Has anyone tried a cordless mower? Comments? Battery type? Push or self propelled? Brand? Run time?
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The secret is not to own a mower, just have it done,imho...
Originally Posted By: CourierDriver
The secret is not to own a mower, just have it done,imho...
Mower = $400
Man with mower = $40 for 1 trip
1 year Man with mower pays for 1.5 to 2 new mowers per year...
And you get all that great head space time with the earmuffs on
The secret is not to own a mower, just have it done,imho...
Mower = $400
Man with mower = $40 for 1 trip
1 year Man with mower pays for 1.5 to 2 new mowers per year...
And you get all that great head space time with the earmuffs on
Originally Posted By: Shannow
Originally Posted By: Donald
Has anyone tried a cordless mower? Comments? Battery type? Push or self propelled? Brand? Run time?
All of mine have been Cordless, and all have been great.
25:1, 32:1, and now on 4 stroke.
Thanks for the informative (an useless) information on gas trimmers. And additional thanks for polluting the air.
Originally Posted By: Donald
Has anyone tried a cordless mower? Comments? Battery type? Push or self propelled? Brand? Run time?
All of mine have been Cordless, and all have been great.
25:1, 32:1, and now on 4 stroke.
Thanks for the informative (an useless) information on gas trimmers. And additional thanks for polluting the air.
Originally Posted By: Shannow
Originally Posted By: CourierDriver
The secret is not to own a mower, just have it done,imho...
Mower = $400
Man with mower = $40 for 1 trip
1 year Man with mower pays for 1.5 to 2 new mowers per year...
And you get all that great head space time with the earmuffs on
lmao good one
Originally Posted By: CourierDriver
The secret is not to own a mower, just have it done,imho...
Mower = $400
Man with mower = $40 for 1 trip
1 year Man with mower pays for 1.5 to 2 new mowers per year...
And you get all that great head space time with the earmuffs on
lmao good one
I owned a cordless Black and Decker, the CMM1200 (24 volt, 19 inch). I have a 90x120 lot, a decent amount of that is yard, and I could mow about half of it with one charging. I usually could mow a little more, but would just do half the yard one night and the other half the next.
It would work great for smaller yards -- smaller than 90x120. It is manageable for a yard my size. For that particular model, any bigger and it may take another day. However, the new models are 36 volt, and look a lot snazzier, so you may have a lot better luck.
The one issue I had often was due to my laziness. I often waited quite a while between cuttings. This mower struggles to cut when the grass has been allowed to get too long. A gas mower will, too, but you just fill the tank back up. Something to keep in mind.
So, long rambling post summary: owned one, it was fine if you were patient and didn't mind keeping up on mowing, and honestly I would recommend it.
It would work great for smaller yards -- smaller than 90x120. It is manageable for a yard my size. For that particular model, any bigger and it may take another day. However, the new models are 36 volt, and look a lot snazzier, so you may have a lot better luck.
The one issue I had often was due to my laziness. I often waited quite a while between cuttings. This mower struggles to cut when the grass has been allowed to get too long. A gas mower will, too, but you just fill the tank back up. Something to keep in mind.
So, long rambling post summary: owned one, it was fine if you were patient and didn't mind keeping up on mowing, and honestly I would recommend it.
I have seen a lot of lawns mowed by companies when the dirt was too wet and they left ruts. The northeast is rainy this year. Also I was reading that the optimum length for healthy grass is to cut it to 3 to 3 1/2" inches. But the commercial people probably do it shorter.
Originally Posted By: ABerns
I owned a cordless Black and Decker, the CMM1200 (24 volt, 19 inch). I have a 90x120 lot, a decent amount of that is yard, and I could mow about half of it with one charging. I usually could mow a little more, but would just do half the yard one night and the other half the next.
It would work great for smaller yards -- smaller than 90x120. It is manageable for a yard my size. For that particular model, any bigger and it may take another day. However, the new models are 36 volt, and look a lot snazzier, so you may have a lot better luck.
The one issue I had often was due to my laziness. I often waited quite a while between cuttings. This mower struggles to cut when the grass has been allowed to get too long. A gas mower will, too, but you just fill the tank back up. Something to keep in mind.
So, long rambling post summary: owned one, it was fine if you were patient and didn't mind keeping up on mowing, and honestly I would recommend it.
Hmm - maybe not for me. I have more lawn than that. But it would be in addition to my gas self propelled and riding mower.
I owned a cordless Black and Decker, the CMM1200 (24 volt, 19 inch). I have a 90x120 lot, a decent amount of that is yard, and I could mow about half of it with one charging. I usually could mow a little more, but would just do half the yard one night and the other half the next.
