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Corded Electric Lawn Mower Reviews

A corded electric lawn mower is simply the cheapest, easiest, quietest—and most earth-friendly—option for power mowing your lawn. Yeah, it has a cord, and we’ll talk about that, but first the good news.

Corded Mowers Are Your Least Expensive Electric Lawn Mower Option

Let’s start with price. Corded electric mower range from 85-250, much less than cordless mowers. A corded mower is going to cost substantially less than a similar mower that’s cordless, meaning it has the best value for what you’re getting.

For example, Greenworks’ 20-inch corded mower sells for around 150. Greenworks’ 20-inch cordless mower sells for around 350. The cordless lawn mower provides a little more power, but 200 worth? No chance.

You can buy a corded electric lawn mower now for around 85—probably less than a week of service from a landscaping company. But—wait!—that’s not all.

With a corded electric mower you’ll never have to worry about the additional costs in oil and gas you’d have to absorb with a gas mower. You don’t have to worry about buying a new battery, which you’ll eventually have to do with a cordless mower.

Assuming you don’t do something like try to mow an exposed sprinkler head, your electric mower will require almost no maintenance costs. And if you have solar panels, you won’t even be paying to power the thing!

Corded Mowers Are The Most Environmentally-Friendly Choice

The ease of an electric corded lawn mower is unrivaled: Just plug it in and mow. The big drawback for cordless mower is that you have to worry about charging time. The big drawback for a gas mower is that you have to worry about refilling it with oil and gas.

The ease of an electric corded mower is unrivaled: Just plug it in and mow. No need to worry about the run time of your corded mower. The big drawback for cordless mower is that you have to worry about charging time. The big drawback for a gas mower is that you have to worry about refilling it with oil and gas.

An electric mower is as hassle-free as your toaster.

Your corded electric mower makes very little noise. Sing along with Norah Jones or listen to This American Life while you mow, you’ll be able to hear it all unlike with a noisy gas mower. Mow at night, when your neighbors (or family) object to noise.

The most important reason to buy a corded mower: The Earth will thank you.

Gas mowers spew carbon into the air—the air right around your home, which is the air you should want to keep the cleanest. And of course the gas and oil you’re using had to be sucked out of the Earth, probably through environmentally catastrophic methods like fracking.

Cordless electric mowers don’t use gas. But for power, they rely on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are a massive improvement over lead-acid batteries, both in power and in safety. But they aren’t perfect.

Lithium-ion batteries, according to a 2013 EPA report, use materials like nickel and cobalt that must be mined from the earth just like oil. Lithium-ion batteries can also leak or explode when exposed to extreme temperatures. Do you want to have to worry about bringing your batteries inside during a heat wave or cold snap?

And, let’s consider how important these batteries truly are. You’re basically paying to package up a bunch of electricity in your garage, then take that electricity out to your yard.

The electricity never goes more than a few dozen feet from your house! Does that really justify the need for a battery full of materials that deplete the environment and could explode if it gets too hot?

For the environmental safety of both your home and your planet, corded electric mowers are the best choice.

The Cord Doesn’t Have To Be A Dealkiller

Now let’s talk about that cord. Cords are frickin’ annoying, there’s no way around that. But in the case of mowing your lawn, they don’t really have to be.

All you need to do is figure out a pattern for mowing your lawn so that you won’t run over the cord. Once you get this pattern down, you just mow that way every time. The cord becomes a non-issue.

Compare this to your other corded wheeled appliance, your vacuum cleaner. The interior of your home has so many more obstacles than your yard—and those obstacles are constantly changing, whether it’s because you redecorated, or just started using a new part of the floor for storage.

The layout of your yard, whether you have a small yard or a big one, is much more constant, and much more open. You have to clear it of obstacles, of course, but you aren’t going to have to be winding around couches and chairs the way you do when you vacuum.

Extension Cords For Corded Electric Lawn Mowers

Plotting this course will also help you determine what type of extension cord you’ll need. Because corded mowers use so much power, and range so far from their power source, a lightweight extension cord—like the one you might use to power holiday lights—isn’t going to work. You’ll need to buy a heavy-duty extension cord if you don’t already have one.

