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Best cordless electric lawn mower
Toro e-Cycler 20360

Cordless electric mowers are the fastest-growing segment of the lawn mower industry, because they're environmentally friendly and convenient to use. Comparison tests show that the new 36-volt Toro e-Cycler 20360 cuts moreevenly than its competitors, and its high dome mulches clippings well. The e-Cycler 20360's 20-inch cutting path speeds mowing and a fast charger make it usable again in three hours. The Toro e-Cycler is ideal for small, flat lawns, but if you need a self-propelled cordless mower that can use extra batteries for longer run time, consider the 48-volt Ryobi RY14110 (*Est. $400), which mulches well but doesn't cut as evenly as the Toro.

The 20-inch Toro e-Cycler 20360 cordless electric mower marks Toro's re-entry into the cordless mower market. Tests rank the Toro mower at the top for cutting evenness, and it also boasts a 4-inch maximum cutting height -- though adjustments require changes at each wheel. The high dome facilitates mulching, and tests show that it does mulch clippings well. Extra-fast charging brings it up to 70 percent in just three hours. However, if you need to swap out extra 36-volt batteries to extend runtime, reviews recommend the 19-inch, 36-volt Black & Decker CMM1936 (*Est. $400) for its lift-out batteries, though it doesn't cut quite as evenly.
The Toro e-Cycler 20360 cordless mower is too new to have accumulated many reviews, especially from owners. However, ConsumerReports.org covers it in its latest comparison tests, ranking it in comparison with eight other cordless electric models and 52 lawn mowers in all. The brand customer-satisfaction at J. D. Power and Associates covers Toro as a brand, but not this specific new model. The Toro e-Cycler earns top ranking in the 2010 review at Consumers Digest, no testing is documented. As of April 1, the e-Cycler is also a top cordless mower at retailer MowersDirect.com. Owner-written reviews at Amazon.com are just beginning to come in.