Greg11H20
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Gents, does anyone have experience with Battery Powered Lawn mowers? I have a normal yard, pretty flat 1/3rd acre. Thanks Greg
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Yes, both push and riding. For push, The EGO are about the best I've found.
For the past 4 years, I have been using a Ryobi 38" riding mower to tackle just shy of 1.5 acres. Been very happy with this unit. However the EGO zero turn radius mowers have piqued by interest and I'm pretty sure I'll upgrade.
They aren't cheap but not having to deal with winterizing, summerizing, fuel, oil, etc, has been well worth it. The old lady even pitches in far more with EV mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc. She wouldn't touch my gas operated versions...
Bought my sister an EGO self propelled push mower and she couldn't be happier. Prior was a nice Honda which had started smoking more over the years.
For the past 4 years, I have been using a Ryobi 38" riding mower to tackle just shy of 1.5 acres. Been very happy with this unit. However the EGO zero turn radius mowers have piqued by interest and I'm pretty sure I'll upgrade.
They aren't cheap but not having to deal with winterizing, summerizing, fuel, oil, etc, has been well worth it. The old lady even pitches in far more with EV mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc. She wouldn't touch my gas operated versions...
Bought my sister an EGO self propelled push mower and she couldn't be happier. Prior was a nice Honda which had started smoking more over the years.
JET4
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I don't have a lawn mower but I have a EGO blower and a weed eater. They work great. I would guess the lawn mower works just as good.
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sigp220.45
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I got this one last year and I love it. No more gas to mess with, no cord either, and its quiet. I get about 45 minutes per charge, less if the grass is high. Then I pop out the battery, put it on the charger, drink a beer, and maybe do the back yard.
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bought a Stihl 510 IIRC, last July....like it a lot
Recently picked up a Lowe's Kobalt push mower because it uses the same battery as my weedeater, pole saw, etc. I use it to mow close to the house because my 40 year old Kubota G6200 isn't very nimble. I have only used it twice so far, but am happy with it.
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LDM
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My sister and BIL bought one, used it twice and took it back. Even with an extra battery they weren't able to finish their lawn without the down time to recharge.
I bought a kobalt twin blade dual battery mower about 6 yrs ago and I'm still happy with it. The only maintenance so far has been sharpening the blades.
EGO mower - can do almost two suburban yards front and back on one charge. And it won't scare the horses! Or wake the neighbors.
bigwheelzip
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Son got a whole shed of EGO stuff. Lawn mower and snow thrower were the biggies. Hasn't complained about them.
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They are weak and don't last very long on a charge. If you have a small yard and cut it often you should be okay...if you want to spend a lot more money. 
Fertilizes the grass too!!
I have no experience with a battery powered mower, but I sure like the idea of 'quiet!' Sometimes I want to strangle the neighbors' lawn service guys with their loud backpack blowers.
I guess whether or not it will suit your job depends on the considerations of:
- load - (how high and thick the grass)
- the run time you need
- how much is the replacement battery when the time comes to replace it
- are they self propelled, or do you push?
I guess whether or not it will suit your job depends on the considerations of:
- load - (how high and thick the grass)
- the run time you need
- how much is the replacement battery when the time comes to replace it
- are they self propelled, or do you push?
Made me think of this from today. Colerain is just NW of me.
Goats return to Colerain Township Park to graze on invasive species
Rusty they will clear ground better than a $1 million dollars of heavy equipment and chemicals. I would have an army of them but the coyotes kill them as quick as we put them in the wild places they need to clear. Plus, I don't want to be called a "goat-roper" by the locals!
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bigwheelzip
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Plus, they are cuter than some old Briggs & Stratton.
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outta_ammo
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Plus 1 on the Ego push mower. Just used mine today. I've gone rechargeable everything. No more extension cords, no more gas, minimal noise. What's not to like?
Squarebutt
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A local couple has a herd of goats that they rent out to clear neglected lots and steep hillsides. Lots of fun watching them work.