Extension cords are rated by how large the wires within are, or their wire gauge. Wire gauge isn’t very intuitive: the lower the number, the thicker the wire, and thus the more power can run through the cord.

Rather than try to figure this out for yourself, check the owner’s manual—even if you buy online, you can typically find it. The manual will tell you what gauge cord you need for that particular mower, based on how far your route takes you from your power source. The better the cord, the more power you’ll get.

Don’t rely on the recommendation on Amazon, sometimes they aren’t right.

Plot Your Mowing Run Before You Buy

You may want to think about plotting out your mowing run before your buy your mower. The duration of the job will depend on the width of the mower’s cutting path. Cutting paths for corded electric mowers range from 14-21 inches.

So a 21″ mower will cut 50% more lawn per pass as a 14″ one. If you break out the measuring tape while you plot your path some basic arithmetic will tell you how many passes you’ll have to make with the mower you’re looking at. The smaller your lawn, the less difference a wide cutting path makes.

Cutting heights and adjustment options vary by mower. Most offer at least six height-adjustment options. Disposal options also vary. For mulching options, Greenworks mowers are your best bet. Most of the other manufacturers, like Black Decker and Sun Joe, only offer rear-bagging as an options on their corded models.

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If you’re looking for the engine number, that can be found directly on the engine itself.

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The John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System

Never drain engine oil again.

We’ve changed the oil change. Revolutionized it really. See how fast and easy changing your oil can now be on 100 Series Riding Lawn Tractors with the John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System. Only from John Deere. Included on the E120, E130, E150, E160, E170, and E180 models.

Step One. Take it off.

Lift the hood. Make sure the engine is cool, then, twist to remove. It’s that simple.

Step Two. Twist and lock.

Grab the new Easy Change™ Canister, twist and lock into place. Make sure the arrow on your Filter System aligns with the arrow on your engine.

Step three. Done.

Close the hood and mow. John Deere recommends the Easy Change™ 30-second Oil Change System every 50 hours or at the end of your mowing season. Don’t drain engine oil ever again.

Draining engine oil is so 2017.

The engine modifications and new technologies are in. The re-envisioned oil filter with a media designed to resist breaking down in oil over time is here. The thousands of hours of testing are done. The end result is an all-in-one, oil and oil filter system like no other. The first of its kind. And thanks to the new John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System (“System”), you’ll never have to drain the oil from 100 Series Riding Lawn Tractors again.

Here’s why: The new System captures contaminants and recharges your engine with nearly a quart (0.8qt) (0.76 l) of new oil. In fact, this System increases the amount of oil in the engine by nearly 40%. 2 Your engine likes that.

What do you mean, I will never have to drain oil from my engine again? How is that possible? The answer is simple. We have developed a better filtration system and filter design for our 100 Series Riding Lawn Tractors 1. This fully synthetic filter media has greater surface area which increases its capacity to hold harmful contaminants. What’s more, the filter media is designed to resist breaking down in oil over time. Which means you’ll get a cooler running engine. And a cooler running engine and better filtering helps increase engine oil life. John Deere’s recommended oil service for 100 Series Riding Lawn Tractors 1. is to change the System every 50 hours or once a season, whichever comes first. Remember, the System replaces a portion of your engine oil. And that’s plenty.

The System uses John Deere Turf-Gard™ Oil. Using John Deere Turf-Gard™ Oil ensures you are using the exact oil specified by John Deere engineers.

Testing. Testing. Testing. Thanks to thousands of hours of rigorous and extensive testing, you can feel confident your engine will run for years to come.

1 The John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System is available on E120, E130, E150, E160, E170 and E180 Lawn Tractors today.

2 Compared to similar V-Twin engine models that do not have the John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System. That includes equivalent Deere 2017 models and 2018 models without the System.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is new with John Deere Riding Lawn Equipment?

We are excited about the exclusive John Deere Easy Change™ 30 second oil change system. Exclusive to John Deere and only available on certain models of the new 100 Series Lawn Tractors. These tractors are designed for ease of use for both operation and maintenance. The John Deere Easy Change™ System (“Easy Change”) allows the user to easily complete the recommended engine oil and filter maintenance in 30 seconds.

