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Decision guideUpdated August 4, 20262 exact Amazon listings

Choose the mower by yard size and storage.

Measure the yard and the storage bay before comparing decks. A wider mower covers more ground per pass but may not fit a narrow gate or cramped shed. Check self-propelled control, battery count, folding clearance, and charger space together, not one spec at a time.

Deck width changes every pass and every storage check.

WORX WG779 with its 14-inch deck and two 20V PowerShare batteries suits compact yards where maneuvering and storage matter more than coverage per pass. Greenworks 25322 adds a 16-inch deck, a single 40V 4.0Ah kit, and 2-in-1 mulch/bag operation when a broader 40V platform fits the household.

Either way, plan for a charge home, blade inspection, dry storage, and a safe deck-cleaning routine. Folding handles shrink the footprint but do not remove those jobs.

Compare the kit, not just the deck.

Decision factorGreenworks 25322WORX WG779
Cutting width16-inch deck14-inch deck
Battery kitOne 40V 4.0Ah battery and charger includedTwo 20V 4.0Ah PowerShare batteries and dual charger included
Cut modesMulch and rear bagMulch and bag; IntelliCut torque-on-demand feature
Height adjustmentSingle-lever, 5 positions; 1.25 to 3.375 inches on the manufacturer specsSingle-lever, 6 positions; 1.5 to 3.5 inches on the Amazon listing
Runtime claimUp to 40 minutes with included battery on the manufacturer specsUp to 5,500 square feet on the manufacturer specs
Storage questionFolding handles reduce storage volume; 16-inch deck still needs a clear bayCompact body favors narrow storage; keep two batteries and the charger together

Two exact kits cover the small-yard decision.

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Greenworks 25322 40V 16 inch cordless lawn mower with battery and charger

40V / ASIN B00BBQVL5U

Greenworks 25322

A 16-inch push deck, one 4.0Ah 40V battery, rear bagging, mulching, and a shared 40V tool platform. The wider deck covers more per pass but needs more storage width, and runtime remains a grass-and-condition claim.

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WORX WG779 14 inch cordless lawn mower with two batteries and charger

40V PowerShare / ASIN B07BY88V1Q

WORX WG779

A 14-inch deck, two 20V 4.0Ah batteries, six-position height control, and compact storage. The narrower deck means more passes, and the PowerShare path only helps if that battery family fits your other tools.

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Leave the mower ready for the next cut

  1. Measure the yard.Account for narrow gates, slopes, wet areas, edging, and the storage route before choosing deck width.
  2. Charge before the window.Keep the correct battery and charger together. Do not start with a half-charged kit and call the runtime a product failure.
  3. Choose the cut mode.Use the bag or mulch plug that matches the grass condition and the cleanup routine. Keep the part with the mower.
  4. Clear safely.Remove the battery before blade or deck work. Follow the manual for clippings, wet grass, blade checks, and service.
  5. Fold and reset.Store the mower dry with the bag, plug, charger, and manual visible to the next user.

This page compares battery platforms; the EGO guide covers its model kits

This guide covers the first cordless-mower decision across battery systems. The EGO mower guide handles model and bundle choices inside the 56V platform. Settle deck, drive, bagging, and storage before drilling into brand-specific kit numbers.

Walk the mowing route with gates, shed clearance, slopes, turns, and clippings disposal in mind. Runtime claims cannot account for wet grass, cutting height, self-propel use, battery age, or repeated stops.

Common questions

Is 14 inches too small?

It depends on gates, turns, storage, and yard size. A narrow deck can be the better fit when maneuvering matters more than passes per cut.

Does a 40V platform mean more runtime?

Voltage alone does not predict runtime. Battery capacity, blade load, grass, moisture, and cutting mode all affect the result.

Should the battery stay in the mower?

Follow the manufacturer storage instruction. Keep charging and battery care separate from wet deck storage and blade service.