OT: Cordless Lawn Care (Mower, weed whacker, etc)

[HuskyAlum012]

Tried this in the Home and Garden forum and got no hits... First I want to say, yes I have read through the below threads, but these are both 3-4 years old now and feel like the tech for these dramatically change from year to year. Wondering how people have fared with battery powered lawn mowers, weed whackers, blowers, etc? I am purchasing my first home (with a yard, currently in a condo) at the end of September, and will be in the market for lawn care equipment. Seem to read mixed reviews on line so I am curious who actually has real life experience with some of these brands and how long their products have typically lasted. Any info would be appreciated!

Also will need a grill. What are the major differences between brands like Weber and Nexgrill/Dyna-glow? Is it really worth double the price for a Weber?

IT: Cordless Electric Lawn tools

I’m looking to get a battery powered weed-eater and am wondering if anyone had suggestions. I hate the gas/oil ones but I don’t want to deal with a ginormous extension cord. This would be my first battery powered outdoor tool & it seems to be the trend - I might one day get a lawn mower and...

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OT: battery powered outdoor equipment

New(ish) homeowner here. I have been contemplating getting a chainsaw for some time, and my existing hand-me-down leaf blower just kicked the bucket. Considering getting a battery powered leaf blower/chainsaw that is operated by the same rechargeable battery pack. I know gas is better, and...

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[fatlucy]

I have EGO electric tools and they work great.

 

[Hoophound]

We own a variety of Greenworks equipment. It works great. The customer service is good too. I just had a battery die after 3 years and I called customer service. I also told them that the blower that came with the battery sounded a little off, like the motor wasn’t quite right. This was on Friday afternoon. I just received a new blower with battery and charger today via FedEx. Very impressive.

Go for higher voltage when possible. You’ll like the power. Also, invest in the longer life batteries. It’s worth it, moreso if you have a larger yard. If you are just dealing with a 1/4 acre or so, any of this stuff will be adequate. I have 40V and 80V equipment. While the 80V is better, the 40’s are very good and strong too.

 

[Chin Diesel]

1. Get the Weber and in 20 years ask the question again. And then buy another Weber.
2. Cordless products are easy. If you have low stress work for lawn and trimming battery powered will work for most basic tasks. If you know there is heavy usage battery powers works less good. If you see products if similar capabilities and one costs more than the other there is a reason why, and that reason is quality.

 

[husky429]

Had an Ego lawnmower at my old place with no complaints.

Also just got a Sunjoe dethatcher to get my yard ready for overseeding. Not cordless, but I only use 'em once a year or every other year. Did 25,000 sq ft of yard with it with few problems.

 

[upstater]

I have an Ego lawn Mower and a Snow Joe Snowblower. The Ego works great, and the SnowJoe is great... except when the battery pops loose if I jostle it too much. Because of that, I bought another battery in the second slot, which keeps me going until I finish a run and can them push the battery back in.

We belong to this local non-profit called the Tool Library on the corner where I borrow equipment for $25 yearly membership. It's an insanely good deal.

So far, my experiences with electric stuff have been really good with the exception of electric pressure washers which seem to stop when pushed (which is after 10 minutes or so).

I'd trust anything by Ego. I've learned not to trust anything by Dewalt. I'm buying a gas powered Westinghouse pressure washer soon.

 

[HuskyAlum012]

We own a variety of Greenworks equipment. It works great. The customer service is good too. I just had a battery die after 3 years and I called customer service. I also told them that the blower that came with the battery sounded a little off, like the motor wasn’t quite right. This was on Friday afternoon. I just received a new blower with battery and charger today via FedEx. Very impressive.

Go for higher voltage when possible. You’ll like the power. Also, invest in the longer life batteries. It’s worth it, moreso if you have a larger yard. If you are just dealing with a 1/4 acre or so, any of this stuff will be adequate. I have 40V and 80V equipment. While the 80V is better, the 40’s are very good and strong too.

I have .47 acres. Most of it is grass but the actual house/deck does take up a large portion of the lot also. Haven't mowed a lawn in years, but id expect it to take about 45 mins to and hour with a good sized push mower.

