POWWWA TEST 💪 EGO SELECT CUT XP vs MILWAUKEE BATTERY lawn mower review

[@jreezy6047]

One thing to think about when considering the price. The two Milwaukee batteries and dual charger included retail for about $600 on their own. They can be used in any other Milwaukee m18 tool. I think they should offer a tool only option for the mower, but technically the batteries are making up 50% of the price.

[@Kitearmy]

Yeah - that is true. Ego offers a tools only option if you have the batteries

[@richardvacanti9428]

Do you really want to use the huge 12ah battery ona drill

[@Lumpia_In_Texas]

no one uses 12ah batteries on an impact or any other hand tools. TOO DAMN HEAVY

[@jreezy6047]

@@richardvacanti9428 If you only own a drill or a multi-tool you probably wouldn’t want a heavy battery attached to it. But they also make leaf-blowers, pole saws, light towers, hedge trimmers etc. All of which come in a tool-only option and could make use of a large battery or two. Most people who are thinking about buying a Milwaukee mower probably already own a bunch of other cordless Milwaukee tools besides drills.

[@cliffordmontana4562]

@@richardvacanti9428You obviously don’t own any tools. Milwaukee makes the best tire inflator, vacuums, high torque impacts, miter saws, etc. All work awesome with the 12.0. You can’t use the Ego batteries in anything but their yard equipment.

[@williammorales8204]

I'm on the milwaukee platform and I still would take my old ego,or my current toro batt over this milwaukee mower. It's 1000 bucks versus my 500 toro, thats not a small thing to ignore, plus toro makes mowers mostly which means they will have the parts for said mowers in every major city. Ego is realy is really good, I just wanted a change. bc my old ego wasn't self prop.

[@Kitearmy]

My list order is EGO, Milwaukee, Toro

[@sawyermierau]

Things I noticed about my dual blade ego. 1. Self propelled wheels lock up when pulling back 2. Not enough suction causing big mow hawks in the lawn where the tire was🤬 3. Not enough power to mulch thick wet grass In my opinion my Milwaukee is better 1. More power 2.More vacuum 3. Better cut quality 4.Self propels faster 5. Steel deck is superior Milwaukee for the win!

[@Margalus]

Welp, got My EGO Select Cut XP and mowed for the first time today with it. The power of this thing literally destroys my gas powered 22" Toro Recycler. There are parts of my yard where the grass is thicker and deeper than others, in those spots I would have to slow to a crawl with the Toro and then have to stop and back up and go forward again every few feet sometimes because it would bog down, and that would be with the side discharge! You could hear this XP speed up and it just plowed right on thru that, I never slowed down and the mower never sounded like it was straining, and I was mulching all of the dead grass left laying by the Toro. It's simply amazing. I got about 80-90% of the lawn cut in 45 minutes before the battery died, then switched to the 5AH battery that came with my blower and finished. Used less than 20% of the 5AH battery. I am very pleased so far! I don't see myself ever going back to gas. The only thing I miss is the Personal Pace System Toro uses for self propulsion. Nothing can beat that in my opinion

[@Shaymon23]

Wow we are in the same boat! I have the 22" Toro self propel. I miss that system but the EGO just rips through my grass like nothing. Whereas my TORO would bog down to where I had to raise it or lift the front up and mow twice. AND I also bought the top line EGO blower and LOVE it. Be warned, next year you will be using both batteries near 100%. Not a big issue but for those with just one battery, it would suck. I kept my batteries inside all winter as well so not sure the decline...

[@K0NVICTx]

I put a beating on my Ego mower and it hasn’t failed me yet. I’ve ram it through tall grass, wet grass, and tall fields. Folds away nice, and leaves an amazing cut. I’m sure Milwaukee will release better mowers in the future, but as of right now, it just can’t compete w Ego.

[@Kitearmy]

That is awesome!

[@ronmatthews2250]

I have a lawn care business. I bought the Ego , Milwaukee and 4 battery Makita lawn mower. The Makita commercial 4 battery lawn mower is the best overall mower. I sold the Ego ,returned the Milwaukee and bought two Makita 4 battery commercial mowers.

[@brianstarkel3661]

I think the EGO mower used in Milwaukee's video was an older single blade mower. My EGO with single blade performs very similar to the Milwaukee video and doesn't like tall grass at all. But neither did my previous gas mower. The select cut mower looks to be on a new level.

[@StreetKingz4Life]

The only thing that bogged out was the operator lol 😆, you had me laughing for a bit there kite nice video again as usual

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks so much mate - learning and laughing :)

[@Crusader1984]

Epic mower rap battles in history Milwaukee vs EGO begin!!

[@Kitearmy]

lay it down!!!

[@robertthompson3447]

Thanks for the video. I felt the same way about their demonstration video. Seemed a little sugar coated. So far IRL I am falling in love with the Milwaukee mower. I do have some concerns. One is the opening on the grass catcher is very small. Fine for loading the bag with grass clippings, it does not unload nearly as fast as the EGO grass catcher.

[@Kitearmy]

The problem with what Milwaukee did is that it makes you question everything that they say - that being said, it's still a fine mower

[@Margalus]

I really appreciate all of these videos you have made. Especially the power tests. That is one of the most important things for me. My grass grows ridiculously fast and stays damp for some reason, even when it hasn't rained in a long time. My grass this spring is growing about 3/4" a day, so it gets deep and thick before I can mow it again, the mowers have to plow thru it. My gas powered Toro Recycler bogs down if I try to mulch, I have to use the side discharge, and even with that I have to go slow. I've been looking at every review of electric mowers I can find for the last couple of weeks. Ego seems to win in the power category every time. I've only seen two other mowers match it, this Milwaukee and the $2000 60v Toro Commercial unit. I'm not spending $2000 on a push mower, even though it does an outstanding job. I've finally decided to spring for the EGO XP with the 10AH battery, seems to be the best you can get for the price. And that Milwaukee ad... That is just sad that they do that. Their advertising department needs to be replaced with some more honest people. I have also found another reviewer that keeps on going on about Ryobi, but it seems they almost work for Ryobi. They brag about how good they are, but they only demonstrate on pre-cut grass that is actually shorter than the mower is set for, so it actually cuts nothing... And always have Ryobi reps there for the testing also. Pretty sad how some try push a particular brand with fake demos.

