Thinking of getting an electric lawn mower
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Get a Honda gasoline lawn mower without a blade clutch (I believe that's what it's called). Mine's 15 years old, I run it hard, and it still runs like new. I changed the oil maybe 5 times in it (doesn't burn any) and the air filter maybe twice. Other than that, nothing.
IMHO Honda makes better lawn mowers than cars.
IMHO Honda makes better lawn mowers than cars.
We have a Makita that uses two 18v Li-ion batteries. Does a nice job cutting, runs about 45 minutes on a pair of batteries but it's sold with 4 and a charger. I've got dozens of tools that use the same 18v li-ion batteries. It's a great mower. If you already have the Makita battery system - then this is a great choice.
Our Greenworks 80V does fine on our front lawn. Much bigger and maybe I would not like it. One battery does good. But I also have two blowers, whacker and chainsaw in 80v total of around 8 batteries as I recall
ZT for the large back lawn.
ZT for the large back lawn.
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going on my 3rd mowing season with the Ryobi 40V mower
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-4...-Ah-Battery-and-Charger-RY40HPLM05K/330624420
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-4...-Ah-Battery-and-Charger-RY40HPLM05K/330624420
EGO battery mower suits my needs. 100 x 100 grass less small house and garage.
I have a cheap Sun Joe Mower, and it is good, and I've had no problems with it 
EDIT: The Grand Rapids, MI appears wrong. I don't know if they moved, or there used to be a Grand Rapids presence that changed. or what? Maybe customer service in MI: ?
EGO Customer Service
120 Ionia Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4195
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1/4 acre with common big box type electric mower is pushing it. Maybe okay if you work fast, but the charge will be low when done. And not sure what would happen after the battery ages a few years.
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It's not going to outlast my Honda lawnmower. In fact, most Honda vehicles can't outlast it.
After I wear out the gas powered Honda mowers I own I am going battery.
One plain push mower is 15 years old still runs like new - the other 10 year old self propelled still runs like new.
I use the self propelled 9 out of 10 - if the engine stops working I would put the older engine on it.
I am 66 - so good chance I will get lucky and die before I need to go electric.
I am not anti battery mowers -
On my bucket list is to have a lawn large enough I could justify a zero turn mower
One plain push mower is 15 years old still runs like new - the other 10 year old self propelled still runs like new.
I use the self propelled 9 out of 10 - if the engine stops working I would put the older engine on it.
I am 66 - so good chance I will get lucky and die before I need to go electric.
I am not anti battery mowers -
On my bucket list is to have a lawn large enough I could justify a zero turn mower
My opinion? Electric mowers are still in the early adopter phase for the next year or two. Gas mowers last 10 plus years with little maintenance. For me it would be a hard sell to go electric.
And pretty soon you can choose between a gas or battery version.
I have about 3 acres that I mow. I use a 21-inch self-propelled Greenworks for the cleanup and on slopes that make me nervous on my Rider. It's an 80-volt brushless; it eats up anything a gas mower can cut, and it handles some steep grades. It came with a 2.0 ah and a 4.0 ah battery. The 4.0 runs for about 45 minutes, but again, on some steep grades. It's reliable, lightweight and versatile. I liked it so much I bought an 80-volt leaf blower, string trimmer and chainsaw to run off the battery set, which is now 5 years old.
Still on my first mower, corded electric. Ans a neighbour donated an almost newstihl corded electric when he moved out. Otherwise I'd have been looking at a battery electric mower.
Can't beat the low maintenance of an electric mower.
Can't beat the low maintenance of an electric mower.
What really makes the difference is if you can work on small engines. Battery aging is a factor and the rare spontaneous combusting unit is always a concern in the back of my mind.
Buddy of mines Dewalt battery blew up within the past year and almost burned his house down.
Buddy of mines Dewalt battery blew up within the past year and almost burned his house down.
I think this is the key with these things. Having multiple batteries that interchange with other tools. And the batteries themselves being somewhat affordable. Many of these mowers run off large, expensive batteries that are cost prohibitive to replace.
Most won't run for as long as advertised, especially in high, heavy grass. But if you have several tools that can interchange, or if it is sold with an extra set, it won't matter. Slap in another set and finish the job.
Some of these units like the EGO system have large, expensive batteries that can cost over 70% as much as the mower itself to replace. Making it an all but disposable item when the battery goes south.
https://www.acehardware.com/departm...h-mowers/F013938?variationProductCode=7013945
https://www.acehardware.com/departm...cessories/cordless-tool-battery-packs/7013943
My neighbors ego electric caught fire three years ago. His second ego won't mow his entire front and back before the battery dies after the third season. Much smaller lot than 1/4 acre. I don't know of any current electric push mowers that will cut that large of a lot on one charge.
My daughters Facebook MP used Honda died so I was going to buy a Skil elec lawnmower but I did some research and guy had his house burn down from a Skil battery spontaneously combust. He was warning people not to buy them. I/she ended buying the LAST gas Honda on display at Home Depot was going to sell (so lucky ) If I was going to buy ANY elec lawnmower I would only buy a Mikita/Milwaukee/Dewalt lawnmower as they have a fairly good 20 year track record of lithium battery design to not start fires. There must be some fires, those brands "LIVE batteries." I know they are expensive, but so is your house. Unless we can go back to gas engines again after the stupid laws to ban gas mowers can be crushed. And myself, no, I would not trust GreenWorks batteries.
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