What is this new oil change system?

We changed the oil change. The all-in-one oil and oil filter system gives the owner the ability to change a portion of the oil and the filter in less than 30 seconds.

What happens to the rest of the oil in the engine when the Easy Change system is replaced?

The Easy Change system replaces.8 quart of oil. The remaining oil in the engine is refreshed by the charge of new oil included in the replacement Easy Change system. Combined with 40% more engine oil capacity, improved filtration and cooler running temperatures which help extend oil life, it is no longer necessary to remove and dispose of all the oil in your engine during service.

What makes the Easy Change system unique from other filters?

It is not just a filter. It is a newly developed technology system that allows a new “filter” to come already charged with oil and allows you to remove an existing filter and the contaminants inside without tools and without making a mess. Beyond the filter, technology within the canister and on your engine makes this possible.

Models with the Easy Change oil system use a fully synthetic filter that has more capacity to trap and hold contaminants. The larger surface area of the Easy Change canister acts like a radiator helping the oil to stay cool.

Does the Easy Change system somehow decrease the life of the engine?

The John Deere 100 Series lawn tractor models, with and without Easy Change, are specified for the same lifetime and are rigorously tested to the same standards to ensure the life of the tractor meets expectations.

Can I add the Easy change system to an existing tractor?

Because this system also requires unique features within the engine, the Easy Change system cannot be added to an engine that was not equipped with it at the factory.

Can I change all the oil if I choose to?

You could if you wanted to. There is an oil drain plug. It is not required for maintenance.

How often do I need to change the Easy Change canister?

Every 50 hours or once a year. The 100 Series Lawn Tractors with and without the Easy Change system have the same maintenance schedule.

What type of oil is recommended?

We recommend only John Deere Turf-Gard™ 10W30 Oil. The Easy Change canister comes pre-filled with John Deere Turf-Gard™ 10W30 oil.

How do I recycle the old oil?

Many local government recycling programs, authorized retailers, auto repair stations, and auto parts stores will puncture and recycle used oil filters and oil.

Do I ever need to add oil?

Yes. Consistent with our service recommendations for this product, you should check oil level daily and add oil if required.

Mowing with Electricity

Q: I am considering purchasing an electric walk-behind lawn mower to reduce the hassle of maintaining my gas mower. Do they cost less to operate than gas lawn mowers? What are the pros and cons?

A: Batteries and motors have improved dramatically in recent years so electric mowers now easily compete with gas mowers. Personal preference, lawn size and your budget will determine which one is a good fit for your household.

There are three basic types of walk-behind lawn mowers: gasoline engine, battery-powered and electric power cord. Electric mowers emit a quiet whirr (you can now discreetly mow on Sunday mornings), and without an engine, the air is free of exhaust. Imagine only smelling freshly cut grass. Here are a few considerations unique to electric lawn mowers (corded or cordless):

• Maintenance. Battery-powered mowers are quiet and need no annual maintenance aside from blade sharpening. However, after several years of use, they may need a replacement battery, which can cost approximately 100.
• Batteries. Cordless mowers are similar to cordless drills … you pop the battery out of the device and into the charger, and you have to plan ahead for batteries to be ready for action. Look for a mower with a battery capacity that can handle your lawn size without running out of juice. Some folks purchase an extra battery so they can cover more ground. Investigate how long it takes to charge batteries — some models take a few hours while others take half a day. Battery-powered mowers with the Energy Star ® label will charge more efficiently than other models, and will use almost no electricity when plugged in but not actively charging.
• Cords. Again, think of your power tool cords. Are cords too much trouble? What drop cords work best for you? Mowers have a very short cord so you will need to invest in a quality drop cord and be vigilant to avoid mowing it.

Comparing mowers

• Unlimited mowing, just refill gas and keep going

• Emissions
• Loud
• Routine maintenance of oil, spark plugs and filters

• Quiet
• No engine so no gas, oil, spark plugs or filters
• Can be folded and stored vertically in compact space

• Battery life (may need to purchase spare or replacement battery for approximately 100)
• Lengthy charging times

• Quiet
• No engine so no gas, oil, spark plugs or filters
• Can be folded and stored vertically in compact space

• Avoiding cutting cord with mower
• Additional cost to purchase a drop cord

Costs are approximate. Estimates for mowing half-acre 16 times per year with gas (2.30 per gallon) or electricity (12 cents per kilowatt-hour).

