Ego zero steer mower review

[ArlyA]

Size matters, but so does speed. One gripe I have against many/most of the e-mowers is that their top speed is a good 25% slower than comparable gassers. As much as a normal 11 mph ZT feels fast, when you first transition from lawn tractor to ZT, it starts feeling awful slow by late in each season.

This E machine is faster than the Husky its replacing. In its fastest mode it waaaaaay to fast to mow.

 

[MossRoad]

This E machine is faster than the Husky its replacing. In its fastest mode it waaaaaay to fast to mow.

That's the 'drive it down to the store for a pop' mode.

 

[WinterDeere]

This E machine is faster than the Husky its replacing. In its fastest mode it waaaaaay to fast to mow.

Wow, that's surprising. I remember my cousin's 2019 or 2020 model Ego 52" topped out around 9 mph, and the Greenworks I had checked out recently topped out at just 8 mph. Most commercial gassers running the Kawasaki 25 hp V-twin do 10 - 12 mph, and some of the larger ones can even do 13 mph. The differences seem small in mph, but they're fractionally pretty big leaps (eg. 20% - 50%).

 

[DynamicD]

Just wanted to compare some specs with my residential ZTR.
RedMax RZT48 (made by Husqvarna)
Travel speed - 6.5 mph
Deck - 10 gauge
weight 610 pounds
3 year warranty (the ego now offers 5 year on the mower and batteries)

Honestly this EGO compares very closely - No, it wont compare to anything remotely commercial. But for anyone with less than 3 acres why would you buy commercial???

These units are great for people with smaller properties and who don't want to mess with maintenance. Especially people who would pay a shop to do the maintenance. The savings grow quickly then.

I think there is a time and place for them.
Just my 2 cents

 

[ArlyA]

ego zero turn max speed is 11.2mph.

 

[WinterDeere]

ego zero turn max speed is 11.2mph.

Really? Web site lists it as "3-7 MPH Speed, up to 8 MPH in travel mode".

POWER+ 42" Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower

The EGO Power+ 42” Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower produces Power Like No Other ZTR out there, gas or cordless.

egopowerplus.com

Or do they have different product series with different power/speed?

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Hell, my Xone is only 11mph

 

[5030]

72” zturn good suspension seat @ 13mph or you not doing anything. lol.

My Kubota F2880 has an air ride seat. Not factory, the previous owner added it and it's nice.

Have to relate an amusing story, sort of...

When I was growing up in the city (Cleveland, Ohio), my dad had an electric push mower (110 volt) and when I got big enough I was tasked with mowing the yard and I cannot tell you how many times I ran over the cord. Dad got tired of mending it and he mowed the yard from then on....

 

[5030]

Only thing that bothers me with the EGO is the stamped steel light gage deck, not that I'd buy one because I would not but a stamped steel light gage deck is very prone to rotting out if not cleaned carefully and often. A fabbed steel deck would be much nicer and longer lasting if not cleaned and in reality, how many owners clean the underside of their decks regularly anyway?

 

[ArlyA]

A few things I don't like.

The deck height handle is rather forward and height difficult to see.

Really? Web site lists it as "3-7 MPH Speed, up to 8 MPH in travel mode".

POWER+ 42" Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower

The EGO Power+ 42” Z6 Zero Turn Riding Mower produces Power Like No Other ZTR out there, gas or cordless.

egopowerplus.com

Or do they have different product series with different power/speed?

I found that 11 number on the web. No idea who's right!