 

[Martin]

High voltage battery is a requirement or you will be disappointed. I have a mower for my backyard. My front and side yard are too much for my battery mower. I pay someone to do the front and side even if I had gas I would still pay for the front and side. My back yard is fenced in and my Husky Ozzy has dug it up. Its a pain to cut. You have to cut slow, they are basically plastic and light and can break. If you have even a bit of a difficult cut stay w gas. You don’t want your lawn work to turn in to two nights work.

 

[HuskyAlum012]

1. Get the Weber and in 20 years ask the question again. And then buy another Weber.
2. Cordless products are easy. If you have low stress work for lawn and trimming battery powered will work for most basic tasks. If you know there is heavy usage battery powers works less good. If you see products if similar capabilities and one costs more than the other there is a reason why, and that reason is quality.

Heavily contemplating the Weber S-435 with griddle insert. I love the idea of a flat top/blackstone, but when I want to grill, I want it to have as little cleanup as possible.

 

[Hoophound]

I have .47 acres. Most of it is grass but the actual house/deck does take up a large portion of the lot also. Haven't mowed a lawn in years, but id expect it to take about 45 mins to and hour with a good sized push mower.

Just read reviews and buy what seems right for your yard. I’d have a lot of confidence in a Greenworks, EGO or Ryobi bundle. A self propelled mower, trimmer/weed whacker and blower package do it for most people. If you need an edger, they have an attachment for the trimmer. Also, consider a pole saw or buy a bundle with one. I’ve found it very handy. The hedge trimmers also work incredibly well.

***You’ll probably want a self propelled 21”+ blade mower for a half acre. Bigger the better. I think they get up to 25”.

 

[HuskyAlum012]

Just read reviews and buy what seems right for your yard. I’d have a lot of confidence in a Greenworks, EGO or Ryobi bundle. A self propelled mower, trimmer/weed whacker and blower package do it for most people. If you need an edger, they have an attachment for the trimmer. Also, consider a pole saw or buy a bundle with one. I’ve found it very handy. The hedge trimmers also work incredibly well.

***You’ll probably want a self propelled 21”+ blade mower for a half acre. Bigger the better. I think they get up to 25”.

Definitely thinking of getting a pole saw too, I have quite a few hedges I need to trim back and keep under control. Probably will get a mower, weed wacker, blower and pole saw. Should be able to get by with that.

 

[Hoophound]

Heavily contemplating the Weber S-435 with griddle insert. I love the idea of a flat top/blackstone, but when I want to grill, I want it to have as little cleanup as possible.

This has not been my experience at all. I’m sure there’s varying quality among brands but the stuff I have is shockingly powerful. The only item I’ve been disappointed with is the Greenworks 40v chainsaw. However, if you buy a Stihl or better brand electric chainsaw, they’re great. Even loggers and tree services carry them for smaller jobs. Greenworks even makes commercial grade zero turn mowers. Again, do your research and read a lot of reviews.

 

[HuskyAlum012]

High voltage battery is a requirement or you will be disappointed. I have a mower for my backyard. My front and side yard are too much for my battery mower. I pay someone to do the front and side even if I had gas I would still pay for the front and side. My back yard is fenced in and my Husky Ozzy has dug it up. Its a pain to cut. You have to cut slow, they are basically plastic and light and can break. If you have even a bit of a difficult cut stay w gas. You don’t want your lawn work to turn in to two nights work.

So what is exactly is high enough? I typically see 40V, 60V or 80V. Do I need to go higher than 80V?

 

[Hoophound]

So what is exactly is high enough? I typically see 40V, 60V or 80V. Do I need to go higher than 80V?

I like the 80V the best but the 40V are good too. I’d probably go with 60V in Greenworks if I had it to do over because they seem to make the most products in 60V. You may find the same situation with other brands. Look through the products and make a choice that makes sense. They even make go carts and minibikes. Make sure there isn’t something you haven’t thought of that you might want. Once you’ve thought it through start shopping by battery size. Also, when you see 2.0 batteries and 4.0 batteries etc., the 4’s last twice as long as the 2’s. The power is the same but not the run time.

 

[chalk1]

Just to add on, if your yard has hilly areas or drop offs go electric. I blew out 3 gas mowers because of uneven oil distribution. Moved to EGO and it works great. Batteries some times need recharge during cutting depending on grass height. Overall electric is the way to go.

