LM2156SP vs RY401140
LM2156SP vs RY401140 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| LM2156SP | RY401140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Performance | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Build quality | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Reliability | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Features | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | $879 | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Battery (56V ARC Lithium) | Battery (40V HP) |
| Engine | 1200W brushless motor, 56V ARC Lithium, up to 8.3 ft-lb cutting torque (EGO) | Brushless motor, 40V HP Technology |
| Fuel type | Battery (electric) | Battery (electric) |
| Battery / runtime | 56V 10.0Ah ARC Lithium included; 700W Turbo Charger; about 60 min charge; up to 75 min runtime (EGO) | Two 40V 6.0Ah batteries included; up to 70 min runtime (Ryobi) |
| Transmission | Touch Drive variable-speed self-propel | Self-propelled, rear-wheel drive |
| Drive | Self-propelled, palm-pad engage with speed dial | Self-propelled walk-behind, rear wheels |
| Deck size | 21 in. | 21 in. |
| Deck construction | Not stated by EGO | — |
| Cutting height | 8 positions, 1 to 4 in. per tech specs (EGO FAQ says 7 positions, 1-3/8 to 4 in.) | 7 positions, 1.5 to 4 in., single-point |
| Blades | Upper blade plus mulching, high-lift bagging and extended-runtime lower blades | — |
| Discharge | 3-in-1: mulch, bag or side discharge; 2-bushel bag included | Bag with pass-through removal; mulch and side discharge per third-party listing |
| Top speed | 0.9 to 3.1 mph | Not published by Ryobi |
| Weight | — | About 74 to 75 lb |
| Model number | LM2156SP (two-battery LM2156SP-2, tool-only LM2150SP) | RY401140 (recall notice lists RY401140US) |
| Motor | 1200W brushless | — |
| Lights | LED headlights | — |
| Weather rating | IPX4 | — |
| Status | — | Marked discontinued on Ryobi's page |
| Handles | — | One-touch folding for vertical storage |
| Gas comparison | — | Ryobi: more power than a 163cc gas mower |
| Verdict | The LM2156SP gets the biggest battery and most torque of EGO's 21-inch self-propelled models, at a clear price premium. It makes sense for larger lawns or thick grass, and is… Read the full review |
The RY401140 is a plain 21-inch 40V self-propelled mower with two 6Ah batteries and a claimed 70-minute run. Discontinuation and the recall mean it is a model to verify, not… Read the full review |
