Yep, I spent about $600 for the sun joe lawn mower 21 and an extra battery, when I could have bought a new gas-powered model for half that. However, the battery-operated device comes with a four-year limited warranty and two-year battery warranty, which is a good deal. I’ll also recuperate the difference in cost over that period by not having to buy gas. PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering lab-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. With an extra battery on hand, you can now rip through weeds in the neighborhood without the hassle of gas or gas maintenance.
As far as Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers go, this is one of the nicest one’s I’ve used thus far. This mower uses dual 12.5” counter-spinning blades (don’t worry they’re geared appropriately to not hit each other) which drive the grass clippings towards the center and into the bag. The Greenworks Pro 60V platform has zero emissions and utilizes rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that are interchangeable among the entire lineup of tools. The batteries have a substantial lifecycle, powering a two-acre mow with a single charge on the 42” zero-turn mower.
Once you get a feel for the lap bars and turning, it’s a very easy transition. 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.
For this job it is far better than a gas powered chainsaw. Speaking of battery life, this mower comes with a charger, 2.0Ah lithium-ion battery and 4.0Ah lithium-ion battery. claims a 60-minute run time using these two batteries.
And, the reason the deck didn’t rust out like this one will is because it’s cast aluminum and not stamped low carbon steel. Once you begin investing in battery-powered tools, you begin to accumulate batteries which can greatly extend the use time of any tool. The worst mistake you can make is buying different brands of battery-powered tools. It’s important to choose what brand you will use before buying that first tool to get the benefit of switching batteries among all the tools. I had the lever moved about 3/4 the way to hare and the self-propelled walking speed was too slow for me—and I’m a leisurely mower.