[@Kitearmy]

Yeah Ryobi is at the bottom of the barrel - my list is EGO, Milwaukee, Toro,.........Ryobi

[@thesponge914bob]

so i bought my first house a month ago and this channel is a game changer , im a Milwaukee fan ( electrician ) and i have to say it hurt when i had to buy my 1st ego product lol got the new line iq trimmer, luckily i was gift a new honda lawn mower. thank you and keep up the very informational videos!!!

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - EGO for the yard, Milwaukee for the garage

[@richardvacanti9428]

I just got a ego select cut xp mower . I also have a duel blade Honda . Great mower nice and quiet. Also powerful.

[@Kitearmy]

Good choice!

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

Love the channel, it’s equal parts fun and informative. I also feel like it’s genuine and honest

[@uTubed007]

Hahahaha loved your theatrics at the end Hahahaha good job. I always look to Kite Army for reviews. TYFS

[@Kitearmy]

Thank you sir- come for the theatrics stay for the information

[@dAzFivefoUr]

Talking to a couple of dealers selling the Ego mowers, I asked about the metal decks, they both said the professional garden maintenance guys like the plastic decks better, being lighter and they don't rust, they like the electric gear for use where noise is a problem. Batteries, the Ego battery has more Watt/hours than the pair of Milwaukee batteries, running a pair of 18volt must mean the mower is running on 36v, so the Milwaukee batteries is 432Wh against the 520Wh of the Ego, 52v X 10Ah, that Ego pack is 14s4p, 14 cells in series with a nominal voltage of 3.7v per cell is 51.8volts and 4 parallel packs to give 10 Amp hours, on a full charge that battery will be 58.8v so Ego just call it a 56v battery I think I trust Ego batteries over other companies that still build a brick battery, heat kills batteries and the thermal management Ego use works to keep those batteries cool, the 5Ah battery I have for the 21" mower and multitool is 5 years old and still holds a good charge.

[@Kitearmy]

Great comments - EGO from the get go knew that they needed to make a battery to power yard tools - Milwaukee made batteries to power drills

[@xmen3508]

Mil owner here….and yes, its lack off pulling power OEM single blade is so…messy tears off grass like a string trimmer (even the blade is always razor sharpened by a America’s made mower blade sharpener). With my current extra 2 Forge 12AH HD and 2 more 12AH HD , I am looking for and trying to modify an adapter to accept the Ego or Honda Twin Blades.

[@tbroas]

I currently own several EGO products (including a lawn mower, but not the one in this video) and I will still stick with them. Not that the Milwaukee is a bad mower, EGO products are just amazing.

[@Kitearmy]

I would say that this Milwaukee is second best only to the EGO - BUT for $300 more I don't see how that makes sense

[@masterkilla77]

@@Kitearmy totally understand that. I believe milwaukee is using the fact many are in their power tools line therefore have the batteries etc and want to stick with a single battery line.

[@tbroas]

@@Kitearmy agreed, it doesn't seem like there is anything about the Milwaukee that would make it worth spending $300 more for, unless of course you are already invested in the Milwaukee ecosystem and you much prefer a steel deck. For me, it is EGO all the way :)

[@Kitearmy]

@@tbroas I would be interested to know if they plan to sell the Milwaukee without batteries and what the cost would be

[@Kitearmy]

@@masterkilla77 That is what they are counting on - brand loyalty. Clearly they know that EGO is the brand to beat given they include it on tests and info on the box

[@rickybobby7276]

Those 2 12ah batteries are worth the extra $300 to use them in other tools for the Milwaukee fanboys. Also having the mower match your other tools, pack out boxes and toolboxes is a huge plus.

[@Kitearmy]

True - but EGO owns outdoor power equipment market. Hows the Milwaukee ride on mower?

[@cliffordmontana4562]

@@KitearmyWhat person with a working brain is buying any electric zero turn mower? You’re paying WAY more for an inferior product. Heck, the crappy 54 inch Ryobis are FIVE GRAND! Hopefully they’ll be way better in another decade or so. Gas for something’s is superior.

[@Kitearmy]

@@cliffordmontana4562 I have the EGO ZTR - love it

[@bryancook4553]

Great Video! I really like your honest perspective towards the tools/equipment you review. This video in particular, shows your unbiased opinion which most channels don’t do in order to keep current and future sponsors happy. As you stated in your video, cut quality should be considered table stakes(especially at these prices) and the EGO was superior to the Milwaukee. What I don’t understand is how people are willing to spend $1K for a lawnmower just to use the same batteries across the board yet would ignore the most critical aspect: Cut Quality. Also, people don’t seem realize that both mowers come with batteries so you aren’t really being inconvenienced by being on different platforms. In my opinion, while being on the same platform is great, one’s objective should be to obtain the best tool/equipment for the job!!

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks - that is why I always test - it is what it is!

[@11soWoo]

the brand is more reliable. the system is bigger. ego does stall on taller grass while Milwaukee doesn’t. look at more videos with side by side comparison. Milwaukee also has a metal deck. ego does have battery problems if you read a lot of reviews. Milwaukee also has the high lift blade made for mulching if you care about cut quality when it comes to mulching and clumping.

[@erichargrove7707]

Nice objective test of these mowers. Did you happen to test the run time of them? That would be helpful to know as I mow close to half an acre. Thanks!

[@BruceAlanR]

Helpful video. If the Milwaukee weighs 85lbs, which you’re not a fan of, how much does the EGO weigh?

[@Kitearmy]

65lbs - I like the Milwaukee too - but based on these results the EGO has a better cut and is $300 cheaper - seems like a no brainer to me

[@BruceAlanR]

@@Kitearmy I completely agree and I’m a Milwaukee power tool fan. EGO lawn tools in general seem better suited for most home owners. And when it comes to mowers, having a double blade will always provide better mulching performance than a single blade. Thanks again!

