Misc Battery powered mowers - Page 2

oldman · 02-25-2020, 07:51 AM

Does anyone have experience with battery powered lawnmowers? Our old gas mower has died and needs to be replaced. Frankly, I'm tired of giving gas mowers tune-ups, slopping gas all over the place, and pulling the cord to start it. Most of our land can be mowed with the John Deere, but there are 2 small areas we can't reach with it. The mower needs to be self propelled since both areas are on a hill. One area is about 15' x 30' and the other is 30' x 60'. Does the 40v provide enough power or do I need to go with the 56V? Ryobi or EGO?

stumppy · 02-25-2020, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

This doesn't apply to the OP, and i know ya'll are gonna laugh at my girlie lawn mower, but **** it does the job, man.

My front Lawn is probably 25yards x 10yards (ish) and for a small job like that this thing kicks ass.

https://americanlawnmower.com/collec...v-corded-mower

How many laps does it take with a 14 inch mower?

Zebedee DuBois · 02-25-2020, 10:56 AM

I've had the Ryobi 40V for about 3 years and am pleased with its performance. My wife likes it too because it is light weight and easily maneuverable. I was getting about 1.67 yards mowed per charge - so picked up a 2nd battery to switch out. I did have a battery go dead and Ryobi replaced it free of charge.

Monticore · 02-25-2020, 10:56 AM

Just never mow your friends lawn.

Monti

ModSocks · 02-25-2020, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by stumppy

How many laps does it take with a 14 inch mower?

Not sure, never counted.

I mow every two weeks and hit the edges with my Ryobi weed whacker. It usually takes about 30-45min to complete the job.

Bill Brasky · 02-25-2020, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jjjayb

I bought one last year. Used it for a couple weeks and returned it. When it got hot it would stop working until it cooled off. Nothing like having to stop for 20 minutes in the middle of cutting your grass to let your mower cool off. I love the idea of an electric mower and not having to worry about starting it etc, but in the real world it didn't work worth a damn.

My pals and I have found the same, but we live in the PNW where it's pretty wet most of the year.

11Chiefs · 02-25-2020, 11:29 AM

I use one on my yard (6500 sq ft). I also have battery the powered trimmer and blower. I have three batteries. If I stay on top of work and don't let the grass grow to tall I can mow, trim, edge and blow in 1 hr. Battery lasts 20-40 mins based on the strain the machine is under.

We have two chargers and between the three batteries there's always a charged up battery. Take about 20 min to charge a battery.

I have the Lowe's Kobalt brand 80 volt system. This will be our third year using them. Only issue are the back wheels on the mower have started to wobble (bearings have worn out). Its an easy fix to install new wheels.

**Shaid** · 02-25-2020, 12:00 PM

I have a half acre so got a riding mower or I'd have tried electric. I do have an electric trimmer which works ok.

I tell you what though, 20-25 minutes to get half an acre done is nice.

ok, back to your electric talk.

**Lzen** · 02-25-2020, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleThreat

Never seen a difference in "power" between gas and electric.

If you are going to go electric make sure you get a battery powered one rather than the whole plug into an extension cord type of deal. Growing up I used to always have to use the lawn mower with an extension cord plugged into it. My gosh, never in my own household will we have one of those things..

Ha, we had one of those for a time when I was a kid. Yeah, lugging around an extension cord and trying to not run over it sucked.

As for mowers, I have been curious about the battery-powered ones myself for many of the same reasons already mentioned. I have had a Kobalt 40v trimmer and pole saw that I really like. I just moved over Thanksgiving and we have a lot more land now so I had to get a riding mower. I haven't mowed yet so we'll see. But I think there might be some smaller, intricate areas where I'll still need the push mower. My gas powered mower still works but it may not for long.

**Lzen** · 02-25-2020, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefspants

I have an electric push mower from Craftsman that does a great job. The only real difference I've noticed so far is that you do have to be careful about your lawn when its wet. That's easy enough in Colorado, but can be tougher in wetter climates.

What do you mean by 'careful'?
And besides, I never mow my lawn when it is wet now.

**DaFace** · 02-25-2020, 01:33 PM

I went all in on the Ryobi 40v ecosystem a couple years ago, and for my relatively small yard (maybe 2500 sf of grass), it works great. The mower battery usually lasts me 2 mows, so no issues at all getting through it at least once. I also have the edge trimmer, hedge trimmer, and leaf blower, all of which came with a battery, so I have backups just in case I forget to charge one of them.

If you have a very large yard, it might not be ideal, but for small-ish yards, it's great. No oil or gas to deal with, no annual maintenance...it's a game changer for me. We also have lots of air quality issues out here in Denver, so it's nice to not be contributing to the smog with a gas mower.

