Best Electric Riding Mower: 4 Picks by Rated Acres
Four electric riding mowers with 42 to 54 inch decks and rated runtimes from 2 to 4 acres: batteries, deck, towing and warranty compared, plus who should skip each.
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Best OverallEGO Power+ Z6 ZT5216L9.6/10View on Amazon - 2
Best for 3+ AcresGreenworks 60V MaximusZ9.6/10View on Amazon - 3
Best RuntimeEGO Power+ ZT5207L9.5/10View on Amazon - 4
Best for 1 to 2 AcresEGO Power+ ZT4204L9.5/10View on Amazon - 5
EGO Power+ 21" Cordless Electric Lawn MowerView on Amazon - 6
BLACK+DECKER Electric Lawn MowerView on Amazon - 7
LawnMaster MEB1114K Electric Corded Lawn Mower 15-Inch 11AMPView on Amazon - 8
BLACK+DECKER Electric Lawn Mower with Bike HandleView on Amazon - 9
LawnMaster Electric Lawn Mower 12AMP 19-Inch ME1218X.01View on Amazon - 10
LawnMaster MEB1216K Electric Lawn Mower 16-Inch 12AMPView on Amazon
Electric riders have caught up with gas on deck width and rated acres per charge: the four below carry 42 to 54 inch decks and are rated from 2 to 4 acres on a full set of batteries. For each we give the deck, battery set, rated runtime and warranty from the listing, and note what the listing does not state.
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Quick picks
- Best Overall EGO Power+ Z6 ZT5216L: 52 in deck, 5-year warranty and six batteries rated up to 3 acres Check price on Amazon
- Best for 3+ Acres Greenworks 60V MaximusZ: Fabricated 54 in deck, 300 lb towing and up to 3.5 acres rated Check price on Amazon
- Best Runtime EGO Power+ ZT5207L: Rated up to 4 acres per charge, the longest here Check price on Amazon
- Best for 1 to 2 Acres EGO Power+ ZT4204L: 42 in deck, 2 acres rated and a 2 hour recharge Check price on Amazon
Our acreage picks
EGO Power+ Z6 52 in Electric Zero-Turn Mower (ZT5216L)
Battery zero-turn with a 52 inch deck, six 10.0Ah batteries rated for up to 3 acres and a 5-year warranty.
Who it's for: owners of 2 to 4 open acres who want the stated 5-year warranty and a wide deck without an engine.
Who should skip it: anyone who needs a published slope rating or a tow rating.
Read the full review
The ZT5216L is the 52 in step up in EGO's Z6 line. The listing says six included 10.0Ah, 56V batteries deliver the power of a 27 HP gas engine and cut up to 3 acres per charge, with a top speed of 8 mph, ten cutting heights from 1.5 to 4.5 in and a 5-year mower warranty (or 300 hours, whichever comes first). It does not state a slope rating or deck build.
Pros
- Six 10.0Ah batteries included, rated up to 3 acres per charge
- 5-year mower warranty (or 300 hours) stated on the listing
- Triple blade system with 2,500 to 3,600 RPM blade speed
- Three driving modes and a top speed of 8 mph
Cons
- The listing does not state a slope rating
- Deck build and transmission type are not stated
- Battery warranty needs registration within 90 days
- 685 lb is heavy for soft or wet turf
Greenworks 60V 54 in MaximusZ Electric Zero-Turn Mower
Battery zero-turn with a 10-gauge fabricated 54 inch deck, 31 HP gas equivalent and a 300 lb towing capacity.
Who it's for: owners of 3 to 5 acres who want a fabricated deck and the option to tow a cart.
Who should skip it: anyone with soft ground or a trailer ramp where 1091 lb is a problem.
Read the full review
The MaximusZ pairs a 10-gauge fabricated 54 in deck with three brushless hub motors that the listing says hold a constant 17,900 ft/min blade tip speed. The kit includes two 20.0Ah and four 8.0Ah batteries, rated up to 3.5 acres depending on conditions, plus a 1500W charger. The listing states a 300 lb towing capacity, a 4-year warranty and 1091 lb weight. It does not state a top speed or slope rating.
