small lawn. Very powerful

Pros -Great battery lifeSolid constructionEasy to raise/lower the deckCons -Tiny bag for clippingsPoor suction for the clippingsTerrible mulching capabilityJerky drive motionI have a medium size lawn in the Pacific NW (1500 sq ft) - replacing an old craftsman front drive gas mower. My old mower did a much better job getting the clippings in the bag, or mulching them - Some of the reviews mention getting better results with the mulching blade - why wouldn't they just ship it with the one that works? The self-propel feature works OK, but the belt drive on my old mower was more like a clutch, this is more like a switch - I'm getting used to it after a few months, but I like the drive on the old mower better. The bag for clippings is really small, I have to empty it just about every lap if the grass is a little long, my old mower could bag several laps.

I have given my review 4 stars ⭐️ because the engineering is basically very good. Easy to use, battery is sufficient (except when mowing heavy grass) like the features that it offers with the exception of one. The plastic deck, poly carbonate, or otherwise, I don’t think it’s the best thing for a mower deck. Also, the shaft, which holds the blade on the bottom looks fairly thin, compared to a regular engine mower. And short, this mower would be great for a normally well-kept lawn. (without lots of debris in the grass like rocks or toys or anything else). If you have a rough lawn one like out in the country or somewhere where there are lots of toys or other debris that can hit the blade, I feel that it would only be a matter of time that the shaft would be knocked out of alignment. Also, the pinging I hear when something in the lawn hits the deck , no matter how small it is, concerns me. I see there are other models made by ego that have an aluminum deck, and if I had to do it all over again, I would probably get one of those. However, so far it has been an efficient machine, well engineered, good features, and plenty of power to mow the lawn. I’ve had the lawnmower a couple of months now. So far so good.Follow up:Haven’t had the machine now for a full mowing season, I have to say it’s been a pleasure to use over the gas versions I was using. Lighter, more efficient, bagging works well or even heavy grass if you take your time and dump them more often. Now that I have learned to use the machine with this little ins and outs, I’ve learned that the self propel mechanism being an electric motor is best when used as to start the momentum of the machine when in tight spots or an incline, then push the machine yourself so that the mechanism doesn’t jump as it sometimes will when you engage and disengage the self propelled motor. In all, I would give it a thumbs up for the season.

I was hesitant to replace my gas mower because: 1) would an electric mower last one hour, 2) would it easily handle grass lengths two weeks between cuts, and 3) since its deck is plastic, would it be less durable. My EGO Power+ LM2125SP has exceeded my expectations with all three concerns. After an hour of mowing I still have two of five cells showing on the battery indicator. It easily handles longer grass and raising or lowering the cutting height is so much easier - one lever - than adjusting individual wheels. The deck cleans easily with a brush and I haven't seen any wear or tear on it. Starting is easy and of course there are no fumes or fuels to breathe in. It was louder than I expected but still much quieter than a gas mower. There is a learning curve to the self-propelled mechanism - just let go a few inches before you reach your target, otherwise the drive gear remains engaged and you may have a slight delay before you can pull the mower backwards. Delivery was great, the the double-wall corrugated box was strong enough to protect everything inside during transport. If you want to mulch, there is nothing to assemble, as the plug is pre-installed. A grass bag is included but I haven't needed it as the mulching has been terrific with minimal to no signs of clumping between cuts. The battery charges in less than an hour and you are ready to go. I'm glad I made the change to electric and would not go back to gas again.

I received this mower 1 day ago and charged the battery quickly. The mower is so easy to use, can move faster than any gas mower I have owned, and, you can shut off the self propelled feature or used it at a very slow speed. The noise level is low and the cut is a "golf course" quality, it does a great job. Be prepared for the registration, you have to register this model 3 times, your must register the mower, battery, and the charger separately. Be sure to have your receipt scanned in because you will have to upload a copy for each device. Great mower, I bought one for my daughter's house and then one for me ( my gas mower died thank goodness. It really is great not having to smell gas fumes. Thank You.