Customer Reviews for Greenworks - 80V 21" Battery Powered Push Mower + (2) 2.0Ah Batteries and Rapid Charger - Green
Customer Rating
1
Poor Performance
on June 2, 2023
Posted by: notdelighted
from Geneva, IL
Gender:Male
I first used this mower today. I have less than 1/4 acre and my fully charged battery completed about 1/2 of my yard I am very disappointed and expected much more for the money
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, June 5, 2023
Hello notdelighted,
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with the run time of this battery when used in this lawn mower. It is important to adjust your mowing techniques to make the most out of the battery life! This unit is advertised as running up to 60 minutes with a fully charged 5Ah battery, but it goes without saying that that the harder the unit works, the quicker the battery drains.
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.
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 us directly through chatbot on www.greenworkstools.com that will direct you to a live agent or call us at 1-888-909-6757 (1-888-90WORKS). We are happy to help you further. All we ask that you have access to the unit so that we can complete troubleshooting with you and gather necessary unit information.
This is my 5th 80v tool (18” chainsaw, pole saw, weed eater, blower). It cuts great, has good speed, and runs smooth. It takes me more than one 2AH battery to do my yard (16 pallets of grass on about a quarter acre). Two things would make it perfect - add a phone holder, and look at a better way to release the rear wheels when you are under self propelled operation. You have to release the wheel drive lever 3-5’ before you either turn or pull the mower back so the wheel drive releases. The wheels will lock up if you don’t give it enough time/distance.
Pros: Cost-Saver, Easy to Use, Quiet, Environmentally Safe, Effective, Powerful
I’ve had this mower for a week now and I’ll never go back to a gas mower unless I have to due to property size. This mower is perfect for what I need. It cuts well, is light and super quiet.
The main reason I switched is because the toxic emissions from gas products. My two year old son loves being out with me near the tools so I did research and landed on this Greenworks for several factors:
Steel deck Simple construction Good reviews Good price
The only trade offs are battery maintenance and battery charge but I’ll deal with those for the benefits this battery mower offers.
I enjoy every time I take it out.
Some of my favorite features are: How quiet it is The one lever height adjustment How durable it feels The classic look
Intermittently turning off after second time using it. Tech support after an hour wait said it appears to be the lawn mower
Pros: Quiet
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Customer Care, May 31, 2023
Hello badgreen,
We appreciate you letting us know and we apologize for your experience. We see that you have been in contact, and Greenworks Customer Experience team are doing their best to work towards a solution. Greenworks is committed to making sure customers are 100% satisfied with the quality and durability of each purchase. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve this experience for you. Please keep us updated.
Been using this mower for two seasons. Two issues stand out. 1) It does not handle thick, 3" or more height when cutting. Leaves clumps of grass even when the bag is empty. 2) When the bag is only halfway full, it's enough at that point to block the discharge shoot, and stop anymore clippings from entering the bag. I constantly have to empty the bag well before it is full! It seems the clippings don't get discharged at a high enough velocity to push them further back into the bag!
Pros: Easy to Use, Quiet, Durable, Environmentally Safe
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, May 16, 2023
Hello JMatt64
Thank you for your review. We are very sorry to hear about this experience! In most cases this means either of two things. Depending on the length of the grass and when the last time it was cut the bag may fill up quickly. Another reason, why the grass not flowing into my bagger properly could be the collection bag is clogged. If the lining of your grass bag is clogged with old grass, you should clean it and once clean the air should flow through the grass bag more efficiently and improve the grass collection. Hope this suggestion helps! If you find that you are still experiencing issues, we would be more than happy to assist with further diagnosis. Please contact us directly through chatbot on www.greenworkstools.com that will direct you to a live agent or call us at 1-888-909-6757 (1-888-90WORKS).
Bought this mower last fall. It came ‘tool only’ and I couldn’t afford the battery and charger at the time. Love to review it. My 60 volt was brilliant till I hit a hidden stump and toasted it. Would like to know if the 80V can run with one battery or the two it’s slotted for. I also feel a little ‘bait and switched’ with the tool only. Love all my other Greenworks tools and would like to stick with you.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Customer Care, May 2, 2023
Hello waterdog,
Thank you for your interest and your continued support. While the lawn mower can be used with one battery. It is recommend using both batteries for optimal runtime. From time to time we do run sales on our batteries and more! Please be sure to follow us on social media for updates on new units and promotions.
If none of these forms of social media interest you, no worries! You can also check out our web page at https://www.greenworkstools.com and sign up for emails about upcoming promotions and product releases.
The self propel stopped working after about 8 months. It kills the mower when attempting to turn on. Only good thing I'll say about this is the battery life is pretty decent but it's not much use to me without the self propel as I have extremely hilly land on 2 acres and mowing with the bag it too much.
Pros: Convenient, Quiet
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Customer Care, April 25, 2023
Hello LukeB25,
Sorry to hear about this experience! It sounds like you will need to contact us directly some further information would be required to be better assist. 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, and we will be happy to assist with the warranty claims process. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and look forward to speaking to you.
I just purchased this 80v 21 Cordless Self Propelled Lawnmower on March 24, 2023,(brushless Motor version) and only used it once (to cut my 0-1/4 acres yard), and just like the vast majority of UNSATISFIED CUSTOMERS with the operational performance of this Greenworks lawnmower it SHUTS OFF REPEATEDLY, and the Self-Propelled feature quit working. Buyers, PLEASE BEWARE!!! THE POOR OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS GREENWORKS LAWN MOWER ARE TRUE AND ACCURATE!!!
Pros: Quiet
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Greenworks, March 31, 2023
We are sorry to hear about this experience! It sounds like you will need to contact us directly some further information would be required to be better assist. 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, and we will be happy to assist with the warranty claims process. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and look forward to speaking to you..