Lawn mowers and trimmers

Ego Power+ 42cm Cordless Mower (LM1704E-SP) review

Ego Power+ 42cm Cordless Mower (LM1704E-SP)

CHOICE Expert Rating

93%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent catcher performance.
  • Excellent mulcher 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.
  • Very good catcher.
  • Battery can be used to power multiple products across the brand's electric range.
  • Suitable for all lawns, only some trouble with very tall grass. Battery life will be the biggest limiting factor.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Charging the battery takes a fairly long time (100 minutes).

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
93%
Grass cutting score – catcher
95%
Grass cutting score – mulching
100%
Ease of use score
89%
Vibration score
90%
Pushing score
95%
Handle score
90%
Controls score
90%
Height adjustment score
80%
Power source score
90%
Catcher score
95%
Battery life (min)
55
Noise at 7.5 metres (dBA)
66
Noise at user's position (dBA)
80
Max lawn size (m2)
965
Year tested
2022

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
5 years for mower, 3 years for battery
Country of origin
China
Satisfaction score
88%
Reliability score
83%

Specifications

Power source
Battery
Wheeled or hover
Wheeled
Weight (kg)
26
Water resistance rating (IPX)
IPX4
Battery
Li-Ion
Battery model number
BA2800T
Battery voltage (V)
56
Capacity (Ah)
5
Charging time – claimed (min)
100
Cutting positions
7
Lowest cutting height (mm)
30
Highest cutting height (mm)
85
Width of cut (cm)
42
Closeness of cut to a vertical edge (mm)
140/20/20
Deck material
Plastic
Cutting blades
Twin blades
Control position
Motor
Control type
Safety switch and one pull bar, plus two buttons for self-drive and a rotating control to adjust speed
Items supplied
Mower, catcher, battery, charger, mulching plug, safety key, manual
Website
egopowerplus.com.au

Cost

Price
$974.00

Features

Quick release handle
Rear deflector
Carry handle
Battery charge tester
Catcher
Mulcher
Other features
  • LED Lights, 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.

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