CAJUNLAWYER
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Anybody have one? what do you think of it compared to a gas mower??? My lawn is small enough that I can cut the front within the run time, charge the battery and then cut the back later during the day.
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doublesharp
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Some say they are the future but I'd prefer a genuine Honda gas self propelled push mower. Starts first time every time and the $399 Home Depot model is decent.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Honda-2...awn-Mower-with-Auto-Choke-HRR216VKA/203709643
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gman51
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I would definitely like to hear from someone that has one because the electric trimmers I have really suck compared to a gas powered trimmer. The battery charge just doesn't last very long before the spin so slow they don't hardly cut worth a darn.
The other thing I wonder is how long will the charge hold while not being used. I hate having to plan when I want to use it so I can charge it up to use it. That's why I don't have any battery operated drills anymore. They are never charged up when I suddenly need to use them.
The other thing I wonder is how long will the charge hold while not being used. I hate having to plan when I want to use it so I can charge it up to use it. That's why I don't have any battery operated drills anymore. They are never charged up when I suddenly need to use them.
Ivan the Butcher
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I had a 40V trimmer that was as good as my 2 stroke gas trimmer. There was a push mower that used 2 of the 40V Ryobi batteries. My 18V +One trimmer and yard blower were OK at best. But even they beat the gas trimmer that wouldn't start or getting out the 200 foot extension cord!
I would mow almost 4 acres with a 52" Zero turn, and use the 18V trimmer as a carry along and get the outlying trees. And use the 110V on a cord to trim around the farm house. Then they came out with the 40V. great for all my trimming needs. I didn't need a push mower. But I was going to get one for my Mother-in-law's home in town, but she was overcome by Alzheimer's and we sold the place. We are in a condo now but, if I had a small lot in town the 40V Ryobi is what I would be doing the lawn with! Now they need a battery snow blower!
Home Depot had the 40V Ryobi and I saw a 56V by a brand I never heard of. Both were either 19 or 20" deck width.
Ivan
I would mow almost 4 acres with a 52" Zero turn, and use the 18V trimmer as a carry along and get the outlying trees. And use the 110V on a cord to trim around the farm house. Then they came out with the 40V. great for all my trimming needs. I didn't need a push mower. But I was going to get one for my Mother-in-law's home in town, but she was overcome by Alzheimer's and we sold the place. We are in a condo now but, if I had a small lot in town the 40V Ryobi is what I would be doing the lawn with! Now they need a battery snow blower!
Home Depot had the 40V Ryobi and I saw a 56V by a brand I never heard of. Both were either 19 or 20" deck width.
Ivan
I’ve been using a twin blade Cobalt (Lowe’s) for several years with no complaint.It’s run time is enough to do the yard 2-3 times.I’d guess 1 1/2-2 hrs total
I have a Toro, got it because I owned a small yard at the time. It was a great mower, no cord and had more than enough juice to mow the lawn. Only problem is they don't do a large cut, mine is 17" from what I recall. It sits now becuase I moved and have to big of a yard.
Never used one but electric augers (drilling holes in the ice for fishing) is the latest craze. Been a few years since they were introduced and they seem to have the tech down now, to where they’ll do the job that a 3horse Tecumseh used to be preferred for. So, i’d Imagine a battery driven lawnmower could be just as effective.
I saw one on TV where you cut the grass, put it back in the shed and plug it into the charger, the next time the grass needs cutting, it comes out of the shed and cuts the grass the same way you did it, then goes back to the shed and plugs itself in, thats my kind of lawnmower.
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My gf got a Stihl bsttery-powered mower a few years ago just when they came out and absolutely loves it; subsequently she's picked up other Stihl batt-powered tools.
She has a fairly small garden - one big strip about 15-20 x 60', about that again around the edges, plus the lawn either side of the driveway. One side of the latter (about 50-60') has a slope down to the next driveway and the unit is light enough that she can negotiate the slope. I think to do the whole shebang may take one battery change.
She's waiting for them to make a vacuum cleaner. She tried a Dyson; cleans OK but is expensive and the battery life is pathetic. If Stihl can make a lawn mower that can do her entire back yard on one charge, why can't Dyson do the same for a vac?
