Electric Lawn Mower

[Michael G.]

Anyone mow their lawn with electric lawn mower?

My neighbor is moving up north and wants to sell his 21" Kobalt self-propelled electric.

Cheers!

[retiredguy123]

Anyone mow their lawn with electric lawn mower?

My neighbor is moving up north and wants to sell his 21" Kobalt self-propelled electric.

Cheers!
I would only consider it if it is cordless, and not more than a year or so old.

[Papa_lecki]

My father in law uses one. They dont last too long.

[thevillages2013]

Anyone mow their lawn with electric lawn mower?

My neighbor is moving up north and wants to sell his 21" Kobalt self-propelled electric.

Cheers!

Are you currently mowing your lawn? Are you just thinking about mowing your lawn? Have you ever cut grass? There are plenty of people who have these pieces of junk . I see them taking an hour to cut their grass and then longer to putz around with a battery operated weed eater or edger. To me that is painful and a complete waste of my time. I have all gas equipment and blast through my lawn cutting , edging, trimming and blowing in 30 minutes or less. Cheers!

[Tvflguy]

I and all nearby neighbors here are using battery electric lawn equipment. No one has had issues. Efficient and quiet. Love them.

I’m not a “Greenie” but lawn equip and 2 cycle small engines are quite dirty.

[MSchad]

Anyone mow their lawn with electric lawn mower?

My neighbor is moving up north and wants to sell his 21" Kobalt self-propelled electric.

Cheers!

I have 21” Kobalt 80V push mower, Kobalt trimmer and blower. Absolutely love them. Mower is 5 years old and working great. No “fussing” with batteries like someone stated. Just throw one in and go. You will definitely like the self propelled if you have Saint Augustine grass.

[FromDC]

I have 21” fKobalt 80V push mower, Kobalt trimmer and blower. Absolutely love them. Mower is 5 years old and working great. No “fussing” with batteries like someone stated. Just throw one in and go. You will definitely like the self propelled if you have Saint Augustine grass. Agree! I have the same mower, trimmer, blower, and grass type.. Best investment! No need to keep gas cans in the garage.

[JohnN]

My daughter uses one at her place. She says it's fine for a smaller yard.
If a larger yard, I personally would use a gas mower.

[Toymeister]

Most brands, including kobalt, advertise deck size as mower size. Makita is an exception. A 21" mower has a 21" blade.

If you are shopping mowers I would get a Makita. They produce more tools that use their batteries than anyone else. More than DeWalt or Milwaukee.

[FromDC]

In the olden golden days.... have gas can filled for your lawn mowing days. Oh, make sure you have enough oil/gas mix for your accessories, because each accessory is different. Is it 2/1 mix or 3/1 mix? If you are happy with that decision making process on mowing day then go with it. Or, battery is the way to go.

[rjm1cc]

I used one up North. I liked it very much. If I was mowing down here I would use a cordless electric. Check the availability of a replacement battery and cost.

[Michael G.]

I have 21” Kobalt 80V push mower, Kobalt trimmer and blower. Absolutely love them. Mower is 5 years old and working great. No “fussing” with batteries like someone stated. Just throw one in and go. You will definitely like the self propelled if you have Saint Augustine grass.

Agree! I have the same mower, trimmer, blower, and grass type.. Best investment! No need to keep gas cans in the garage.


The Kobalt he is selling is a 40 volt self propelled 21 inch.
It's only a year old and he wants $125.00 for it.
He paid $429.95 from Home Depot.

[EdFNJ]

The Kobalt he is selling is a 40 volt self propelled 21 inch.
It's only a year old and he wants $125.00 for it.
He paid $429.95 from Home Depot. You'll regret a push mower, especially when the "feels like" temps are in the 100's like today and the humidity is like a sponge. You'll likely also likely regret ANY kind of mower after a while. :D I mowed my own with a top of the line Honda mower some guy sold me for $150. It cost him $700 (showed me the receipt) 15 months earlier. I happily mowed my own lawn for the first 2 years I was here (I actually enjoyed it except our small property is one BIG HILL) then I happily sold the mower and even more happily had someone else do it for me. Yes, they don't do the greatest job but when they leave I follow with my own string trimmer. :)

[Woodbear]

I have a Makita mower (manually driven), Makita blower and Makita string trimmer. These are all 18 volt series systems. I am very impressed with the quality. I get 3-4 cuttings before having to charge the batteries on the mower. I have so many batteries, that I never have to wait for a charged one.

