Ego Battery Lawn Mower 2021 Review
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
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The new EGO 21 inch battery lawn mower is one of the best in its class, however not everyone should buy a battery mower. Doc goes over the mower and the decision to buy a battery mower or stick with a gas lawn mower.
Other points you didn't factor in: If you're sick of maintaining oil levels and changes/gas/filters/carburator maintenance, float bowls, cleaning injenction ports, winterizing..etc...After 15 years, I'm SICK of gas engine maintenance and want simplicity. Well, there's always the reel mower or sythe for exercise, I suppose! ..thanks!
I have Ego, mower, trimmer, blower and edger. I love their products, this was my second season using them without fail. I am using it on 6k sq ft lawn and in a neighborhood. My friends say it sounds like a box fan on high lol. I have 2 batteries, rarely do I run out of juice on the first but if I do it’s nice to have the second one. Charges in less than 45 mins. Another reason to get one is if you need to take it with you in an SUV or car trunk. Don’t have to worry about stinking up your car!
I bought my ego this year. Totally love it. I only cut the grass 2-3times a year. My reason was maintenance. Getting gas. Checking oil.filter. Filling it with gas. Cleaning carburetor. Replacing rope. Spark plug..list goes on. I’m a automotive mechanic and after fixing everyone else’s cars and such I didn’t want to work in my lawnmower..just makes life a little easier.
I own the first generation E-GO mower. It's one of the best things I ever bought. I mow 1 to 2 times a week and I haven't noticed any appreciable loss of battery run time. I have a large yard, so sometimes I have to charge it for half an hour to finish up. No biggie, I just edge and blow for half an hour. It's a huge game changer to not have to maintain a gas engine. HUGE. The only maintenance is sharpening the blade each spring, which is quick with a cheap grinder. If you have a small shed, it saves you so much space because you can store it standing up. It's footprint is about 2x1 ft. Can't do that with a gas mower. The quality of the build is far superior than any gas mower I have had. There's no reason my Honda couldn't have a nice, well fitting, easy to collapse, comfortable handle, but for some reason every gas mower has cheap steel tube handles with wingnuts that you can KINDA fold over. The height adjustment is leagues better, as pointed out here, the thing is light as hell and so quiet that I can listen to an audio book or music while I mow. It's just better in almost every way. I guess they are supposed to have less torque than a gas mower, but I haven't noticed it bogging down in thick grass any more than my Honda did. Keep the blade sharp and it's a non issue for cool weather grasses. I could see how it might be an issue for those thick Florida grasses. Did I mention it has freakin headlights?? I thought that was a silly gimmick until I was able to finish up my lawn at sunset because the bright headlights allow me to see the cut line in the dark. I would have never known that was a good idea until I had it.
I don't see how your "reduced air volume when it's lowered" complaint wouldn't apply to any lawn mower. Why are you acting like that is specific to this EGO?
I have used a cordless electric mower for 22 years. Had a fescue lawn for 12 years, then a St. Augustine. Currently using a 12 year old B&D that I paid $400 for, and I purchased a second battery for $120. Still going strong, quiet, battery is easily removable. It starts first time, every time - even after being unused for 3-4 months over the winter. I’ll never go back to gas.
Thanks for the review. Bought our ego lawn mower 3 years ago and have never regretted it. Our lawn is just under an acre and it’s not a problem.
I cut my all hill .5 acre lawn with ego and it’s amazing! Sorry to have to disagree but no bog down in tall grass is awesome!! Also the self propelled is very nice for hills
Maintenance on my ego is next to nil. Just sharpen the blade, that's it. No carburetor issues getting gummed up with bad gas. No smell. Not having to purchase gas. The list goes on and on. I love my ego mower. Just bought the newest select cut for my son as he was having all kinds of mechanical/carburetor issues with his gas model.
I too have this mower and paid $650 for it and in season 3 it developed an electrical issue. Call Ego and rather than sending me 90 miles for a warranty repair they sent me a new mower. Great customer service and have since purchased the trimmer, edger and blower with the added battery. Good stuff!!
