Living dangerously ?

[Pairadocs]

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 !

[Papa_lecki]

My father in law had the same opinion, no way a battery operated lawn mower could work on his 1 acre lot - He’s been using an electric mower for a few years and loves it. He has a few batteries.

If I did my own grass, I would go with a battery powered mower, with a few extra batteries.

[Pairadocs]

My father in law had the same opinion, no way a battery operated lawn mower could work on his 1 acre lot - He’s been using an electric mower for a few years and loves it. He has a few batteries.

If I did my own grass, I would go with a battery powered mower, with a few extra batteries.

Super thanks for an honest reply, really appreciate ! We have been looking at some brands and models that come with 2 batteries, most of those seemed to give the customer a break money wise, from buying the mower and battery, and THEN finding they need a second $69 to $129 battery. So had been thinking of buying one of the deals that come with two ! Again, thank you for sharing... just so reluctant about "battery" powered anything ! If you happen to remember, would be interested in what brand he went with... especially since he's had it more than two WEEKS....LOL !

[ThirdOfFive]

Not convinced that batteries are the way to go: our yard guy died a few months after we moved here and I figured that if I bought an 110 volt electric mower, hedge trimmer and weed whacker/edger, along with a 50' extension cord, I could do everything he did and in about a year I'd have all the stuff paid for. And so it was. The cord eliminates all the fuss over removing, replacing and charging batteries, plus the power is constant--don't have to worry about batteries running low and slowing things down. Granted, it did take me a few tries to get the cord thing down to where I could manage it but once you get the hang of it, it is no more of a problem tugging the extension cord attached to the mower/weed whacker/trimmer around the yard than a battery powered unit.

Got everything at Lowe's. The mower (21") is plenty big enough for the yard and the cutting power never wavers. Weed whacker and hedge trimmer, the same. Mower was $205.00 about 2 1/2 years ago, weed whacker maybe $50, and the hedge trimmer about $60 (all three most likely more now). All three still work like new and as I'm pretty handy with a file and a Dreml tool I keep the mower and trimmer razor sharp. The only thing I'd do differently is that I'd get a self-propelled mower: St. Augustine grass grows pretty thick and can be a bear to push a mower through it.

[villagetinker]

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 !

IF (big if) you end up with a 120 volt ac powered lawn mower please do the following.
First make sure all of the outlets you would use have WORKING GFCI installed.
Second, find the most obnoxious colored extension cord, so it is easy to AVOID.
Third, as previously noted look at your lawn and figure out a pattern that avoids crossing the cord.
Fourth, make sure the cord is rated for the ampacity of the mower.

As for battery powered mower you might check with consumer reports to see if they did any testing on these.

[Pairadocs]

Not convinced that batteries are the way to go: our yard guy died a few months after we moved here and I figured that if I bought an 110 volt electric mower, hedge trimmer and weed whacker/edger, along with a 50' extension cord, I could do everything he did and in about a year I'd have all the stuff paid for. And so it was. The cord eliminates all the fuss over removing, replacing and charging batteries, plus the power is constant--don't have to worry about batteries running low and slowing things down. Granted, it did take me a few tries to get the cord thing down to where I could manage it but once you get the hang of it, it is no more of a problem tugging the extension cord attached to the mower/weed whacker/trimmer around the yard than a battery powered unit.

Got everything at Lowe's. The mower (21") is plenty big enough for the yard and the cutting power never wavers. Weed whacker and hedge trimmer, the same. Mower was $205.00 about 2 1/2 years ago, weed whacker maybe $50, and the hedge trimmer about $60 (all three most likely more now). All three still work like new and as I'm pretty handy with a file and a Dreml tool I keep the mower and trimmer razor sharp. The only thing I'd do differently is that I'd get a self-propelled mower: St. Augustine grass grows pretty thick and can be a bear to push a mower through it.

