Lawn mowers and trimmers

Ego Power+ 52cm Select Cut XP Mower (LM2156E-SP) review

Ego Power+ 52cm Select Cut XP Mower (LM2156E-SP)

CHOICE Expert Rating

84%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Self-propelled drive with variable speed control.
  • Battery charge indicator on battery faces user when mowing.
  • Quick release folding handle.
  • Adjustable handle height.
  • Brushless motor.
  • LED headlights.
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.
  • Suitable for all lawns, little trouble with very tall grass. Battery life will we the biggest limiting factor.
  • Has an energy saving idle mode which reduces the battery consumption when the motor is not under stress.
  • Charging the battery is fairly short (60 minutes).
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK catcher – Mesh sides and top can allow dust to escape as well as fiddly to install .
  • Only OK mulcher performance – leaves patches of grass on the ground in mulcher setting

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Recommended
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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
84%
Grass cutting score – catcher
98%
Grass cutting score – mulching
65%
Ease of use score
87%
Vibration score
90%
Pushing score
95%
Handle score
90%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
70%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
67%
Battery life (min)
74
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
67
Noise at user's position (dBA)
82
Max lawn size (m2)
1598
Year tested
2024

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
5 year product / 3 year battery
Country of origin
China
Satisfaction score
88%
Reliability score
83%

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
31
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX4
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
BA5600T
Battery voltage (V)
56
Capacity (Ah)
10
Charging time – claimed (min)
60
Cutting positions
8
Lowest cutting height (mm)
25
Highest cutting height (mm)
100
Width of cut (cm)
51
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
170/25/30
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
Dual Blades (2xtwin blade)
Control position
Mounted on Handle
Control type
Safety switch & one pull bar, bar for self-propelled drive and dial for self-propelled drive speed
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, battery & charger, mulching plug, side chute, safety key & manual
Website
egopowerplus.com.au

Cost

Price
$1,599.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • LED headlights, telescopic safety lock handles, self propelled drive speed control on handle
  • Adjustable handle height with 3 set heights
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.
  • Battery charge indicator faces user when mowing

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