I got my ego 3 years ago, it’s amazing. Lawn is small and flat, just under 10k feet. Also upgraded to ego cordless blower for $100 using the battery from the mower
I have a Bermuda lawn with an ego mower. Works great even on the lowest setting. I have never had grass clippings underneath the deck. Of course I also don’t mow while I am running the sprinklers.
I love the channel. You are my "Go-To" when I need any advise. I've bought things that I never knew I needed because of your channel and I love it all! So thank you and keep up the great work.
I do have a however though . . . I've been a gas mower guy for decades, but after 8 mowers (At $400 to $600 each) in the last 25 years, I bought the metal deck, self-propelled 21" EGO. I have 14,000 sq. ft. and it is hands down the best mower I have ever owned and I will never, ever, go back to gas. I am not a brand guy, I just like what I like and don't what I don't. And I really like this mower. Since buying the bought a blower and a trimmer. Those are also better than my old gas ones.
PRO's; Convenience - Put the battery in an go. No more gas, oil, fouled plugs, servicing, filters, etc. Emissions - Zero, enough said. Noise - Mine is a whisper compared to gas mowers. I don't have any problems, none. I mow at different levels at different times of the year, even at the lowest level. BTW if you cut at the lowest level, don't cut you grass when it's wet and you won't get all those clippings under your mower.
CON's; Not as heavy. If you like stripes, you'll need to keep going over the same pattern to make/keep them. No other Con's. Love my mower!
My girl place, needs a new mower, i really want her to buy this brand because she wants to buy a cheap one, but im the one who mowes the lawn, an daddy wants a good one.
I went ego with this mower and the weed whip/blower combo pack and snow blower. Reason for me is I was sick of dealing with carb issues and gas and ect. Main reason I work a lot of hours and my wife is a stay at home mom and now she can easily do yard work when I'm to busy to and she actually keeps up with it way better then I ever did.
I have that mower with the 7.5 amp battery for 3 yrs now. Also own the blower, trimmer, and hedger with their respective batteries..... zero issues, highly recommend
I have a 40 volt self propelled Ryobi mow a 1/4 acre. Going on 3 years and it has worked great. Fits my need perfect.
After struggling with a gas mower and the pull starter I decided my only option was an Ego. Have had it 3 years now and love it. Even my daughter likes it...... What a benefit having a helper!! I also got the weed whacker and blower. Am very happy with my purchases.
This is probably the most realistic review I've seen about Ego Mower. I have the first generation Ego Power Mower and it chokes on grass clippings if I cut them low without the bag attachment like you stated. Also, the battery has a tendency to overheat during hot weather and it's safety will shut it down when I'm about 2/3 done with mowing my lawn--not a big deal since the down time allows me to drink some water or ice cold beer. Overall, I'm happy with Ego Power tools for the fact I can swap batteries between tools and no need to mess with gas and oil lubricants. I just bought the Ego polesaw without the battery and battery charger to add to my collection which includes the mower, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, and weed whacker all of which I bought before they introduced the Multi-Head System.
A few years ago, my wife got me the trimmer. A year later when I replaced the carb on my mower for the third time, we got the mower too. It’s a single cut self propelled. Big differences I see to yours is the front wheels on mine seem further forward, which makes tight corners tough. Also the battery door is the other way, and the light switch is on the body, not handle. But I love it. I can mow my 4K of grass twice on a charge, and I only charge my trimmer battery a couple times a year. Good stuff. The high lift blade really made the mower bag a LOT better. It even sounds angrier. Maybe the second blade makes a lot of difference already? I dunno, but the other blade works wonders for me. It sucks up leaves like a pro!
I bought this mower 2 seasons ago. This season, it wouldn't start due to some electrical issue. I called the EGO service and after a few questions, they looked if there was any repair service nearby. The closest one was a bit too far, so they decided to just send me a brand new one. Honestly love it and very surprised with the quality of service.
This is the most accurate review of EGO battery lawn mower I have seen on RUclips - I like the recommendations you gave. I have been using EGO self-propelled for five years and I just bought an extra one this past Summer. I appreciate your tips on everything you have been publishing. Thank you.
I have owned an ego for over a year. It is the best. Their pole saw, edger and hedge trimmer all operate off of the same battery. Best products ever and highly recommend!
