Best Cordless Push Mowers for Easy Lawn Mowing
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A cordless push mower is a walk-behind lawn mower powered by a rechargeable battery instead of gas or a cord. You push it across the lawn, and the battery drives the blade. Below are ten cordless push mowers from our product pack, with the cutting width, battery setup, height range and bagging options that each listing states. Cutting-width and battery details come only from the listings, so any spec a listing leaves out is marked as not stated.
Quick answer
- Match the cutting width to your lawn. The listings in this group state widths from 14 to 21 inches.
- Check whether the battery and charger come in the box. Some listings include them and others sell the mower alone.
- Look at the height range. Most listings give five or six height positions.
- Choose a bag or mulch setup that suits how you clean up. Most listings describe bagging, mulching or both.
What makes a cordless push mower different
A cordless push mower has no engine, so there is no gas, oil or pull cord to manage. The trade-off is runtime. Each listing gives a battery size, but few state how long one charge lasts for a full lawn. The listings that give a runtime put it between about 25 minutes and 45 minutes. Plan for one charge to cover a small or medium lawn, and keep a second battery in mind for larger yards.
The electric motors in this group are described as brushless in most listings. A brushless motor is a common choice for cordless mowers, and the listings describe the motors in these terms. Speed figures appear in the bullets, such as 3,400 RPM and 3,100 RPM, but a higher RPM does not by itself tell you how the mower will cut.
How to choose a cordless push mower
Cutting width
The cutting width sets how much grass each pass clears. The Sun Joe 24V-CRLM15 lists a 15-inch cut. The Litheli listing gives a 14-inch deck. The Wild Badger 16-inch and the MZK 16-inch mowers cut 16 inches wide. The Wild Badger 18-inch, the Westinghouse 18-inch and the PowerSmart 17-inch are wider. The EGO listing states a 21-inch cutting width, the widest in this group. A wider deck covers more ground per pass, but it is heavier to push and harder to turn in a tight yard.
Battery setup and charger
Battery setups differ. The EGO includes a 56V 4.0Ah battery and charger. The MZK includes two 20V 4.0Ah batteries, a dual-port charger and an 11-gallon grass bag. The Sun Joe 17-inch model includes two 24V 4.0Ah lithium-ion batteries and a dual-port charger. The Westinghouse listing includes two 4.0Ah batteries and a charger, and says the batteries work with other Westinghouse W20 20V tools. The Wild Badger 18-inch includes one 40V 4.0Ah battery and a fast charger. The Wild Badger 16-inch includes two 20V 4.0Ah batteries and a charger. The Litheli listing says the mower is sold without a battery or charger, and it names separate accessories for those parts.
The Sun Joe 28V model describes a 4.0Ah rechargeable battery in its bullets, but the listing does not say clearly whether the battery is in the box. The PowerSmart 40V listing does not state whether a battery is included. The Sun Joe 15-inch listing does not state battery or charger inclusion either.
Height adjustment
Height settings vary. The EGO offers seven positions from 1.25 to 4 inches. The MZK has five positions from 1.4 to 3 inches. The Litheli has five positions from 1 to 2.5 inches. The Sun Joe 28V has three positions from 1.18 to 2.52 inches. The Sun Joe 24V-X2 has six positions from 1 to 3 inches. The Sun Joe 15-inch model uses a height set that its listing does not spell out. The PowerSmart 17-inch has six positions from 1.5 to 3.9 inches. The Westinghouse has six positions. Wild Badger 16-inch and 18-inch both list five cut heights.
Bagging, mulching and discharge
Most listings describe a grass bag, a mulching setting or both. The EGO covers mulching, bagging and side discharge. The Wild Badger 16-inch and 18-inch offer bagging, mulching and rear discharge. The MZK offers mulching or rear bagging with a 40-liter bag. The Sun Joe 17-inch has an 11-gallon catcher with a window that shows when the bag is full. The Sun Joe 15-inch has an 11.9-gallon bag. The PowerSmart 17-inch has a 12-gallon bag with a level indicator. The Westinghouse has a 13-gallon bag and a mulching plug.
Weight and handling
Weight is the factor that affects a cordless push mower most day to day. The Sun Joe 15-inch is listed as just under 30 pounds. The Litheli is listed at 15 kilograms, which is about 33 pounds. The Sun Joe 28V lists weight in its bullets only as a cordless walk-behind design, so its weight is not stated. The MZK lists a handle height of 42 inches. Heavier mowers push more steadily on rough ground, but they are harder to lift and store.