For what it is worth, we also have a Makita stick broom that runs off the same battery system as all the garden equipment. 1 year in, we are happy with our choices.

[tsmall22204]

You are todays problem with your attitude on electric tools. The environment is much more important than you are.

[CosmicTrucker]

The Kobalt he is selling is a 40 volt self propelled 21 inch.
It's only a year old and he wants $125.00 for it.
He paid $429.95 from Home Depot.

Kobalt is a Lowes brand, not Home Depot. Home Depot sells Ryobi

[thevillages2013]

You are todays problem with your attitude on electric tools. The environment is much more important than you are.

I have cordless drills! And a cordless phone:bigbow:

[yourjoy]

I have a battery mower. I enjoy mowing my own grass. I pay to have it mowed from April until October. It’s just too hot for me to mow it during those months. The rest of the year, it’s good exercise and a feeling of accomplishment.

[maggie1]

You are todays problem with your attitude on electric tools. The environment is much more important than you are.

Not sure where you're going with your statement, but I see that battery or electric-powered lawn equipment is a heck of a lot better than gas-powered. Of course, the better option would be a goat, but then storage for the billy might be a problem.

[bobbettyl]

Anyone mow their lawn with electric lawn mower?

My neighbor is moving up north and wants to sell his 21" Kobalt self-propelled electric.

Cheers!

Sold my gas Honda mower and bought an EGO mower, trimmer and edger. It’s many pounds lighter and quieter. Cuts our St. Augustine grass beautifully. Love ‘em!

[Mrmean58]

The Kobalt he is selling is a 40 volt self propelled 21 inch.
It's only a year old and he wants $125.00 for it.
He paid $429.95 from Home Depot.

If in good shape I would buy it. I have the same mower to do the lawns at my home and my mother in laws house down the street. Used 2-3 times a week for the past 4+ years. Had to get a new set of batteries after 3 years. The replacement batteries will cost you more than your neighbors asking price.

[JTLoehnert]

For $125 I don’t think you can go wrong. Consumer reports rates the EGo as the top rated. I’ve had an electric mower for 4 years and have never had the first problem.

[Freehiker]

My father in law uses one. They dont last too long.

100% wrong.

Cheap ones don’t last long. My EGO equipment still works perfectly.

[Freehiker]

Sold my gas Honda mower and bought an EGO mower, trimmer and edger. It’s many pounds lighter and quieter. Cuts our St. Augustine grass beautifully. Love ‘em!

EGO is the best cordless lawn equipment available. I have the mower, trimmer and blower and it works flawlessly.

[Tom&JenC]

$125??? buy it or I will....haha
I'm going for the EGO self propelled. I really want the Milwaukee electric mower since I have been buying their series of tools for a while now but its over $1000

[PennyAndStan]

Anyone mow their lawn with electric lawn mower?

My neighbor is moving up north and wants to sell his 21" Kobalt self-propelled electric.

Cheers!

I've been using electric mowers for 10 years and I'm not a Treehugger.
I had an acre lot at our past location, I started out using my 80v Kobalt to mow around the home and a gas riding for the larger area; well the riding mower engine went out, and for the rest of the season 3+ months (Texas) I used that 80v Kobalt mower to mow the whole acre lot, I had two batteries.
Next Season, I purchase an electric riding mower rated at 2 acres.
Currently, here in TV, my small lot is so easy to do; all of my lawn tools are electric, using the same battery type. Having a Mower, Blower, Hedge Trimmer, Weed wacker and Edger I use two batteries to alternate to each tool as necessary.