EGO has great engineering. For a normal suburban yard they work great if you have at least two batteries. They are expensive but remember that gas mowers require constant maintenance. Now get a hedge trimmer and a leaf blower that use the same battery. What I like best is that I can listen to my Audible books while mowing, because of the lower noise. Also, the 650 Leaf Blower is so powerful that I can shovel my driveway with it in the winter if the snow is fluffy.
I have the Ego 21inch select cut and McLane 20inch reel mower. I cut first with the McLane then cut second with the Ego to get the clippings. They complement wery well. Thanks for your very educated detailed reviews Doc.
I've got the older EGO 21" push brushed mower. Had in for about three years. So here are some thoughts on the matter. My gas mower had jets for sea level and NO adjustments. I'm at 6,000ft so it ran very rich, like crap. Required a lot of maintenance. fouled the plugs all the time and the air filter always seemed plugged. Often very hard to start. By the time i got the Gas mower running i was to tired to mow the yard. The EGO electric is always ready to go, just pop the battery in and i am mowing. Got two batteries but one will mow the whole yard no problem. It is very quiet, you can't here it in the house. You do not get that tingling feeling in your hands from all the vibrations. It gets the job done. Down side is the EGO is about 10 pounds heavier, a foot longer, and does not mow as nice. If you get the New EGO Brush-less dual battery 21" self propelled you should be happy.
I have a 230,000 square foot lawn and I use the ego riding mower with 6 10 amp batteries. Love it
Loving my 2nd gen 60 volt Greenworks mower! Cuts great at any height. Plus it has a turbo over ride button to suck up the leaves in the fall. In fact I’ve went all cordless with all my outdoor tools. Hedge trimmers are amazing. The 610 CFM blower is a beast, along with the string trimmer. I could’ve be happier and they save tons of time cause of the no maintenance. The best thing is the mower always starts! Even when it’s 20 degrees outside.
Doc, if you want more air volume or flow for bagging damp or wet grass, you need the High Lift blade to get the results you're looking for.
Pre-pandemic, I bought a reconditioned Ego (presumably not the current year's model) from Home Depot but had mixed feelings about it. It came with the larger battery, which was good for two mowings of my yard. The single lever height adjustment is nice, but once I have the height set for my yard I wouldn't use it again. The killer for me was that it didn't cut that well, even with the high lift blade that I put in it. It would miss tufts of grass and when bagging it didn't vacuum anywhere near as well as my old Honda gas mower. The drive mechanism is noisy, as you can hear in the video and you have to learn to let off on it as you come up at right angles to obstructions, like a concrete garden border, or you can't roll it back away due to the wheels being locked in drive mode. You have to drag it back. The other negative for me was that you could only adjust cut height in 1 inch increments.
I learned that Toro had come out with an electric and I ended up returning the Ego and getting the Toro. It has a smaller battery but it is fine for cutting my lawn; I recharge after each mowing. It adjusts its height in 1/2 inch increments and vacuums almost as well as my Honda did. The drive mechanism is vastly superior: there is a second part of the handle that is spring-loaded and the mower reacts to pressure to go faster and maintain its speed relative to the pressure from how fast you are walking; and it is much quieter. You can install the bag coming down between the handles, which you can't with the Ego, and it packs an amazing amount into the bag. It cuts almost as well as my Honda did, with just an occasional missed blade that I have to go back over. The handle folds over without having to collapse it and you can then stand it on end. It also comes with a washout port on the deck to make cleaning the underside easier. The current model Ego may have corrected some of the issues I found but buyers should be aware of other options, as well.
Batttery powered lawn mowers work just fine on bermuda grass. I’ve used one for a while and cannot tell the difference unless you let your lawn go and get too height. And all lawns that you cut too low aren’t going to look good without a lot of maintenance. Also don’t forget about older people or people that have back issues or other medical reasons that make gas harder to operate.
I just bought it and because of a flat tire it had to mow almost the full 3/4 acre lawn. Lawn was really tall too due to getting the lawn aerated and over-seeded. Did it like a champ and still had about 1/3 battery left. Main reason for the purchase was for upright storage in the garage. It’s general use won’t be for the full lawn, just our drainage ditch and a few other areas my John Deere can’t get.
