Push mowers

queencitybuckeye Senior Member

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 8:50 AM

Thanks for all of the advice on the doorbell thread. Next up is a lawn mower. I'd estimate we have about 4000 square feet of grass at the new place. While anything beyond a cheap push mower is probably overkill, I'm somewhat intrigued with the battery-powered mowers with the line of other gadgets (trimmers, saws, etc.). All advice and/or smartass comments appreciated.

iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 9:12 AM

When my gas mower dies I will probably move to battery powered. What kind I have no idea, I have a Greenworks blower and trimmer currently that have held up well.

justincredible Honorable Admin

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 9:25 AM

No issues with my Ryobi mower

kizer permanente Senior Member

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 10:02 AM

I have a Snapper XD 82v max for my trim mower. Ive had it a couple years now.

Laley23 GOAT

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 10:11 AM

I have a lot of Ryobi stuff. Will probably grab the battery mower when the time comes. But for now, standard gas push mower.

brutus161 The Navy Guy

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 10:22 AM

I bought an EGO electric mower last year and absolutely love it.

Dr Winston O'Boogie Senior Member

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 11:04 AM

My lawn take ~ 1.0 - 1.5 hours to cut. Are there electric mowers that will last that long? If not, is 2 batteries a good option?

kizer permanente Senior Member

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 11:22 AM

posted by Dr Winston O'Boogie
My lawn take ~ 1.0 - 1.5 hours to cut. Are there electric mowers that will last that long? If not, is 2 batteries a good option?

fuck that. Zero turn is a good option lol

BRF Senior Member

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 11:59 AM

Zero turn = No drinks

QuakerOats Senior Member

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 12:10 PM

I have a John Deere LA 130 lawn tractor, 48" mower deck. It has not one, but two convenient cup holders. :)

kizer permanente Senior Member

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 12:12 PM

posted by BRF
Zero turn = No drinks

you're on a zero turn for like 15 min though.. so you can make it that long without a drink.

justincredible Honorable Admin

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 12:24 PM

posted by BRF
Zero turn = No drinks

Hold my beer...helmet.

Laley23 GOAT

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 12:30 PM

If you go battery, go Ryobi. Becasue the batteries are interchangeable with products. So having 2-3 is smart so always charged, but then having 2 for a mower isnt overkill since its being used for a ton of other stuff as well.

justincredible Honorable Admin

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 12:35 PM

posted by Laley23
If you go battery, go Ryobi. Becasue the batteries are interchangeable with products. So having 2-3 is smart so always charged, but then having 2 for a mower isnt overkill since its being used for a ton of other stuff as well.

My mower battery isn't the same as my weed eater battery. Both Ryobi.

40v mower, 18v weed eater.

Laley23 GOAT

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 12:43 PM

posted by justincredible
My mower battery isn't the same as my weed eater battery. Both Ryobi.
40v mower, 18v weed eater.

I have the weed whacker and edger (the metal one that actually edges) version and it uses the 40v. The drill is only a 18v, but that makes sense for the smaller versions. Wonder if the drill and the weed whacker you have are interchangeable?

justincredible Honorable Admin

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 12:46 PM

I see the 40v weed eaters now. That battery is heavy af, I couldn't imagine using it with a weed eater.

It also looks like there might be different sizes of 40v batteries so there might be a smaller one with less capacity than the one that came with my mower.

Laley23 GOAT

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 12:53 PM

posted by justincredible
I see the 40v weed eaters now. That battery is heavy af, I couldn't imagine using it with a weed eater.

It also looks like there might be different sizes of 40v batteries so there might be a smaller one with less capacity than the one that came with my mower.

Its heavy for sure. But I HATE the look of edging with the weed whacker. I need the actual edger to create that really perfect cut look and create the small little crack between the sidewalk -- so I put up with it being heavy haha. I then swap out the metal and use the strings/plastic for the garden beds. Thanksfully, no fence this new house, so I dont have to lug it around the entire back yard fenceline.

jmog Senior Member

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 1:59 PM

I need a new mower, mine was stolen late last fall (I left it out of the garage overnight so part my fault).

I always just buy the cheapest gas powered walk behind (small yard) at Walmart. It makes it a few years then I buy another.

Used to be able to get said cheap ones for like $100, now that looks like $250.

I see some battery electric for cheaper than that.

I absolutely have to buy one this weekend, how well do the battery ones cut compared to gas? Will I have to mow more often to make sure the grass doesn’t get too tall?

Ironman92 Administrator

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Thu, Apr 13, 2023 7:53 PM

2 neighbors have the electric and seem to be fine when mowing as you should

I have two push mowers…3 year old main one and a 15 year old cheapo Briggs snd Stratton that is held together by zip ties and will not die. Started on the first pull 2 weeks ago.

Not looking for battery electric anytime soon but as they improve and I don’t mow a few other yards…we’ll see

queencitybuckeye Senior Member

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Fri, Apr 14, 2023 7:01 AM

Anyone have any issues with the battery getting weaker after a relatively short time?

justincredible Honorable Admin

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Fri, Apr 14, 2023 12:24 PM

No issues so far on that. This is the second season so I’ll see if I notice a drop in capacity.

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