Battery operated mower!!!

[Member 24198]

One single, massive ab...

It's called a "one pack".

 

[Ura-Ki]

Been runnin the Harbor Freight Atlas 80 volt mower we bought for Dads place up there in Salem, got the whole package of power tools, and several batteries and two chargers! Those tools are SERIOUS, as in plenty of power, and good battery life, and the quick charge means you can keep right on mowing and doing yard work all day if you wanted! The Mower is every bit as powerful as a 5 Hp Honda, wet or dry, don't care, it cuts like butta! The String trimmer is every bit as powerful as a Stihl gas jobber, and lighter to boot, the battery is good for about an hour of pretty heavy trimming, and the leaf blower is the real super star, but it eats the batteries quick at it'f max power setting, about 20 min worth is all you get. I like the mower because it can take two batteries at the same time, and it's good for just a little over an hour while cutting 6 in or so grass, so it's a winner in my book, that's about 2 acres of grass!

Here in Colorado, I use the mower and string trimmer around the house, doing all the edges and such, all around the buildings and driveway, then fire up the Gravley zero turn Diesel and go to work for the next 8 hours or so!

 

[TuPapa711]

Lets go green they say from cars to lawn moers. Gas engines pollute! But what about batteries when disposed? WILL they taint our soil? Maybe then we wont be so green afterall? Especially here in California.Im ashamed to say that California thinks that if its out of state its out of mind. sending our toxic waste to states with weaker rules. This being batteries amongs other toxic waste. What a shame!

 

[gmerkt]

I bought a Honda Lawn mower that still have to this day.

I bought a new one in 1992, many years ago I gave it to my son who has a real lawn. I'd already given him a little 17 inch Honda (first Honda lawnmower imported into the US in early 1980's). It came from a garage sale, still runs well. Last year, he wasn't using it so gave it back. I use it for small jobs. Then there is the ratty Honda I bought at another garage sale for $5. The blade clutch is frozen. I tried to take it apart but everything under there is rusted solid. It starts fine with the blade in a fixed position. I use it for the Fall leaf vacuuming job.

As to the fire ANYTHING using these larger batteries is ALWAYS a certain amount of risk. Battery bikes, lawn tools, anything like that I would NEVER charge inside while I was not home.

About 1959, I got a little plug-in flashlight for Christmas. One day, I plugged it into a wall receptacle. When I got back, I found out it burned up and caught my mother's curtains on fire.

Last time a gas trimmer gave up I bought a corded electric one to try since did not have much yard. Damn thing does amazingly great.

Back when average people didn't have all that much money to waste, my dad went together with two other guys and bought an AC powered edger. They took turns on weekends using it.

 

[Member 53867]

Sometimes reasonable men must do unreasonable lawncare...

 

[sparky923]

Bought ny neighbor a KOBALT battery mower. We've used it for several years with no issues.

 

[kmk1012]

I'll invite anyone with battery operated lawnmowers to come mow my lawn. We moved here and immediately purchased a 60" zero turn mower (30hp Kawasaki V-twin). It's a time saver for sure.

 

[Tinman357]

While I would never own an electric car. I recently bought a Milwaukee dual battery 18v mower and blower. 1/4ac lot and it works just fine. Still use a gas trimmer as I see no reason to replace it as it still runs well.

 

[Old Dog]

I can't speak to any electric mowers (I have too much lawn to even try), but my EGO weedwhacker, hedge trimmer and 18" chainsaw all have excellent battery life and ample power for my needs.

 

[Kruel J]

I have a lot of Makita XRT tools and 10 battery packs for them all. The chainsaw, string trimmer and leaf blower work really well. They use two batteries and the power they develop is plenty for anything I do. I'm happy to see small gas engines go away honestly. Battery power is more convenient, quiter, no smoke and easier to carry around from spot to spot. Even Stihl is pushing their battery operated saws to the professional tree cutting industry. I'm sure we will see the eventual death of gas powered tools all together as battery tech improves.