Source: wisebread.com; annual costs modified to reflect average NC electric co-op rates.

Other options

If no electric models suit your needs, look for mowers that meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards. These mowers will produce 40 to 80 percent fewer air polluting particulates than other models. Another option is shrinking the size of your lawn.

Check out Consumer Reports online to see product comparisons, and make sure to consider consumer feedback because Average Joe may have a better grasp of what you may love or hate about a product. Happy mowing!

About the Author

Hannah McKenzie is a residential building science consultant at Advanced Energy in Raleigh who specializes in working with nonprofit developers like Habitat for Humanity to make new affordable housing energy efficient.

What Is The Best Corded Electric Lawn Mower?

Did you know? 38% of all residential lawn mowers sold (including gas mowers) are corded electric? Yep. The split is 50:50 electric to gas. And electric lawn mowers are either corded electric or battery powered.

Electric Lawn Mower Market Breakdown:

• 14.8 billion/yr – The global market value for electric lawn mowers
• 76% corded electric
• 24%battery powered
• Battery powered market segment growing 2.6x faster than corded electric.

Today we’ll talk about the pros and cons of corded vs. cordless vs. gas mowers and show you the 5 best corded electric on the market (and tell you if they’re the best lawn mower for you).

Why Are Corded Electric Lawn Mowers Still So Popular?

Corded Electric Lawn Mower vs. Cordless Battery Powered vs. Gas Powered

Corded Electric

• Pros: Lowest price. Same or more power than cordless electric. All the benefits of electric: no maintenance, no fumes, quiet, compact and light for easy storage.
• Cons: The cord is annoying when mowing. The cord tethers you to your house electric outlets sometimes you need an extension cord to reach the back of your yard. Thus, only suitable for small yards close to the house. Use a brushed universal motor (instead of a brushless) for shorter lifetime and less efficiency.

Cordless Battery Powered

• Pros: Don’t have to deal with the electric cord. Can mow anywhere as long as you have the batteries. Use a brushless motor for high efficiency, better speed and acceleration and less noise compared to corded electric. All the benefits of electric mowers: low maintenance, low noise, no fumes and no winter storage preparation.
• Cons: Have to deal with the battery capacity limit of 30 minutes – 1 hour. Are expensive even compared to entry and mid level gas mowers. Generally less powerful than corded electric since they are limited by the batteries which are usually a 40-Volt – 60-Volt system whereas corded are 120-Volt from your home.

Gas Powered

• Pros: Most powerful for cutting the toughest grass giving the nicest looking lawn. Can mow all day with just an extra jerry can. Wide range of mowers available for all price ranges.
• Cons: Loud. Requires periodic maintenance. Gives off fumes.

What You Need To Know About Extension Cords Before Using One With Your Corded Electric Lawn Mower

Built-in Cord Length

Corded mowers will come built-in with a 30 ft – 50 ft electric cord length. It is almost never enough and you will need to use an extension cord.

Extension Cord Gauge vs. Length

Not all extension cords are made equal.

The gauge/wire thickness of your extension cord matters the same or more as the length.

In the chart below you can see as the gauge of an extension cord decreases the wire thickness increases.

• 10 gauge is much thicker than 16 gauge.
• 10 gauge can handle bigger current (amperage) loads than 16 gauge because the wire is thicker and more electrons can flow at one time.

Your corded mower will have a 10 Amp – 13 Amp motor.

You can see from the chart above that if you have the 13 Amp corded mower and want to use a 100-ft extension cable then you need to spend more money and get the 14 gauge.

The 16 gauge cord at 100-ft length can only handle (recommended max) 10 Amps. And so the mower motor will be trying to draw 13 Amps from the 10 Amp cord causing a premature failure or burn out.

The Best Corded Electric Lawn Mower

Best Overall: Greenworks 13 Amp 21-Inch Corded Mower

We think the best corded electric lawn mower on the market is the Greenworks model #2507702 with a 13 Amp motor and a 21-Inch mowing width.