Pros
- Fabricated 10-gauge 54 in deck, as stated on the listing
- Rated for up to 3.5 acres with the included battery set
- 300 lb towing capacity with front and rear hitch
- 4-year warranty and 13 cutting height positions
Cons
- Heaviest here at 1091 lb
- No slope rating is stated
- The listing does not state a top speed
- Mixed battery sizes (20.0Ah and 8.0Ah) in one kit
EGO Power+ 42 in Electric Zero-Turn Mower (ZT4204L)
Battery zero-turn with a stamped steel 42 inch deck and four 10.0Ah batteries rated for up to 2 acres.
Who it's for: owners of one to two acres who want the narrowest deck and a short recharge.
Who should skip it: owners above two acres, or anyone who wants a warranty stated on the listing.
Read the full review
The ZT4204L is the smallest of the four: a 42 in stamped steel deck, four 10.0Ah, 56V batteries equal to a 22 HP gas engine, and a rated 2 acres per charge at up to 8 mph. The listing says the batteries recharge in about two hours on the included wall charger, and you can add batteries for more acres. It does not state a warranty term or slope rating.
Pros
- Rated up to 2 acres on four included 10.0Ah batteries
- About a 2 hour recharge, per the listing
- 3-in-1 deck: mulching, bagging and side discharge
- Top speed of 8 mph and ten cutting heights
Cons
- No warranty term is stated on the listing
- No slope rating is stated
- Narrowest deck of the four at 42 in
- Stamped, not fabricated, deck
EGO Power+ 52 in Electric Zero-Turn Mower (ZT5207L)
Battery zero-turn with a 52 inch deck and six 12.0Ah batteries rated for up to 4 acres.
Who it's for: owners who want the longest rated runtime in this group.
Who should skip it: anyone who wants a stated warranty on the listing.
Read the full review
The ZT5207L has a 52 in deck and six 12.0Ah, 56V batteries that the listing says deliver the power of a 25 HP gas engine and cut up to 4 acres per charge, at 4 to 8 mph. Cutting heights run from 1.5 to 4.5 in across ten positions. The listing does not state a warranty term, slope rating or deck build.
Pros
- Highest rated runtime here, up to 4 acres with six 12.0Ah batteries
- 52 in deck with ten cutting heights
- Speed range of 4 to 8 mph
- Works with the EGO 56V battery platform
Cons
- No warranty term is stated on the listing
- No slope rating is stated
- Deck build and transmission are not stated
- Older design than the Z6 models
Other machines to compare
EGO Power+ 21" Cordless Electric Lawn MowerCheck price on Amazon
BLACK+DECKER Electric Lawn MowerCheck price on Amazon
LawnMaster MEB1114K Electric Corded Lawn Mower 15-Inch 11AMPCheck price on Amazon
BLACK+DECKER Electric Lawn Mower with Bike HandleCheck price on Amazon
LawnMaster Electric Lawn Mower 12AMP 19-Inch ME1218X.01Check price on Amazon
LawnMaster MEB1216K Electric Lawn Mower 16-Inch 12AMPCheck price on Amazon
Side-by-side specs
| Model | Acre Score | Deck | Battery (V, Ah, count) | Rated acres per charge | Charge time | Max speed | Max slope (manual) | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGO Z6 ZT5216L | 9.6/10 | 52 in | 56V, 10.0Ah x 6 | Up to 3.0 | Not stated | 8 mph | Not stated | 5 years (or 300 hours) |
| Greenworks MaximusZ | 9.6/10 | 54 in | 60V, 20.0Ah x 2 and 8.0Ah x 4 | Up to 3.5 | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | 4 years |
| EGO ZT5207L | 9.5/10 | 52 in | 56V, 12.0Ah x 6 | Up to 4 | Not stated | 4 to 8 mph | Not stated | Not stated |
| EGO ZT4204L | 9.5/10 | 42 in | 56V, 10.0Ah x 4 | Up to 2 | About 2 hours | 8 mph | Not stated | Not stated |
Specifications are manufacturer rated as listed, collected 6 October 2026.