 

[Ura-Ki]

I hear HONDA is no longer selling NEW gas mowers and other lawn and garden tools! Haven't had a chance to confirm this, but it's a sad day for sure!

Edit, sure enough!

https://www.motor1.com/news/667175/honda-stop-making-gas-lawn-mowers/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20recent%20press,until%20the%20inventory%20is%20gone.

 

[Old Dog]

I'm happy to see small gas engines go away honestly. Battery power is more convenient, quiter, no smoke and easier to carry around from spot to spot. Even Stihl is pushing their battery operated saws to the professional tree cutting industry. I'm sure we will see the eventual death of gas powered tools all together as battery tech improves.

I'm getting to the same point. All the trouble I've had with 2-cycle engines over the years, the hassle of having to mix the gas/oil, cleaning 'em, changing the plugs, keeping them running. I can state that the EGO trimmer I have is far better in terms of reliability and power than even the most expensive gas power trimmer I've own. Don't need to wearing ear pro. No fumes. Yes, after about 45 minutes I have to change a battery, no big deal. The battery powered chainsaws were the biggest surprise to me, I never believed I could get as much power at my trusty old Stihl.

 

[gmerkt]

Still use a gas trimmer as I see no reason to replace it as it still runs well.

This. I don't see a good reason to replace anything until it breaks, so long as it can be repaired or is in good working order. This is why I wanted to try out my daughter's electric Toro, for when the day comes. But I can see I've got a lot more checking out to do.

 

[Tony617]

I have a Ryobi 4 cycle gas string trimmer and I also bought the edger attachment as well. I tried the default string for the trimmer but I bought a Rino-Tuff head which I can use very thick cutting fiber so does not break for a while. I also bought some plastic blades for cutting small brush.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HZWVJWS?tag=bravesoftwa04-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1&language=en_US

 

[Alexx1401]

I have a Ryobi 4 cycle gas string trimmer and I also bought the edger attachment as well. I tried the default string for the trimmer but I bought a Rino-Tuff head which I can use very thick cutting fiber so does not break for a while. I also bought some plastic blades for cutting small brush.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HZWVJWS?tag=bravesoftwa04-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1&language=en_US

They make a gas one you don't have to mix gas for?? I had never heard of that. The dealing with the mixed gas was always one of the major PITA parts of those little motors.

 

[Tony617]

They make a gas one you don't have to mix gas for?? I had never heard of that. The dealing with the mixed gas was always one of the major PITA parts of those little motors.

Yes that is why I bought the 4 cycle gas engine instead. It is heavier but I bought a strap that I wear over my shoulders so I don't notice the weight.

Amazon.com

 

[Alexx1401]

Yes that is why I bought the 4 cycle gas engine instead. It is heavier but I bought a strap that I wear over my shoulders so I don't notice the weight.

I could deal with a little more weight to not deal with mixing gas! I had no idea they were making them like this but there is several of them. If the electric had not gotten so good I would jump on one. Even for pro's I would think it would be worth a little weight to not deal with the damn gas mixing.

 

[Member 53867]

With a Rebel yell, she cried, "Mower! Mower! Mower!"

 

[arakboss]

Battery tech keeps getting better but, the problem with newer products is often they hit the market before they are really ready for prime time. Before buying something like this reviews are a good idea. As to the fire ANYTHING using these larger batteries is ALWAYS a certain amount of risk. Battery bikes, lawn tools, anything like that I would NEVER charge inside while I was not home. Its still fairly rare but, these things to catch fire and man can they burn when they start.

"the problem with newer products is often they hit the market before they are really ready for prime time"

That melted mower may have been a Crowdstrike mower.

 

[Alexx1401]

"the problem with newer products is often they hit the market before they are really ready for prime time"

That melted mower may have been a Crowdstrike mower.

Kind of like that old joke about if Microsoft made cars huh?