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Dragonlady06 07-04-2025 12:26 PM

electric lawn mower
 
I'm looking into an electric lawn mower. Any suggestions? How many years does the battery usually last? Is it better than a gas mower?

CarlR33 07-04-2025 02:57 PM

Well, if you want electric it will last for however long the cord lasts before you run over it. If you get a battery, I think they are good for 5-10 years. I got an Ego battery powered mower and love it. Better than gas, IMO. I think if you search there are some past posts about battery mowers.
The #1 Rated Brand in Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment | EGO

RICH1 07-04-2025 03:04 PM

EGO or STIHL , buy anything else and you will regret your decision...these are also so quiet, you can cut early in the am hours..Thank you for going green

idlewild 07-04-2025 03:33 PM

Another vote for Ego. There are two top-rated models in 2025. Get the one with the two 6Ah batteries vs. the one with one 10Ah battery.

It’s always been to have more batteries and read how to care form them: only charge right before using, store in less than 85 degrees (ie not garage), don’t drrain to zero if possible.

Your best best around TV for price is Lowe’s (Home Depot’s carry a lesser line) and you get a military discount and Lowe’s credit. Also, look for deals on a trimmer (would avoid the one that auto feeds / LineIQ), blower, and edger. I got the commercial edger which is probably overkill but they don’t make a residential one and the multi tool is heavy with the battery. Go to Lowe’s and try each for yourself.

Xaribe 07-04-2025 04:17 PM

Just a Heads Up, There are Robots for that
 
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Originally Posted by Dragonlady06 (Post 2443320)
I'm looking into an electric lawn mower. Any suggestions? How many years does the battery usually last? Is it better than a gas mower?

Husqvarna makes several robot lawn mowers. They appear to operate much like the little floor cleaner ones, some are more expensive then others but are available on Amazon or at a Lowe's. The down side is you may have to train it.

Amazon.com

Topspinmo 07-04-2025 04:29 PM

I’d used EGO equipment/batteries for maybe 8 years, never had one last over 5 years. Mower batteries (5al. 7al, 9al) are close to 500 dollars. Can get Chinese knockoffs for 1/2 that price. Batteries can be repaired by replacing bad batteries cells if you have good cells from old batteries the equipment and knowledge.

Least expensive at noted are cord mowers, but you have to deal with cord. Gas mowers require more pre-maintenance due to alcohol in fuel, oil changes. If you can live with replacing batteries every few years EGO good choice for price.

biggamefish1 07-04-2025 04:44 PM

I first bought an EGO mower battery-operated in 2016, sold it to my next-door neighbor, and then bought a new EGO mower with self-propel in 2020. Both batteries are still the originals. I also have the weed eater and blower, love these products, and highly recommend EGO.

Rango 07-04-2025 05:29 PM

[QUOTE=Xaribe;2443365]Husqvarna makes several robot lawn mowers. They appear to operate much like the little floor cleaner ones, some are more expensive then others but are available on Amazon or at a Lowe's. The down side is you may have to train it.

[url=https://www.amazon.com/Husqvarna-Automower-Connect-Robotic-Mower/dp/B087YZCNDJ/ref=asc_df_B087YZCNDJ?mcid=79c18a334e1e39b0921d9ac 7e7eb508f&






Security could be an issue. There was a robot mower recently stolen in The Villages

jcreason5616 07-05-2025 05:15 AM

Ryobi
 
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Originally Posted by Dragonlady06 (Post 2443320)
I'm looking into an electric lawn mower. Any suggestions? How many years does the battery usually last? Is it better than a gas mower?

I LOVE my Ryobi!!!

RoseyRed 07-05-2025 05:39 AM

Strange that a lawn mower needs to be stored in less than 85 degrees. Do you store it in the air-conditioned house?

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Originally Posted by idlewild (Post 2443355)
Another vote for Ego. There are two top-rated models in 2025. Get the one with the two 6Ah batteries vs. the one with one 10Ah battery.

It’s always been to have more batteries and read how to care form them: only charge right before using, store in less than 85 degrees (ie not garage), don’t drrain to zero if possible.

