For 2026 I went through the big review sites (Bob Vila, Consumer Reports, This Old House, LawnStarter, Pro Tool Reviews) and picked the battery machine that came out on top for each job, plus a second make, so you can stay on one battery brand. Prices are US dollars as at October 2026 where I've given them. Battery prices move a lot, so check the link before you buy.
Not sure if battery is right for your round yet? Read this first: Battery vs gas lawn care equipment: what to switch first.
Pick one battery platform first
This matters more than any single machine. Every tool you buy should take the same batteries. Then two spare batteries back up your trimmer, blower and hedge trimmer, instead of each one needing its own.
- EGO runs one 56V battery across its whole home and commercial range. That's why most of my picks below are EGO.
- Stihl splits its batteries into two systems (AK for home, AP for pro), and they don't swap. Fine if you go straight to AP.
- Milwaukee makes sense if you already own M18 power tools. Same batteries in your drill and your trimmer.
Already have a battery brand in the van? Stay with it. Changing brands means buying every battery again.
Hedge trimmer
This is the one I'd switch first. Hedge work is stop-start, so a battery goes a long way, and you're holding it at shoulder height or up a ladder, where lighter and quieter really count. Bob Vila's top cordless hedge trimmer is this EGO. It scored full marks for performance, battery and durability.
56V, 26-inch dual-action blade, about 11 lb with battery. Bob Vila's top cordless hedge trimmer.
See it at EGOFor tall hedges, Bob Vila's best pole-mounted pick is the Echo 56V shafted hedge trimmer. Less time on the ladder.
56V shafted hedge trimmer with an adjustable head. Bob Vila's best pole-mounted hedge trimmer.
See it at ECHOLine trimmer
I haven't used a battery trimmer on the job. I've picked them up, and with the motor in the head and the battery on the back as a counterweight, they feel top heavy. Takes getting used to. Bob Vila tested 22 battery trimmers on edging, fence lines and thick growth in 2026, and this Milwaukee came out on top.
18V, brushless. Bob Vila's best battery string trimmer of 2026, out of 22 tested. Best if you already run M18 tools.
See it at MilwaukeeIf you're on EGO batteries, this is the one. It wins more review awards than any other battery trimmer for home lawns.
56V, 16-inch cut, carbon fibre shaft, 4.4 stars from over 2,000 Amazon reviews. About $260 to $300 with battery and charger.
See it on AmazonMore on trimmers, gas and battery: Line trimmers.
Blowers
Your blower is the loudest thing you own. If you start early or work where gas blowers are restricted, this is your second switch. California stopped the sale of new gas blowers in 2024, and some cities ban using them. This EGO is This Old House's best cordless blower, with 4.6 stars from over 13,000 reviews.
56V, 765 CFM on turbo, 200 MPH, about 9.6 lb with battery. About $300 to $330 as a kit.
See it on AmazonOn Milwaukee M18 batteries? This is their handheld. It runs on two batteries at once, so carry spares.
18V x2, 600 CFM, 145 MPH, full throttle in under a second. Tool only, takes two M18 batteries.
See it at MilwaukeeFor big leaf jobs, the battery backpack that Consumer Reports and Bob Vila both rate best is EGO's commercial model. It's dear, but it's quiet enough to start work early.
56V, 800 CFM, 190 MPH, about 16 lb without batteries. About $1,430 as a kit with two batteries.
See it at EGOThe Milwaukee backpack is the other option if you’re on M18. Milwaukee rates it at 62 dB, which is quiet for a backpack.
18V x2, up to 650 CFM, 62 dB(A). Tool only, takes two M18 batteries.
See it at MilwaukeeMore on blowers: Handheld vs backpack blowers.
Push mower
This is the last thing I'd switch. A gas mower runs all day off a can in the van. A battery mower runs until the battery is flat. For small lawns close together, battery works. For a full day on the road, I'd still start on gas. If you do go battery, this EGO is the top pick with most of the big review sites.
21-inch, 56V, self-propelled, 10Ah battery, 5-year warranty. About $750 to $800.
See it at EGOThe Milwaukee is built more like a commercial mower, with a steel deck. Milwaukee says it has more torque than a 200cc gas engine.
21-inch steel deck, self-propelled, two 12Ah M18 batteries and a charger in the kit.
See it at MilwaukeeMore on mowers: Lawnmowers.
Zero turn
Battery zero turns are here, but they're big money and they're heavy. If you mow larger properties and want quiet, this EGO comes out as the best electric zero turn in most 2026 reviews. Check the runtime against your biggest day and your hills before you buy.
56V, 52-inch deck. The most-recommended electric zero turn in 2026 reviews. Heavy, at around 720 lb, and priced at the top end.
See it at EGOSmaller properties? The Ryobi ZR3 is a 42-inch deck at a lower price, with a 5-year warranty.
80V, 42-inch steel deck, up to 2 acres a charge in eco mode. About $3,999 with batteries and charger.
See it at RyobiHow to make it last a full day
- Count your batteries for your longest day. Run it once with what you've got and note when each one dies. Buy spares to cover the gap, plus one.
- Charge in the van. If you can't, every flat battery is done for the day.
- Keep one gas machine as backup. When the batteries run out mid-job, the old gas one finishes it.
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