[@Kitearmy]

@@BruceAlanR Yeah - I have Milwaukee in my garage - EGO outside. Even so, stoked that this mower did as well as it did

[@SuperTA329]

@@Kitearmy Do you think Milwaukee with come out with a dual blade like the EGO in this video? I know they have a highlift blade available. Having only a single blade doesnt make sense to me for a premium battery mower.

[@Kitearmy]

@@SuperTA329 For the price they should have included it

[@jorgesaavedra1232]

I’m definitely subscribed now because of how much effort and hard work you put in to this video!!!!

[@Kitearmy]

Thank you so much!!

[@neal8777]

Great video! I need some advice? I jumped in feet first last year to the EGO ecosystem. Lots of products etc. However, I get VERY noticeable rows when mowing. Particularly, in the front yard where I have a slope. I have the LM2101 mower. The blade is in the correct orientation. I am really beside myself. It looks terrible. Not much of a commercial for EGO. Can I add the dual blade to this mower? I really hate to have to buy a new mower already...

[@Kitearmy]

Yeah - EGO has absolutely worked on the cut quality of their mowers. A simple solution might be to try a different blade. I have had good results with the high efficiency. Also make sure you join the EGO facebook group - lots of help

[@robertthompson3447]

The torque of the rear wheel drive on the ego mower lifts the deck just a little bit. When going uphill the grass is getting cut taller than when going downhill. Embrace it. Tell your neighbors you're doing it on purpose.

[@lesleopold4731]

I’ve tried many mowers, gas power require too much maintenance. The only battery operated mower I ever owned was the ego, simply cuts great, as long as you wipe down the underside deck regularly. The single battery lasts an hour depending on the resistance based on grass height, longer grass puts a strain on the battery, therefore wearing down battery time. Just an easy to use mower. So easy my daughter now cuts the grass. For that reason alone this is a great choice.

[@marshmower]

Good luck keeping China rich. I'm seeing everything go electric and the prices are absolutely stupid. They are going to leave you high and dry. Trust me.

[@eclecticgentleman]

FYI... Lowe's sells that Ego with (2) 10.0Ah batteries for $999.99 (out of stock online right now). which gives you over 2 hours of cut time still cheaper than the Milwaukee

[@flch95]

A $1,000 that includes 2 10Ah batteries is actually a great price considering what each of those cost on their own…and still cheaper than Milwaukee.

[@Kitearmy]

True - an a free battery to boot

[@jordanharetuku9044]

I'm in EGO and love the equipment. It'd be nice if some features from the Milwaukee were on the EGO, like the highlift blade speed, the rear discharge chute direction, and the dual battery option. I know EGO have the lm2142(dual battery) and feel that they need to use that mower as their base model and refine it into the ultimate battery mower. Dual battery (runtime), dual blade(cut quality), 1500+watt motor with 9+ftlbtorque (power), a power button for the blades(3500+rpm, 3000rpm idle)......... Just some constructive feedback from a contractor that needs performance more than runtime, but both are equally important 😉

[@Kitearmy]

Good suggestions - the only one I disagree with is the dual battery - the single EGO battery is larger than the 2 Milwaukee batteries

[@andrewjtphotography380]

@@Kitearmy Agreed. One of the reason I'm still using my Honda HRX 217 HYA isn't the power really, but I hate the idea of having loose parts like mulch plugs and discharge chutes. I want an Ego redesign with a director like the Honda. I'm already in the Ego platform, just waiting on a better design on the mower.

[@DJ_Driven]

@@andrewjtphotography380 same here I've been waiting for Honda to come out with an electric version of the HRX 217 it would dominate! I still have some ego products and love them but the lawn mower definitely needs a turbo boost button or turbo mode at the sacrifice of battery life for full power 🌪️🏁

[@pacman1789]

​@@DJ_Driven Unfortunately, Honda has decided to completely stop making lawnmowers.

[@DJ_Driven]

@@pacman1789 You sure Honda pulled out of the lawn mower game? New Honda for sale locally where I'm at in the Midwest?

[@uTubed007]

Nice going there Andrew and nice editing for our pleasure.

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate!

[@stevemiller5119]

Both are too pricey for me. I do love the way you are honest about both mowers. Thank you for that.

[@Kitearmy]

Sure thing

[@jack_thecool]

My ego sits for the late fall winter and early spring and starts right up even after sitting for like 7 months. Amazing mower

[@Kitearmy]

The future is here

[@matthellcat2494]

Ego plastic deck? That would definitely be a reason why it's much lower. Is the ego waterproof to spray bottom deck off?

[@nickprivitello3002]

would be nice to see how the Milwaukee bags.. I wonder if it's just not a good mulching machine

[@goodmanshealth]

Well that's a no brainer thanks to this great video. You really got a good workout making this one. Love the video and really love your humor.

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - I always wait for your comment - appreciate your support

[@rsdokc]

For the price of the Milwaukee you can get a top of the line EGO AND the World's best string trimmer with an additional 5amp battery. No Brainer!

[@Kitearmy]

That's how I think BUT - some see it different

[@josegarcia2014]

I'd like to see how the ego performs with a half discharged 2.5 battery. I have a feeling that's what milwaukee was using in their comparison...

[@robertthompson3447]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣.

[@Kitearmy]

and set to 1" cut height

[@flch95]

Yes that clip was quite deceitful and disingenuous to say the least. He literally just stopped but when he got to the Milwaukee he just kept going lol. Overall it’s probably a good mower but like all things Milwaukee it’s way overpriced.

[@Kitearmy]

@@flch95 It's a good mower for sure - but not the best

[@josegarcia2014]

@@flch95 I will say, of the two mowers I'd feel more comfortable leaving the milwaukee out in the elements, but mostly because I regularly use their tools out in the rain, and mud, and snow without having them fail on me

[@mountainbuck]

Awesome video Andrew! Great job with the comparison! That EGO is a BEAST!!!