But I love the ego line. Originally bought the new trimmer and 650cfm blower (originally bought the 580, but exchanged for the 650) this year. Will get the pole saw and edger next year. I’m a full blown ego fanboy. Debating selling my Husqvarna chainsaw and buying the ego there too. Always buy the kits though, unless you don’t need anymore run time! It’s by far the cheapest way to get the batteries!
Have owned Ego gear since 2016/17, aside from one battery needing to be replaced under warranty the gear has WORKED perfectly, ZERO MX sans sharpening the blade. I have a 1/4 acre lot and it's fabulous. It's the Tesla of mowers.
I've been using an ego 21-in mower for about 7 months now. It's the most amazing mower that I probably ever used even better than some gas powered mowers that I've used. Here's the problem.. it's plastic on plastic gearing and this is where the problem starts. Already starting to have problems it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that plastic on plastic is not going to last over a period of time and a short period of time from what I have come to find out.
After success with my EGO blower and hedge trimmer I purchased a self propelled mower in three years ago. I have one 7.5 and two 2.5 amp batteries which have held up well. If the grass doesn’t get ahead of me I can cut the yard and still have enough battery to use it in the blower to clean off the mower and patio. The higher the grass the shorter the cut time. I normally use the mulching plug, but occasionally the bagger. I don’t cut my Bermuda until it has dried out. Our yard is between a third and half an acre. The only gass equipment I have now is a 42 inch deck yard tractor I’ve had for a good 15 years that will not be replace and a big backpack blower used when the leave come down. While I have never had a perfect piece of equipment I have no plans to go back to gass for anything but my backpack blower. I have enjoyed your posts, we moved to Georgia in 09 and had always had St. Augustine so your insight on Bermuda has been helpful, thanks.
I’ve been using it for almost a year on my Tifway 419 hybrid turf Bermuda. It’s working well. Does 1” pretty well, LED light lets me mow into the evening. You get clippings issues when you’re working on wet lawns. Otherwise it cuts clean and you can bag or mulch. You can’t look for reel mower features on this, they do make electric reel mower. It’s like comparing Apples to Oranges.
I lucked out as Home Depot was transitioning Ego out after their agreement changed... I was able to pickup a backpack blower WITH a 7.5Ah battery for $180. I definitely had to do a double take and would've gotten more than one if it hadn't been the last one on the floor.
You should be aware of the self-discharge feature on EGO batteries, if they're stored longer than a month they will discharge down to 30%. Since you mentioned you were getting it for a beach house. I love these batteries though, the 7.5 Ah is a beast!
I am a fan of your honest reviews. Much appreciated.👍
I have the Ego mower, Ego snow-blower and the Ego weedwacker bundle with the blower. I switched due to less maintenance and it was a great switch.
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Great video ,very informative and honest . There are a couple points that I feel are worth mentioning . My neighbor has the self propelled model I have the push type . HUGE difference . The obvious one would be weight . Not much ,around 10 Lbs. But think about what moves that weight . My 55 Lb mover is so easy to push I have no problem doing my 9500 sq. feet lawn . In fact I can mow the lawn 1.75 (almost 2) times on 1 charge . My neighbor can do 3/4 of his 9500 sq. feet lawn on 1 charge . Takes a lot of battery to move that extra weight . The propulsion system also takes power away from the blade . Another point is the cost of the unit . The self propel feature can add around $ 150 .00 . Unless your on a very steep hill ., the push type is great . I have Zoysia grass , no problem and am very pleased with the cut . I clean the underside of the deck after each use with a wet rag and spray on car wax . Blade gets sharpened every other cut .
This is why I love your videos. So much detail and explanation to help me figure out what I need to get. Thank you!!
My battery lasted 3 years. Somewhere in the vicinity of $400 for the battery so take that into account when evaluating economics. I have centipede and it does ok but I must admit the cut isn’t perfect. I can’t cut on the lowest setting. Mower doesn’t have the power to mow at the lowest setting where my grass is very thick. Not sure if it’s improved. I got one of the first ones.
