Electric Lawn Mower
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CleverNickname
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I have a homelite (battery, no cord). It does its job. Love the not bothering with gas and oil. It was around $300. If it lasts 6 years, I'll consider it a good product. If it doesn't, I may go gas next time around. Not sure. Note that my lawn is pretty normal sized, big lawns would be harder. Mine even mulches. If I let the grass get very very tall, I might have to do the front first, and the back the next day (after a full charge). Those who mow more regularly probably wouldn't have that problem.
Statalyzer
10,000+ Posts
I haven't used one but I'd image the cord would be a pain in the ***.
NCAAFBALLROX
1,000+ Posts
I have 1 each; got them freeeeeeeeee from a customer who was moving to Fredburg & was clearing out a garage. Black & Decker units.
The battery op unit needed a new battery & general checkup; $ 150.00 + / - with tax.
The corded unit seems to have fizzed out on the handle & yes, the cord can be a hassle... if you start out mowing the "traditional way". Start close & work your way out so the cord doesn't get in the way of you possibly mowing over it.
They are really fast @ adjusting the height - single lever on the back R corner (more like a squeeze grip thingie).
The battery op unit needed a new battery & general checkup; $ 150.00 + / - with tax.
The corded unit seems to have fizzed out on the handle & yes, the cord can be a hassle... if you start out mowing the "traditional way". Start close & work your way out so the cord doesn't get in the way of you possibly mowing over it.
They are really fast @ adjusting the height - single lever on the back R corner (more like a squeeze grip thingie).
GhostOfTomJoad
500+ Posts
I've been using a corded Black & Decker for almost 5 years now. Love it. I've got a pretty standard-sized yard in the Cedar Park 'burbs. Last year was the most difficult year to have a corded mower given all of the rain but even that wasn't a big deal.
I mowed for the first time this year last Saturday. Nothing better than dragging the mower out, dusting it off, flipping the handle forward & mowing instantly while your neighbors are pulling, priming, cursing, checking the oil, etc. on their gas mower that's been sitting idle for 4 months.
Also, keep an eye out for specials. I got a $40 or $50 discount on my electric mower by trading in an old gas mower. The city of Austin seems to run one of these programs each spring through Home Depot.
I mowed for the first time this year last Saturday. Nothing better than dragging the mower out, dusting it off, flipping the handle forward & mowing instantly while your neighbors are pulling, priming, cursing, checking the oil, etc. on their gas mower that's been sitting idle for 4 months.
Also, keep an eye out for specials. I got a $40 or $50 discount on my electric mower by trading in an old gas mower. The city of Austin seems to run one of these programs each spring through Home Depot.
NCAAFBALLROX
1,000+ Posts
Well, I may not be the best judge on how the battery op unit lasts as I have it out @ my Mom's place & I don't get the chance to use it as often as I should, i.e. a regular mow.
I've used it to cut some high, thick grass around the horse pen, like 150 yards in one stretch set on high (grass was way tall), then another pass @ medium & finally fizzed out about 1/3 to 1/2 way through a last pass @ super low (trying to keep the grass from growing up into the bottom row on an electric fence ('hot tape').
This was usually a cut I tried 3 rows wide so that (one day, if I get it out of repairs) I can use the riding mower & not worry about being too close to the fence.
Also, if you have a sloped yard then I don't think the battery op unit is the best choice because of the weight. This makes it very much a slog to push up & down hills.
I've used it to cut some high, thick grass around the horse pen, like 150 yards in one stretch set on high (grass was way tall), then another pass @ medium & finally fizzed out about 1/3 to 1/2 way through a last pass @ super low (trying to keep the grass from growing up into the bottom row on an electric fence ('hot tape').
This was usually a cut I tried 3 rows wide so that (one day, if I get it out of repairs) I can use the riding mower & not worry about being too close to the fence.
Also, if you have a sloped yard then I don't think the battery op unit is the best choice because of the weight. This makes it very much a slog to push up & down hills.
accuratehorn
10,000+ Posts
I have had one for several years, the battery operated one. Our yard is bigger than some standard suburban yards, and I didn't think I could handle the corded type.
If the grass is not too high, it will mow more than I can without stopping. If it is very high, it will take one or two recharges to finish the back yard, so it has to be done over two or three days. If the grass is fairly normal, just needs cutting, I can do the whole back yard, have a cold beer, then do the front yard.
It got where it would run down quickly and I thought the battery had failed, so I bought a new one, it was four or five years old. Same problem. I found the brushes in the motor had worn down, and bought them at a shop for a few bucks and put them in myself. Runs like new again.
They are somewhat heavy, but consider it an exercise program.
If the grass is not too high, it will mow more than I can without stopping. If it is very high, it will take one or two recharges to finish the back yard, so it has to be done over two or three days. If the grass is fairly normal, just needs cutting, I can do the whole back yard, have a cold beer, then do the front yard.
It got where it would run down quickly and I thought the battery had failed, so I bought a new one, it was four or five years old. Same problem. I found the brushes in the motor had worn down, and bought them at a shop for a few bucks and put them in myself. Runs like new again.
They are somewhat heavy, but consider it an exercise program.
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