Really appreciate all the time you took to give a detailed answer. We once had a corded electric too, a LONG time ago. Had a very specific pattern that had to be followed (up, back, up, back, etc. letting out the cord in an organized manner. Then, raising sons, felt gas mower met our needs better... one distracted second and the cord could be cut, so we went with gas. Now, retired, but with an easy flat yard, started thinking go gas cans, no stabilizer to add in "winter" months, not quite a loud, etc. etc., so really appreciate your input ! St. A grass IS a challenge, tough stuff !

[Toymeister]

I made the conscious decision to go with the Makita cordless. Once you buy into a brand it is easiest to stay with that brand.

Makita makes more cordless tools than anyone else. Makita chargers fan cool the batteries while charging to prevent overheating. I believe that they have at least four mowers to choose from.

Makita avoids marketing hype. A Makita 21 inch mower means a 21" blade. Other brands have 21" decks but 19" blades. It is not the cheapest brand but the pain of price is felt only once.

[bimmertl]

Have a premier home with a "large" lot. $70 a month for lawn cutting, edging and blowing.

Bad news is on some occasions they wake me from my nap.

Good luck with all your mowers, edgers, and blowers.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

We have had all three, gas, electric via cord and battery. Cord is a pain, and i have cut it and patched it a bunch of times. . Now, battery operated is the way to go. But the mowers are light and the grass can get tough for light weight mowers to cut low enough so lightest weight might not be the best for the FL grasses.

no more gas, storage and mixing etc, too messy versus popping a battery in and just go.

good luck

electrifried guy

[David114]

I have an EGO not Ezgo which I think is golf cart. Courtyard Villa Corner Lot. Deans etc does not come frequently enough in growing season nor back off when not needed so I cut it myself though I would rather not. I like the EGO very much but if I had it to do over, I would go for the self propelled version.

[chrisinva]

Got real tired of hearing the weekly/biweekly mower /blower/edger on our 6600 sf lot with a 1914 sf designer Iris on it. Not only was the noise a big pain but we were the lucky recipients of deep gouges in our lawn from the mower wheels. Soooo, we got the EGo battery, self propelled mower/blower/edger 2nd hand on TOTV & now are pretty happy. Be sure you get a battery that will mow entire lawn in 1 charge. Or you can buy the smaller, cheaper battery & have a nice iced tea while it recharges. Good luck!

[Garywt]

The V’s, that is a new one, many use TV but being a camper TV is for tow vehicle and tv is for television so I just say the Villages.

If I was buying one it would be a Ryobi. Just about every tool or yard tool I have is a Ryobi either 18 volt or 40 volt. I like them all but my mower up north is named John Deere and my mower down south is named Mark and they both do a great job.

[Woodbear]

All Makita here. Same battery system for all. You can buy some tools with and w/o batteries. I always have extra batteries available when needed. 21 months in, we are happy with our choices

Mower (self propelled is available, mine is not) -

Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XML03CM1-Brushless-Mower-Batteries/dp/B092Q4P5DS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JHJFB9D36ZEF&keywords=makita+lawn+mower&qid=1683786753&sprefix=makita+lawn+mower%2Caps%2C851&sr=8-1)

Blower -

Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XBU02PT-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless/dp/B01N7MX7YG/ref=sr_1_5?crid=33QQIWCHUA0AR&keywords=makita+blower&qid=1683786834&sprefix=makita+blowe%2Caps%2C823&sr=8-5)

String Timmer -

Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XRU15PT-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless/dp/B07X13FYSL/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3UCZENFXVZ9DT&keywords=makita+string+trimmer&qid=1683786894&sprefix=makita+str%2Caps%2C841&sr=8-3)

Makita Stick Broom -

Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XLC04ZBX4-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless/dp/B07VLP8B5Y/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2RDTA3UEOI6FK&keywords=makita+stick+vacuum&qid=1683786959&sprefix=makita+stick%2Caps%2C771&sr=8-8)

[mntlblok]

IF (big if) you end up with a 120 volt ac powered lawn mower please do the following.
First make sure all of the outlets you would use have WORKING GFCI installed.
Second, find the most obnoxious colored extension cord, so it is easy to AVOID.
Third, as previously noted look at your lawn and figure out a pattern that avoids crossing the cord.
Fourth, make sure the cord is rated for the ampacity of the mower.

