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CosmicTrucker 06-17-2022 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2107134)
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 06-17-2022 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tsmall22204 (Post 2107159)
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 06-17-2022 05:41 AM

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 06-17-2022 05:52 AM

Huh?
 
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Originally Posted by tsmall22204 (Post 2107159)
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 06-17-2022 06:02 AM

Electric lawn mower
 
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Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2107041)
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 06-17-2022 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2107134)
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 06-17-2022 06:12 AM

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 06-17-2022 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki (Post 2107049)
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 06-17-2022 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbettyl (Post 2107206)
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 06-17-2022 06:18 AM

$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 06-17-2022 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2107041)
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 06-17-2022 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2107134)
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 06-17-2022 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2107134)
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 06-17-2022 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tsmall22204 (Post 2107159)
You are todays problem with your attitude on electric tools. The environment is much more important than you are.

(groan)

ThirdOfFive 06-17-2022 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2107041)
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.


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