**Lzen** · 02-25-2020, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jjjayb

I bought one last year. Used it for a couple weeks and returned it. When it got hot it would stop working until it cooled off. Nothing like having to stop for 20 minutes in the middle of cutting your grass to let your mower cool off. I love the idea of an electric mower and not having to worry about starting it etc, but in the real world it didn't work worth a damn.

What brand/model was that? Do they all do this or could yours have simply been a bad design?

**DaFace** · 02-25-2020, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

My Co-worker has one and raves about it.

I have an electric mower but it's not cordless. I was pleasantly surprised.

My mower cost less than $100, assembled in minutes and does a damn good job. It looks like a freakin' toy and is as light as one too.

Combined with the sound it makes i feel like i'm vacuuming my lawn, not mowing it haha.

I did a corded mower in between the gas mower and the battery mower I have now. I liked it, but man...dragging the cord around and constantly having to avoid cutting through it was a pain in the ass.

**DaFace** · 02-25-2020, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman

How long does the battery last? Those look pretty pricey and I don't want to be buying 1 next year or the next. Is there any problem leaving it partially charged over the winter?

No. Ideally you would leave it between 20-80% charged if you're not going to be using it for a while (to maximize life), but for the most part, you just pop it in in the spring and go.

38yrsfan · 02-25-2020, 04:48 PM

The electrics do have surprising power.

I also use a battery chainsaw, 18". Works great, runs about 20-30 minutes of hard cutting. Dropped and trimmed 3 medium size trees today, 12 to 18 inch diameter.

**Bob Dole** · 02-25-2020, 05:06 PM

I had a Worx I was happy with on a 30x40foot lawn.

02-25-2020, 07:51 AM
oldman Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North by Northwest Casino cash: $5836784	Battery powered mowers Does anyone have experience with battery powered lawnmowers? Our old gas mower has died and needs to be replaced. Frankly, I'm tired of giving gas mowers tune-ups, slopping gas all over the place, and pulling the cord to start it. Most of our land can be mowed with the John Deere, but there are 2 small areas we can't reach with it. The mower needs to be self propelled since both areas are on a hill. One area is about 15' x 30' and the other is 30' x 60'. Does the 40v provide enough power or do I need to go with the 56V? Ryobi or EGO?
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02-25-2020, 10:56 AM	#17
Zebedee DuBois Veteran Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: floating in a tin can Casino cash: $1905199	I've had the Ryobi 40V for about 3 years and am pleased with its performance. My wife likes it too because it is light weight and easily maneuverable. I was getting about 1.67 yards mowed per charge - so picked up a 2nd battery to switch out. I did have a battery go dead and Ryobi replaced it free of charge. __________________ What am I even doing here?
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02-25-2020, 11:29 AM	#21
11Chiefs Starter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $7207270	I use one on my yard (6500 sq ft). I also have battery the powered trimmer and blower. I have three batteries. If I stay on top of work and don't let the grass grow to tall I can mow, trim, edge and blow in 1 hr. Battery lasts 20-40 mins based on the strain the machine is under. We have two chargers and between the three batteries there's always a charged up battery. Take about 20 min to charge a battery. I have the Lowe's Kobalt brand 80 volt system. This will be our third year using them. Only issue are the back wheels on the mower have started to wobble (bearings have worn out). Its an easy fix to install new wheels.
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02-25-2020, 12:00 PM	#22
Shaid Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $3115783	I have a half acre so got a riding mower or I'd have tried electric. I do have an electric trimmer which works ok. I tell you what though, 20-25 minutes to get half an acre done is nice. ok, back to your electric talk. __________________
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02-25-2020, 01:33 PM	#25
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $2046899	I went all in on the Ryobi 40v ecosystem a couple years ago, and for my relatively small yard (maybe 2500 sf of grass), it works great. The mower battery usually lasts me 2 mows, so no issues at all getting through it at least once. I also have the edge trimmer, hedge trimmer, and leaf blower, all of which came with a battery, so I have backups just in case I forget to charge one of them. If you have a very large yard, it might not be ideal, but for small-ish yards, it's great. No oil or gas to deal with, no annual maintenance...it's a game changer for me. We also have lots of air quality issues out here in Denver, so it's nice to not be contributing to the smog with a gas mower.
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02-25-2020, 04:48 PM	#29
38yrsfan Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: In many minds, rent free. Casino cash: $9945667	The electrics do have surprising power. I also use a battery chainsaw, 18". Works great, runs about 20-30 minutes of hard cutting. Dropped and trimmed 3 medium size trees today, 12 to 18 inch diameter.
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02-25-2020, 05:06 PM	#30
Bob Dole King Shit of **** Mountain Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texarkana, Texas Casino cash: $2604497	I had a Worx I was happy with on a 30x40foot lawn.
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