[Mulliganguy]

The Kobalt he is selling is a 40 volt self propelled 21 inch.
It's only a year old and he wants $125.00 for it.
He paid $429.95 from Home Depot.
Grab it fast

[jarodrig]

The Kobalt he is selling is a 40 volt self propelled 21 inch.
It's only a year old and he wants $125.00 for it.
He paid $429.95 from Home Depot.

Ask him to let you use it on your lawn …. Do the entire lawn to make sure the battery is sufficient to do the job and then , once you catch your breath, change your sweat drenched clothing and finish a cold beer , then you can decide if it’s worth it !! ;)

[ThirdOfFive]

You are todays problem with your attitude on electric tools. The environment is much more important than you are.
(groan)

[ThirdOfFive]

Anyone mow their lawn with electric lawn mower?

My neighbor is moving up north and wants to sell his 21" Kobalt self-propelled electric.

Cheers!
Our yard guy died a little over a year ago now and I decided to do the lawn care myself. Bought a Kobalt corded electric mower, corded electric weed whacker/edger and a corded electric hedge trimmer--decided on corded rather than battery because my grandson has all battery-powered stuff and says his mower lacks power in heavy grass. My lawn looks better than most of the professionally-maintained lawns in our area.

Corded isn't as bad as it sounds. I have a 75' heavy-duty power cord and can easily reach every part of my yard by plugging it in the outside outlets. dragging the cord was a hassle at times until I learned a few simple tricks, such as starting close to the outlet and gradually moving farther away. Same with the hedge trimmer and weedwhacker.

I figure that the equipment paid for itself in ten months, at the rate I was paying my yard guy. Besides, I like the exercise.

[Ski Bum]

You are todays problem with your attitude on electric tools. The environment is much more important than you are.

Ever see a lithium mine?

[Vermilion Villager]

Ever see a lithium mine?
Ever see an oil refinery?

[OhioBuckeye]

The EV cars are just as bad or worse but you know the ones that have them aren’t going to say anything bad about them since they paid thousands of dollars on one. I’m telling you they’ll end up costing you a lot more in the end than they’re telling you but if you want one don’t buy a cheap 50 or $60,000. one buy the best & most expensive on the market!

[EatthMama]

Anyone mow their lawn with electric lawn mower?

My neighbor is moving up north and wants to sell his 21" Kobalt self-propelled electric.

Cheers!

I have that mower. Also have the Kobalt weed whacker and blower. I have an unusually large yard for a courtyard villa. I haven’t had any problems at all with it (2 years now since I bought them). I love not having to maintain gas equipment, and my garage doesn’t smell like gas and oil.
All that said, make sure the mower is self-propelled. I can’t imagine having to push through St. Augustine without it. Best of luck.

[retiredguy123]

The Kobalt he is selling is a 40 volt self propelled 21 inch.
It's only a year old and he wants $125.00 for it.
He paid $429.95 from Home Depot.
It sounds like a good deal, if you want to cut grass.

[kendi]

We have been using the battery powered Kobalt for two years now with no problems. Easily moves through and nicely cuts the St Augustine grass.

[TrapX]

Ask your neighbor if you can use it one time to cut your lawn. See how well it works for you. Does it make it through the entire yard without the battery running out? Is a second battery and charger included?
Does it cut the height you need? St Augustine is cut at 3.5 to 4 inch. Many mowers cannot get that high.
Is the battery a lithium? Nicad = hard pass. NiMH = I would hesitate a lot on it, even at that price.
You might also need to sharpen the blade if it hasn't been done recently. Or swap for a new one.

[Debset]

I bought at Kobalt 40 volt at Lowes for $350 about 6 months ago. Easy to use!! Battery never been an issue.

[Michael G.]

It sounds like a good deal, if you want to cut grass.

Well, all my neighbors pay to have their lawns mowed, and walk around the neighborhood for exercise.

I tell them why not put a lawn mower in front of you and save $$$$ and get exercise all in one. :duck:

[Michael G.]

On a side note.
I was out in Weirsdale mower store and on the floor they have a all electric riding mower, (the kind they use in TV) 0-turn radius, 54" deck, lithium battery for $19,8898.00.
They said they a lot of them...........:confused:

[retiredguy123]

Well, all my neighbors pay to have their lawns mowed, and walk around the neighborhood for exercise.

