I bought the 80 volt, 5 amp, 21” version, earlier this spring. Maybe overkill on the volts and amps, but I did not want to risk under powering myself. I mow about a quarter acre, that’s all. But not one step of it is flat. I literally am 50% self-propelling uphill and 50% coasting in neutral downhill. I only use the slow speed b/c it’s fast enough, I’m retired, and never in a hurry! So, slow speed, self-propelled half the time, 1/4 acre, I never come close to running out of electricity. Other benefits. Nearest gas station is about 30 minutes away, so an e mower is good to have. When finished mowing, I can immediately hose the machine clean. No waiting for a hot engine to cool off. Then I roll the mower through my walk-out basement door and store it in my workshop. No gas, oil, grease inside the house. Ergonomics are great. Steel deck design felt like an advantage, in my old-school mindset. One lever easily adjusts all 4 wheel heights simultaneously. And I have to adjust for various parts of my mountain yard. Anything else? Easy to use, seems well-built. Never run out of power. I would again buy the the most muscular Greenworks mower I can afford.
This is not my first GreenWorks product... This one has worked fantastically... Even my neighbor wants me to cut their lawn... Great deal and a Great PRICE !!!!
It is smooth and quiet. It cuts without leaving a good presentation in the St Augustine grass.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from greenworkstools.comBy GreenWorks Tools, GreenWorks Customer Service , July 28, 2020
Hello anonymous,
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you are not completely satisfied with the overall cut. Grass sticking up in streaks or spots between each pass is a common problem, and one that often plaques owners of new mowers. Overlapping each row by a few more inches solves the problem. Unfamiliarity with a new mower cutting width and wheelbase contributes to streaking. Each time you prepare for a new pass, line up the mower using the slight indentation left in the grass by a mower’s wheels as it completed the previous pass. Allow the wheels to overlap part of that indention, which ensures you are cutting all the grass all the time. The same conditions might occur if you mow grass that is too wet. The grass blades stick together and prohibit a clean cut.
If you have any questions, please allow us to assist you. The best way to do so is to reach out to us directly at 1-888-909-6757 a customer representative will be happy to help.
Everything about the mower, from the handle to the bag, to the wheels, is flimsy. It's a battery drain, and doesn't cut very well.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy GreenWorks Tools, GreenWorks Customer Service , July 23, 2020
Hello anonymous Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you are unsatisfied with your lawnmower purchase. The run-time of a battery would depend on the load acting on the unit while in use (speed, terrain, unit height, grass height, and density). Please be aware that the more power being used from the lawn mower (i.e. lawn mower speed, terrain, grass height, density, etc.), the faster the battery charge will drain. Here are a few other tips to help get the most out of the battery run time and achieve a cleaner cut: 1) Set the mower to the highest cutting height (or 1/3 of the length of grass), mow no more than 1/3 of the total length at a time. 2) Mow in the morning or late afternoon to reduce the heat stress on newly cut grass and ensure that grass is dry. 3) Alternate mowing patterns each time you mow. As grass develops a grain based on your cutting direction it will lean towards the direction of your mowing path. Changing the pattern allows better vertical growth and helps to keep the cut neater. For best results keep the grass under 4" in length and walk at a slow but steady pace to allow the blades to cut efficiently. We hope these tips will help you with the issues you have encountered. However, if they do not, kindly contact Greenworks at 1-888-909-6757 (1-888-90WORKS) or by email on info@greenworkstools.com so that we can discuss these matters with you further. Please know that this lawnmower carries a 4-year warranty from the date of purchase and a 2-year warranty on the battery.
My realtor got us a 80v snow blower when we closed on our home and then it snowballed from there. I usually had someone do the lawn for me weekly and it was costly. I always felt that it was time consuming and a lot of work. But this mower made it easy and with its different levels of cuts and easy bag emptying option my Saturday’s have been a regular routine and made me enjoy mowing my lawn. Great addition to my 80volt line up.
I bought this mower a month or so ago. It is the first electric mower I have ever used or purchased. Have mowed with it 8-10 times and have decided to return it. Just doesn’t have adequate power to do the job on a residential yard that gets mowed every 4-5 days. Leaves clumps of gras clippings all over whether mulching or using the bag. Won’t even blow off or pick up the dust and clippings that end up on the sidewalk.
The extended run battery allows me to mow the entire lawn without stopping. My hands hurt by the end of the mow though due to gripping and the vibration. I'm able to use the speed walk option on occasion which is nice to have. The underside of the deck is hard to clean in spots after mowing. I love having the option to store vertically to save space in the garage. The motor is slow to start and stop compared to our old B&D model and there is a high pitched whine that might bother some users. Changing the deck height while mowing is feasible. Overall, a great machine that does the job- just some tweeks would make it amazing.