Head-to-head

Honda HRX 476 VY vs EGO LM2135E-SP

A side-by-side comparison of two mowers UK buyers commonly choose between. Prices, full specs, and a verdict on which one to buy.

Honda

HRX 476 VY

"Premium roller petrol with Versamow & Roto-Stop"

RRP New
£949
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£899
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£550
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4.7 (412) · Value 8.8/10
Full HRX 476 VY review →
EGO

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
Full LM2135E-SP review →

Verdict — which one to buy

Our take

Petrol vs cordless at the premium end. The Honda will still be running in 2050; the EGO needs a £200 battery every 5–7 years. If you mow under 1500m² and value silence and zero fumes, the EGO has caught up. For everything bigger, petrol still wins.

Spec-by-spec

Honda HRX 476 VYEGO LM2135E-SP
RRP£949£799
Buy now£899£699
Used avg£550£450
TypePetrolCordless
Engine / PowerHonda GCVx 170 OHC 166ccEGO 56V brushless
Cut width47 cm52 cm
Weight40 kg30 kg
Self-propelledYesYes
Rear roller (stripes)YesNo
MulchingYesYes
Bag capacity85 L85 L
Suited to lawnLargeLarge
Noise95 dB75 dB
Rating4.7 / 54.7 / 5
Value score8.8 / 108.7 / 10

Pros & cons of each

Honda HRX 476 VY

Pros

  • Honda engine — bulletproof reliability
  • True Versamow mulch-and-collect on the fly
  • Rear roller leaves perfect stripes
  • Holds resale value better than any rival

Cons

  • Heavy at 40kg on hilly lawns
  • Premium price even used
  • Versamow lever can stiffen with age
EGO LM2135E-SP

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+

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