The Security LED flashes yellow when a PIN code is required, and the Error LED flashes red when the mower has been stopped due to an error such as a break in the wire or when the mower has been lifted. All other programming and settings are handled via the Greenworks Tools mobile app for Android and iOS. Since 2002, Greenworks has been the leader in battery-powered outdoor equipment and offers the most comprehensive collection of battery-powered tools for homeowners and landscaping professionals alike. Greenworks broad line of rugged, powerful tools deliver best-in-class power, performance, and runtime without the noise, hassle, or harmful emissions.
It sports a lime green and matte black finish and uses two 9-inch rear wheels and two swiveling 3.5-inch front wheels to traverse lawns with inclines of up to 35%. Greenworks Pro 21-in Cordless Self Propelled Lawn Mower offers up to 40 minute runtime with fully charged 5.0 Ah battery . Plus, this mower is capable of housing 2 batteries so that when one drains it automatically switches over and engages the second battery, so you don’t have to stop to recharge. When you look at other battery-powered mowers in that price range, Greenworks is one of the most compelling models considering its performance and coverage. Greenworks gives you an LED for the battery level so you don’t have to open the lid and check each battery as you mow. The indicator lights up if you hit the power button, self-propel bar, or blade bar.
While it gives the deck less interruption in airflow, we’re surprised Greenworks didn’t come up with a rear-mounted side-discharge option as some other manufacturers have. We liked the range of the self-propelled mechanism and motor. The maximum speed let me walk as fast as I might want while the slowest speed kept me at a leisurely pace., If anything, I wished the low end could go even slower. When cutting really thick grass slowing down definitely helps. We prefer onboard charging, but that’s not the direction Greenworks is going right now. You might raise your eyebrows at that, however, it actually gets all six batteries back to a full charge in just 90 minutes.
Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. 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. Capable of housing 2 batteries that when one drains it automatically switches over and engages the second battery increasing runtime and saves the hassle of stopping and switching.
The one thing that bugs me about battery-powered tools, is that there are no generic one-design-fits-all batteries. Each company has its own proprietary battery designs, so once you buy that first tool, you are locked into that brand if you wish to swap batteries. If you decide to mulch, there’s a safety plug that goes where the bag catches grass at the rear of the deck. Bagging requires that this plug be removed and the bag be inserted under a large lift-up door—much like every other mower available today. Designed for lawns of up to half an acre, the Optimow 50H measures 12.2 by 20.0 by 25.0 inches , weighs 26.4 pounds, and has an IPX5 water-resistance rating that means you can wash it off with a hose.
Overall, it took about 5 minutes to get used to driving. Once you get a feel for the lap bars and turning, it’s a very easy transition. If you plug all three into one power strip, it’s not going to work.
The Optimow 50H did a fantastic job of keeping my entire lawn evenly trimmed. It was very quiet, never once wandered out of the perimeter, and navigated inclines and depressions in my lawn without issue. The sensors did their job, stopping the mower when it encountered garden barriers, tennis balls, and large fallen branches, and the Rain Guard feature worked as intended after a particularly heavy downpour. The machine is so quiet and features LED headlights.
If you’re moving a sizeable amount of wet leaves, this just isn’t enough time to get the job done. If you’re looking for ways to lessen the burden of yard work, a leaf blower like the Greenworks Pro 80V can be a great tool to have at your disposal. Rather than raking and sweeping, using a power tool can shorten your working hours so you can spend more time enjoying your yard. Whether that means throwing a memorable party or taking it easy with a relaxing afternoon at home, well that’s entirely up to you. We put the Greenworks Pro 80V leaf blower to work in our own yard. Product reviews on this site contain our opinion of a product or service.