The ten listings in this group
EGO Power+ Electric Lawn Mower, LM2112
The EGO is the widest cordless mower in this group, with a 21-inch cutting width and a 56V 4.0Ah battery with charger in the box. The listing states up to 35 minutes of runtime on one charge, a 7-position height range from 1.25 to 4 inches and a brushless motor. It offers mulching, bagging and side discharge. The listing describes 6.0 foot-pounds of cutting torque. It is the choice for a larger lawn that suits a wide deck.
MZK 40V 16-Inch 2-in-1 Lawn Mower, Brushless Cordless Push Mower
This mower has a 16-inch cutting width and runs on two 20V 4.0Ah batteries with a dual-port charger. The listing states up to 45 minutes of runtime on a full charge, a five-position height range from 1.4 to 3 inches and an 11-gallon grass bag. It supports mulching or rear bagging with a 40-liter removable bag. The listing gives a motor speed of up to 3,400 RPM. It is a good match for a small yard that needs a bag.
Electric Small Lawn Mower with Auto Shut-Off Sensor, 9.9 Pounds
This compact cordless push mower is listed at 9.9 pounds, which makes it one of the lightest options. The listing describes a brushless motor at 7500 RPM, a three-position height adjustment and a handle that adjusts from 54 to 59 inches. It has dual-button start and an auto shut-off sensor that stops the blade if the mower tilts past 20 degrees. The listing gives a 45-minute battery life and a maximum cut height of 2.2 inches. The listing also states a cutting width of 9 inches, which is narrower than most others here. The listing does not include a battery in its title, so battery inclusion is not stated.
Litheli 14-Inch Cordless Lawn Mower Without Battery
This mower has a 14-inch cutting deck and a five-position height adjustment from 1 to 2.5 inches. The listing says it covers lawns up to 2,800 square feet on one charge. It has a brushless motor and a 9-gallon bag. The listing says the battery and charger are not included, and it names separate battery and charger models to buy. The weight is listed at 15 kilograms. It suits a buyer who already owns a compatible battery.
Sun Joe Cordless Electric Push Lawn Mower with 10.6-Gal Bag, 14-Inch
This Sun Joe model has a 14-inch cutting width and a 600W brushless motor. Its listing describes a 4.0Ah rechargeable battery, and the bullets say it covers up to 10,000 square feet per charge. The height adjustment has three positions from 1.18 to 2.52 inches. The mower comes with a 10.6-gallon grass bag and a rear discharge chute. The steel blade and all-terrain wheels are named in the bullets. The listing does not state whether the battery is included, so check the product page before ordering.
Sun Joe Cordless Electric Push Lawn Mower with 11-Gal Bag, 17-Inch
This is the widest Sun Joe in this group, with a 17-inch steel blade that cuts in one pass. It has six height positions from 1 to 3 inches and a 670W brushless motor. The listing includes two 24V 4.0Ah lithium-ion batteries, a dual-port charger and an 11-gallon grass catcher with an indicator window. The listing gives up to 25 minutes of runtime with the two batteries. Its battery setup makes it one of the most complete kits here.
Sun Joe Cordless Electric Push Lawn Mower with 11.9-Gal Bag, 15-Inch
This Sun Joe model has a 15-inch cutting width, a 360W motor and a five-blade RAZOREEL system that the listing says cuts in fewer passes. It comes with an 11.9-gallon collection bag. The listing describes the weight as just under 30 pounds. The battery and charger are not stated in the bullets, so check the product page. The 360W motor is smaller than the 670W unit above, so this model suits lighter grass and routine trims.
Wild Badger Power 40V 18-Inch Brushless Cordless Electric Lawn Mower
This mower has an 18-inch cutting width and a brushless motor that the listing rates at up to 3,400 RPM. It has five cutting heights, three clipping modes for bagging, mulching or rear discharge, and an 11-gallon bag. The kit includes one 40V 4.0Ah battery and a fast charger. The listing says runtime varies with grass, terrain, temperature and mowing pace, so no fixed figure is given. The listing describes it as best for small-to-medium lawns with open grass.
Wild Badger Power 40V 16-Inch Brushless Electric Cordless Lawn Mower
This is the 16-inch version of the Wild Badger mower above. It has five cut heights, the same three clipping modes and a brushless motor rated at up to 3,400 RPM. The kit includes two 20V 4.0Ah batteries that power the 40V mower, plus a charger. The listing describes it as suited to small front-and-back lawns with moderate landscaping. The narrower deck is easier to guide around beds, trees and corners.
