love it. its so powerful and a lot wider than my previous mower so it gets the job done way faster. its also very lightweight and easy to push manually if you don't want to use the self-propelled feature. it gets bogged down sometimes if i try to cut grass thats too long, but so does a gas mower.
This lawnmower is very easy to operate, the self propel feature is great for steep hills and the 25 inch cutting deck is great. The bateries dont take very long to charge.
Garbage - avoid unless you enjoy spending 5 hours mowing your lawn
on August 13, 2022
Posted by: Ruab
from Hickory North Carolina
Gender:Male
Used for an entire grass season and was probably the worst 800 I’ve ever spent. Batteries are almost entirely shot after 1 season and the lawnmower struggles with just about any length of grass. Even in its turbo mode it just kicks. My neighbors get a kick out of watching me clean out my lawn mower 300+ times during a single session. I’ve sharpened the blades twice, tried everything to make sure I’m not losing my mind. Bottom line - electric lawn mowers blow. Gas powered is still the way to go, end of story. Unless you enjoy wasting your entire day mowing your lawn go with a gas mower. Even with the inconveniences of gas, filter changes etc - still worth it. Electric mowers are a cute idea, but that’s about all they are. An idea.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Customer Care, August 16, 2022
Hello Ruab,
We are sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied with the run time of this battery when used in this lawn mower. This unit is advertised as running up to 1hr. 20m. (w/ included batteries). It is important to adjust your mowing techniques to make the most out of the battery life, here are a few mowing tips to help achieve the optimal run time. 1) When cutting thick grass, reduce walking speed 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. 5) Only use the self-propelled feature when needed. Using the self-propelled feature will reduce the runtime by half. We hope these tips will help! If not, we would be happy to investigate to see whether your run time would be considered average; please contact Greenworks Pro toll-free helpline at 1-855-345-3934. All we ask that you have access to the unit so that we can complete troubleshooting with you and gather necessary unit information.
Excellent mower, I have approximately 10,000 square foot of very thick Bermuda lawn . I haven’t used 1 battery charge yet and that’s with 70% self propelled activated.
Fantastic for a large or medium yard. Cut my mow time way down with the extra width. Power is strong and batteries last plenty long enough to use in a string trimmer to finish a nice mow. And can't beat no cord and no stinky gas.