I tell them way not put a lawn mower in front of you and save $$$$ and get exercise all in one. :duck:
Did they laugh at your joke?

[DAVES]

You are todays problem with your attitude on electric tools. The environment is much more important than you are.

Sadly where we are today. I am good you are evil. You should but it is fine if I.

[DAVES]

Not sure where you're going with your statement, but I see that battery or electric-powered lawn equipment is a heck of a lot better than gas-powered. Of course, the better option would be a goat, but then storage for the billy might be a problem.

We had a park where they used pigmy goats. Saw them a few times. They were small and seemed docile. A good job? I think they used them in wild areas. Can't help it I tried.
Goats do not seem to do good edges and I expect they will also eat shrubs and flowers.

[DAVES]

If in good shape I would buy it. I have the same mower to do the lawns at my home and my mother in laws house down the street. Used 2-3 times a week for the past 4+ years. Had to get a new set of batteries after 3 years. The replacement batteries will cost you more than your neighbors asking price.

The issue with all rechargeable tools is batteries. New batteries for say an electric drill are close to the cost of a new drill with two new batteries. For the best battery life, store them in a cool place-that is not your garage. Most tool batteries today are lithium ion.
You will get any more successful recharges if you do not run them all the way down.
Expected life is 6-7 years. May not be true. I read somewhere that dewalt tools haVE a lifetime warranty and that includes batteries

[DAVES]

It sounds like a good deal, if you want to cut grass.

Far as cutting your own grass. The villages is the first time I ever did not mow my own grass. I at one time, in high school set up and ran a small mowing business. I also shoveled snow. Him not much potential for snow shoveling-here.

As far as having people mown my lawn in nine years we've had three no four different people do it. First one was good, decided he was too old, lost interest or whatever.
He suggested a nice young guy who did a good job and was reliable. He just disappeared stealing a months pay from us. Next guy same sort of thing mowed for a while, not as good as the previous guy no big deal due to his poor equipment he would leave piles of cut grass. I did not complain I just raked it up. He too just stopped coming. We found him and he honestly returned the paid but unearned money.

Our current person, a nice guy but the worst of all of them. He just gave us the bull story about the price of gasoline. He wants another $20 a month. TIME TO LOOK AT OPTIONS. Quality of work low, reliability high, price way up there. Time to ME MOW?

[DAVES]

Ever see an oil refinery?

It is always I am good they are evil. An easy solution a used plastic bag over your head not need to add to the landfill with a new one. Plastic too comes from evil OIL.

[elevatorman]

I have 6 Kobalt battery operated tools 4 batteries. 3 chargers. I had 2 of the batteries go bad (would not charge), so took the batteries to Lowe's they were still under warranty. Had the receipt for the tool I purchased with the battery. I had to come home and get the tool for a complete swap. All I wanted was the battery. Got new tool with battery. I like the Kobalt tools but the Ego Lawnmower was rated better, so I got that. Does a great job 2 cuts before recharge, New battery for Ego 5 Ah + $269. It comes with a 10 Ah. I like not having to store gas in my garage.

[thevillages2013]

You are todays problem with your attitude on electric tools. The environment is much more important than you are.
How about a solution like a friendly solution like one that makes everyone happy. How about you do you and I’ll do me. (That’s what she said):bigbow:

[Saluce]

Anyone mow their lawn with electric lawn mower?

My neighbor is moving up north and wants to sell his 21" Kobalt self-propelled electric.

Cheers!

We had a battery powered Ryobi self propelled push mower. It did an awesome job and we also have a Ryobi battery powered leaf blower & hedge trimmer’s that used same size battery. The work awesome as well.

[me4vt]

Playing into the hands of the Green Deal! Another reason not to produce oil!

[Stduno]

Anyone mow their lawn with electric lawn mower?

My neighbor is moving up north and wants to sell his 21" Kobalt self-propelled electric.

