Quick verdict
The EGO has the deck that lasts, the bigger pack, an inch more width and the broader platform; the Toro has the better drive, the better mulch and stands upright. For a long ownership plan on a half acre, the EGO. For a tight shed and the best handling, the Toro.
EGO Power+ LM2206SP 22-Inch Aluminum Deck Self-Propelled Mower
The LM2206SP is the EGO Power+ 22-inch self-propelled mower with a cast aluminum deck, a single Peak Power blade, Touch Drive and a 12 Ah 56V pack in the kit. It is built to outlast steel-deck mowers and runs the broadest battery yard range.
EGO LM2206SP aluminum deck mower versus Toro 60V Super Recycler 21568: deck material, drive, mulching, battery size, storage and platform compared from published specifications.
The picks at a glance
| Tool | Best for | Score /100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGO Power+ LM2206SP 22-Inch Aluminum Deck Self-Propelled Mower | Best Deck, Runtime and Platform | 9.2 | Check price |
| Toro 60V Super Recycler 21568 Personal Pace Mower | Best Handling, Mulch and Storage | 9.1 | Check price |
The picks, reviewed
EGO Power+ LM2206SP 22-Inch Aluminum Deck Self-Propelled Mower
The LM2206SP is the EGO Power+ 22-inch self-propelled mower with a cast aluminum deck, a single Peak Power blade, Touch Drive and a 12 Ah 56V pack in the kit. It is built to outlast steel-deck mowers and runs the broadest battery yard range.
Reasons to buy
- Aluminum deck that will not rust
- 22-inch width
- 12 Ah pack
- EGO 56V yard range
Reasons to avoid
- Heavier
- No vertical storage
- Costs more
Toro 60V Super Recycler 21568 Personal Pace Mower
The 21568 is the Toro 60V Super Recycler 21-inch self-propelled mower with Personal Pace drive, a Vortex-assisted Recycler deck, SmartStow vertical storage and a 7.5 Ah 60V pack in the kit. It mulches, handles and stores better than most.
Reasons to buy
- Personal Pace drive
- Recycler deck mulches exceptionally
- SmartStow vertical storage
- Lighter
Reasons to avoid
- Steel deck
- Smaller pack
- Toro 60V is a smaller platform
Where these two differ
The EGO LM2206SP has a 22-inch cast aluminum deck, a 12 Ah pack and the broadest battery yard range. The Toro 21568 has a Recycler deck that mulches exceptionally, Personal Pace drive and SmartStow vertical storage on a 7.5 Ah pack. The EGO lasts longer and runs longer; the Toro handles, mulches and stores better.
This comparison is based on the published specifications and manuals for both mowers and on recurring owner feedback. We have not run either mower ourselves.
| Specification | LM2206SP | Toro 21568 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 22 inch aluminum | 21 inch steel Recycler |
| Battery in kit | 12 Ah 56V | 7.5 Ah 60V |
| Drive | Touch Drive | Personal Pace |
| Storage | Folding handle | SmartStow vertical |
| Weight | Heavier | Lighter |
| Platform | EGO 56V | Toro 60V |
Deck and longevity
Cast aluminum does not rust and does not dent on roots. The Toro steel deck is well made and will still rust at the lip after years of wet clippings. For a decade of ownership the EGO deck is the strongest argument on this page.
Cut and mulch
The Toro Recycler deck recirculates clippings until they vanish. The EGO single Peak Power blade cuts evenly and mulches well; it is a fine cut rather than an exceptional one.
Drive and handling
Personal Pace matches walking speed without a lever and owners praise it above every other self-propel. Touch Drive is intuitive with a speed dial. The Toro is lighter and turns more easily.
Runtime and platform
The EGO 12 Ah pack covers a half acre with reserve; the Toro 7.5 Ah pack covers a half acre in dry grass. EGO 56V runs more tools than Toro 60V and is more widely sold.
Storage
SmartStow stands the Toro on end in a shed corner. The EGO folds its handle and takes floor space.
Yard jobs this decides
A half acre, roots, a wet climate or a long ownership plan: the EGO. A tight shed, slopes and the finest mulch: the Toro.
Warranty and support
On the EGO Power+, EGO covers tools with a five-year limited warranty and packs with three years. On the Toro 60V, Toro covers its 60V Flex-Force line with a three-year full warranty. Both makers run service networks in the US and both honor the warranty only with proof of purchase, so keep the receipt with the manual. Registration takes a few minutes online and is worth doing the day the tool arrives.
Care and storage
Both are brushless battery tools and both last longest with the same habits: hose or brush debris off after each use, store packs indoors at partial charge through the winter rather than empty or full, and keep the machine out of direct sun in a shed. Neither needs oil changes, spark plugs or fuel stabilizer. A pack left at zero through a cold winter is the most common cause of a dead tool in spring on either platform.
Common owner complaints
EGO owners mention price and weight. Toro owners mention the smaller platform. Both are reliable.
Which one should you buy
Buy the LM2206SP for the aluminum deck, the big pack and the platform. Buy the Toro 21568 for handling, mulch and storage.
Our verdict
The EGO LM2206SP edges this comparison as the better long-term buy. The Toro 60V Super Recycler 21568 is the nicer mower to push.
How we research
This comparison is built from the published specifications, manuals and warranty terms of both products and from recurring owner feedback. We have not run either product ourselves; where the makers do not publish a figure we say so rather than guess.
What to look for
Deck life
Aluminum on the EGO.
Pack
12 Ah against 7.5 Ah.
Drive
Personal Pace is the more intuitive.
Storage
SmartStow stores the Toro upright.
Our verdict
The EGO has the deck that lasts, the bigger pack, an inch more width and the broader platform; the Toro has the better drive, the better mulch and stands upright. For a long ownership plan on a half acre, the EGO. For a tight shed and the best handling, the Toro.
FAQs
The Toro Recycler by a little; the EGO single blade is very good.
The EGO on its 12 Ah pack.
The EGO aluminum deck will not rust; the Toro steel deck rusts at the lip over years.
The Toro.
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