Greenworks 40V 16 in Push Mower
#13 in PushFull review
A small, light push mower for postage stamp lawns and townhouse yards. Anyone with more than a quarter acre should look at a 20 or 21 in model.
Amazon $237.99$237.99
The Greenworks 40V 16 in Push Mower is the better lawn mower overall, rated 2.7 to 2.6. The Greenworks 40V 16 in Push Mower leads on cutting modes and warranty. The Black+Decker BEMW472BH 15 in Corded wins on value. The Black+Decker BEMW472BH 15 in Corded costs $68.99 less ($169 vs $237.99).
Black+Decker BEMW472BH 15 in Corded
#14 in PushFull review
A small corded mower for tiny lawns of up to an eighth of an acre, where a 20 in mower is more than you need.
Amazon $169$169
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Greenworks 40V 16 in Push Mower for cutting modes (2 ways to cut: bag, mulch vs 1 way to cut: bag) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Black+Decker BEMW472BH 15 in Corded for value ($11.27 per inch of deck ($169, 15 in deck) vs $14.87 per inch of deck ($237.99 with batteries and charger, 16 in deck)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every push lawn mower; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Greenworks 40V 16 in Push Mower | Black+Decker BEMW472BH 15 in Corded |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 57 $14.87 per inch of deck ($237.99 with batteries and charger, 16 in deck) | 87 $11.27 per inch of deck ($169, 15 in deck) |
| Deck 20% | 0 16 in deck | 0 15 in deck |
| Power 15% | 3 160 Wh of battery included | 0 10 A motor |
| Cutting modes 15% | 50 2 ways to cut: bag, mulch | 0 1 way to cut: bag |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Greenworks 40V 16 in Push Mower | Black+Decker BEMW472BH 15 in Corded | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Deck width | 16 in | 15 in |
| Deck | Plastic | - |
| Cutting height | 1.2 to 3.4 in, 5 positions | 1 to 3 in, 6 positions |
| Bag | Yes | Yes |
| Mulch | Yes | No |
| Side discharge | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery | Corded electric |
| Engine or battery | 40 V, 4 Ah of battery | 10 A corded |
| Battery energy | 160 Wh | - |
| Battery included | Yes | - |
| Runtime | 40 min | - |
| Brushless motor | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Drive | Push | Push |
| Folds upright | Yes | - |
| Weight | 37.8 lb | 38.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years | - |