Cheers!
Have used electric for over 20 years. Started with the original Homelite. Then Ryobi. Then Ego. Just bought the new Ryobi self propelled and would not ever go back to gas. Easier to store with a fraction of maintenance. Really depends on the yard and contour, but would put up against any gas in its class all day and twice on Tuesday.

[fasteddie52]

Anyone mow their lawn with electric lawn mower?

My neighbor is moving up north and wants to sell his 21" Kobalt self-propelled electric.

Cheers!

Our Kolbalt self propelled mower has been amazing. I would highly recommend it. It is over 5 years old with no issues at all.

[darrellowder]

I’am enjoying my electric lawnmower, trimmers and blower. Been using them for two years and are still going strong.

[Worldseries27]

are you currently mowing your lawn? Are you just thinking about mowing your lawn? Have you ever cut grass? There are plenty of people who have these pieces of junk . I see them taking an hour to cut their grass and then longer to putz around with a battery operated weed eater or edger. To me that is painful and a complete waste of my time. I have all gas equipment and blast through my lawn cutting , edging, trimming and blowing in 30 minutes or less. Cheers!
either way works for me

[tophcfa]

As much as I prefer an internal combustion engine, electric mowers, trimmers, and blowers are a good option for postage stamp lots like those in the Villages. If we were full timers I would invest a years worth of what I pay our lawn guy and get the stuff so I could do it myself. Up north, where I have to care for multiple acres of land, I will stick with the diesel tractor and gas zero turn mower, push mower, backpack leaf blower, weed wicker, and chain saws. Both options are appropriate depending on the landowners needs.

[BigSteph]

I have a corner lot and use Ryobi battery gear. It cuts as fast as I can push it. I'm 6' tall and I can push the mower at my pace and it doesn't bog down. I'll not sure I agree with your idea that it takes twice as long.

I've owned a Kubota tractor, Scag commercial mower, Stihl blower, and Echo trimmers. They are all fine and preferred back home, here, no way I need any of it. I don't need the garage gas smells, the oil changes, or the commercial torque for tiny Villages lawns.

I also like Chevy over Ford, Xbox over Playstation, and Buccaneers over Patriots, I guess I'm now a battery fanboy as well. You sound like a gas fanboy.

Fanboy gonna be, like, mine is better.

Me, I'm like -- use whatever you like, they are all basically the same.





Are you currently mowing your lawn? Are you just thinking about mowing your lawn? Have you ever cut grass? There are plenty of people who have these pieces of junk . I see them taking an hour to cut their grass and then longer to putz around with a battery operated weed eater or edger. To me that is painful and a complete waste of my time. I have all gas equipment and blast through my lawn cutting , edging, trimming and blowing in 30 minutes or less. Cheers!

[Freehiker]

I have 6 Kobalt battery operated tools 4 batteries. 3 chargers. I had 2 of the batteries go bad (would not charge), so took the batteries to Lowe's they were still under warranty. Had the receipt for the tool I purchased with the battery. I had to come home and get the tool for a complete swap. All I wanted was the battery. Got new tool with battery. I like the Kobalt tools but the Ego Lawnmower was rated better, so I got that. Does a great job 2 cuts before recharge, New battery for Ego 5 Ah + $269. It comes with a 10 Ah. I like not having to store gas in my garage.

Ego is the premier battery mower system. Nothing else compares.

[Papa_lecki]

If you’re using a battery mower because
you have a bad shoulder, and can’t pull a gas mower’s start string
You don’t want to store gas in your garage
You have a small yard, and 2 batteries are enough to get the yard done

Then do it - any other reason doesn’t make much sense.

[Topspinmo]

In the olden golden days.... have gas can filled for your lawn mowing days. Oh, make sure you have enough oil/gas mix for your accessories, because each accessory is different. Is it 2/1 mix or 3/1 mix? If you are happy with that decision making process on mowing day then go with it. Or, battery is the way to go.

Hardly any two stroke engine now. I have seen yard in villages than electric mower wouldn’t work in. They work fine as long as you don’t let grass get over grown. Not supposed take off more than 1/3 of grass anyway.