I just got one it's AWESOME. I didn't have a problem cutting grass low has I needed to and even bagged tall water grass.And I wouldn't never buy a tool only because if look at the price, the lawnmower with no battery is $500 then the charger is $200 then the battery is $350 that's $1050 so when you get it all together for $650 is a steal.
Just discovered your channel. Thank you for your clear,concise and objective analysis of this electric mower.
Beautiful lawn! I am researching a lawn mower for my home and I really don't want to deal with gasoline. We have long winters in canada and I have a small yard. Your video is really helpful and I think I will buy the same mower you got. Thank you and Keep it up
My challenge with the ego was on higher levels. Didn’t feel their was enough of vacuumed to cut taller grass evenly. Left a number of stray long blades. Tried a couple of them and ended up returning them and sticking with my rider, just cuts more consistently.
Actually, the larger the yard and the more you mow, the more money you save by getting off gas. Most people don't realize how much money they spend powering their gas mowers over a 10 year period. It's easily in the hundreds of dollars on a decent sized property. I've been using a puny Greenworks 40V 19 inch mower on my 2 acre property (>1/2 acre of bumpy, wild grass) since 2012 and it's only cost me a new blade (there's lots of rocks on my lawns) and new rear wheels. I'm looking forward to the new tech which will allow me to get the job done more quickly.
I bought the Ego and have been using it for the last two summers and can’t believe how much I enjoy it and how well it works
It performs really well.
I have 1.5 acres of Bermuda and mixed grasses, ( I push mow about 1/2 acre) and I have never had a problem with my Ego, but I also can't imagine cutting my Bermuda as low as he suggests. I never cut lower than 1.5 inches due to hot summers. I would agree with his assessment if you want a golf course type of lawn. I have had the self-propelled for about 3 years and never had a battery issue unless I am cutting at night and using the self-propelled feature. I only use that to assist on inclines or if I am getting tired. It's been a great mower, and I would never go back to gas. The only thing I would prefer is a steel deck.
Just got home with my new Lm2156sp. Drove over an hour to get it from ace hardware. Can’t wait to break her in!! Bought the 650 blower last year. INCREDIBLE TOOL
I stumbled upon your channel while looking for a new mower. We’re moving from Pennsylvania to Florida and I’m glad that you addressed the issue of the warm season grasses. Thank you for a great review and I’ll keep all this information in the back of my head when making my decision. I have subscribed to your channel.
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I bought an ego in fall of ‘19 and LOVE it. Went out afterward and bought their string trimmer and love it as well. (By the way I’ve got a large, hilly, northern lawn)
I have a tall fescue lawn (Northern Virginia) and I will get an Ego in the Spring. Good point on the air volume and I am thinking that those who cut low like your beautiful lawn and who want to go electric, they could consider an electric reel mower. (Premium models include: Swardman Electra or the Allett Liberty 43, for example).
I did what you did on the blower. I have the Ego backpack blower with a 7.5 AH battery from Home Depot on close out. When Lowes gets the Ego mowers in the store this spring, I will get one of those - hopefully with a 75 AH battery. My yard has a ton of leaves in the fall and the 7.5 AH blower will do the front yard or the back yard. So when I get the mower, I will have enough blower battery capacity to do the whole yard.
I purchased the GreenWorks Pro 80v about one month ago. I must say it's awesome not having to deal with the sound, smell, oil, fuel, etc. Very easy to use and cuts nice. But, the downside is you'll need at least, two battery packs. My house is 3/4 of an acre and will use every bit of them 2 batteries. The price of them are almost equal to a gas mower. ($240+)
The extended warranty through Amazon does not cover batteries.
According to Amazon: "Thank you for your question.This protection plan is designed to cover your item for mechanical and electrical failures due to normal use. Replaceable components such as batteries are considered consumable items and are not covered by this plan. However, if the unit has a built-in battery that cannot be user replaced, we would be able to consider failures with it as a claimable issue."