[@Kitearmy]

No doubt - though, this battery stuff does not fly in Mountain buck territory

[@ThriftyToolShed]

I am a big EGO fan and Milwaukee fan as far as tools go. I must say Milwaukee seems to have come up way too short here. No way I would pay more for it - ever. If it was in the $599 -$699 price point it may be a toss up. Not even close if it was the same price and absolute NO for more money than the EGO with a 10ah 56V battery. Great video, I would like to see more head to head cut quality and bagging.

[@Kitearmy]

more videos coming - I had high hopes for the Milwaukee. Maybe the next model

[@LoNuevoEnTv]

I'm actually on the fence between Ego Select cut vs XP. Is the additional 1.3 torque a real improvement? I have a few ego batteries so 7.5 ah to 10 ah is not my concern, just want to make sure my mower doesn't stop. Thanks

[@Kitearmy]

If you stay on top of your yard and mow weekly, the regular select cut is great. That is what my neighbor owns and he loves it.

[@austinolson7785]

Get the big one. You'll never regret it. What's an extra couple hundred dollars over 5-10 years?

[@robertthompson3447]

I'm a commercial user, and I found the XP to be superior to the original select cut on a noticeable scale. I haven't done any side by side testing, but it does seem to be more capable than my previous model.

[@LoNuevoEnTv]

Thank you everyone. I appreciate the feedback

[@Kitearmy]

@@austinolson7785 an extra couple hundred dollars

[@derce927]

You had blades wrong. extended run time on. Gator blade is for mulching. Last thick plate with angled lip is high lift for bagging. That is what I use even when not bagging.

[@Kitearmy]

Sure could be - thanks

[@BinneReitsma]

I do like the modern battery mowers, but nothing still beats my lawnboy 2 stroke mower (and I'm a Milwaukee tool man) It beats my old Torro and Honda 4 stroke by a mile when it comes to bogging down. The lawnbow never bogs untill it hits a f*cking log that just stops it in it's tracks. Only thing is fuel consumption but he, you can't have everything right? Edit : if I'm gonna buy an electric mower it's not going to be a Milwaukee but possibly an ego, but I still love my lawnboy to much *2 stroke noises 👌🏻

[@Kitearmy]

I will never use another gas mower again -

[@platodimitriadis7808]

I have 4 Ego products (2 blowers, string trimmer, hedge) and my next purchase is the 2156 Lawnmower. If your in the Ego ecosystem it pays so stay with the one brand because of all the batteries work in all equipment. I was looking at the 2135 but will go with the 2156. Ego has great customer services as well. If possible let me know if you have any suggestions on best string trimmer line for the Ego string trimmer. I know it is .95 size but have you tested any lines. I only do my yard/residential stuff not any commercial work. Thanks for your videos and all the hard work you put in them.

[@Kitearmy]

If you want the auto feed go with the line IQ otherwise save a few bucks and go with the newer powerload

[@TheChakita44]

Do your batteries drain at different times? Standing behind the mower like your pushing it the left side dies faster than the right (right side will have 2 bars left) is this normal? (Milwaukee mower) sending it in

[@darrenking7111]

Ego all the way. I've got a mower, strimmer, chainsaw and the hedge trimmer. Love them.

[@Kitearmy]

what is your favorite EGO tool?

[@darrenking7111]

@@Kitearmy the mower. Fantastic machine.

[@bryancook4553]

The Den of Tools channel brought something to light regarding the Milwaukee mower. It appears most of the design is replicating the Masterforce® 21" 80-Volt Brushless Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower sold at Menards.

[@Kitearmy]

I don't see it - I know they are owned by TTI who also owns Ryobi - so I would expect that some design was shared their too

[@mikestout5585]

Just got the ego select cut but didn't realize that it wasn't the xp version. It's a 7.5 ah battery wondering if I should trade it in for xp? I have 30 days. Is it a big difference?

[@Kitearmy]

I like the Select cut - the only reason you might need the XP if you live in Florida and have St. Augustine grass

[@GA08GT478]

I’m in the market for a battery powered mower and I’m trying to decide between the EGO 2156, the GreenWorks 80V Pro and the Ryobi AWD model.

[@Kitearmy]

I would call it between EGO and Ryobi

[@mikeb.7972]

Exactly the info I've been looking for!

[@funafter5081]

Hi Andrew, Still having fun with your comparison demos I see...i feel your pain about the push test though...we both need some "spring training"! I recently got an EGO 21" Select Cut Mower with a 7.5AH battery. My grass isn't really growing so I haven't given it a real test yet but I've mowed my yard twice with the mower. It cuts well with the mulching blade and chews up leaves very completely ( I can't wait for fall to really test it's leaf chomping capabilities ). My backyard is a bit sloped so I use the self propel feature to go up and roll back down to save battery. I mow on wheel setting 3 for now. Speaking of rolling, the wheel bearings roll really well compared to my old mower with just a bolt and plastic bushed wheels...a real treat. I attached the bag and cleaned up some leaves relatively easy ( except for the ones that were embedded in the lawn ). I found it very easy to attach, detach and dump the bag...nice feature. I haven't tried the high lift blade or the "better" runtime blade yet. I love the way it folds up for storage. The battery charges as advertised. My yard takes 2 charges to mow so I just plug in the battery and do some other tasks like, vacuum the pool, rake some sticks, work on the new ( to us 21 year old ) trailer, etc., until the battery is recharged and away I go again. Even with the recharge it seems to take about the same time as the old ICE mower as I'm going faster uphill under it's own steam. I'm loving that feature! It's a pretty pricy mower up here in Canada but with the price of gas these days I think it will pay off. In the meantime, I'm loving the no fumes, low noise, and ease of operation AND no trips to the fricken gas station! Oh yeah...I haven't spilt a single electron that I know of...lol! So far so good with the new EGO mower Andrew. Cheers, John ;)

[@Kitearmy]

Hey mate - gotta get fit for the spring action

[@lanelebaron]

I have the Echo 58v mower. It’s alright but it’s getting discontinued for their new 56v line. I think I’ll switch to EGO or Milwaukee once the second generation mower comes out.