As for battery powered mower you might check with consumer reports to see if they did any testing on these.
He said ampacity. This electricity rabbit hole seems endless.

[Philbot]

I bought the Ego 56V self-propelled mower, trimmer, and blower about 15 months ago. The equipment is more than capable of keeping up with a large lot on a single charge. Each piece of equipment came with its own charger. The batteries charge quickly and maintain full power until discharged. I bought the equipment at Lowes and it was a little pricey, but I don't have to buy or store gas and the mower folds up for storage, which is a plus for me. The mower has a lot of plastic parts, but no durability issues so far.

[RICH1]

I have an EGO not Ezgo which I think is golf cart. Courtyard Villa Corner Lot. Deans etc does not come frequently enough in growing season nor back off when not needed so I cut it myself though I would rather not. I like the EGO very much but if I had it to do over, I would go for the self propelled version.
I love EGO, mower, bush trimmers, and blower are all EGO. Long lasting batteries… Top Quality

[NoMo50]

I use EGO equipment to handle my lawn chores. The mower is a 21" self-propelled, using a 5.0aH battery. Our lot is about 10,000 SqFt, and I can easily mow the yard on a single charge. I also use an EGO string trimmer and blower, both of which use a 2.5aH battery. As with the mower, no issues getting the yard work done on a single charge. I've been using this equipment for a year now with no issues. Very happy with the quality and performance.

[Billbo]

I have an EGO. It works great. I have a courtyard villa, so a small lawn. It takes me about 1/2 hours and I charge it maybe every third mowing. I would guess the battery lasts about 2 hours. It charges quite fast. It is also self propelled, which I would recommend. I also got the string trimmer. The battery makes it quite heavy, but if you balance it right it’s ok.

[justjim]

I have a yard service for $50 a month. There were two guys on my street that did their own. Great guys always had my admiration! Operative word were. One had back surgery twice and the other heart attack. I played golf with them and now neither are playing anymore. The wife and I go to the gym twice a week and belong to a couple of clubs. Besides occasional travel, church activity, we stay very busy. On the other hand, a former H.S. Classmate, who lives here in another village, still mows his yard and I remember him telling me that he went from a Toro battery to gas a year ago. I think the battery mower was Toro and know the gas is. He said the battery mower “just didn’t cut that St Augustine grass”. I just shrugged? Be safe in that summer heat. To each his own. Fore.

[BobnBev]

Have a premier home with a "large" lot. $70 a month for lawn cutting, edging and blowing.

Bad news is on some occasions they wake me from my nap.

Good luck with all your mowers, edgers, and blowers.

Can you PM me with your guys name & phone #? TIA

[asianthree]

We use EGO for both of our lawns, 10,000sf. Batteries last little over an hour. No worries with mid and upper model on St A grass. Blower and edger are light weight easy to use

[Pairadocs]

IF (big if) you end up with a 120 volt ac powered lawn mower please do the following.
First make sure all of the outlets you would use have WORKING GFCI installed.
Second, find the most obnoxious colored extension cord, so it is easy to AVOID.
Third, as previously noted look at your lawn and figure out a pattern that avoids crossing the cord.
Fourth, make sure the cord is rated for the ampacity of the mower.

As for battery powered mower you might check with consumer reports to see if they did any testing on these.

Thanks ! Had one corded once but don't think we'll go that route again, though we certainly had an abundance of GFCI's put in when we built, all around the house and in house and garage, but think if we decide against battery mower, will probably just go the same old Sears gas again. BTY, concerning the GFC's , the freezer in the garage is not near a conventional outlet, so is plugged into a GFC... you probably can guess.. gone to see the kids in St. Louis, came back, had storm "trip" it, hundred of dollars of meat... horrible, stinking, mess ! What to do ? Can the outlet be converted from GFC to standard so this never happens again while we are gone ? Thanks....

[Pairadocs]

I made the conscious decision to go with the Makita cordless. Once you buy into a brand it is easiest to stay with that brand.

