Your two acre video is deceptive on the electric mower. 1. The grass looked incredibly short . 2. It was dry conditions as it looked like dirt . 3. The grass being cut was not green or even damp . 4. Show me a two acre field with grass 6-7 inches tall , lush & green . I bet it won’t last for two acres .
A big thing right up front is cost. Z370R is $6399, a Z320R is $3699. Also, the electric one, just like cell phones and EV vehicles, long term charging to 100% and using to almost 0% and then charging back to 100% is hard on the battery over time and will shorten its life, so its more than likely that running this between 20% and 80% is the most optimal state of charge for long battery life, but that also then means you lose 40% of your mowing capacity. The Z320R, you run out of gas, you simply fill up and there is no loss of state of charge over time to deal with.
personally for push mowers definitely battery super convenient and the big thing people forget is if you invest in the battery mower you can then get the blower trimmer etc and use the same batteries. you save money on gas in the long run and maintenance costs of engines. when it comes to riders I agree we're not there yet they're far too expensive to go battery vs gas so in that regard for riders definitely gas you can get some real used bargains out there.
seems like most of the comments are older guys stubborn to consider battery mowers. for most residential folks atleast for push mowers blowers trimmers and other equipment batteries definitely the way to go. riders its still early so I'd still lean to gas. ryobi and ego have nice offerings tho just too expensive.
I am seriously considering electric because the current 345 20 hp Kawasaki engine has had a random stall that no one can figure out including the dealer
John deere should offer an option to switch battery, and give the ability to people have an extra battery on the side to change in case you run out instead of having to wait the charging time.
China is not "our" enemy. President Biden just rolled out the red carpet to the Chinese supreme leader and welcomed him to the White House. Plus, look at most everything you have in your house. I'll bet at least 60% of your belongings are made in China. My mower engine, bicycle, kitchen appliances, tools, face masks etc are all made in China. Hell, even my bathroom scouring pads are made in China!
The John Deere is made in the USA. The battery likely does come from China, but at least the rest of the mower is made here so it qualifies as made in the USA, the same as the rest of the Z3 line. It's the best option for being USA made, since all the others are outright made in China with the exception of Ryobi which claims to be made here but is owned by a Chinese company
The thing is that battery mowers are coming, no matter what anyone thinks about them. As they are ushered in, gas powered machines are going by the wayside. For the average homeowner, you really will have very limited options. You can keep your existing gas burner mower and the cost to have it worked on will keep going up and up. People that can work on them will fade faster and faster so those that can wrench on them will get a premium for doing so. Commercial machine will still be around and the price on them will increase more than they already are. Taking care of them will cost even more than it already does. For the commercial cutter folks, you should be glad to see EV mowers happening because it will mean more business for you. They arent going to come after your mowers because they can't. The nature of how battery mowers charge prevents it. Still, at the end of the day, they're coming and it doesnt matter how many people do or don't like it. When these things get decided, the average person isn't even an afterthought.
This past winter absolutely killed the EV momentum. Since John Deere doesn't recommend charging below 40 degrees, there goes your snow blower and snow plow.
have you tried more recent models? they're just as powerful as a decent gas push mower look at review comparisons. my ryobi feels just as good as my older john deere gas push mower.
@@elijahbey3366 Sounds like you have your mind made up. Only gas push mowers left have crappy Briggs engines with plastic carbs and camshafts enjoy that
Your two acre video is deceptive on the electric mower. 1. The grass looked incredibly short .
2. It was dry conditions as it looked like dirt .
3. The grass being cut was not green or even damp .
4. Show me a two acre field with grass 6-7 inches tall , lush & green . I bet it won’t last for two acres .
they do quite well actually. ego and ryobi zero turns can manage 2 - 3 acres on a full charge no issue even with taller grass.
Good video. No pointless music and no fake hype about whatever gimmick you happen to be selling this week. 👍
A big thing right up front is cost. Z370R is $6399, a Z320R is $3699. Also, the electric one, just like cell phones and EV vehicles, long term charging to 100% and using to almost 0% and then charging back to 100% is hard on the battery over time and will shorten its life, so its more than likely that running this between 20% and 80% is the most optimal state of charge for long battery life, but that also then means you lose 40% of your mowing capacity. The Z320R, you run out of gas, you simply fill up and there is no loss of state of charge over time to deal with.