Your best best around TV for price is Lowe’s (Home Depot’s carry a lesser line) and you get a military discount and Lowe’s credit. Also, look for deals on a trimmer (would avoid the one that auto feeds / LineIQ), blower, and edger. I got the commercial edger which is probably overkill but they don’t make a residential one and the multi tool is heavy with the battery. Go to Lowe’s and try each for yourself.


La lamy 07-05-2025 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Xaribe (Post 2443365)
Husqvarna makes several robot lawn mowers. They appear to operate much like the little floor cleaner ones, some are more expensive then others but are available on Amazon or at a Lowe's. The down side is you may have to train it.

Amazon.com

Without fences separating properties in most of TV, how does the robot not take off over to neighbors?

sowtime444 07-05-2025 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RoseyRed (Post 2443413)
Strange that a lawn mower needs to be stored in less than 85 degrees. Do you store it in the air-conditioned house?

The batteries, not the lawn mower.

elevatorman 07-05-2025 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RoseyRed (Post 2443413)
Strange that a lawn mower needs to be stored in less than 85 degrees. Do you store it in the air-conditioned house?

Not the lawnmower the battery. I have had an EGO for 3 years now and it does the job. I store my battery in the garage and charge it every other cut. It paid for itself after a year. I have the Kobalt string trimmer, blower, hedge trimmer, and drill. Lowes has sales on package deals 2 or 3 tools for a good price that is the reason for the Kobalt tools.

Ptmcbriz 07-05-2025 06:59 AM

Absolutely love mt EGO battery powered lawn mower. I get four to five mowings in this tough St Augustine grass. Make sure you get one with the mulching blade so you don’t need to bag the clippings.

Carlsondm 07-05-2025 07:00 AM

I am using the 21 inch, self propelled Greenworks 80 volt on a hilly lot. Had it for a year and no problems. I store the batteries in the house. I keep St Augustine around 3.5 inches. Tough springy grass.

Villager24 07-05-2025 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragonlady06 (Post 2443320)
I'm looking into an electric lawn mower. Any suggestions? How many years does the battery usually last? Is it better than a gas mower?

I live in a CYV and the previous owner left a plug in mower. Works great on my small yard and no fussing with batteries.

Switter 07-05-2025 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragonlady06 (Post 2443320)
I'm looking into an electric lawn mower. Any suggestions? How many years does the battery usually last? Is it better than a gas mower?

It all depends on your needs. Since the lots in the villages are so small, battery is probably fine.

It's not a direct comparison but I have two chainsaws, an ego battery and an echo gas. They are about the same size chainsaws. The gas is a lot more powerful and cuts faster and the battery on the ego only lasts about an hour. I used the ego battery primarily for small trimming jobs. If I was cutting up a whole tree, definitely gas.

For my lawnmower, I bought a Honda gas just based off of my experience with the chainsaws. I figured with thickness of Saint Augustine grass and wanting both self-propelled and mulching, I wasn't sure a battery mower would be up to the task. Unfortunately, Honda does not sell gas lawn mowers anymore.

I have an ego battery edger and leaf blower. Both work fine with the size of my lot.

If you do buy a battery mower, you will have to be replace the batteries eventually. If I were to buy a battery mower, like others in this thread it would definitely be an ego. I did have a failed battery for my chainsaw during the warranty period and ego customer support was great, they sent me a new battery with hardly any questions asked.

bosanquet 07-05-2025 07:28 AM

A gas lawn mower will cut better, more rpm. I bought a top rated $700 Ego and hate it. It always leaves a strip of grass uncut in the middle of the mower. Don't belive the Ego ratings when you look up the reviews.

DonRaleigh 07-05-2025 07:44 AM

Ryobi
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragonlady06 (Post 2443320)
I'm looking into an electric lawn mower. Any suggestions? How many years does the battery usually last? Is it better than a gas mower?

Our self propelled Ryiobi is six years old and going strong. 40 V, 6ah, strored and charged in the garage.

UpNorth 07-05-2025 08:10 AM

[QUOTE=Rango;2443374][QUOTE=Xaribe;2443365]Husqvarna makes several robot lawn mowers. They appear to operate much like the little floor cleaner ones, some are more expensive then others but are available on Amazon or at a Lowe's. The down side is you may have to train it.

