Electric Lawn Mower

[Cherokeekid88]

So I've had two push mowers in the past and they worked well, but both have been destroyed running over stuff and cracking the crank(?) and then I sort of fell into a riding mower that I got after my aunt died. I've used it the past 2-3 years and I just don't have a big enough yard to really justify having a riding mower and can never really cut my grass the way I want without a push mower, so I've been thinking about going electric. My neighbor has one and seems to like it and his grass always looks good. My worry is the runtime on the battery and power. I can usually mow the front yard in about 30 min and the back takes a little longer because its on a hill. Anyone have any experience with an electric mower?

 

[jeepinmatt]

My mom has an electric pushmower (Kobalt 80v) and loves it. I've used it a few times, and find it to have plenty of power and battery life. It is also self propelled, and she uses it at their very hilly place in the mountains to cut about 1/4 acre. She got it on FB Marketplace for cheap ($250 with battery and charger IIRC) and it has been great, other than a drive switch issue that Lowebalt fixed under warranty by sending a brand new mower.

I've personally contemplated the battery zero turn route myself, because I love how quiet and scentless they are, and never having to deal with gas and clogged carbs, but most of them are 42", and I really need a 50"+ for the amount of yard I'm cutting to make it time efficient. There are some $20k plus options, which don't make any sense for me, and Ryobi had a 54" version at Home Depot but it was built too lightweight, so I'll stick with my 35hp 72" cut Ferris After a few years with the battery side by side, it really has been nice to have so few issues and such ease of use. Once the price of mowers comes down, I'll probably end up going the battery route.

 

[RatLabGuy]

Being electric isn't going to prevent a bent output shaft bc you ran over something.

I pay neighborhood kids to mow my lawn, and use a 20 year old Honda push mover for occasional knock-down-the-weeds stuff. In 10 years when it finally dies I'll buy electric.

 

[Cherokeekid88]

Being electric isn't going to prevent a bent output shaft bc you ran over something.

I pay neighborhood kids to mow my lawn, and use a 20 year old Honda push mover for occasional knock-down-the-weeds stuff. In 10 years when it finally dies I'll buy electric.

Nah, I know that, but now I know where all the "Hot Spots" are around my property, so it shouldn't be an issue going forward. I am just simply thinking of going electric if it makes sense.

 

[No fries]

My mom has an electric pushmower (Kobalt 80v) and loves it. I've used it a few times, and find it to have plenty of power and battery life. It is also self propelled, and she uses it at their very hilly place in the mountains to cut about 1/4 acre. She got it on FB Marketplace for cheap ($250 with battery and charger IIRC) and it has been great, other than a drive switch issue that Lowebalt fixed under warranty by sending a brand new mower.

I've personally contemplated the battery zero turn route myself, because I love how quiet and scentless they are, and never having to deal with gas and clogged carbs, but most of them are 42", and I really need a 50"+ for the amount of yard I'm cutting to make it time efficient. There are some $20k plus options, which don't make any sense for me, and Ryobi had a 54" version at Home Depot but it was built too lightweight, so I'll stick with my 35hp 72" cut Ferris After a few years with the battery side by side, it really has been nice to have so few issues and such ease of use. Once the price of mowers comes down, I'll probably end up going the battery route.

I read an article about battery replacement on zero turns a few months back, don't remember who or where it was wrote. Real world customer had to replace batteries because they were not maintained correctly over winter, nearly same cost as original purchase price. Just a warning to consider how long they last and replacement cost. Extended warranty might be a good idea. When they call about your car asked them about your zero turn. Lol.

 

[BRUISER]

I have walk behind electric and it is awesome. EGO brand I have 2 batteries. It takes 1 battery for front and one for back yard ( 1/2 acre lot)

 

[jeepinmatt]

I have walk behind electric and it is awesome. EGO brand I have 2 batteries. It takes 1 battery for front and one for back yard ( 1/2 acre lot)

I'll also add that I've been thoroughly impressed with my EGO blower and chainsaw.

 

[BRUISER]

I'll also add that I've been thoroughly impressed with my EGO blower and chainsaw.

I also have battery powered weed wacker (worx brand), leaf blower (worx brand), and chainsaw (worx brand) 3 total batteries to share between them all.

I have had all of these for over 4 years with same batteries.

 

[Cherokeekid88]

So I went to Lowes last night and bought the SKIL branded battery powered mower which they had on sale for $249. Took it home, and tried it out and i have to say, I am a little impressed. Much quieter, cuts really well, didn't really get bogged down at all, SUPER lightweight and very easy to turn. I will be mowing all of the front and back yard tonight. We will see if I can do both on a single charge. If not, a 15 min charge will get you 30% and a full hour will get you a full charge.

 

[zuke]

So I went to Lowes last night and bought the SKIL branded battery powered mower which they had on sale for $249. Took it home, and tried it out and i have to say, I am a little impressed. Much quieter, cuts really well, didn't really get bogged down at all, SUPER lightweight and very easy to turn. I will be mowing all of the front and back yard tonight. We will see if I can do both on a single charge. If not, a 15 min charge will get you 30% and a full hour will get you a full charge.

Same mower I bought at Lowes for the same reason last year (Sale)... I didn't have high expectations, but I only bought it for the trim work all around the property, and the right side of my driveway (about 100ft, down hill, pushing in an out of the drainage ditch), It hasn't disappointed, and I can do everything I want, (about 30 minutes of work) on one charge with no problem.