It is perfect if you have a small lawn you mow once a week and are looking for an affordable mower that doesn’t suck.

With a 13 Amp motor and a 120-Volt home electric circuit the electric motor is able to give the mower blades around 1.5 – 1.7 horsepower (depending on the motor efficiency). This puts in the upper power level of all electric lawn mowers and about 30% of the way to gas power.

This means even if you forget to mow your lawn for 3 weeks the Greenworks corded electric mower will still be able to cut the overgrown grass.

Another feature we love is the ability to choose where you want to put the cut grass clippings. You can mulch, bag it or side discharge. Many corded electrics don’t have this option. It also has a steel deck for great strength and peace of mind when in use as many other corded electrics have nylon or plastic decks.

If you want the best corded electric then check it out here:

Budget Pick: Sun Joe MJ403E 13 Amp 17-Inch

Another great option in the corded electric category is the Sun Joe brand.

They have the most popular electric pressure washer on the market and have learned a thing or two about corded electric lawn equipment.

Their popular lawn mower has everything you would imagine for its mid-100 price range including a 13 Amp motor and metal deck material.

It is not self propelled but it is only 30 pounds and easy to push around the yard – even if you have hills and aren’t the fittest.

It did leave some “mohawk” in the grass that had to be mowed over twice but it was minimal.

If you already have the Sun Joe pressure washer then it makes sense to get the Sun Joe lawn mower.

Best for Small Lawns: American Lawn Mower Company 11 Amp 14-Inch

For really small lawns the best corded mower is the little 14-Inch 11 Amp one from American Lawn Mower Company.

It is one of the top 3 most affordable mowers on the market and is American built.

Since it only has 14 inch blades the 11 Amp motor plugged in to your home’s 120-Volt circuit gives enough power to cut your lawn great and leave it looking neat and not uneven.

If you want the lights and easiest push mower to push around your small yard then this is the mower to get.

Runner-up: Black Decker 13 Amp 20-Inch

A runner-up best corded electric mower is the Black Decker also with a 13 Amp electric motor for great cut quality and power.

It is about the same price as the #1 choice Greenworks but a little lighter because it has a nylon deck material instead of steel.

The mower folds up easy and Black Decker has put a great feature on it. They call it “EdgeMax”. It is the blades coming outside the wheel width so you can hug up close to planters and edge work without needing to get the trimmer out.

Also Good: Craftsman 13 Amp 20-Inch

Rounding out the list of the best corded mowers is the Craftsman 13 Amp 20-inch.

In 2017, Stanley Black Decker bought the Craftsman brand from Sears for 900 million. In 2021, Stanley Black Decker bought lawn and garden equipment giant MTD Products for billions.

So now: Craftsman mowers are made by MTD Products who also make Cub Cadet, Troy Bilt, Remington and Bolens products.

The Craftsman is this far down the list because of price. It is more expensive than the others despite not giving any extra features or benefits.

It is the 13 Amp motor, which is great. It has the bagging, mulching and side discharge option. It has an easy to fold handle for simple storage in your garage or shed. It has high ratings from customer users. But still it is more expensive by about 70.

If you love the Craftsman brand then possibly it is on special. Check here:

Other Corded Electric Mowers We Looked Closely At

Here are 3 corded mowers we looked seriously at but decided not to put on the list of the best 4 above.

They are all great mowers in their own right but missed the mark with a few features.

Earthwise 50614

Earthwise is a brand owned and made by American Lawn Mower Company – our #2 pick corded electric mower. They are basically the same mower so we went with the American Lawn Mower Company version since it makes no sense to include 2 of the same mowers in the list. Earthwise brand is the most popular reel mower on the market.

Scotts Outdoor 51519S

John Deere makes Scotts walk behind mowers and American Lawn Mower Company makes their reel mowers. We preferred the above corded electric lawn mowers but still think John Deere/Scotts is a good model which we will keep testing new models.

FAQs

Q: What is the RPM on my corded mower?