Gas or electric? Neither for me, diesel!
One you should said is the Ryobi 80V O turn movers has the best warranty out there 5 years on site warranty repair if needed
personally for push mowers definitely battery super convenient and the big thing people forget is if you invest in the battery mower you can then get the blower trimmer etc and use the same batteries. you save money on gas in the long run and maintenance costs of engines. when it comes to riders I agree we're not there yet they're far too expensive to go battery vs gas so in that regard for riders definitely gas you can get some real used bargains out there.
Battery power for me , I am not going back to gas .
seems like most of the comments are older guys stubborn to consider battery mowers. for most residential folks atleast for push mowers blowers trimmers and other equipment batteries definitely the way to go. riders its still early so I'd still lean to gas. ryobi and ego have nice offerings tho just too expensive.
@@ChosenOneDan Just call them what they are, lead heads. It really has taken a toll on their IQ
I am seriously considering electric because the current 345 20 hp Kawasaki engine has had a random stall that no one can figure out including the dealer
The real question is : do you want to buy a toy that'll absolutely break or a mower that'll last 25 years ?
Absolutely agree never battery over gas powered horsepower..
Tell The Cost of a gas engine and battery replacement ???
John deere should offer an option to switch battery, and give the ability to people have an extra battery on the side to change in case you run out instead of having to wait the charging time.
I would like to see John Deere offer a HVAC version of the 590M Gator!
How many kilowatts per hour cost?
Thats a good question. I will have to see if there is some data out there that gives a rough estimate of this.
Not going electric to further enrich our enemy the Chinese.
Or to support beliefs of our incompetent president
China is not "our" enemy. President Biden just rolled out the red carpet to the Chinese supreme leader and welcomed him to the White House. Plus, look at most everything you have in your house. I'll bet at least 60% of your belongings are made in China. My mower engine, bicycle, kitchen appliances, tools, face masks etc are all made in China. Hell, even my bathroom scouring pads are made in China!
The John Deere is made in the USA. The battery likely does come from China, but at least the rest of the mower is made here so it qualifies as made in the USA, the same as the rest of the Z3 line. It's the best option for being USA made, since all the others are outright made in China with the exception of Ryobi which claims to be made here but is owned by a Chinese company
Make my mower DIESEL
Battery-powered has its place and that is someone over the age of 50 with 1 or 2 acres of land
The thing is that battery mowers are coming, no matter what anyone thinks about them. As they are ushered in, gas powered machines are going by the wayside. For the average homeowner, you really will have very limited options. You can keep your existing gas burner mower and the cost to have it worked on will keep going up and up. People that can work on them will fade faster and faster so those that can wrench on them will get a premium for doing so.
Commercial machine will still be around and the price on them will increase more than they already are. Taking care of them will cost even more than it already does.
For the commercial cutter folks, you should be glad to see EV mowers happening because it will mean more business for you. They arent going to come after your mowers because they can't. The nature of how battery mowers charge prevents it.
Still, at the end of the day, they're coming and it doesnt matter how many people do or don't like it. When these things get decided, the average person isn't even an afterthought.
Explain 2 me why companies are experiencing losses from EV vehicles being unpopular?
@@stephenfarynaz7229 You're not supposed to ask that question.
This past winter absolutely killed the EV momentum. Since John Deere doesn't recommend charging below 40 degrees, there goes your snow blower and snow plow.
Never a battery operated mower over gas powered horsepower..
Just purchased a Exmark 21 inch electric. Compared to my old gas Exmark, it’s like going from a horse and buggy to a Ferrari.
@@garyblack9332 naa im staying with my Kohler 7000 series 22 horsepower V twin engine 725 cc ..you can keep your electric Toy
Battery powered mower sucks
have you tried more recent models? they're just as powerful as a decent gas push mower look at review comparisons. my ryobi feels just as good as my older john deere gas push mower.
@@ChosenOneDan Lie
@@elijahbey3366 it's not a lie it's my opinion. Recent battery mowers like from ego are far better than years ago
@@ChosenOneDan In other words, you're lying.
@@elijahbey3366 Sounds like you have your mind made up. Only gas push mowers left have crappy Briggs engines with plastic carbs and camshafts enjoy that