LM2135E-SP
"Flagship 56V self-propelled cordless"
RRP New
£799
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£699
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£450
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★ 4.7 (521) · Value 8.7/10
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RMA 448 TC
"Stihl 36V self-propelled with rear roller"
RRP New
£799
Manufacturer
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£799
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£500
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★ 4.5 (145) · Value 7.6/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
Premium cordless head-to-head. EGO has the better cut and longer runtime; Stihl has the rear roller (stripes) and dealer support. EGO wins for buyers without an existing Stihl tool ecosystem; Stihl wins for AP-platform owners.
Spec-by-spec
| EGO LM2135E-SP | Stihl RMA 448 TC | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £799 | £799 |
| Buy now | £699 | £799 |
| Used avg | £450 | £500 |
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / Power | EGO 56V brushless | Stihl EC motor 36V |
| Cut width | 52 cm | 46 cm |
| Weight | 30 kg | 29 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | Yes |
| Mulching | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
| Suited to lawn | Large | Medium |
| Noise | 75 dB | 75 dB |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Value score | 8.7 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
Pros
- Genuinely petrol-replacement performance
- EGO 56V batteries cross-compatible across full range
- Self-propelled with variable speed
- Quiet and clean — no fumes
Cons
- Battery and charger eat the price
- 5Ah battery only does ~700m² per charge
- Replacement battery is £200+
Pros
- Stihl AP battery shared across pro tools
- Rear roller — rare on cordless
- Stihl dealer support
- Build quality is professional grade
Cons
- Battery and charger sold separately — adds £300+
- Heavy at 29kg
- Limited runtime on a single AP300 battery
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