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EGO is the best battery powered mower but not cheap.

As to your comment on explaining how to start.....Not sure when you last got a new mower but mine is about 6yrs old and all you do is squeeze the engine brake and pull the cord to start and release the brake to stop. The mower has started first pull since new and has never had any service at all.

However I have run fuel conditioner (ethanol shield brand) since day one.....the same is true of my pressure washer, string trimmer, chain saws and back pack blower...they all work flawlessly.

Its my belief and experience that people assume that gas motors have the same issues they did in the 90s but nothing could be further from the truth. As long as you run a quality fuel and conditioner and keep the gas in sealed containers you will rarely have a problem.....PS I live in MD and do not bother to drain my gas powered tools over the winter and the fuel remains stable as long as its never kept for longer than 1 season at a time.

 

The problem with gas, is going to get it and then dealing with it. Some people have trouble pouring milk in a bowl with out spilling it. I can just see gas all over the garage and catching my car on fire. So to keep my mind at easy the battery powered sounds a lot less stressful for me.

 

My brother bought 3 EGO mowers for his 1 acre lot. 3 kids, 15yo and twin 12yos. Might be 1/2 to 2/3 grass. He has had them for a couple years now and says they are great.

 

Ego is the way to go! My neighbor has one and he’s a 75+ yo man. It moves itself and cuts beautifully. All you can hear is the whrrrrrr of the blade. If I ever stop paying the kid to mow my yard I will go Ego!

 

Mine's an older model, but I love it. Push the button in, pull the safety thing back, whirs to life. And the older gentleman who gave it to me had a huge yard, and never had problems with it running out of charge. And it does a really nice job, too!

 

Is yours an Ego also?

 

EGo stock going up because of this thread! 🤑 My lawn is too big but I use their other hand tools for years and they are great.

 

Just get a hover mower. They don't cut all that well, but you can be different from everyone else on your block...

 

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I've had an 80v Kobalt non self propelled mower for 4 years now (this is the start of the 5th season) It has not skipped a beat on me. It came with 2 batteries and the charger. My yard is fairly big so it takes one battery to cut the front and one for the back. If the grass gets too long though it really eats up the battery. Might take both batteries to do the front then recharge and then cut the back. That is the only drawback.

That being said I busted the mower out to mow this season and both batteries seemed down on power. the grass was not even that high and it took both to cut the front. New batteries are $160 a pop... we shall see how this goes. there is a 5 warranty so I'm going to look into that. edit 5 years on the mower and 3 year on the battery... So $330 for 2 batteries

 

Bought a kobalt 48 volt a month or so ago,been good so far

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My Mom does, a green Ego I think...been good for the last 3 years

 

 

what a POS

 

A friend has an Ego, and switched to electric trimmers, edgers etc. no Messi g with engines and need to shower after a brief use.
I recommend battery chain saws to folks who just want a saw in case they may need one. No need to let a gas one sit idle for months and then not start. They cut very well.

 

Kobalt... I think nearly 5 years now. No complaints. Sharpened once so far.

 

If you get a green one (Ryobi) get the double battery one.

 

Not sure where you are in Texas, but if your yard is small enough for a battery mower, it will be cheaper to higher Mexicans to come mow it every two weeks. My yard is 1/4 acre, and in Houston it costs $30, and they do a great job, every two weeks.

 

Sad, but true. They might come back later and steal your stuff though....

 

I am now in my 4th year with a GreenWorks 60 Volt 21" . Very satisfied . Starts every time .
It can mow my 1/5th acre yard entirely on about 1/2 of the main battery . The package also included an
extra half capacity battery as well .
It has a sensor that kicks in for tougher areas , and then goes back to normal when that is done .

 

I have a toro self-propelled 60volt 6ah mower. I use it for the trim around my yard. Battery last approx 40-45mins. I had a Honda harmony II gas self-propelled mower before I and prefer the toro. Its lighter and cuts better. If you have tall grass, the mower increases the speed and battery doesn't last as long, but it charges in about an hour. I ended up getting their 60 volt blower as well. I like it and when you use the turbo button its more powerful than my Stihl hand held, however, the 2.5ah batter last like 7 mins. The 6ah battery last 30 mins or so. I prefer using it for light yard clean up and pull out my Husky 570 back pack for the big jobs.

 

My wife has a EGO 56 Volt 20 inch push mower. We have a fenced in area with a dog door coming out of the house into the swimming pool area. She mows that area and I mow the main yard (1 acre) with the John Deere. 4 years old now and it's been flawless. Can use it about 3 times before it needs charged and it charges in 20 minutes.

 

I started looking at electric mowers myself...so tired of cleaning carbs and dicking with them every year...But I only really need it for trimming & small areas... I see Milwaukee came out with one (it just came out) but its 1K (the two 12ah batteries it come with are half the cost 250ea). What I really want is a small electric rototiller and was hoping to cross the mower & rototiller with the same brand/battery. Researching I read Milwaukee is expanding their Fuel M18 line of yard tools to 100 tools this year and 300 by 2024. Not ready to spend 1k on the Milwaukee yet but I'm tempted. Online reviews are mixed. They say its defiantly the most powerful electric mower they have tested.
I'm really liking the electric M18 Fuel Milwaukee yard tool bundle I purchased... and their other line of household/mechanic tools are great and offer a huge selection.

 

I am going to check on having someone cut it as well. The problem is I am in MO while the rest of the family is in Texas. Selling some property here is taking longer than expected

 

My guy takes cash app and Zelle, so even when I'm traveling, I can pay him. He sends pictures of completed work if I'm not home to inspect.

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My wife just bought that blue and white one from walmart. I was pissed and told her it wasnt gonna work. Well she has mowed the yard the last 3 weeks and it does great. It has a 40v battery that is still half charged when she is done.

 

Love mine. 3 neighbors and my parents bought one after I did.

Holds 2 batteries and mowed down 12" grass at the lake like nothing.

Greenworks is what I have. I've had it for 3 years now with no issue. Also have the blower and trimmer.

 

I’ve got a Kobalt that I’ve had for 4? Years now. No complaints, no issues. Self propelled, quiet, fast, good battery life. Mower is light, built ok for home use.

Not a good choice if ya let it get grown before ya mow. Best if used on a schedule. I’ve done over grown lawns with it, kind of a bit of a pain in the ass waiting for it to bump up into full power. A manual switch to activate full power would be a better option. It eats the battery at full power.

Like I said, no complaints really, used as it’s supposed to be used it works fantastic.

 

I have the Kobalt 80V, this will be my 3rd year with it. Bastard will drag your ass around the lawn if you let it, plenty of power. Motor actually speeds up when it starts to get loaded down in high grass. I have what I'd call an average size yard, I can mow 3 times on a charge. Would definitely buy again.

 

Neighbor has one......my next push mower will be battery powered.
Lighter by far.
Whisper quiet.
Just squeeze the trigger and you're cutting grass.
Last about a hour......perfect.