Makita makes more cordless tools than anyone else. Makita chargers fan cool the batteries while charging to prevent overheating. I believe that they have at least four mowers to choose from.

Makita avoids marketing hype. A Makita 21 inch mower means a 21" blade. Other brands have 21" decks but 19" blades. It is not the cheapest brand but the pain of price is felt only once.

Super thanks for the feedback... Makita (wow, a bright blue..LOL !) and a Stihl were the two we've so far found to be in consideration, but were also very surprised to find Walmart's brand, Hart, supercharged self propelled (runs about $538) seems to also have very good reviews, so hoped to get replies from people like you who actually own and use certain one... the "star" ratings on line may, or may not (?) but genuine !

[Pairadocs]

We have had all three, gas, electric via cord and battery. Cord is a pain, and i have cut it and patched it a bunch of times. . Now, battery operated is the way to go. But the mowers are light and the grass can get tough for light weight mowers to cut low enough so lightest weight might not be the best for the FL grasses.

no more gas, storage and mixing etc, too messy versus popping a battery in and just go.

good luck

electrifried guy

Yes, tried one corded long ago, even when you learn the "pattern", it's still a pain. What brand of battery do you have ? St. Augustine can be tough for sure, but really want to explore before we go gas again !

[Pairadocs]

I have an EGO not Ezgo which I think is golf cart. Courtyard Villa Corner Lot. Deans etc does not come frequently enough in growing season nor back off when not needed so I cut it myself though I would rather not. I like the EGO very much but if I had it to do over, I would go for the self propelled version.

Thank you SO MUCH... we have definitely been leaning self propelled if we go battery. Not in a villa, designer model but NOT on a corner lot so a very manageable lawn. And yes, the "services" are nearly $900 a year, cut it when THEY want to, are loud, have done all kinds of things (used huge riding mower and ground collapsed and broke a neighbor's irrigation, another neighbor had some guy (always a different guy !) hit his vinyl siding with a GAS EDGER and put a whole in it ! THEN, when his boss was called, denied he did it. and so on. But like I said, the biggest benefit over the money savings year after year, but the benefit of the physical exercise (though not very strenuous like the old PUSH mower when we were kids... talk about a work out...LOL) even though just walking on flat ground here in Florida !

[Two Bills]

One thing I discovered recently when I changed from gas mower to battery powered, was how much noisier the battery mower was. High pitch sound.
Nothing you cannot live with, but definitely noisier.
The plus side is that the electric mower is so much lighter than the gas, which was the main reason I changed.
I prefer a push mower, and my trusty old Honda was getting a bit of struggle for my old bones.
Happy mowing!

[Jhnidy]

No matter which way you go, watch the heighth. My battery Worx will not leave the grass high enough even when set to max heighth. Never thought of that before I bought. But everything here runs on batteries. Including the golf cart.

[Mrmean58]

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 gave up all of my gas powered equipment when I moved here. Two reasons, they were nearing the end of their useful lives and I didn't want to have the smell of stored gas in my garage. (Previously had an exterior shed to store). I bought a line of 40V battery lawn care equipment which I use on the lawns if two houses weekly(twice a week during the prime growing season). On my second set of batteries, the first set died after three years. Since more states are banning gas powered lawn equipment, the cost of replacement batteries has more than doubled. One benefit is the equipment is so quiet, I came do my lawns early morning without the fear of disturbing my neighbors.

[Mike&Silvia]

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.

[HiHoSteveO]

Can't contribute any actual experience, but as VT previously suggested, Consumer Reports did just do a review of gas self-propelled and battery self-propelled mowers in the May/June 2023 issue.
Here's a link to what they put online.
Best and Worst Battery Lawn Mowers - Consumer Reports (https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/lawn-mowers/best-and-worst-battery-powered-lawn-mowers-a1229677803/)

[Jimvac11]

I have and would recommend EGO equipment. I use the 21" select cut self propelled mower w/ 7.5AH battery and it handles my 8400 sq.ft St. Augustine grass with no issues. It mows the lawn with more than 60% battery left. EGO is well known for there top rated battery technology. I also use the EGO string trimmer and blower. The batteries are all interchangeable. I have used other brands (Dewalt, Makita, Craftsman, Porter Cable etc.) in the past but none outperform the EGO platform. They are a little higher priced than some other brands but for my money they work.
Good Luck!