[@Kitearmy]

so they are switching from 58 to 56v - what sense does that make?

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

Hahahahah love the end

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate

[@joshuabush2569]

Something that a lot of people forget is BATTERY TECHNOLOGY... this is where EGO will always shine! I do like Milwaukee and that mower looks cool but for that price? I don't think so.

[@Kitearmy]

Yep - I think a lot of people will pass up for price alone

[@joshuabush2569]

@@Kitearmy it certainly looks well built like all Milwaukee stuff but there's better stuff out there for the price!

[@Kitearmy]

@@joshuabush2569 At $1100 it's one of the most expensive walk behind mowers I have ever tested

[@aaronrepper7649]

Good video. Like any product out there you should watch many different in depth reviews off both products before making a decision.

[@Kitearmy]

Bad advice - Just watch KiteArmy (joke)

[@DJ_Driven]

What is your recommended deck height when using the ego for maintaining your own personal lawn?

[@Kitearmy]

I like 3 to 3.5 inches

[@DJ_Driven]

@@Kitearmy Is that setting #3 on the new Ego model in the vid?

[@js12278]

If you’re already into Milwaukee’s 18v platform, that’s the good choice for you. It’s Ego for me all the way around

[@Kitearmy]

I'm Milwaukee in the garage - EGO outside

[@robertthompson3447]

I have three different platforms in my service trailer. Ego, echo, and now Milwaukee. The echo is my string trimmer and I just could not get over the ego string trimmer going clockwise instead of counterclockwise. And I love the ground speed of the Milwaukee mower. I just got to carry different chargers and different batteries for everything.

[@jesseallen4184]

Another great video! That Ego mower kit isn’t available yet in Australia. Hopefully we’ll get it by the end of the year because that’s when I plan to upgrade my old 21” Ego mower. I didn’t realise they had a new more powerful charger, pretty sweet.

[@Kitearmy]

Jump on it mate!!!

[@baddriversofcolga]

$1100 for that thing? That's insane. And as for that marketing video...I've used plenty of gas mowers including highly rated ones like those from Honda and all of them bog before the Ego does (and I have the $600 model). I don't understand why no company is really able to compete with Ego.

[@Kitearmy]

Come on - what's $1100 :)

[@baddriversofcolga]

@@Kitearmy lol

[@angrygaragemechanic]

which model of the ego push mower has the plastic deck? I want to purchase one. I don't want the steel deck as I live in a colder climate.

[@Kitearmy]

link below the vid

[@HowardWhite-ub6bq]

Could you be anymore pro Ego? I have never seen a video where you had anything negative to say about Ego.

[@Kitearmy]

Nope - love my EGO

[@danielrendon7008]

Great video Andrew, I bet you were tired after that one!!👍👍

[@Kitearmy]

Beat up - got to lose a few pounds for the summer

[@milanjurich1526]

Very nice summary … thank you Andrew! Wonder if EGO is in the midst of making that great result even better?

[@Kitearmy]

I was thinking the same thing - Milwaukee has had 5 years to get this right - I truly was hoping for more 😀

[@milanjurich1526]

@@Kitearmy I’m certain you’ll be one of the 1st to let us know!

[@Kitearmy]

@@milanjurich1526 I would like to see them add lights to the side - similar to the Milwaukee

[@milanjurich1526]

@@Kitearmy I still have a fairly new Honda HRX gas but am likely ready to pull the trigger on the next gen EGO!

[@Kitearmy]

@@milanjurich1526 It will be interesting to see what they come up with - I'm actually hoping for a 15" model

[@SuperTA329]

I believe the Milwaulkee actually cuts a little lower. Did you run it in highlift mode?

[@Kitearmy]

IT turns on high lift in thicker grass

[@Shaymon23]

My thoughts on the EGO after owning it for a year. If I went back, I would NOT get the self propel. It is very awkward to press and hurts after a while and just not worth the battery loss. Mine also engages by itself at least 2 times while I mow. Very annoying. The mower will leave mohawks even if I overlap my lanes. Powerwise, It obliterates my Toro Gas mower. With my 5HP gas mower I often times had to raise the deck and mow twice. With the EGO, this thing will cut tall thick grass with minimal clippings left over and will not bog down. Battery life is MEH. I had to buy the blower so I have an extra battery and on year 2, I need the 10 a/h batter and the 6 from the blower to mow my small yard. House is on less than 1/2 acre. Takes 45min-1 hour to mow. I bought my mom the twin blade Ryobi and prefer that over the EGO and it is much cheaper. Comes with 2 6a/h batteries that both go in the mower and you just flip the key to swap batteries. For 250-300 less, Ryobi wins for me. Only issue with Ryobi's is the blade will hit the plastic deck if you hit a big tree root. Oh and the EGO blower- AMAZING!!! The power is just crazy. I even use it to blow light snow :)

[@Kitearmy]

Good comment - odd thing is I have no problem mowing for 1 hour with the 10Ah battery with this mower - are you getting less?

[@Shaymon23]

@@Kitearmy 35-40 Minutes- I am NOT using the extended blade though.

[@Kitearmy]

@@Shaymon23 I actually just switched over to the extended blade - pleased with the cutting results - I did not pay attention to run tim

[@dredre9484]

I think Milwaukee bringing out high lift blades now I have the Milwaukee cuts good for Australian grass lol

[@RyanCoomer]

at a buffet, i personally sneak corndogs into the buffet so others can enjoy them. I hide 6 corndogs in my jacket pockets. it then, is a joy for me to see other patrons of the establishment eat my corndogs thinking they were part of the bufffff

[@Kitearmy]

me too

[@RyanCoomer]

@@Kitearmy awesoooome!!!!!!

