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Old 05-12-2023, 06:38 AM
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Been around the V's long enough to know it can be "dangerous" to ask for advice from someone experienced in a topic, but, here goes: Not keen on battery operated things, drills, saws, trimmers, mowers, etc. etc. but they do have their advantages. That is why we are "considering" replacing our self-propelled gas mower with a self-propelled battery electric. Have looked as many brands now, EZGO "seems" to be the highest rated, but, seems if you select the correct size and battery best suited to the size of the lawn, most brands seem to do the job (1/4 acre, 1/2 acre, etc.) But, before making a decision, would love to hear from our neighbors who already use one, what brand, and are they happy with their selection ? Don't want to be rude, but not looking for suggestions such as: just call some lawn service and have them mow it. Our doctor gave us the best advice for retirement of all we received at the time, and we've never regretted taking it. Said: "when you retire, you want to keep all those bad guys away from you, Hi, Art, Dibe, all of them, so keep doing what you've always done before retirement, and good luck up there in central Florida". We were puzzled of course, not sure what he meant, until, with a slight smile, he said, "high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes and ALL of them". So, we continue to mow our lawn, trim our trees and bushes, and... play some golf...LOL !
I purchased an EZGO a couple months ago. It takes me 30 minutes to mow my lawn. While it’s self-propelled, be prepared for a rigorous workout. Thick grass and the need to disengage the self-propelled feature makes it challenging at times. If you know someone who has an EZGO, I suggest you try it out before buying.
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