Plastic mowers now at Home Depot

[Nayov]

Hard to believe, but Home Depot sells an all plastic mower (OK, except for the obvious motor and hopefully frame). It's battery powered, and has good ratings, though. I saw it in person and it just looked and felt awful. What's the world coming to...

http://www.homedepot.com/p/EGO-20-in-56-...34?N=5yc1vZc5ah

 

[901Memphis]

Actually look pretty nice to me.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Not bad. 45 minute run time would be plenty for my yard, and no worries about gas, oil, plug, etc.

 

[Errtt]

I think I saw a commercial on that one not to long ago.

 

[Dave Hess]

I saw it last week when I was looking for a new mower.

 

[JDW]

Wonder when will be the first time the battery pack goes up in flames .

 

[dlundblad]

Originally Posted By: JDW
Wonder when will be the first time the battery pack goes up in flames .


It will have to be sitting for 2 weeks, then it will go up into flames.

 

[PhilsSmallEngine]

For that kind of money, I'd rather spend another couple of hundred more and get the Stihl battery power and battery kit. At least I'd have a solid network of service and parts if needed.

 

[mattwithcats]

Been using a corded (non battery) electric mower with plastic frame for ten years.
19 inch mulching Black and Decker...

Works great, and I only paid around $140 dollars for it...

No oil, no gas, no spark plug, just keep the blade sharp...

And don't run over the cord....

 

[wemay]

Wow, thats perfect for my little yard.

 

[simple_gifts]

Quote:


Been using a corded (non battery) electric mower with plastic frame for ten years.
19 inch mulching Black and Decker...

Works great, and I only paid around $140 dollars for it...

No oil, no gas, no spark plug, just keep the blade sharp...

And don't run over the cord....



17 years on my B+D. I don't even garage it; let it sit outside all winter and just pull the handle in the spring.

I won't even comment on the inherent advantage of an electric motor over a gas one for the task it is performing.

What is the world coming too? An efficient, cost effective way of mowing a lawn with a minimum of resources.

 

[901Memphis]

I bet it uses 18650 cells in the pack.

 

[123Saab]

Originally Posted By: JDW
Wonder when will be the first time the battery pack goes up in flames .


If you keep looking hard enough for things to be afraid of, You will be afraid all the time

 

[crazyoildude]

45 minute run time when new but how about in 4 years ???

 

[pottymouth]

If they could get the weight under 50 lbs, I might actually spring for one. I have a significant amount of short but steep hill that I end up weedwacking.

 

[Pops1050]

Looks interesting to me. I'm lawnmower poor right now but would be perfect for small yards. Wonder what the battery life/replacement costs are ?

 

[Umibozu]

I had the remington version of the cordless. It worked great until the grass grew really tall. I would imagine the lithium ion in conjunction with brushless motors would be far superior.

If I was in the market for a new mower I would consider this. But like someone mentioned earlier I would feel more comfortable with a name brand that I know could service/warranty it.

 

[SuzukiGoat]

Wonder how many times I'd have to charge it...

 

[Umibozu]

Originally Posted By: SuzukiGoat


Wonder how many times I'd have to charge it...


More like how many batteries you'd need to by...HA

 

[19jacobob93]

Originally Posted By: JDW
Wonder when will be the first time the battery pack goes up in flames .


Funny you should say that, we've only had 2 electric mowers and both burst into flames after the first few uses! Bought a Briggs and had it 7 years without a problem (or service sorry!!!) petroleum power all the way!