Doc, I have the original/first year Ego mower, blower and string mower from 2014. I have two 5amp and three 2.5amp batteries. Zero issues with the batteries and the three tools...zero issues after 7 years! All the batteries seem like they have yet to lose any charge/capacity. The one note I will add is the tendency for the clipping to get caught up on the underside of the deck when the grass is wet/moist early in the spring. But that’s it. No other gripes. I am now looking at upgrading to the newest Ego select cut 21” mower with brushless motor and higher rpm to the blade. Love to hear what you think about your Ego since you posted this video
We absolutely love ours. We have over an acre and can get it all done on one charge on the lowest setting. Our grass gets high quick here in Florida during the rainy season and we mow once a week with zero issues. I feel like you’ve got this one wrong.
Bought the Ego blower and Backpack blwer with battery in 2016; then the Ego mower with battery in 2017. Love them! Plus, the batteries are same and interchangeable with the units providing extra time when needed.
Hey Doc, FYI those batteries start to self-discharge down to 30% after a month of storage to prolong battery life. Thought you should know since you use it at a beach house, it might not exactly be "ready to go" right when you arrive...
Also, two 5 Ah batteries is the way to go! Charge one on the fast charger while you work with the other one, and it's more lightweight than carrying the 7.5 Ah in the blower. I have one of each size...
was your grass wet? I have the older version ego mower for 5 yrs now, never had grass clump unless wet cutting at lowest setting
I have been using my Greenworks 60V self-propelled mower for 2 years now, and it works fine for me. I have to agree and disagree with your statements about Bermuda and Zoysia lawns as I have both in my lawn. I agree that it gets difficult to mow and keep it low, but I keep raising my mower level throughout the season and it works pretty well. In the part of my lawn that has a good deal of Zoysia mixed in, I have to actually cut it twice late in the season, as it leaves a grass-clippings trail after the first pass. But I have Greenworks 60V String Trimmer, Leaf Blower, and Hedge Trimmer and 3 batteries. These things are major fast, I don't have to crank anything, and it makes everything so easy for me. I have a small lawn but not sure how many square feet. I would not recommend these battery-powered tools for large lawns, so I agree on that part. My favorite tool is the leaf blower, as I have a River Birch tree that constantly needs maintenance year round, and I can make it all look great in a few minutes. I won't go back to a gas tool (other than my pressure washer, which is more powerful than electric ones), nor care to use the wired tools (leaf blower and string trimmer and hedge trimmer). I only use the wired leaf blower because I can connect it to a Worx attachment to clean my gutters in 15-20 minutes from the ground. I haven't found a way to connect my Greenworks leaf blower to that attachment yet.
One of my sons uses EGO, but he already had the EGO snow blower, so he chose that for mowing.
Doc I got the same EGO Model as you except I use a 10 AMP battery and with this battery you have 50% more torgue as compared to the 5 AMP battery you used. The 10 AMP battery completely fills the bagger. try it and you will be amazed.
Do I want an electric reel mower? YES. Ego, make it happen. Market domination
I cut my 1 acre with about 2/3 acre of centipede grass at the lowest height. I use the regular blade which goes through everything-I change it annually after the first two mows when I mow through brush, etc, but I may look at that "bagging" blade. I mow here in the south close to dark when the temps drop to the lower 90s, so, yep, I love the headlights. The 5A batteries rock-run time runs 45-60 minutes using the top speed; the price doesn't concern me. Love my Ego mower-quiet, no fumes, no gas, performance. Hoping Ego designs a battery riding mower for when I get really old.
Great video, i just bought my Ego mower last week, still getting used to it BUT i love it!
Was one of the only mowers that would cut tall wet st. augustine grass 6+ inches. The only downside on electric mowers for me is when you want to add a mulching blade which tends to be heavier. 1/2 oz difference in blade weight will cut the mowers run time in half.
Should you buy an electric mower?
Well gas is approaching $4 in Texas
That's funny because a lot of people with large lawns might disagree. I've seen many videos with people doing an incredible amount of grass.
Doc, I agree with everything you said. Very good and accurate review.
I have an older model 2100SP, blower, trimmer, and edger.
I didn’t know about the extended Amazon warranty.
EGO Power is now teasing a zero turn radius Riding Mower for 2021
Yup they’ve been planning it’s launch most of the year. I think they’re doing a reveal early in q1. My big debate is if I’ll consider selling my John Deere when it launches. Haha!