[@Kitearmy]

@@RyanCoomer Those corndogs are tasty too

[@PreAchEr777x3]

Great Unbiased Job on the comparison

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - the test did the talking

[@laukc7085]

Great video. I’m a huge Milwaukee fan, use their drills and impacts and work everyday as a mechanic but their lawn care equipment is way too expensive. I actually just got an Echo 18” 56v chainsaw from their eforce line. Don’t suppose you could review some of the tools in that platform? They have a battery mower that’s 500 bucks. Be cool to see how that stacks up against these two.

[@Kitearmy]

I have only tested the Echo battery blower

[@laukc7085]

@@Kitearmy I’ll check that one out. Just an idea for a future video maybe. Echo vs Milwaukee and ego. Maybe chainsaws or mowers. String trimmers. The works 😊

[@Kitearmy]

@@laukc7085 It's stange, their is not a lot of demand for ECHO battery tool reviews

[@dasshape00]

I bought a 40v ryobi for 300. It works good.

[@danyeo]

Greenworks 80v out muscles both. I own this Ego and the 80v Greenworks. Not sure about the new 22 inch aluminum deck.

[@Kitearmy]

Just got the aluminum deck - will be cool to see

[@danyeo]

@@Kitearmy ALuminum deck with turbo buttons are on a lot of newer models. Also noticed the actual depth of the deck on the Select XP isn't much, there's not enough room in there for mulching, i often had an awful looking lawn if the grass was too tall or a little wet. The new 22 inch is much bigger, deeper so more grass clippings can get chopped up. The 80v Greenworks also has a pretty spacious deck. None of this applies to bagging, no complaints with the SCXP bagging.

[@I5ZQ8]

I'm waiting for my Honda gasser to die to get an ego..... But it just WON'T DIEEEEEE lol

[@Kitearmy]

that's agood thing

[@kennethquick4165]

Techs say do not fold the ego up or it cause the mowervto malfunction. Thexwires will have to be replaced.

[@petek6522]

Good video to make my choice, need a new mower this year and will go battery EGO, thanks

[@Kitearmy]

You will be a very happy man

[@monissiddiqui5656]

I bought and used both of these mowers. It’s not really a fair comparison since the Milwaukee is made for smaller areas for landscaping pros. I kept the Milwaukee and the options on it are unbeatable. Why did ego not include variable speed control. The ego takes longer to get full speed at start up, it’s really annoying on areas where you are going back and forth quickly. Having said all that, ego is it easier to move due to the bearings they are using. I’ve never had bad cuts like this video with the Milwaukee. The one huge negative for me with the Milwaukee is the blade they include. The ego is lot better at lift, or using your mower as a vacuum on your lawn. The Milwaukee blade sucks at lift, it is very particular with deck height. I’ve never had this issue with my old gas mowers. Again this isn’t really a fair comparison since the Milwaukee isn’t really made for residential use so high lift was maybe not a concern for them.

[@Kitearmy]

Who knows but don't forget you spent $300 more for that mixed bag

[@monissiddiqui5656]

@@Kitearmy it’s 1k so it’s only $200 more and I had a 10% coupon from homedepot so it was only $100 for me. Considering I have a lot Milwaukee tools so the batteries are a huge bonus for me.

[@Kitearmy]

@@monissiddiqui5656 Yeah - they raised the price to $1100

[@StrapDLBStyle]

Milwaukee wasn't meant for residential use? WTF 🤣 LMAO bro what lawns do you think commercial lawn services mow the most? Yup "Residential" 🤣 the part that is not fair is blades. Change the ego and Milwaukee to the same blade / qty / type. Also deck height is not the same as blade height remember the Milwaukee blade is recessed up higher than the ego meaning lifting the grass into the bag especially with that second lift blade on the ego is going to out perform. I have the ego for almost 2 years now and it's awesome. Only gripe I have is the front end of the ego is HUGE between the cutting blade and the front end. That means you can't get close to a wall to make the cut it's always like 6-8"+ . I like the smooth underbelly of the Milwaukee I hate all the grass gets stuck inside the cavities on the ego. I also wished the ego was able to drop just 1 more level down. You can't really drive on side walk or drive way and suck everything up into the bag I think the Milwaukee does this better especially with the upgraded blades. No idea wtf Milwaukee was thinking about supplying that crappy blade. For me it's simple. If the Milwaukee was out 2 years ago when I was replacing my 6.5 Honda I would have bought the Milwaukee because I already had the Milwaukee string trimmer / leaf blower and the countless other Milwaukee tools I have. The ego battery just sits on the charger or used in the mower that's it. At least with the Milwaukee I could utilize those batteries for other projects with my other tools and use them on the blower / trimmer. That said I think alot of other people are in the same camp. If you already have other Milwaukee tools and or lawn equipment the choice is easy just buy better blades and you are all set. If you are not invested into Milwaukee the choice is easy just buy the ego you will be happy.

[@charlie-qm9gz]

Andrew what ever happened to you leaf blower challenge you said it was gonna be awesome but you never completed the task I am still waiting to see the ego 765 against the competitors

[@Kitearmy]

Probably more towards the fall - it's a big nut

[@charlie-qm9gz]

@@Kitearmy Andrew I have a question for you can you tell me if you are going to do a review on the hart battery riding lawnmower that Walmart is coming out with

[@Kitearmy]

@@charlie-qm9gz maybe - will have to see what it looks like closer to release

[@midwestfreakshow726]

Thanks for this i was actually gonna trade a m12 tq wrench for one but i have the ego and im gonna stick with my ego

[@515Mike]

Great video General! You should have tied both mowers to the Ego Zero turn and pulled them with it! I have all Milwaukee power tools and Ego handheld yard tools. I like the metal deck of the Milwaukee but can't stand the self propelled thumb lever. I'm sticking with my Toro aluminum deck for now.

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - what did you think of the Milwaukee battery power meter?

[@515Mike]

@@Kitearmy Never seen that before! Those 2 definitely slipped past QC... As for the Milwaukee footage, you know they were not using the XP model. That being said it's still one of the better battery mowers available now. Waiting to see reviews on the next Gen Toro Super Recycler battery mower.