[url=https://www.amazon.com/Husqvarna-Automower-Connect-Robotic-Mower/dp/B087YZCNDJ/ref=asc_df_B087YZCNDJ?mcid=79c18a334e1e39b0921d9ac 7e7eb508f&






Security could be an issue. There was a robot mower recently stolen in The Villages[/QUOTE]


Might as well steal a brick. They are all programmed to the home base where they recharge. My home course in CT uses Husqvarna robot mowers to cut all 18 fairways.

Michael A. David 07-05-2025 08:21 AM

Lawnmower
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlR33 (Post 2443349)
Well, if you want electric it will last for however long the cord lasts before you run over it. If you get a battery, I think they are good for 5-10 years. I got an Ego battery powered mower and love it. Better than gas, IMO. I think if you search there are some past posts about battery mowers.
The #1 Rated Brand in Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment | EGO

Look into the WORX Robotic lawnmower. It will keep your lawn in top shape with out you having to mow. Possibly some weed whacking or edging.

FastAndCurious 07-05-2025 08:46 AM

My Greenworks works great
 
I've had a 21 inch Greenworks mower for 5 years with the same batteries.
I bought the self propelled model and I'm glad I did.
I like some of the simple features like having a compartment onboard that holds a spare battery. You can easily stop mowing and change batteries.
Like most competitors, the brand has a full line of other products like leaf blower, chain saw, hedge trimmer etc that us the same battery.
You can buy these at walmart online. 7-5-25 It looks like they have a 21 inch self propelled 60v with TWO batteries on sale for $424 right now. That's a good deal.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Greenworks-60V-21-Self-Propelled-Lawn-Mower-with-2-5-0-Ah-Batteries-Rapid-Charger-2546202/3058686474?classType=REGULAR&from=/search

Topspinmo 07-05-2025 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RoseyRed (Post 2443413)
Strange that a lawn mower needs to be stored in less than 85 degrees. Do you store it in the air-conditioned house?


Preferably store batteries at less 85 degrees not mower itself so they last longer. EGO 56V batteries automatically shut down at 41V you never run them to zero volts.

Topspinmo 07-05-2025 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bosanquet (Post 2443462)
A gas lawn mower will cut better, more rpm. I bought a top rated $700 Ego and hate it. It always leaves a strip of grass uncut in the middle of the mower. Don't belive the Ego ratings when you look up the reviews.

You also have cut no more than 1/3 grass off or it bog slow blade down probably why leaving strip provided you didn’t mow too fast? Even gas mower will bog it grass wet and over grown cutting too much off especially if have very thick grass?

PhilR 07-05-2025 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragonlady06 (Post 2443320)
I'm looking into an electric lawn mower. Any suggestions? How many years does the battery usually last? Is it better than a gas mower?

I have Greenworks which I bought from Costco. Very happy.

Blueblaze 07-05-2025 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2443532)
You also have cut no more than 1/3 grass off or it bog slow blade down probably why leaving strip provided you didn’t mow too fast? Even gas mower will bog it grass wet and over grown cutting too much off especially if have very thick grass?

Yeah I used to think that.

We just got back from a 3 week trip, where I couldn't find someone who would mow while I was gone. You can imagine what I returned to.

My 5-year-old Kobalt mower from Lowes cut it just as well as a gas push mower would have. I just had to turn the walking speed down a little. And it used more power than usual. The battery died toward the end and I had to finish up the next day.

The worst part was that my Black-and-Decker string trimmer finally gave up the ghost and isn't made anymore. I loved that thing because it was light weight and I didn't have to bump it all the time. The string automatically fed itself as needed. And you can buy the spools already wound.

So I bought a Kobalt trimmer that uses the same batteries as the mower, and it's a complete POS. It's heavy, poorly balanced, and you have to bump it all the time. Worst thing is, it goes through almost a whole spool just to do my little 1/4 acre yard, and you have to rewind it by hand.

By the way, batteries are the whole problem with electric. There is no standardization, so you're buying into a battery standard -- choose wisely. Much as I loved that B&D trimmer, now I've got three perfectly good 40V batteries and nothing you can buy today uses them.

mikeltry 07-05-2025 10:02 AM

I use a Justin.

mfodale 07-05-2025 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RICH1 (Post 2443350)
EGO or STIHL , buy anything else and you will regret your decision...these are also so quiet, you can cut early in the am hours..Thank you for going green

Add green works to your list. I've owned mine for over 2 years and it has been flawless. Besides, they stand behind their products.

