We have a 60v Greenworks mower that can do our 1/4 acre on one charge. Would recommend at least one other battery just in case you need a bit more juice. It is really convenient having the hot swap batteries for all the different tools you can get.
Obviously the blade dulls over time and needs to be replaced/sharpened periodically.Will repeat my blade sharpening question. Assume this is still needed or are folks just not doing it and getting a good cut still YOY?
Will repeat my blade sharpening question. Assume this is still needed or are folks just not doing it and getting a good cut still YOY?
Some places you can get an extra battery just by buying a blower or another tool. The battery's should be the same to just check and make sure they are, as I understand it.I have an EGO and can do .33 acres on 1 battery. If you have a huge yard, just get 2 batteries, or do half in the morning and half in the afternoon. Its great not having to change oil or run to the gas station to fill up a tank.
Will repeat my blade sharpening question. Assume this is still needed or are folks just not doing it and getting a good cut still YOY?
I have an cub cadet ZT1 42E and love it. I can mow my 2/3 acre lot on 25% of a charge.Our lawnmower is 12 years old, the blade is shot and it probably needs a new wheel, and the model is discontinued. Probably not going to cost much more to buy new than it would to repair the existing one.
Considering electric due to rising cost of gas, and ability to fold up and store some of them easier, but worried about the engine having enough power, and about the battery charge lasting long enough to mow our yard, just a little under an acre.
Any experience or suggestions? We aren't going to splurge and buy top of the line, just something that will get the job done and last for hopefully as long as our old one did...
Thanks in advance!
I feel like Milwaukee is probably safe. Their parent is also owns Ryobi, who got in really early with elec outdoor products.Yes, this is still needed. I had an older Greenworks 40v that was a twin-blade configuration...which made sharpening a PITA, but the battery/duration/cut quality seemed to hold up longer than most battery mowers in that time period (2012-2017). It also had a different curve to the blade that helped provide lift.
I had one of the motors crap out after 5 years, bought a replacement motor for $40, worked well but I didn't take the time to properly recrimp the proprietary wire harness connector and switched to a Toro gas while it was out-of-commission.
I'm waiting to jump in on the next-gen Toro 60V Super Recycler as the next battery tool line. I'm in the Milwaukee battery eco system and have their trimmers and blower, which are great (no idea why people still use gas string trimmers of all things), but I'm not sold on those companies with mower design.
I feel like Milwaukee is probably safe. Their parent is also owns Ryobi, who got in really early with elec outdoor products.
No, you're probably right at that price. My Dewalt probably $500 when I bought it a couple years back:Probably...but $1,099 (Milwaukee mower kit) vs. a proven mulching beast like the Super Recycler at $849? Let's just say I wouldn't pay a $250 premium to jump in on their first iteration, and I love the Personal Pace system over a stop/go self-propel....but that's just me. Also looking at Toro's electric snow blower line for less hassle on some of those easier/lighter snowfalls.
Links ror those interested:
M18 FUEL 21" Self-Propelled Dual Battery Mower Kit | Milwaukee Tool
MILWAUKEE® M18 FUEL™ 21" Self-Propelled Dual Battery Mower Kit offers more torque than 200cc gas. The cordless electric lawn mower has superior airflow & increased lift for the best cut qualitywww.milwaukeetool.com
Toro® 60V Max Super Recycler Mower | 21568 | Electric Mower | TORO
America's #1 selling mower brand. Fertilize lawns while you mow with Toro® 60V Max Super Recycler Mower. Mow up to 50 minutes on 1 charge. Push-button start.flexforce.toro.com
Our lawnmower is 12 years old, the blade is shot and it probably needs a new wheel, and the model is discontinued. Probably not going to cost much more to buy new than it would to repair the existing one.
Considering electric due to rising cost of gas, and ability to fold up and store some of them easier, but worried about the engine having enough power, and about the battery charge lasting long enough to mow our yard, just a little under an acre.
Any experience or suggestions? We aren't going to splurge and buy top of the line, just something that will get the job done and last for hopefully as long as our old one did...
Thanks in advance!
MTD probably makes half the blades out there.Totally love the idea of upgrading to electric, but a new wheel is $10 and a new blade is $20. Just take the blade off and take it to your local mower dealer/hardware store, they will find a blade that is very close.