The moves 500 cubic feet of air per minute which makes it one of the most powerful electric leaf blowers on the market. We found it was able to easily move small sticks, pine cones, and even wet piles of leaves. It was also much quieter than other models we’ve used. For chainsaws with an active chain brake, please ensure that it has not been accidentally engaged. If it has, simply pull it towards you and try starting the saw again. If the saw still won’t start or your saw doesn’t have an active chain brake, please make sure that the battery is fully charged and has been properly engaged in the saw prior to starting.
We weighted saw performance at 35% of our total score. We timed five cuts per model in order to get an average cutting speed for each one. The Greenworks Pro 80V showed fantastic results during this assessment — we measured an average time of 5.3 seconds per cut. Without intending, I was able to put this mower through a great test right out of the box, after having missed a couple weeks of cutting prior to that.
If you don’t use the self-propel option anyway and practice careful mower maintenance, then these issues can be greatly reduced. The rest of the design also tries to put the “Pro” into the . Take the wheels, for example – these are some of the largest and most ruggedized wheels we’ve seen on a mower.
The lights are bright enough to mow in the dark if you want without disturbing anyone. But that’s not recommended in bug-infested Florida, so I don’t. Note that the lights are always on—there is no on/off switch. Get the best value on product protection including fast repairs or replacements. While it’s not the most budget-friendly pick, the Greenworks Pro is a quiet and convenient leaf blower.
Of course, that extra weight does have its downsides. The mower is a lot more difficult to lift and transport than its plastic cousins, and you have to expend more energy to push it around, too. There is a self-propelling option onboard the mower to make things a little easier (we’ll talk more about this a little later). We could see the Greenworks Pro being a great option for those with decks and outdoor furniture. Having no cord to get tangled up on would make that sort of clean-up a lot easier. We also think it’d be great for someone with a patio or porch that needs frequent sweeping.
The Greenworks Pro 80V Cordless Brushless Axial Blower is a smart choice for those who have small or hard-to-reach outdoor areas. Its limited battery life is a major downfall, though. I bought this a month ago and am very happy with it. Like all the 80V tools it does a great job and has more than enough power. Pole saws are great for pruning and trimming hard-to-reach branches. Think about where the branch being cut may fall—do not stand under the branch being cut.
With the gas equivalent of a 24 horsepower engine, the twin blades turn confidently at 3000 RPM and do not bog down as easily as battery-powered walk-behind mowers. It is possible to get the blades to Ego Powerload String bog, though, and the mower is best for lawns that you regularly mow rather than constantly tackling overgrowth. The Load N’ Go™ line reloading system is so easy and has you back on point in no time.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire. Don’t overreach, keep proper footing and balance at all times. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping.
The well-designed mobile app makes it easy to create work schedules, check the mower’s current status, and start and stop mowing cycles. It opens to a screen that displays the name of the mower and shows you its current battery level and operating status . Tap the Park button to have the mower return to the base and tap the Resume button to have the mower resume its work schedule. To be fair, it is hard to call a winner in this battle because both have almost identical power output. At the same time, they are both on the upper end of power when it comes to self-propelled battery-powered mowers. Check out our guide to electric lawn mowers – including an FAQ here.
This unit offers a 16″ wide cut path which helps reduce your cutting time by as much as 15%. After connecting the perimeter wire and the AC plug to the base station, I downloaded the app and created an account. I tapped Add a Device, selected Robotic Mower, and was informed that the mower needed to be charged for at least two hours before continuing in order for firmware updates to take place. Once the Optimow was charged, I tapped the Pair button and the mower was immediately discovered and added to the app. I gave it a name and the installation was complete.