[Ptmckiou]

We bought the EGO mower and love it. It was around $600 at Lowes. I can mow our typical TV lawn 4-5 times before needing to recharge the battery. It’s self propelled with adjusted speeds, mulches the grass with two blades, and is very quiet. It folds up and stores sitting upright on the back two wheels so takes little floor space. I would have nothing else. I’m spoiled now.

I also have EGO string trimmer, leaf blower, and blade edger with all interchangeable battery. Love them too.

[MandoMan]

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 !

EZgo lithium battery GOLF CARTS are highly rated, but Consumer Reports doesn’t mention them making lawn mowers. Below are the nine top battery-powered MOWERS from Consumer Reports. The first one comes with two batteries and a 75 minute run time good for an acre or more. These companies make lots of other models with lower ratings. If you want the top models, type in the numbers. Amazon probably carries them.

[FredTheHead]

I have EGO yard tools. I also still have a gas mower. The battery operated mower is so easy to use that I haven't used the gas mower at all this year.
Get a self propelled mower with a grass catcher. Get a weed wacker and a blower. Buy refurbished tools with their added in battery. I have three chargers and three batteries available all the time. I plug in a dead battery every time I take a charged battery. I never have to wait while batteries are charging. The 7.5 large battery is great for the mower but the smaller 2.5 batteries are lighter and easier to use in the other tools. All EGO batteries are interchangeable in all tools.
Look at Ebay for refurbished tools. I've never had a problem buying there. I've had corded yard tools in the past and I've gotten too frustrated using cumbersome cords. Life is too short to deny yourself spending a little more to get the better tool. If you want to really treat yourself go all the way and get an edger and a hedge trimmer.
If your still undecided, come to my house. I'll let you cut my grass and trim my bushes using my EGO yard tools.

[nn0wheremann]

Super thanks for an honest reply, really appreciate ! We have been looking at some brands and models that come with 2 batteries, most of those seemed to give the customer a break money wise, from buying the mower and battery, and THEN finding they need a second $69 to $129 battery. So had been thinking of buying one of the deals that come with two ! Again, thank you for sharing... just so reluctant about "battery" powered anything ! If you happen to remember, would be interested in what brand he went with... especially since he's had it more than two WEEKS....LOL !
How long does it take to mow the lawn? Look for run time on your battery. My son-in-law bought a 21 inch electric mower, and he finishes his quarter acre lot in about an hour with battery to spare. He is embarking upon his third season with the same machine and battery.

[rsmurano]

I have used cordless lawnmowers since 2000. I went with the best lawnmower and that’s the EGO self powered. It isn’t cheap but you get what you pay for. I mow our lawn multiple times on 1 charge. I don’t take the battery out of the lawnmower each time after I mow.
All of my lawn tools (edger, blower, trimmer, weed eater) are all battery powered and have been for years.

[wildbill200]

I have Greenworks for edger, trimmer, blower and mower. All 60 volt and purchased each complete with a battery and charger. I have plenty of batteries now. I like many features of my mower such as bright lights and 2 batteries that automaticlly switch between them. It cuts great and the self propelled system works great. You might consider self propelled because the grass down here is so thick that pushing up ANY incline in 95 degree humid weather is tough. I would go with EGO as first choice and Greenworks as second.