[@Kitearmy]

@@515Mike Another review commented about it??? I think they were using a cinder block for a mower blade

[@TheBasher05]

If you look at the ego in the Milwaukee video it’s not a self propelled version and I don’t think it’s the xp

[@Kitearmy]

Yeah I could not make out what model they used - funny to debunk it!

[@CA34562]

Thanks for the review Kite Army and i always appreciate your videos. But, honestly this video seemed biased to me. One of the key features of the Milwaukee mower is the power. Yet it wasnt shown the threshhold in where they both bog down to compare. Just that they both have "plenty of power" and then moved on. Seemed a bit unfair to Milwaukee. Then it moved on to what he didnt like about the Milwaukee and what he loved about the ego. Thats just straight up biased. I'm not a fanboy of any brand equipment. I seen milwaukees own video of where the mowers bogged down and i didnt feel like that was trustworthy either. They never mentioned what rpm's the engine model was set to. I wouldn't be surprised to find out in the video the engine model rpm's was only set to 2800 where most businesses run them at 3600. So unfortunately I feel a fair comparison is still yet to be revealed.

[@Kitearmy]

I can accept that. I can tell you that my testing was not biased but that also does not mean that it was perfect. In any case, all I care about is the truth and so far this is the best I have to work with.

[@CA34562]

​@@Kitearmy Milwaukees biggest selling point is torque. Seeing as your bog down test didnt conclude in any mower bogging down. That's biased towards Ego, the one that isnt making that claim. Imagine if you did a blower test and capped the run time at 10 minutes and then brushed it off as "they all last plenty long enough". That would be disingenuous to all the other brands that boast a long run time. Also, as mentioned.. the words you used were positive towards ego and negative against milwaukee. I get it, you probably get alot of sponsored products from ego and dont want to upset the apple cart. But while it wasnt extremely biased. there was clearly a bias there. Regardless, appreciate the content.

[@Kitearmy]

@@CA34562 I think it is good to be dubious of all online content - I approached this review with an open mind. Watch the reviews and come to your own conclusion. In any case stoked that you enjoyed the video.

[@Sylvan_dB]

85 pounds at $1100? Ugh. If it were significantly better, but I'm sure not seeing it. Thanks for the comparison review!

[@Kitearmy]

you pay by the pound :)

[@11soWoo]

does the ego self propel without running blade?

[@Kitearmy]

yes - they both do

[@kalifehodeh1023]

At the end of the day ego’s battery’s are better engineered do to the arc design. They hold peak power throughout usage till they die. Milwaukees battery’s will start losing peak performance while in operation. Plus ego’s platform has a better blower,better weed eater, better edger. And cheaper price compared to Milwaukee. Ego is an outdoor power equipment company their focus is on OPE. Milwaukee is an tool company focusing on contractors. they even had to lie in their demonstration using an ego lm2135 instead of lm2156 an a Honda hrx217 with a flooded carb. I have both these mowers they have never done that. Good try Milwaukee trying to pull a fast one.

[@Kitearmy]

It is all about the battery

[@Jeo-What]

Thanks for the review. I was in Home Depot yesterday and saw the Milwaukee mower. I put my hands on the spring loaded negative pressure self propelled thumb bar and all I can think of is "Carpal Tunnel"!!! I would not want to be mowing with machine for too long at all! The mechanism to fold the handle bar is sub par for the price of the machine. Hard pass for me.

[@Kitearmy]

For $1100 i wish they did a better job

[@Shaymon23]

If you are worried about carpal tunnel, the EGO self propel feels like it would give me carpal tunnel. Just a weird set up imo. The self propel on the Ryobi feels WAY better. The EGO mower is so light though that, for me, the self propel just isn't worth the batter loss.

[@Bootstrahps]

My company had money left over at the end of this year so they told me to purchase any tools I wanted with the money. I am a Milwaukee fan mostly because I started with their drills and just kept purchasing Milwaukee to have only 1 battery type to mess with, I got the lawnmower and I cant wait to cut grass this spring, I have a small yard so I’m sure it will be fine for me. I never would have dropped $1099 on any lawnmower if it was my own money. Thanks for the honest review though! I definitely hit the like and subscribe button

[@SuperTA329]

@boot strahps Please reply back when you get a season under your belt. This guy is in bed with EGO so dont take his review to serious. I have EGO which I love all their tools however this Milwaulkee mower is such better machine. I have used it all summer long in my lawn and it cuts extremely well. I bought the high lift made and do notice a difference however it's not much. To be fair I'm comparing it to my Single blade Ego and Milwaulkee is a very high quality machine in comparison. Amazing results guaranteed. I'm not a big KZbinr but I do have a few video and IG where you can see what this thing can do when used properly. Interested in your thoughts and congrats on the mower. 👍🏻

[@Bootstrahps]

@@SuperTA329 no doubt man, I will come back next fall when I have used it for a full season. I’ve seen far more posits reviews than negative. I have nothing but Milwaukee power tools and I haven’t ever been disappointed by any of them. So I suspect the lawn mower will be no different. I’ll check out your channel. 🍻

[@jstaffordii]

Milwaukee failed by copying the wrong Honda model (HRN216VKA) and not using the best part the micro cut dual blade. For a ~$1000 mower they should have cloned the HRX217HYA with a Nexite deck, cruise control lever, micro cut dual blade and electric motor. I'll wait for the Gen 2 to see if they follow my suggestions, will probably msrp ~$1500.

[@Kitearmy]

nah - make it an even $2000

[@XerxezsX]

$1,100 for an extremely old 18v platform?😮

[@Kitearmy]

If the Milwaukee was $600 it would be a great deal

[@yesnomaybeso5755]

@@Kitearmyso you recommend waiting for a possible sale?

