Milwaukee 2823-20 M18 Fuel Self-Propelled Dual Batterys 21-in Walk Behind Mowers vs DeWalt 2x20V MAX Self-Propelled Mower

Both are 21-inch steel-deck rear-wheel-drive self-propelled battery mowers, so the choice comes down to battery platform and how you mow. The Milwaukee runs on two 18V packs in series for 36V and comes with 12.0Ah batteries, a 60-minute runtime and a 1/2-acre ceiling; it is the heavier machine at about 110 lb and has the wider cutting-height range down to 1 inch. The DeWalt is lighter at about 92 lb, cuts a half inch wider, reaches up to 80 minutes by running its two 20V 10.0Ah packs in succession, and folds to a compact footprint. Owners of both praise cut quality and the brushless power; the DeWalt's 4.9/5 rating from 88 ratings is strong, while the Milwaukee's steel deck and high-lift mode suit thick, wet grass.

• Choose the Milwaukee 2823-20 if you already own Milwaukee M18 batteries, want the lowest cut height for a close summer trim, and mow a half acre or less.
• Choose the DeWalt DCMWSP256U2 if you want a lighter mower that folds small, a slightly wider cut, and longer runtime from two batteries used one after the other.