Acreage and terrain fit
EGO Power+ Z6 ZT5216L
Greenworks 60V MaximusZ
EGO Power+ ZT5207L
EGO Power+ ZT4204L
Buying guide: choosing an electric riding mower
Rated acres per charge vs your lawn
Every figure here is the maker’s rating under its own conditions. Thick grass, low cutting heights, slopes and mulching all use more battery. The Mowing Time Calculator formula (acres per hour = mph x 5280 x deck in feet x 0.9 x 0.8 / 43560) shows how long a battery set has to last: at 6 mph a 42 in deck mows 2 acres in about 65 minutes, a 52 in deck mows 3 acres in about 79 minutes and a 54 in deck mows 3.5 acres in about 89 minutes.
Battery voltage, amp-hours and battery count
The three EGO models use the EGO 56V platform: six 12.0Ah batteries on the ZT5207L, six 10.0Ah on the ZT5216L and four 10.0Ah on the ZT4204L. The Greenworks MaximusZ is a 60V system with two 20.0Ah and four 8.0Ah batteries. Capacity, not voltage, sets how long you mow, so compare the amp-hours and count rather than the volts alone.
Charging time and where to charge
Only the ZT4204L listing gives a recharge time, about two hours for four 10.0Ah batteries on the included Z6 wall charger. The Greenworks listing gives a 1500W wall charger and no time. Plan a spot near an outlet in a dry garage, and see the maker’s instructions for battery storage in heat or cold.
Deck width and build
The ZT4204L listing states a 42 in stamped steel deck and the MaximusZ a 10-gauge fabricated steel 54 in deck with 4-in-1 mulching, bagging, rear and side discharge. The ZT5216L and ZT5207L listings give a 52 in cutting width and ten cutting heights from 1.5 to 4.5 in but no deck build.
Slopes and battery riders
Battery riders are heavy: the MaximusZ listing gives 1091 lb and the EGO models 527 to 685 lb. No listing here states a slope rating, so read the owner’s manual and stay within it. Use the Slope Calculator to convert your hill into degrees and percent.
Maintenance compared with gas
The Greenworks listing says its brushless motor system has fewer moving parts than gas and needs no tune-ups or fluids. Blades, tires and the deck still need regular care on any mower.
Lawn size, deck width and speed in; minutes per mow out. Or work backward from the time you want to spend.
Zero-turns steer and brake through the rear wheels, so they can lose traction on slopes, wet grass and near ponds, ditches and drop-offs. Stay within the slope rating in your manual, keep well back from water and edges, use the ROPS and seat belt, never carry passengers, keep children and pets out of the yard, and disengage the blades before reversing. Refuel only with the engine off and cool. See CPSC riding lawnmower safety. Read our Safety Disclaimer.
The Acre Score explained
The Acre Score weighs five factors: performance (deck width, speed and rated acres per charge), build quality (deck and frame), value (specs for the money), safety (published slope rating and operator controls) and warranty (years and coverage). A factor the listing does not state scores zero, so none of these four earns safety points.
| Product | Acre Score | Perf. /35 | Build /25 | Value /25 | Safety /10 | Warranty /5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGO Power+ Z6 ZT5216L | 9.6 | 34 | 22 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| Greenworks 60V MaximusZ | 9.6 | 34 | 24 | 19 | 0 | 3 |
| EGO Power+ ZT5207L | 9.5 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| EGO Power+ ZT4204L | 9.5 | 30 | 20 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score.
FAQ: mowing large lots
How many acres can an electric riding mower cut on one charge?
The listings here rate 2 acres (ZT4204L), 3 acres (ZT5216L), 3.5 acres (MaximusZ) and 4 acres (ZT5207L) on the included batteries. Real runtime depends on grass, height of cut and terrain.
Are electric riding mowers worth it?
They remove fuel, oil and engine tune-ups and run quieter, and they cost more up front than gas models. Enter your own numbers in the cost calculator to compare.
How long do the batteries last?
The EGO Z6 listing (ZT5216L) states a battery warranty of up to 5 years with registration within 90 days of purchase; the ZT5207L and ZT4204L listings do not state one. None of the listings gives a cycle life or years of service.
Can an electric riding mower tow a cart?
The Greenworks MaximusZ listing states a 300 lb towing capacity with front and rear hitch capability. The EGO listings here do not state towing capacity.
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