Need a nice battery powered walk behind mower?
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I read this blog about electric mowers written by an engineer and it was very clever. Armed with the info here, it might help make the decision based on Volts.
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I bought a GreenWorks 40v trimmer and clippers. I was very impressed. Trimmer is just as good as any gas trimmer I ever owned and quiet is good.
Having the 40v batteries, I later bought the 17" mower figuring I would send it back but it unexpectedly worked well around the pool area. It lasts about 40 minutes. Which is about 2 mows. It isn't a mower to mow the yard but it is a really good trimmer for an area too small for my zero turn.
Having the 40v batteries, I later bought the 17" mower figuring I would send it back but it unexpectedly worked well around the pool area. It lasts about 40 minutes. Which is about 2 mows. It isn't a mower to mow the yard but it is a really good trimmer for an area too small for my zero turn.
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The 40v seems to be the real difference (or greater) for comparing to gas performance, I agree. I have the 40v Ryobi system, so far so good.
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There are good ones that can make sense especially if you already have charger and batteries from same company.
Yesterday I was helping to clean up a vacant property and in doing so broke the law as even starting a gas powered trimmer or blower is illegal city wide...
Gas mowers still ok but mine really got a workout... in the distance you cans see the mower handles of the Honda powered mower!
I just don't think a battery walk behind would get the job done...
Maybe one day a Stihl mower will join the fleet as I am onboard already.
4 years ago there was a push to trade in gas mowers for a $100 voucher towards a electric... I know many that did and not a single one of the program battery mowers still work... just more for the landfill
Yesterday I was helping to clean up a vacant property and in doing so broke the law as even starting a gas powered trimmer or blower is illegal city wide...
Gas mowers still ok but mine really got a workout... in the distance you cans see the mower handles of the Honda powered mower!
I just don't think a battery walk behind would get the job done...
Maybe one day a Stihl mower will join the fleet as I am onboard already.
4 years ago there was a push to trade in gas mowers for a $100 voucher towards a electric... I know many that did and not a single one of the program battery mowers still work... just more for the landfill
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I like your observations on this subject, very pragmatic. I'm cautious too about the battery push mowers, but my 40v tree trimmer/ weed eater/ edger and blower work well for the short use I need them for, it's the endurance I can't comment on yet, I only have a year on them.
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The Greenworks trimmer and clippers are commercial capable. I have three batteries but need 3 only when I forget to charge in advance. The blower is really great compared to a broom. It cleans the garage quick and clean. As for an outdoor blower, it can't fight a 5 mph wind. So it works great indoors but that's it. I don't know what is out there that would equal my Echo backpack blower but I haven't seen or heard of it yet.
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For what I do the Stihl AP system has worked well...
Every week I use something... 3 hedge trimmers including extended and telescopic, chain saw, blower which I never thought I needed but gets the most annual hours and then my pole saw.
The pole saw has become the hero in the bush because it is like my lance or light saber... I can cut far enough away to avoid the prolific poison oak...
Eventually may add string trimmer and mower but for now take my chances with my 3 gas trimmers... the handle bar ECHO is a real workhorse and can go all day doing fire suppression on rugged hillsides...
Every week I use something... 3 hedge trimmers including extended and telescopic, chain saw, blower which I never thought I needed but gets the most annual hours and then my pole saw.
The pole saw has become the hero in the bush because it is like my lance or light saber... I can cut far enough away to avoid the prolific poison oak...
Eventually may add string trimmer and mower but for now take my chances with my 3 gas trimmers... the handle bar ECHO is a real workhorse and can go all day doing fire suppression on rugged hillsides...
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I've used an Echo Backpack Blower and there is no comparison for now, that thing will blow a wall of leaves with windy conditions, stunning.
Home Depot just started selling the Ryb. - the used to sell Ego. I have invested in the Ego line. What ever you choose, best stick with the same battery fit. All Ego batteries fit ALL Ego products. We have 2 of the 530 leaf blowers, 2 trimmers, and one lawn mower. All batteries are interchangeable. They have all performed well over the three years I have owned them. But, they are not cheap. Mostly because of the cost of the batteries. I think I paid $229 for the trimmers with carbon shaft (each one)with auto reloading head. I think the lawnmower is about $500 and the leaf blowers were about $199 each. But all have outperformed the machine they replaced. The leaf blowers are MUCH better than the old plug in one I had - gave it away. In the past we have had two Toro Personal Pace mowers. They were very good. But heavy - my wife does the mowing. She loves her electric Ego mower. It seems to do as well, but it is only 3 years old so far.
I would also add. If you had to replace a battery for the leaf blower - might as well buy a new leaf blower/battery. The Battery cost $150 for the 2.5 amp battery. Can buy the new blower for $200. The 7.5 amp for the mower is $350 I think. We have not had to replace a battery so far. The batteries and chargers seem to be very good. You can use the 2.5 amp or 5 amp battery in the mower, it will just shorten the run time. Hope this helps. Beat Wishes
I would also add. If you had to replace a battery for the leaf blower - might as well buy a new leaf blower/battery. The Battery cost $150 for the 2.5 amp battery. Can buy the new blower for $200. The 7.5 amp for the mower is $350 I think. We have not had to replace a battery so far. The batteries and chargers seem to be very good. You can use the 2.5 amp or 5 amp battery in the mower, it will just shorten the run time. Hope this helps. Beat Wishes