IMHO it is a really excellent machine.
She has a fairly small garden - one big strip about 15-20 x 60', about that again around the edges, plus the lawn either side of the driveway. One side of the latter (about 50-60') has a slope down to the next driveway and the unit is light enough that she can negotiate the slope. I think to do the whole shebang may take one battery change.
She's waiting for them to make a vacuum cleaner. She tried a Dyson; cleans OK but is expensive and the battery life is pathetic. If Stihl can make a lawn mower that can do her entire back yard on one charge, why can't Dyson do the same for a vac?
IMHO it is a really excellent machine.
PlaytheAces
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I had a Neuton that I used for several years. The city had a deal where you could trade in your gas mower and get a substantial discount. My old Sears mower was 30 years old and loud (the muffler had pretty much disintegrated) and it was getting cantankerous so I bit. I loved the Neuton. I only had lawn in the front and I could cut it in 30 minutes. Cut great and never had a problem with it. One of my better moves. That was before lithium. It had a small wet cell battery and I left it on the charger when I wasn't using it.
When I retired 10 years ago we moved to Nevada and I had no need for it with my new desert landscaping. I sold it to a friend back in CA and he's still using it today and loves it. It's had a few battery replacements along the way but it's still going strong.
When I retired 10 years ago we moved to Nevada and I had no need for it with my new desert landscaping. I sold it to a friend back in CA and he's still using it today and loves it. It's had a few battery replacements along the way but it's still going strong.
Exactly! Gary plowing his garden:Hmmm....Gary, why not ask the Mrs. which one she would rather use?
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Don't know if Worx makes a mower, but I have been using one of their
trimmers for quite a few years now, and it is great.
I just checked and found out that Worx does make several battery
powered mowers. I would buy one, based on my experience with
their trimmer, but I have a Yard machine with Tecumseh engine
that starts on the first pull and just keeps on working year after
year. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
trimmers for quite a few years now, and it is great.
I just checked and found out that Worx does make several battery
powered mowers. I would buy one, based on my experience with
their trimmer, but I have a Yard machine with Tecumseh engine
that starts on the first pull and just keeps on working year after
year. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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misswired
Absent Comrade
I've used a Neuton at the shop since 2002? A small front lawn of about 1200 square feet. I'm on the fourth battery and have sharpened the blade three times. It's been virtually maintenance free.....and don't have to store gas inside the shop!
I have about half and acre to mow and use a Snapper 60V and it does the job. I have 2 batteries so after I mow the front I swap batteries and mow the back. No oil, spark plugs, or filters to change. And save on gas.
nicky4968
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To my shame, I am not allowed to do yard work. My wife does it. For years used a black and decker rechargeable. Very heavy. Didn’t always finish job.
Now have little Ryobi. Does whole yard on one charge. Extra batteries available. Self propelled.
I do get to run the blower, as using hot air is one of my special talents.
Now have little Ryobi. Does whole yard on one charge. Extra batteries available. Self propelled.
I do get to run the blower, as using hot air is one of my special talents.
We had an old Black & Decker 38v push mower that would only last for about 1/2 an acre before needing to be recharged. Unfortunately, it was a discontinued model so when the battery finally gave out, we couldn't get a replacement.
Ryobi makes an electric riding mower that I wish I could afford. It's supposed to be able to mow 2 acres on a single charge.
Home depot sells one that you might be interested in. The brand is EGO, it sells for $299, has a 45 minute cut time and only takes 40 minutes to charge the battery.
Ryobi makes an electric riding mower that I wish I could afford. It's supposed to be able to mow 2 acres on a single charge.
Home depot sells one that you might be interested in. The brand is EGO, it sells for $299, has a 45 minute cut time and only takes 40 minutes to charge the battery.
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You'd get laughed at 'round here. Plus, I'd be drunk by the time it came to do the back. It'd never get done timely, and then I'd need a backup gas mower. I imagine you can't let your grass get too high with a battery powered mower . . .
Old TexMex
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My BIL has a greenworx Lithium ion twin blade, and he’s sold on it, had it for over a year. Pretty fussy about his lawn..