I bought a makita which came as a deal with a line trimmer so the price was good. I then bought hedge trimmer and a leaf blower and a bunch of hand tools - all use the same two batteries that came with the lawn mower so you only have to buy the cheap 'skins' of the tools. Love them all and love not having to deal with gas and the maintenance that goes with gas engines.
On my second generation Ego mower. The first gen mower(non self propelled) battery outlasted the mower not because the mower is broken but because I stopped using the 1st gen mower after I got the 2nd gen (self-propelled)😃. My 1st gen battery is over 6yrs old and still going strong. I swap it with the battery that came with the 2nd gen mower. My only complaint with the 1st gen mower is that if you let your bermuda get over 4-5 inches it would drain the battery faster and overheat. The 2nd gen mower handles tall grass much better. The batteries between my mowers, edger, trimmer, backpack blower and hedger are all interchangeable.
Hello Doc. I agree 100% but I think adding "Having a sloped yard" to your list would make sense also. I have both an electric and gas mower but I got the electric one because my very small front yard (2500Sq.Ft) is sloped at a steep angle so the lighter mower just made sense. I continue to use my gas mower on my 3000Sq.Ft back yard which suffers from a far less severity in grading.
I bought an EGO mower because I hated the maintenance of the gas mower. Gas mowers were hard to start and I needed to drain the gas. But since I have a very small yard, I bought an ego. The cut performance is okay, but it is not as crisp and doesn’t look as manicured as a gas mower of a higher end gas mower.
These mowers look fantastic and I love the idea but we bought a Briggs and Stratton powered four stroke mower around 8 years ago, for around 1/3rd the price of the EGO, it cuts like a dream, uses standard fuel, easy to start and still on the original blades. It will cut long, short, wet and tough grass without a problem, can't see the $ value in spending three times that much, our mower was cheaper than an EGO battery, like the man said only buy a battery mower if you want a battery mower.
I found mine on clearance at Home Depot for $279 with the 7.5 battery. Couldn’t pass it up.
Wow huge deal coming with the battery, nice 👍
Great tip on the Amazon warranty!
Our EGO mower is the best lawn mower we have bought. Can mow our yard twice on one charge. Small flat yard does great job. You need to buy a mower that suits your yard.
Great review and information on Electric mowers. They defiantly have their place for use right now. It will improve more as that Battery tech advances.
Great information. I really like my EGO mower and I will be buying some other tools the way you mentioned.
I bought the 80V Kobalt 2 years ago on closeout for less than 50% of its original retail price. It was a display model and they changed them in the spring when the new ones came out. I have been quite happy with it. My neighbor has the EGO one. His mower does seem to be a little lighter than mine. But hey, I got a $600 mower for $250, just because it was the last one and it was collecting dust on the display rack. My yard is about 1/3 acre. I wouldn't recommend it for a big yard
I have had so much trouble with the gas mowers in recent years. I don't miss filling gas cans. You can't seem to cut very low with any rotary mower. The batteries for the Kobalt are $80. You should be able to buy the EGO at Home Depot. Kobalt is sold at Lowes. My Kobalt came with 2 batteries and charger
What is the exact model number of the lawnmower in the video?
I'm considering the EGO 42" ZT, which is battery compatible with all other EGO lawn products. On Li Ion, from research on Tesla charging history and battery degradation,
1) avoid charging to 100%, charge to 80%
2) if you do charge to 100%, use the product immediately. Don't let Li Ion sit at 100%
They are so light. You don’t need self propelled. I have Ego trimmer, lawn mower, and blower. Blower and lawn mower are my favorite.
If you want low cut get a reel mower.. gas powered rotary mower or ego both give equally good cut.
If you have bigger lawn use 2 batteries.. i have dual 7.5 amps batteries .. works great on mower ., blower and then string trimmer..
Grass is stuck bcoz it is wet not bcoz it lacks lift.. please run gas rotary and ego side by side on same grass condition at 1.5 inch setting and see.
Gas is HIGH. That is a question to ask yourself.
Thanks, I purchased one....once you get used to it...no problem...I have the right sized lawn...