 

[Jumpman62114]

Own the Kobalt 80v family of electric tools from Lowes including mower, snowblower, leaf blower, and trimmer. All have worked great and have been very reliable. I feel electric works best when you invest in a “family” of tools that share the same batteries for efficiency of use and charging. I would say the snowblower was the one upon purchase I thought would have power issues living in Boston, but winters have been very mild as of late and the snowblower has been great.

 

[Get a Job]

Slightly OT, but, hey, it's an electric mower after all: I got a Husqvarna Automower a couple months ago. It's amazing. Took some setup and fine tuning, but now I don't mow anymore. I just weed whack every few weeks.

 

[HuskyAlum012]

Slightly OT, but, hey, it's an electric mower after all: I got a Husqvarna Automower a couple months ago. It's amazing. Took some setup and fine tuning, but now I don't mow anymore. I just weed whack every few weeks.

I was actually looking at the Segway. How big is your yard? Just curious

 

[uconnfan68]

I have EGO electric tools and they work great.

Also have EGO (lawn mower: 7.5a, leaf blower: 5a, weed whacker: 2.5a). The batteries use the same charger, and will work in any of the appliances. That’s what sold me. Mower is nice and light, with a good cut. Has mulching setup too. Blower can move leaves across the 16’ width of the pool cover. Needed a gas backpack to do that before. Weed whacker sucks, but I got the cheapest one. I’ve seen ads for ones that won’t screw up feeding more line out.

Still looking at snowblower, and hoping price comes down.

 

[Icehawk]

I have a Ryobi 40v lawn mower, with one battery it can do my city lawn if it's not wet/high - when it's wet it needs two charges. The one I have can run two batteries for larger work. It's powerful enough for normal use but bogs down in some of the thick, damp, grass I deal with during the summer here in FL. I also have some Greenworks stuff - a weedwacker, blower, and tree saw and they all work well enough too. I appreciate not having to deal with gas engines and would only go to one if I had a large lawn requiring a rider.

 

[NJHusky]

Don’t have any battery powered yard tools except blower, but have numerous construction tools with batteries. My one suggestion is to pick a brand and stick with it for all your tools. Having 3-4 different brands is a pain. If u pick one brand/voltage you will be able to swap all your batteries.

 

[HuskyAlum012]

Just to add on, if your yard has hilly areas or drop offs go electric. I blew out 3 gas mowers because of uneven oil distribution. Moved to EGO and it works great. Batteries some times need recharge during cutting depending on grass height. Overall electric is the way to go.

My yard is generally pretty flat, but this is good to know.

 

[phillionaire]

I have a greenworks 80V zero turn ride on mower. It’s great. Can mow about 1ish acre with 6 fully charged batteries depending on how long the grass is. Also have their push mower that uses the same batteries and that works great too.

 

[JohnFSilver]

Tried this in the Home and Garden forum and got no hits... First I want to say, yes I have read through the below threads, but these are both 3-4 years old now and feel like the tech for these dramatically change from year to year. Wondering how people have fared with battery powered lawn mowers, weed whackers, blowers, etc? I am purchasing my first home (with a yard, currently in a condo) at the end of September, and will be in the market for lawn care equipment. Seem to read mixed reviews on line so I am curious who actually has real life experience with some of these brands and how long their products have typically lasted. Any info would be appreciated!

Also will need a grill. What are the major differences between brands like Weber and Nexgrill/Dyna-glow? Is it really worth double the price for a Weber?

IT: Cordless Electric Lawn tools

I’m looking to get a battery powered weed-eater and am wondering if anyone had suggestions. I hate the gas/oil ones but I don’t want to deal with a ginormous extension cord. This would be my first battery powered outdoor tool & it seems to be the trend - I might one day get a lawn mower and...

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OT: battery powered outdoor equipment

New(ish) homeowner here. I have been contemplating getting a chainsaw for some time, and my existing hand-me-down leaf blower just kicked the bucket. Considering getting a battery powered leaf blower/chainsaw that is operated by the same rechargeable battery pack. I know gas is better, and...

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They all suck

 

[HuskyAlum012]

They all suck

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