “First remove the safety key and the battery” before cleaning the underside of the deck.
How we chose
The scan saved 12 products for the query “electric push mower”. The listing data was read on 2026-10-30 (scan time 07:53), and the sources were opened on 2026-10-30. The criteria were: a walk-behind electric mower, a power source or motor stated in the listing, and a stated cutting width. The keyword makes no feature claim such as commercial use, so self-propelled models stayed in as walk-behind options.
Five products met the criteria. Seven were left out:
- Two manual reel mowers: their listings describe no motor.
- One robotic-type unit: its listing calls it an “Intelligent mowing robot” with automatic recharge, which is not a push mower.
- One 3-in-1 kit (BLACK+DECKER BESTA512CM): its power head is a string trimmer, and its listing gives a cutting height of 1.6 inches. It was left out because the kit is not a dedicated push mower.
- Two engine-starter drill-bit adapters: accessories for starting engines, not mowers.
- One zero-turn spreader attachment: it spreads seed or fertilizer and is not a mower.
This post does not rank the five picks.
What we could not verify
- Cord length and cord gauge for the DORTALA and CRAFTSMAN mowers. Neither listing states them, and the sources opened do not cover these models.
- The power source of the LawnMaster mower. The listing says Electric and gives a 12 AMP motor, but not whether a cord or a battery is used.
- Runtime and coverage for the LiTHELi and EGO mowers. These are listing or manufacturer claims. The LiTHELi listing gives 1,300 sq. ft. and 15 minutes in different bullets, and the listing does not give the conditions behind either figure.
- The EGO height settings. The listing says seven positions in the specs and eight in a bullet; the EGO page says six. This post cannot say which is correct.
- The EGO specs field “Battery Average Life” says 1 hour. The listing does not say what that figure measures.
- Noise. None of the listings gives a decibel figure, so this post makes no noise comparison.
- The “Operation Mode” field. It reads Automatic for the LiTHELi, EGO and LawnMaster listings and Manual for the DORTALA and CRAFTSMAN listings. The listings do not explain what the field means for the drive.
What the sources do not say
- The sources opened do not give a cord gauge or cord length for corded push mowers. Oklahoma State University Extension says to keep track of the cord, but it does not size one.
- No opened source gives charge times or storage temperatures for these batteries. The EGO operator’s manual is a PDF, and the tool used for the source checks does not open PDFs, so its charging and storage steps are not covered here.
- No opened source gives an inch height for a given grass type. The Illinois Extension blog states the one-third rule without a fixed inch figure.
- No source says which of these five mowers suits a given lawn size.
Buying checklist
- Confirm the power source in the listing: corded, battery, or not stated.
- For a corded mower, find the cord length in the listing or the manual. Neither corded listing here states it.
- For a battery mower, check whether the battery and charger are in the box. Only the LiTHELi listing says a battery is included.
- Compare the cutting width with your lawn. The widths stated here are 13, 19, 20 and 21 inches.
- Check the weight. The stated weights run from 18.5 lb to 54.5 lb.
- Check the bag, mulching and side discharge options against how you handle clippings.
Mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the EGO includes a battery. Its listing title says “Battery and Charger Not Included.”
- Taking one runtime figure as the answer. The LiTHELi listing gives 1,300 sq. ft. and 15 minutes in different bullets.
- Lifting the blade flap to clear clippings. Oklahoma State University Extension says the flap “helps keep clippings and debris from being launched by the spinning blade.”
FAQ
Do electric push mowers need a battery?
Not always. A corded mower runs from a cord plugged into an outlet. A cordless mower needs a charged battery, and in this set only the LiTHELi listing says a battery is included.
How long does a cordless push mower run on one charge?
The listings give different figures. The LiTHELi listing says up to 1,300 sq. ft. on a full charge and also says 15 minutes of continuous work. The EGO page says up to 60 minutes with a 56V 7.5Ah battery. These are listing and manufacturer claims, and actual run time depends on the grass, the cutting height and the ground you cover.
Do I need an extension cord for a corded mower?
Possibly. Neither corded listing in this set states a cord length, and the sources opened do not give a cord gauge for these models. Oklahoma State University Extension warns that the blade can cut through a cord, so keep the cord in view while you mow. Check the owner’s manual for the cord your model needs.
Is a self-propelled mower still a push mower?
It is a walk-behind mower, so you still walk behind it. The EGO listing describes a self-propel drive that you engage with a touch of your palm. At 54.5 lb it is the heaviest model in this set, so check the weight against what you can lift and steer.
What cutting height should I set?
Illinois Extension advises that one mowing should not remove more than one-third of the grass blade. It gives no fixed inch figure. The mowers here list heights from about 1 inch to 4 inches, and the settings differ by model, so use the positions in your listing or manual.
Bottom line
Pick the power source first. If the listing does not include the battery and charger, the mower is not ready to run until you add them, so settle that before you compare any other figure.
Sources
- University of Illinois Extension: Mower Maintenance (opened 2026-10-30)
- Oklahoma State University Extension: Lawn Care Safety and Basic Maintenance Tips for Teens (opened 2026-10-30)
- Oklahoma State University Extension: Proper Operating Procedures are a must with Lawnmowers (opened 2026-10-30)
- University of Illinois Extension: Ready, Set, Mow (opened 2026-10-30)
- EGO POWER+: 21 inch Self-Propelled Cordless Lawn Mower (opened 2026-10-30)