Hey Doc, who are we listening to at the end of this vid?
I purchased the Toro 60v Lawnmower, Leaf Blower and Trimmer and I absolutely love them 😊
I got the 22' self propelled on sale for $299.
Where?
Another advantage of a gas lawnmower is you have the same amount of power to the blades all throughout your mowing from start to finish. There’s no draining of power over time like there is with a rechargeable battery.
First off no shame toward EGO, great product line and built well ....... but I had one and it was finicky. I have Floratam (basically Bermuda or serpentine ) I charge my batteries indoors and keep them indoors so no heat degradation and stored off the floor on wooden small table. Set it at level 4 and I would wait till about 10am to cut.All I kept getting was mohawks of grass sticking up and i was cutting every 5-6 days .
No twin blade either. I have EGO edger, weed eater and 530 cfm blower as well. OK I wasnt getting lift and if I wanted to scalp it, like yu say it would jam up, as I mulch cut .
I couldnt cut, use weed eater and edge and blow it off with the 7.5 amp battery and I was cutting small front lawn of 3500 sq ft. I even modified another blade which helped cut better, but took time off battery. I was having to double cut lawn with stock blade to get a nice even carpet type cut.
I got lucky, one day it went dead, brought it in and in a week had a new mower, ran down to Home Depot and exchanged it for a 2 blade self propelled Honda for 400$ and pocketed 150 bucks on a gift card to use at HD and couldnt be happier.
I wanted the EGO to be my lawn mower but it wasnt working for my situation.I do LOVE the other tools and wouldnt trade them for gas. The Honda sips fuel and it is a newer generation with a slightly larger engine. Last Honda we had lasted 15 yrs.
IDK it doesnt seem to work too good with Fl southern type lawns like yu mentioned and some do have success with it ,wasnt working out for me nor my neighbor who followed my lead and got one and his died as well and he too went n exchanged for a Honda .
What lawn mower do you recommend for bermudagrass if there are a lot of bumps and steep angles on the lawn?
FYI... bought an electric reel, sun Joe. Let’s u go down to .5 inch. Only issue I’ve found is that it’s not easy to back lap. But it’s a good, cheap mower and will get u into reel mowing for less $
I got it today and it works great and only $345. Cut the grass great ...
I'm sold on Ego products. I have two lawnmowers, two blowers (one of which is the backpack variety ), weedeater, power station and weedtrimmer...
I cut my half acres in the woods with my Ego and it's a beast. The downside is that if something breaks it is very expensive to fix. Most have 5 year warranties but a refurbished has only 1 year, and IMO the $50 or so cost savings is not worth it.
As I have gotten older I can not pull the cord to start a gas mower. Turned 71 and as I have gotten older my body has had a few twists and turns. I fortunately have a small yard so my decision was more for necessity I love working in the yard and want to keep doing it as long as I can.. landscapers charges is a little expensive on my budget.
It's just preference. There are 'perfectionists' who prefer gas models but battery powered lawn mowers seem to be the way. I am sure this is how people reacted when gas lawn mowers came to the market.
Doc my battery took a dump on me two years after. I bought the first model. They replaced my battery these guys from michigan are good they replace them. But the tech in my area isnt close nor does he make room for ya thats the only thing thats not good. I love the bag on cutting at 3 most place. I like the lower cut when bagging but if not u chew threw batteries especially when the grass is damp. My neighbors got all the rest of the tools i only wish the trimmer was heavier. Like a Stihl trimmer the weight is balanced where the trimmer from ego isnt. I do love my ego mower though i think im on year four and i cut my yard neighbors too just cause i like it.
Doc: I love your products especially the humichar. I disagree with you 100% about the ego. Ive used me Ego mower for 5 season here in Texas with a 12k sqr for yard. Simplyput. Sharp Blades on the ego makes my St. Augustin look like Carpet. Its amazing and cut quality is fantastic
I grew up in a house where my dad was always having to fix or get the gas mower fixed when it wouldn't start. I buy electric tools because they seem to ALWAYS work... granted I need to replace some batteries after a few years but at least it's not without warning.
Thanks so much for this review, helped with my decision on what to go with!