Electric Vs. Self propelled Is this electric cordless worth trading in my old honda self-propelled gas mower for?
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Thanks Gourd! That was very helpful information!! And thanks Randy, as I haven't even thought about this! I am in FLorida and will look into what (if anything) Progress energy offers for rebates! It seems to be that the powers that be over there in CA are generally "greener" than us over here in Florida- but I can hope and find out! Thanks you two!
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I have to say that Gourd's post is probably one of the most thoughtful public comments that I have seen on any web subject.
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Why of course it is if you like to push a 70 pound plus (85 pounds if you use the grass catcher) mower around. You'll enjoy it most when the temperature is above 80, the humidity is 90 percent and sun is shining. The bad news is you might have a heart attack. The good news is that if you do have a heart attack and die you will significantly reduce your carbon footprint.
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For me it was electric push v gas push. I bought this to replace a 13 year old MTD that just wasn't cutting it anymore. I have had this since March 2010 and am still very pleased with it. It always charges, it always starts, it is less than half the noise, there are no fumes, and there is no gas in my garage. Trade a Honda gas-self-propelled? Hmm. If it works well, I'd say keep it until it needs replacement or costs too much to service, then buy one of these.
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I know nobody asked me, but I have used the same corded electric rotary mower for more than a quarter of a century. It is light, clean, more than sufficiently powerful at just 7 amps, and has been trivially easy to maintain myself, requiring just a few blade grindings and two brush replacement. Manipulating the 110-foot 14-gauge cord is easier than pushing an eighty-pound weight would be, and I haven't needed to replace any seventy-dollar batteries.
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I was wondering if anyone has had this mower for over two years.. and how's it doing? I really want to buy this- but the price is steep for my budget, and I can't seem to find a retailer that offers an extended warranty for purchase. I am just afraid of buying it and it crapping out on me after just over two years. Anyone have any thoughts please?
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A lot of electric companies have a rebate/trade-in program that will essentially cut the cost of a gas/electric replacement down to about $100 to $150, depending on make/model. Check out Southern California Edison's mower trade-in program. Keep in mind, though, that there are only a certain amount of units available and applications are only accepted as long as they have the mowers.
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The lawn mower is so light compared to gas mowers...very easy to push up a grade.My front yard has a steep grade and have no problems pushing.Am bassically one handed due to wrist crushed on left hand and find it easily to push.Wouldn't waste the money for self propelled.It would also drastically wear down battery in a short time.
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To respond to your battery questions. Here's my experience: I purchased a B&D cordless mower 2.5 years ago. Pros - powerful enough to mow even long grass - 19" path was a good size for our small yard - switching from mulching to bagging was easily done, with the bag being a good size for clippings Cons - battery only last 2.5 years and now needs replacement - replacement battery is over $200 for either the B&D ($209 from authorized B&D service centre) or $190 for an aftermarket brands. Summary - I wouldn't recommend a B&D cordless lawnmover. The high initial cost should have been outweighed by a longer life and lower fuel consumption - at only 2 1/2 years, I didn't receive the payback. Given the high cost of replacement batteries, the maximum life you will get out of this lawnmower is 2.5 years before having to replace it. I will be going back to a gas lawnmower as the long term costs are much less. The "green" B&D mower is on it's way to occupy space in a landfill.
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It's manual with no drive. The mower itself is light but the car sized battery is heavy. If you have slopes or hills I would look at a powered version.
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I have both. Toro 51609 is more powerful and has a metal mulch blade like you said. The only one reason I got G-MAX DigiPro is because it's cordless.
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I am on my second unit now, but only due to moving. I used the original mower in Texas for two seasons, and it didn't make much sense to pack it in our small U-Haul. I liked it so much I bought another one, but only have one mow on it so far. It's really a great little mower, and I was REALLY tired of maintaining so many internal combustion engines around the house.
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I'm retired, and chose the electric model because I've always had problems with small gas-powered motors getting them to start after a year or so, not to mention getting the oil-gas mix just right. I keep the cord on a reel so it doesn't get away from me and after five years, I can say I'm glad I made that decision. No smell, no hassle, just turn it on, and it's still working great. Light enough to cart around my yard, and I live on a slope too.
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No, you would want the "Electric Start" model. Search: 'Lawn Boy 10634 Self Propel Electric Start Lawn Mower, 20-Inch'
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The GreenWorks 25142 is an electric powered mower, not battery powered mower. Was this sent to buyer by Amazon because there are no customer reviews posted.
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I have used a corded mower for the last 21 years after ny husband became terminally ill and passed away. I was afraid of the gas mowers, so I opted for the corded one. I am so used to it that it doesn't bother me. It's like using your vacuum. I won't say it doesn't get in the way, sometimes it does I have never run over the cord. I prefer it to dealing with gasoline.
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To be perfectly honest I am not sure what you mean by self-propelled. The Miele I have I need to guide and move into areas I want cleaned. That being said, it is easy to move and it does not take much effort to get the machine into places I want it to go.
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There is a learning curve. You start from a base closest to the cord and go farther away from the origin of the cord, rotating rows to and from that area. I like having the cord over my shoulder. I have used gas mowers and they are more powerful but far heavier. For a normal lawn, (I have a house on an acre of land with bahia) I would not trade the electric .
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Selling it while the battery still works and buy a proper gas mower. My battery did burst one month after it was no longer covered by warranty...
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I have B&D cordless mower for 7 years. I am happy with it. The battery life could be short. 2 years is what they expect. My first battery last about 2 years. Then, it died. It was changed in service station for a new one. This one has lasted 4 years (5 seasons). But, the running time gets shorter and shorter, then the time is stable and is about 1/2 of the original running time. But, that is good enough for me since I mow front and rear separately. The problem is: now one front wheel got lost. Seems no way to repair. It still mows though. I am thinking to replace it. It might be M&D. However, I am thinking about Neuton Mower. It seems better but more expensive.
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It is not self-propelled. The weight is about the same as a gas mower (the battery is fairly heavy). A mower with an electric cord instead of a cordless one may be lighter, but I am not sure.
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If you haven't already done so, do check out a couple of the most recent product reviews of this Worx cordless mower. Amazon is apparently STILL shipping out an older version of this model, thus the 12,000/sq.ft which you(and I)received versus the 17,500/sq.ft that is improperly being listed for sale. Even with being able to buy an additional battery, that is QUITE a difference in range and should be corrected. Instead of returning an otherwise functioning unit, I took a discount so I am cautiously optimistic with the mower provided I don't run into some of the problems(such as the charger) that other users have noted. I do remain weary in having to deal with Worx's own customer service though. They have chosen to not respond to requests for additional/replacement parts(namely the charger). It's unfortunate than a negative customer service experience could possibly outweigh the positives of going cordless with this Worx. Good luck.
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The electric one was designed for us "older folk". No more gas ratios to mess with, no more gas turning sour, no more heart attacks nor sore knuckles from arthritis hating recoil starters. You'll never regret going electric as long as you have the cords. Gas or electric, you WILL have sore muscles the next day. Key of B's review (below someplace) summed up my thoughts also...trust us.