It would work great for smaller yards -- smaller than 90x120. It is manageable for a yard my size. For that particular model, any bigger and it may take another day. However, the new models are 36 volt, and look a lot snazzier, so you may have a lot better luck.
The one issue I had often was due to my laziness. I often waited quite a while between cuttings. This mower struggles to cut when the grass has been allowed to get too long. A gas mower will, too, but you just fill the tank back up. Something to keep in mind.
So, long rambling post summary: owned one, it was fine if you were patient and didn't mind keeping up on mowing, and honestly I would recommend it.
Hmm - maybe not for me. I have more lawn than that. But it would be in addition to my gas self propelled and riding mower.
Donald, I thought Shannow's post was funny ... and I was about to post the same thing myself.
Don't kid yourself about electric OPE, however. Most electricity in North America involves the burning of fossil fuel. And, that process is not perfectly efficient. A certain percentage of energy is lost as the coal, natural gas, etc... is converted into electricity and more is lost as that electricity is transmitted. Even in Upstate NY, where we get a lot of our power from hydro plants in the western part of the state, additional power is required from natural gas plants to keep up with peak/summer demand.
And I couldn't disagree with CourierDriver more.
Don't kid yourself about electric OPE, however. Most electricity in North America involves the burning of fossil fuel. And, that process is not perfectly efficient. A certain percentage of energy is lost as the coal, natural gas, etc... is converted into electricity and more is lost as that electricity is transmitted. Even in Upstate NY, where we get a lot of our power from hydro plants in the western part of the state, additional power is required from natural gas plants to keep up with peak/summer demand.
And I couldn't disagree with CourierDriver more.
This is a motorhead site, not a battery toy site. With respect to corded electric mowers, there is a formula which correlates the number of splices in the cord to the number of times the lawn is mowed.
You guys should see my cordless drill!
My car's starter is rated for 1.2 kW, or slightly less than 2 hp. It'll overheat after 30 seconds. Thinking of the logistics of supplying a blade with enough oomph to match a 3.5 hp $129 walmart mower, I'm unwilling to try it. Imagine the battery weight etc required.
Co-worker uses one of those walk-behind reel mowers, but has a postage stamp size lot. He claims the wheels don't drag that much, nor does the thing jam. He believes in the extra time and effort though, on principle.
We have a Neuton as a second push mower.
Great cut, Easy to operate for a kid.
Very quiet with lots of power.
I bought it at a yardsale for $40, looked brand new and came with a bagger and a trimmer attachment.
My wife loves it for the top of our yard which is flat and has a lot of tight spaces.
Very well made machine with surprisingly good battery life.
Quality Yard tool IMO.
http://www.neutonpower.com/home.aspx?X=1...CFcme4AodJhkAzA
Great cut, Easy to operate for a kid.
Very quiet with lots of power.
I bought it at a yardsale for $40, looked brand new and came with a bagger and a trimmer attachment.
My wife loves it for the top of our yard which is flat and has a lot of tight spaces.
Very well made machine with surprisingly good battery life.
Quality Yard tool IMO.
http://www.neutonpower.com/home.aspx?X=1...CFcme4AodJhkAzA
Originally Posted By: HerrStig
This is a motorhead site, not a battery toy site. With respect to corded electric mowers, there is a formula which correlates the number of splices in the cord to the number of times the lawn is mowed.
Excuse me, the section is titled "Lawn Mower and Small Engine". It does not say "Gas Lawn Mower".
People here have a lot of knowledge in various areas. Feel free to stick to the sections that interest you.
This is a motorhead site, not a battery toy site. With respect to corded electric mowers, there is a formula which correlates the number of splices in the cord to the number of times the lawn is mowed.
Excuse me, the section is titled "Lawn Mower and Small Engine". It does not say "Gas Lawn Mower".
People here have a lot of knowledge in various areas. Feel free to stick to the sections that interest you.
I use an 18" 12amp corded electric mower. Before you ask, yes, the cord is a PITA. But, it has been far less of a PITA than all the issues I have had with the current generation of gas mowers. I dumped my 18 year old Craftsman mower in 2003. I went through two new ones in less than six years and decided I had enough. I have had this "Task Force" cheapie from Lowe's for about seven years now and it operates flawlessly, aside from messing with the cord. I sharpen the blade once a year and replace the 100' extension cord every 3-4 years as it eventually gets abraded badly.
I've been thinking about making a cordless electric my next mower. My lot is 60' x 110' and I have plenty of concrete so I think I could mow on one charge. I already use a battery powered string trimmer and blower and really am impressed with the adequacy of the power, quietness, and low maintenance. I did have to purchase two extra batteries (total of four now) to make sure I could complete the job no matter how thick the grass.