Battlebasset 07-05-2025 10:39 AM

In 2021, I bought the Lowe's Craftsman lawn battery package - Push lawnmower, blower, string trimmer and and hedge trimmer - a little over $500, pretty much the same price now.

I have a small yard, and I bag my zoysia grass. Cut at maximum height, about twice a week during the summer when it grows the most. Might go three weeks in the winter, and mostly to clean what blows onto the lawn (leaves, etc).

So far so good, and I have plenty of batteries to swap around. Never run out of power. I charge the batteries in the garage HVAC closet. Cooler than the actual garage, and don't have to bring batteries in and out of the house.

Four years later, I would do it again. Saved a ton of money for not much weekly work, better cut, and bagging the grass reduces the need to dethatch. And the difference between the scalp, blow and go services my neighbor has? Don't get me started.

The link below will take you to the Lowes page. Don't know why it says "access denied"

Access Denied

jacRI 07-05-2025 11:41 AM

I bought a WorX lithium push mower last year for my 5000 sq ft lot. Been very happy with it. I went with Worx because of the 10+ yr old trimmer still working great.

Spinnaker 07-05-2025 12:13 PM

Used Battery mowers are listed for sale all over the internet
FB market place …..,.

jimjamuser 07-05-2025 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonlady06 (Post 2443320)
I'm looking into an electric lawn mower. Any suggestions? How many years does the battery usually last? Is it better than a gas mower?

Yes electric mowers are way superior to gas. The engine is more reliable, quieter, and you don't have the hassle of filling up gas cans. Also no odor when filling or operating with an electric. There is less noise for your neighbors to deal with. Last and most important, you are not exhausting harmful gases into the atmosphere. There are also other advantages.

bmarasco 07-05-2025 02:51 PM

Kobalt Self Propelled 80V
 
Ours is 8 years old .. no battery problems… functions perfectly !!

biker1 07-05-2025 03:17 PM

Just curious, which electric mower do you own? Also, which electric car and which electric golf cart do you own? Also, which solar panels are on your roof? Asking for a friend.

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Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2443590)
Yes electric mowers are way superior to gas. The engine is more reliable, quieter, and you don't have the hassle of filling up gas cans. Also no odor when filling or operating with an electric. There is less noise for your neighbors to deal with. Last and most important, you are not exhausting harmful gases into the atmosphere. There are also other advantages.


Topspinmo 07-05-2025 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by biker1 (Post 2443603)
Just curious, which electric mower do you own? Also, which electric car and which electric golf cart do you own? Also, which solar panels are on your roof? Asking for a friend.

He’s on the bicycle singing same old song again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGa_4vp3rNE

jimjamuser 07-05-2025 04:26 PM

I have a Kobalt push lawnmower. Do not own a golf car, but if i did it would be an electric model.

Topspinmo 07-05-2025 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2443615)
I have a Kobalt push lawnmower. Do not own a golf car, but if i did it would be an electric model.

So you own Electric fully electric car? O, electric mowers don’t have engine’s, they have motors.

Ignatz 07-06-2025 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by La lamy (Post 2443414)
Without fences separating properties in most of TV, how does the robot not take off over to neighbors?

There are two perimeter options.

Many of the models use a wire on the ground system making a loop around your yard, similar to the Invisible Fence for dogs. The mower will stay inside the loop.

The other is a gps based system where you train the mower where to go and not to go, like a roomba in the house.

I just started researching the robot mowers in depth but need to answer a few more questions before we pull the trigger on buying one.

So far I’ve identified a model from Segway that checks the boxes. Only costs about $1500.

ToniPaul 07-06-2025 06:16 AM

Hi: I have an E-go battery powered mower and weed-whacker (for sale.) Each has its own charger and battery. Never had any problems with running out of power, and often did my 2500 sq ft lawns twice on one charge it’s pretty quiet, self-propelled and easier to handle than a gas unit because it’s lighter.

Mazjaz 07-06-2025 06:46 AM

I have had my Greenworks duel blade mower going on my 4 seasons and it has been awesome. It is one of the highest rated mower in Consumer Reports.


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