[@rage41937]

Too make it fair why not put similar blades on the mowers. Nobody runs while mowing their lawn. You bounced the Milwaukee mower a lot more while running than the EGO. Probably because you are right hand. Why not mow like a normal person, compare bagging or side discharge too? EGO makes some great OPE products now. I first went cordless with a string trimmer, blower, edger, and hedge trimmer. The balance the first versions of those EGO products was horrible so I chose another company’s products. The cut quality of the EGO mower at that time couldn’t match my Honda gas mower. I would like to get a more powerful well balanced power head but it is hard to compare in person at the store since products are locked up. I think your reviews used to be great but lately some are wacky. Thank you for your review!

[@Kitearmy]

Hye Ray, yeah this is a bit wacky - but hopefully entertaining

[@RustyYates27]

Great comparison.

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate

[@glenarseneau4796]

Not spending that much on a push mower, I do have an ego I believe it was around 350 it works great but doesn’t have the suction of a gas powered mower

[@Kitearmy]

It will be interesting to see what happens if gas hits $20 a gallon

[@ronmatthews2250]

Compare the Milwaukee with the upgraded high lift blade ?

[@Kitearmy]

I used the stock in this video

[@burton158c]

I tried the high lift blade on my Milwaukee mower. I did not notice a difference in performance. I am not happy with the cut quality and will probably return the mower this week.

[@cowbovine7483]

I LOVE the EGO product line. Using the EGO Power+ LM2100 model, I was experiencing the exact issue as this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJfZf5ehZpKnsM0 My research shows that after a while, the lithium battery will no longer charge, related to its 'maximum allowable charges' counter maxed out, thereby a 'safety feature' to prevent old lithium battery usage dangers; this is what was known as the 'AMBER-LIGHT-OF DEATH'. So -- my LM2100 was out of warranty by that time -- expired, and I popped $250 for a replacement. The improved battery -- the same one the video shows -- runs great. NOW, HERE IS THE KICKER: The next summer, I still had the old battery. For fun and giggles, I then placed it on the charger, and IT THEN FULLY CHARGED... YAY! Now, I have two fully working batteries! I'm no rocket scientist with quantum physics knowledge, but my belief that there is a digital counter inside the battery that will count down to a you-cant-charge-me-anymore level. As long as the battery has even a minute amount of power in it, the counter will be maxed. My belief is that once the battery gets completely depleted of ANY power, then once it gets charged, the counter automatically resets a factory default counter to zero charges!

[@Kitearmy]

Ego makes the best batteries - keep in mind most brands use the same cells - it is cooling that makes the difference. EGO has that buttoned up

[@BG12222]

Let’s see them cut a lawn that gets cared for every 2 weeks to see how it turns out. And I don’t know who runs while they mow.

[@Kitearmy]

They both did a fine job and the call would have been more difficult if the Milwaukee was the same price as the EGO

[@gearingthroughlife]

I wonder if Honda would make an electric mower?

[@Kitearmy]

That would be amazing

[@Jakepp235]

Video is like tech made easy style

[@Kitearmy]

I keep trying

[@robertthompson3447]

😂🤣😂 He just needs Brooklyn to be in the videos with him. 🤔😎

[@Charlie-fc1mh]

There is no way I would pay that much money for either one of those mowers.

[@Kitearmy]

Top of the line stuff

[@Shaymon23]

I thought the same thing until I bought the EGO and Ryobi. You wouldn't think it, but the power over the gas mowers is just crazy. Also, my Toro was a mulcher but when I switched to the EGO, I witnessed what mulching really is. No comparison on how the mower minces the grass :) I am sure the dual blade has a lot to do with that though. I never owned a gas dual blade.

[@DJ_Driven]

On the business side I'm into Milwaukee tools pretty deep but also use ego products other than their lawn mower for lawn care. Was super pumped about the Milwaukee lawn mower until I found out it was a single blade unit what the hell were they thinking? Still having to use the old tried and true reliable Honda hrx 217 just too many cool features to give it up. Ego is far superior in their handle and ergonomics again Milwaukee totally dropped the ball and that completely lame handle and control design. I'll give It 2 to 3 years in Milwaukee will have a complete no redesign with a dual blade lawn mower. Probably called the pro + model LOL.

[@Kitearmy]

yeah - This was not a horrible first shot - looking forward to what is to come

[@marcdenlinger5282]

LOL, that was great!

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate

[@JW77]

The EGO is already too heavy for me sometimes. 20 more pounds? Nah I don't love Milwaukee that much. But EGO better watch out as Milwaukee usually makes big leaps when they make a gen 2.

[@Kitearmy]

Love it - I would say that Ryobi (I mean Milwaukee) should look out

[@flch95]

I’ve been waiting on this ever since the Milwaukee came out lol. Like all things Milwaukee, i think it’s overpriced. And I can’t ever get behind any product that uses multiple batteries.

[@Kitearmy]

I think this would have been a harder call if the Milwaukee was $800

[@inlinesix1187]

One thing you didn’t talk about is the warranty on this. If you compare the COMMERCIAL warranty the ego mower and battery it’s only 2yrs and for Milwaukee it’s 3yrs. Milwaukee is catered towards the commercial contractor.

[@Kitearmy]

EGO warranty is 5 years - Milwaukees is 3

[@inlinesix1187]

@@Kitearmy that’s the residential warranty. Commercial use is 2yrs. You compared a residential mower to one made for commercial use so compare the commercial warranties.

[@Kitearmy]

@@inlinesix1187 I did that - cool! Sad that they make such a poor quality "commercial" mower

[@inlinesix1187]

@@Kitearmy sounds like something a ego fan boy would say

[@Kitearmy]

@@inlinesix1187 Sounds like something that a fanboy would say about another fanboy

[@beezer5623]

that milwaukee video is such a joke LOL, no way the EGO would stop. Not trying to bash on Milwaukee but unless you have their batteries already i would get the EGO. The EGO is considered expensive, that Milwaukee, ouch

[@Kitearmy]

Who knows what model and how they had it setup - notice you cannot see how it was cutting

[@stephonarchambeau2085]

Can’t help but Sumone has been paid by ego

[@Kitearmy]

tell me about it