PowerSmart Electric Cordless Lawn Mower 17-Inch 40V
This PowerSmart mower has a 17-inch cutting width and a 40V lithium battery. Its listing gives a no-load speed of 2,900 RPM, a six-position height adjustment from 1.5 to 3.9 inches, and a 12-gallon hard-top grass bag with a level indicator. It supports rear discharge and mulching. The listing says it has safety protection designs and includes a safety key and shields. The listing does not state whether the battery and charger are in the box, so check the product page before ordering.
Westinghouse 40V 18-Inch Brushless Cordless Push Lawn Mower
The Westinghouse mower has an 18-inch deck and six height positions. It runs on two 4.0Ah batteries, and a charger is included. The listing gives up to 35 minutes of runtime on one charge and says the batteries are part of the Westinghouse W20 20V family. The mower offers mulching with a plug or bagging with a 13-gallon bag. The listing describes an edge-to-edge steel blade and a brushless motor rated at up to 3,100 RPM. It suits a small-to-medium yard that needs a wide cut.
Review: the choice for most yards
For a yard of a quarter acre or less with some edges, a 16-inch to 18-inch cordless push mower is a practical middle ground. The Westinghouse and the Wild Badger 18-inch both list a wide deck, a bag, five or six heights and a battery setup in the box, which covers most of the checklist. The Westinghouse lists up to 35 minutes of runtime, and the Wild Badger lists its battery but gives no fixed runtime.
If you want the most bag capacity and a battery setup that you can expand, the MZK is a strong candidate. Its two 20V batteries give the listing’s 45-minute runtime, and its 40-liter bag covers a larger job before you empty it. If you want the widest deck, the EGO covers 21 inches, but its battery is the 56V system.
If your priority is light weight and easy storage, the 9.9-pound compact mower is the lightest choice in this group. Its cutting width is narrower, and its battery inclusion is not stated, so confirm both before you buy.
Mistakes to avoid
- Buying a tool-only mower without checking that its battery matches the batteries you already own.
- Assuming a runtime that the listing does not state. Compare battery capacity and listed runtime, not guesses.
- Choosing the widest deck for a small yard. A wide deck is harder to turn in tight spaces.
- Skipping the height range. A mower that cuts only down to 2 inches may not suit a lawn you keep very short.
FAQ
How long does a cordless push mower run on one charge?
It varies by listing. The EGO states up to 35 minutes, the MZK states up to 45 minutes, the Westinghouse states up to 35 minutes, and the Sun Joe 17-inch states up to 25 minutes with its two batteries. Several listings, including the Wild Badger models, say runtime depends on grass, terrain and mowing pace.
Which cordless push mowers include a battery?
The EGO, MZK, Sun Joe 17-inch, Wild Badger 18-inch, Wild Badger 16-inch and Westinghouse listings state that a battery and charger come in the box. The Litheli listing states that they do not. The Sun Joe 14-inch, Sun Joe 15-inch, PowerSmart 17-inch and small 9.9-pound listings do not state battery inclusion.
What cutting width should I choose?
The listings in this group range from 9 inches to 21 inches. The 14-inch to 18-inch options are common for small and medium yards. A wider deck covers more grass per pass, but it is heavier and harder to turn.
Can I mulch and bag with one of these mowers?
Most listings offer both. The EGO covers mulching, bagging and side discharge. The Wild Badger models offer three clipping modes. The MZK supports mulching or rear bagging. The Westinghouse uses a mulching plug or a bag.
Do these mowers need gas or oil?
No. Every mower in this group is listed as battery powered. The listings describe no gas, oil or pull cord.
Is a cordless push mower a good choice for a small yard?
Often, yes. The listings describe these mowers for small and medium lawns, and the lightest models suit smaller areas. For a larger lawn, check the runtime and consider a second battery.
Bottom line
Choose a cordless push mower that includes its battery and charger, has a cutting width that fits your lawn, and offers a height range that matches how you cut. The Westinghouse and the Wild Badger 18-inch give a complete kit with a wide deck. The MZK is the pick if you want the longest runtime and a large bag.
Related reading
To compare specs side by side, read How to Read a Cordless Mower Spec Sheet. For longer runtime between charges, see Making a Cordless Mower Battery Last Longer.