Every electric motor will have a stamped RPM rating. So depending on which brand and model of motor the RPM will be different. Also, it depends on your home electric circuit frequency 50 Hz (3,000 RPM) or 60 Hz (3,600 RPM). But with losses in the system from friction and inefficiency the range of RPM for a corded mower motor could be from 2,200 RPM to 3,200 RPM depending.

Q: How many decibels is my corded mower?

Corded mowers use a brushed universal motor and so are louder than battery powered brushless mowers but more quiet than a small gas engine (although somewhat more of an annoying screeching sound).

The decibel rating varies but will be in the 85 – 90 dBA range.

Q: How long (in hours usage) does a corded mower last?

As long as you use the correct extension cord gauge so the motor isn’t overdrawing there is no reason it can’t last 500 hours (2 hours use per week for 5 years). This will vary widely mower to mower and person to person as other things on the mostly plastic corded mowers will fail before the motor.

About your guide: Jamey Kramar is a certified Lawn Care Manager (NALP) and a Mechanical Engineer by trade. He has been writing about outdoor power equipment for 11 years and has been quoted in NYTimes, Popular Mechanics, HowStuffWorks, iFixit, Realtor.com, and more. He spends his spare time disassembling things and also building an off-grid cabin at his 200-acre property.

What Problem Do You Have When Using A Corded Electric Lawn Mower?

I chose to get an electric lawnmower because of the advantages I was told it offered. I love the features and endless power it can bring, but of course, even the best products have their downfalls. You’re probably asking me, “what problem of you have when using a corded electric lawn mower?”

Well, it’s not major problems that have me at my wit’s end during lawn maintenance! But, I want to show you some minor issues you might experience while using the lawn mower. That way, you can watch out and even prevent such issues, so continue reading!

What Problem Do You Have When Using A Corded Electric Lawn Mower?

To be fair, electric lawn mowers aren’t for everyone, but they do have great advantages to reap. In this article, I’ll be talking about some minor disadvantages that corded electric lawn mowers have.

The Distance Covered

The common problem of a corded electric lawn mower is the cord itself, which has limitations. They may not be long enough to cover the distance you need to cover while mowing lawns. Because of this, these lawn mowers are best made for smaller lawns rather than bigger ones.

While it is possible to mow bigger areas, it’s going to be a hassle having to deal with the cords. And unfortunately, they keep their cords a bit shorter than one needs because the longer the cord is, the less power it emits.

Avoid Cutting or Tangling the Cord

This is a safety risk that you need to watch out for while mowing the lawn! Because you’re dealing with cords, there’s a chance you’ll run over the cord, cutting it. This can result in a broken mower or worse, electric shock if the cord was cut on wet ground.

Furthermore, there’s a risk of the cords intertwining with your mower or feet, which causes the mower to switch off if the plug’s pulled. Not only does this make it an inconvenience while mowing the lawn, but there’s a risk of damaging your mower from sudden shutdowns.

Hassle of Finding Outlets

When you have a big area to work on, the corded electric mower may not be able to cover it. Like mentioned, it is possible to mow your big lawn, however, it’s a hassle. You’ll need to find power outlets each corner you plan on mowing, which adds to the effort and time spent.

You’ll have to adjust the cable every now and then as well, and there might even be problems with mowing longer grass.

Wet Surfaces and Other Mechanical Issues

Unfortunately, electric mowers aren’t designed to be used on wet surfaces, such as freshly watered grass or on dew. If there’s dew around the grass, this may decrease the performance of the mowers and delay the process. It might also cause electric shock if you accidentally cut the cord.

Also, there are some issues such as flotation or hovering, especially when moss or grass clippings are built up on the blades. This may damage the mower or impede the mowing process.

Here is a video about How To Use A Corded Electric Lawn Mower:

Wrapping It Up

Corded electric lawn mowers are extremely advantageous, though they do have some disadvantages to watch out for. As long as you use them properly and maintain the unit well, you won’t have much to worry about.

Hopefully, this article answers your question, “what problem do you have when using a corded electric lawn mower?” Now that you’re familiar with any issue these have, consider your options today!

If you have any questions or want to share your experiences with corded electric mowers, then comment below. Your thoughts are much appreciated.