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Greenworks - Restored 80V 21" Cordless 4-in-1 Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with 4Ah, 2Ah Battery & Charger (Refurbished) - Green
Average customer rating
4.6
(2,061 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 2,061 reviews
5 Stars
1,567
4 Stars
305
3 Stars
58
2 Stars
32
1 Star
99
93%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Greenworks - Restored 80V 21" Cordless 4-in-1 Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with 4Ah, 2Ah Battery & Charger (Refurbished) - Green
Customer Rating
5
Years or research before buying led me to purchase
on April 14, 2026
Posted by: JOhn941
from Sarasota Florida
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Let me start by saying I’m a tough critic. I owned and operated a commercial lawn service in Florida for many years, and over that time I’ve owned dozens of mowers across many brands. I’ve put equipment through serious “torture tests,” so I can confidently say this is a thorough, experience-based review of the mower I chose for my own property.
I never really considered electric mowers for commercial use, so I didn’t have any firsthand experience with them in that setting. However, after selling my lawn company in 2020—and having a long-standing interest in battery technology—I always thought I might eventually make the switch. I just could never justify the cost… until my family and I purchased 5.5 acres in Southwest Florida.
I bought this Greenworks mower specifically to handle that 5.5-acre property. As many people know, the turf here is primarily St. Augustine and Bahia grass, which can be thick, dense, and challenging to cut.
During the first few mows, I ran both the blade speed and drive speed on high. In that configuration, the battery didn’t quite last through the entire job, which was a bit disappointing—especially since some reviews claim it can handle up to 5 acres on a single charge. That said, it wasn’t a dealbreaker; it gave me time to switch over and do some weed eating while the batteries charged.
I then experimented by lowering the blade speed, and to my surprise, it made a big difference in runtime without sacrificing cut quality. The mower still delivers a clean, even cut with very few stragglers. With the blade speed set lower, I’m now able to cover about 5 of the 5.5 acres on a single charge, which is a significant improvement.
Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with the cut quality and performance.
That said, there are a couple of drawbacks worth noting. One is traction: despite having fairly aggressive tires, they tend to lose grip quickly, especially on steeper inclines. Because there’s no heavy engine weight over the rear wheels like on traditional gas mowers, you’ll notice some slipping when climbing hills.
Another issue is the charger—it continuously runs its cooling fan, even when the batteries are fully charged and not actively charging. To work around this, I added a tiered power strip with a timer function. I set it to shut off after about 4 hours, which gives the batteries enough time to fully charge after being drained, then powers down the charger between uses. Since I only mow once a week, this has been an effective and simple solution.
I never really considered electric mowers for commercial use, so I didn’t have any firsthand experience with them in that setting. However, after selling my lawn company in 2020—and having a long-standing interest in battery technology—I always thought I might eventually make the switch. I just could never justify the cost… until my family and I purchased 5.5 acres in Southwest Florida.
I bought this Greenworks mower specifically to handle that 5.5-acre property. As many people know, the turf here is primarily St. Augustine and Bahia grass, which can be thick, dense, and challenging to cut.
During the first few mows, I ran both the blade speed and drive speed on high. In that configuration, the battery didn’t quite last through the entire job, which was a bit disappointing—especially since some reviews claim it can handle up to 5 acres on a single charge. That said, it wasn’t a dealbreaker; it gave me time to switch over and do some weed eating while the batteries charged.
I then experimented by lowering the blade speed, and to my surprise, it made a big difference in runtime without sacrificing cut quality. The mower still delivers a clean, even cut with very few stragglers. With the blade speed set lower, I’m now able to cover about 5 of the 5.5 acres on a single charge, which is a significant improvement.
Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with the cut quality and performance.
That said, there are a couple of drawbacks worth noting. One is traction: despite having fairly aggressive tires, they tend to lose grip quickly, especially on steeper inclines. Because there’s no heavy engine weight over the rear wheels like on traditional gas mowers, you’ll notice some slipping when climbing hills.
Another issue is the charger—it continuously runs its cooling fan, even when the batteries are fully charged and not actively charging. To work around this, I added a tiered power strip with a timer function. I set it to shut off after about 4 hours, which gives the batteries enough time to fully charge after being drained, then powers down the charger between uses. Since I only mow once a week, this has been an effective and simple solution.
Overall Im extremely satisfied with this mower. No fuel, no oil no hydraulic oil or maintenance that cmsih the a mower. just get on and go any time. Also with my AirPods on I can talk on the phone while mowing and cutting with zero noise heard from the other end of the phone call. Simply amazing to multitask as I used to have to constantly shut the mower to take calls.
Pros: Convenient, Cost-Saver, Easy to Use, Quiet, Durable, Environmentally Safe, Effective, Powerful
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
4
Easy setup
on April 14, 2026
Posted by: steve58
from Portland, OR
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just bought this self-propelled lawn mower last night and have it all set up and ready to go. Once it stops raining and the lawn is dry, I'm excited to try it out.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Ditch the gas and never looked back
on April 14, 2026
Posted by: Uncle Carl
from Benbrook, Texas
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first electric lawnmower and so far I’ve only had it for a short time, but it is working Spectacularly well never worrying about gas starts immediately. What mortgage can you ask for?
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Very easy to use
on April 14, 2026
Posted by: JimboSlice75
from Indiana
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This mower worked great. Very little effort to mow the yard, and my yard is hilly. Mowed even and batteries lasted long enough to finish my medium sized yard.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
So far superior to gas and plug in
on April 14, 2026
Posted by: Phillyd
from Abq, NM
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought about a month ago and have used it twice to mow about 1/3 acre. I charge it the night before and am able to mow the whole yard effortlessly in one go. The bunny speed settings is pretty dang fast as well. Love the multiple height settings and ability to fold the mower up for storage! I’m excited to keep using it and say for now it’s performing well beyond expectations!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Great mower
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: John8119
from Murray,UT
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We were looking for a battery powered mower. This one hit all the boxes. Very powerful. Great find
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Lawn mowing is easy breezy with this mower!!
on April 12, 2026
Posted by: Trixy
from Newark, De
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Lawn mowing is so easy and simple with this mower! No cords, no gas, no hassle!! Plenty of power to cut my front and back yard!! Pop in batteries and go!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Just purchased
on April 12, 2026
Posted by: Mark904
from Jacksonville, FL
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just purchased and assembled. Great build quality. Battery and charger seem to be very sturdy and rugged
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com