All I know is if it's not self propelled, I don't want it....
My Honda may make noise but will cut down anything, not like a Goat but close enough......
The guy I go hunting with does repairs and there are more EGO that can't make it.
My Honda may make noise but will cut down anything, not like a Goat but close enough......
The guy I go hunting with does repairs and there are more EGO that can't make it.
len917
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I bought EGO self prop. last year, great investment. $500 at Lowes with battery & charger.
When I lived over in Washington a few guys had goats They would hire out to clear blackberries. If they will clear out blackberries a lawn a would be easy, and would trim your shrubbery way back, walk on your car and anything else that wasn't 5' straight up, chew up anything they decides to chew on. One of my relative's wife got some goats for him to complain about. The cute little dimples all over the top of his truck are his favorite thing about them. LOL If he parks it with the front wheels turned out they clime on the part of the wheel sticking out to get on the hood and mosey around from there
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Fertilizes the grass too!!
Bought my daughter a Kobalt battery mover when she was single. Lasted about 4 years. Then the batteries wouldn't take a charge anymore. New batteries would cost about 7/8's the cost of a new mower. So junked it. Problem solved.......She got married and husband cuts the grass.
My Ego self propelled is coming up on its 4th "birthday." Still going strong. Never a problem so far. Battery charges quickly, and holds more than enough charge to do my yard (only about 1/8 acre). I liked it so much I bought the string trimmer, blower, and edger to match. They're all great.
Contrary to what some have said, it has plenty of power for long grass and weeds. The only downside I see is that replacement batteries are expensive when the time comes that they are needed, and at the age of mine I imagine that time's coming within the next year or two. The battery is nearly as much as a new mower (with battery and charger). There are "generic" batteries available on amazon for quite a bit less, but who knows whether they'll hold up.
I may have to do like I did with my DeWalt drill. I bought new drill with 2 batteries (on sale) for less than the cost of 2 replacement batteries for the old one.
Contrary to what some have said, it has plenty of power for long grass and weeds. The only downside I see is that replacement batteries are expensive when the time comes that they are needed, and at the age of mine I imagine that time's coming within the next year or two. The battery is nearly as much as a new mower (with battery and charger). There are "generic" batteries available on amazon for quite a bit less, but who knows whether they'll hold up.
I may have to do like I did with my DeWalt drill. I bought new drill with 2 batteries (on sale) for less than the cost of 2 replacement batteries for the old one.
I have a Stihl electric since 2021 year-end sale. It came with 2 of the high capacity batteries and a rapid charger. It is self-propelled but light enough to push most of my 1 acre. One battery lasts long enough to mow the yard even while using the self-propelled feature, while bagging. Like my Stihl gasoline two stroke trimmers, chainsaws and blowers, it has been flawless.
You get what you pay for.
You get what you pay for.
I have the EGO, also, in self-propelled mower. Battery lasts for quite a long time and recharges pretty quick. Very easy to put into storage position, and the deck raises & lowers very easily. A marvel of engineering. And it has headlights for my wife 'cause at the midnight hour she wants mower, mower, mower! (Sorry!)
I see some neighbors with them and find them a bit emasculating. I'm a gasoline/combustion kind of guy…. 
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We were at the table having breakfast Saturday morning and my neighbor was mowing with his electric mower. I told my wife and kids that it just didn't seem right without the sound. So, I took out my phone and found an audio clip of lawnmower sound. Turned up the volume and put it on the table while we ate. They laughed, and we enjoyed a nice, normal Saturday morning breakfast…
If you have one and like it, I'm happy for you, but they're not for me.
. We were at the table having breakfast Saturday morning and my neighbor was mowing with his electric mower. I told my wife and kids that it just didn't seem right without the sound. So, I took out my phone and found an audio clip of lawnmower sound. Turned up the volume and put it on the table while we ate. They laughed, and we enjoyed a nice, normal Saturday morning breakfast…
If you have one and like it, I'm happy for you, but they're not for me.
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