[DAVES]

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 regularly wonder why some expect others to make their decisions. First question is how big is your lawn? Next question is is your gas mower working properly? Electric mowers have come a long way. Gone, I hope they are gone, are the ones you plugged in. Batteries
gone are NiCad's, Lithium ion batteries are lighter for the same storage capacity and have dropped in price. Many years ago, high school, I ran a lawn mowing business.
Rather than a brand, I would look at deck shape. I would look for a mower where the wheels a quality- ball bearing and stepped in allowing you to mow close to stuff like bushes. If, a big lawn, you can buy extra batteries. Even if more expensive big batteries weigh more and you are carrying that weight all the time. You can, or should be able to easily change the batteries before you finish mowing. Lithium ion batteries do not exhibit what used to be called memory in NiCad's. The batteries will last far longer if you do not run them all the way down. Back to the mower. Some do better at mulching and others better with a bag. Often the difference is the blade that is installed and it is easy to switch. If, you have stuff like leaves on your lawn, a mower with a collection bag and the right blade, is easy to use to vacuum your lawn.
I've never worn out a mower even when I was doing 14-20 lawns a week as a kid. Things can be repaired and should be properly maintained. My experience with batteries comes from selling expensive rechargeable equipment. I've never owned a rechargeable mower.

[DAVES]

Can you PM me with your guys name & phone #? TIA

If you are looking for a person to do your yardwork, you want to ask neighbors. These people tend to work one area to save time money etc running all over the Villages. Unless of course they have a bunch of dissatisfied customers chasing them.

[PurePeach]

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 !

We, too, take care of our yard work. We live in a patio villa with a small grassy area in front, but are fortunate to have a little larger back yard. Our mower is a Ryobi, as are the weed whacker, hedge trimmer, and blower. We can mow all our grass 3 times on one charge. Hope this helps.

[dtennent]

I have Ryobi 40 V electric lawnmower which has performed very well. It is a 21" model and the blade is a full 21". The two things I would consider are 1) having at least two batteries and 2) what other lawn equipment do you want to use. Having one type of battery and battery charger for all of your lawn equipment makes life much easier.

One other advantage to the electric lawnmower is that I store my mower upright against the wall on the back wheels (not flat on the ground). Given the lack of storage in our homes, this is a nice space saving feature.

[MartyW]

We have a Kobalt. It works great and we have a trimmer and blower that use the same batteries

[Pairadocs]

I bought the Ego 56V self-propelled mower, trimmer, and blower about 15 months ago. The equipment is more than capable of keeping up with a large lot on a single charge. Each piece of equipment came with its own charger. The batteries charge quickly and maintain full power until discharged. I bought the equipment at Lowes and it was a little pricey, but I don't have to buy or store gas and the mower folds up for storage, which is a plus for me. The mower has a lot of plastic parts, but no durability issues so far.

Thank you, that is the model we were looking at, also the Makita, but want to get input on any brand, especially from those who have had theirs for a year or more.

[Pairadocs]

One thing I discovered recently when I changed from gas mower to battery powered, was how much noisier the battery mower was. High pitch sound.
Nothing you cannot live with, but definitely noisier.
The plus side is that the electric mower is so much lighter than the gas, which was the main reason I changed.
I prefer a push mower, and my trusty old Honda was getting a bit of struggle for my old bones.
Happy mowing!

What brand and model did you buy ? Wondering if the self-propelled models we've been looking at, with their greater power, are as loud as gas mowers ?

[Pairadocs]

one pI gave up all of my gas powered equipment when I moved here. Two reasons, they were nearing the end of their useful lives and I didn't want to have the smell of stored gas in my garage. (Previously had an exterior shed to store). I bought a line of 40V battery lawn care equipment which I use on the lawns if two houses weekly(twice a week during the prime growing season). On my second set of batteries, the first set died after three years. Since more states are banning gas powered lawn equipment, the cost of replacement batteries has more than doubled. One benefit is the equipment is so quiet, I came do my lawns early morning without the fear of disturbing my neighbors.

What brand so you have ? Self-propelled ? One person commented their WORX still cuts the grass too short/low for Florida, even on the highest setting.

[Two Bills]

What brand and model did you buy ? Wondering if the self-propelled models we've been looking at, with their greater power, are as loud as gas mowers ?

I bought a Bosch, but I am in UK and have 'grass' grass, not the thick stuff you have in TV.
The model I have is a push mower, and although it would cut it, it would be very hard work.