It is good enough for my yard about 2000 square feet with some slopes. The self-propelled function is useful even for a small slope. Each battery runs about 30 min, a bit longer without self-propelled. I use two batteries to finish the work. I share the battery with the 60V trimmer.
Nice electric mower, but short battery life experienced during my first cut
on June 1, 2021
Posted by: Bob M A2
from Ann Arbor, MI
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Overall a nice lawn mower. Cutting quality was even and consistent and i like the single handle blade height adjustment. Easier than a gas mower to maneuver. My only complaint is the poor battery life I've experienced so far. I have a regular, flat city lot of approximately 4,000 sq feet of grass. My first time cutting it with the 2 brand new 4.0ah batteries fully charged for 48 hours prior to mowing only lasted for 1/2 of my yard or approximately 20-25 minutes of cutting. Fortunately the batteries charged up rather quickly (~15-20 minutes), but i expected to be able to do my whole lawn with one charge.
This self-propelled mower has so much torque and speed, I have no problem with the grade in our backyard. The 60 volt, 21 in blade mower is more than I imagined. Great mower.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Greenworks Customer Care, June 1, 2021
Hello Forsman,
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear about your issue with your Greenworks String Trimmer. We are happy to hear you have reached out to us and that our support team was able to assist you with this issue. Our apologies for any inconveniences this missing part may cause you. We thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.
Right out of box plug batteries in for couple hrs and away you go. Very sturdy quiet machine . After reading reviews. Just as promised , Thanks , Greenworks I love our new machine !
Love this model! My 1st Greenworks mower (yes it still works) had a few less than desirable quirks. This one has fixed them all. Slow close compartment cover and easy to disengage batteries that go in straight. Plus carrying both batteries at once with auto switching is a great time saver when you have a larger than average yard.
Was presently surprised with the power of the mower. I have an area in the back yard that the week before chocked or stopped my gas mower, but I went right through it with my new mower. I have not had any issue with the time to cut on the batteries lasting.either. I have about 12,000 sq ft yard/ The first time that I used the mower I was happy with the quietness of the mower it is fantastic
Luke the product-very upset battery doesn’t last over 30 minutes
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Greenworks Customer Support, August 13, 2021
Hello Katpet,
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the delay in responding to your concern. It's important to adjust your mowing techniques to make the most out of the battery life! It goes without saying that that the harder the unit works, the quicker the battery drains. Here are a few mowing tips! 1) When cutting thick grass, reduce walking speed in order to allow for a more effective cut and a proper discharge of the clippings. 2) Only mow 1/3 of the total grass length at a time - no more. For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. The average lawn should be approximately 1 1/2 to 2” (3.8 to 5 cm) long during cool months, and between 2" to 3 1/4" (5 cm to 8.3 cm) long during hot months. 3) Mow when the grass is dry. As this is an electric unit, mowing wet/damp grass is a safety issue. However, ensuring the grass is dry will also help the grass cut cleanly and discharge appropriately. Wet/damp grass carries more weight and will mostly stick to the blade/motor shaft and will not appropriately discharge or cut easily. 4) Make sure the battery is cool before use. When the battery will not be in use, we suggest storing it indoors, in a cool dry area - away from direct sunlight. Leave the charger unplugged and the battery disconnected from the charger unless it needs charging.