I know that producing electricity produces pollution. But, I think that the amount required for my tasks produces less pollution than when I used gasoline powered mowers, trimmers, and blowers. Plus, the tools I have now require far less maintenance, are far more reliable, and have lasted at least twice as long.
I've been thinking about making a cordless electric my next mower. My lot is 60' x 110' and I have plenty of concrete so I think I could mow on one charge. I already use a battery powered string trimmer and blower and really am impressed with the adequacy of the power, quietness, and low maintenance. I did have to purchase two extra batteries (total of four now) to make sure I could complete the job no matter how thick the grass.
I know that producing electricity produces pollution. But, I think that the amount required for my tasks produces less pollution than when I used gasoline powered mowers, trimmers, and blowers. Plus, the tools I have now require far less maintenance, are far more reliable, and have lasted at least twice as long.
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Originally Posted By: Donald
Originally Posted By: Shannow
Originally Posted By: Donald
Has anyone tried a cordless mower? Comments? Battery type? Push or self propelled? Brand? Run time?
All of mine have been Cordless, and all have been great.
25:1, 32:1, and now on 4 stroke.
Thanks for the informative (an useless) information on gas trimmers. And additional thanks for polluting the air.
And then a few posts later:
Originally Posted By: Donald
Hmm - maybe not for me. I have more lawn than that. But it would be in addition to my gas self propelled and riding mower.
Sorry, but I find that a bit humorous
Originally Posted By: Shannow
Originally Posted By: Donald
Has anyone tried a cordless mower? Comments? Battery type? Push or self propelled? Brand? Run time?
All of mine have been Cordless, and all have been great.
25:1, 32:1, and now on 4 stroke.
Thanks for the informative (an useless) information on gas trimmers. And additional thanks for polluting the air.
And then a few posts later:
Originally Posted By: Donald
Hmm - maybe not for me. I have more lawn than that. But it would be in addition to my gas self propelled and riding mower.
Sorry, but I find that a bit humorous
Originally Posted By: eljefino
My car's starter is rated for 1.2 kW, or slightly less than 2 hp. It'll overheat after 30 seconds. Thinking of the logistics of supplying a blade with enough oomph to match a 3.5 hp $129 walmart mower, I'm unwilling to try it.
Youre joking right?
My car's starter is rated for 1.2 kW, or slightly less than 2 hp. It'll overheat after 30 seconds. Thinking of the logistics of supplying a blade with enough oomph to match a 3.5 hp $129 walmart mower, I'm unwilling to try it.
Youre joking right?
Originally Posted By: Donald
Originally Posted By: Shannow
Originally Posted By: Donald
Has anyone tried a cordless mower? Comments? Battery type? Push or self propelled? Brand? Run time?
All of mine have been Cordless, and all have been great.
25:1, 32:1, and now on 4 stroke.
Thanks for the informative (an useless) information on gas trimmers. And additional thanks for polluting the air.
A little hypocrisy here? You complain about pollution, but yet your Jeep or your diesel pickup are not known for great fuel mileage or less emissions. Getting back on subject, since the electricity needed to recharge a cordless mower uses electricity that might be made by burning coal or other "dirty" processes, I recommend that you purchase a push reel mower. Pretty sure you can still find them in the back corner of your local hardware or lawn supply store. Using one of these will make you feel very green.
Originally Posted By: Shannow
Originally Posted By: Donald
Has anyone tried a cordless mower? Comments? Battery type? Push or self propelled? Brand? Run time?
All of mine have been Cordless, and all have been great.
25:1, 32:1, and now on 4 stroke.
Thanks for the informative (an useless) information on gas trimmers. And additional thanks for polluting the air.
A little hypocrisy here? You complain about pollution, but yet your Jeep or your diesel pickup are not known for great fuel mileage or less emissions. Getting back on subject, since the electricity needed to recharge a cordless mower uses electricity that might be made by burning coal or other "dirty" processes, I recommend that you purchase a push reel mower. Pretty sure you can still find them in the back corner of your local hardware or lawn supply store. Using one of these will make you feel very green.
I have a reel mower that I got for $15 from a geezer nearby my house. I lapped the blades sharp again and set it as high as it will mow (still way too short). I use it to edge my garden and mow next to the backyard garage and between the houses. I love it, just wish it mowed taller.
I have done research on reel mowers in the past. In other countries you can buy gas and electric powered reel mowers, some with grass catchers. I wonder if they have any that can mulch. I have used a mulching mower exclusively since the 80's and would never want to mess with bagging clippings.
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