[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great little mower ! plenty of power ! I had my doubts about battery powered mowers but this thing proves me wrong.
Pros: Cost-Saver, Easy to Use, Quiet, Durable, Effective, Powerful
I have had this mower for a couple years now. It is good overall, but I have come to hate the "battery saving grass sensor". It cuts in too soon and doesn't kick back up fast enough, so I have to re-mow sections. The low power setting doesn't generate enough suction to lift grass up into the blade. And I have to move slower, so it takes longer to finish the job. A simple variable speed "trigger" like every cordless drill on the market would be way better. My second beef, is the tall "power pod". It inhibits mowing under obstacles like lawn furniture, fencing etc. Don't copy the "styling" of outdated gas mowers. This is another area where electric mowers can be better than gas. Take a hint from vacuums and flatten it out.
I have had this mower for three years. Observations: Good construction. Decent power but will overheat and shutdown when mowing high grass. Very irregular cut that I attribute to poor lift of mower blades. Many bent grass blades remain uncut meaning I must cut some areas twice to get the grass level even. This is particularly true in areas where grass has been pushed down by wheels or center path area where blades should overlap, but do not. Blades do not hold sharpness well. Be prepared to have two sets or sharpen frequently. This is an ok mower, but I wish I had purchased a different battery driven mower or Honda gas mower.
Pros: Easy to Use
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, July 26, 2024
Hello Docboss302. Thank you for your review. Your honest input is appreciated as we are always looking for areas to further improve our products to ensure our customers are completely satisfied. We read your review and wanted to thank you for both the detail and the feedback you have provided. We will be sure to share it internally. If you don’t let the grass, get too high, you’ll be in good shape as far as getting an even cut. However, if you’ve let the grass get long, you’ll likely need to make a few passes for it to look even. One of the ways it’s able to provide a consistent cut is its sensory technology. This technology senses how tough or high the grass is and adjusts the power output accordingly. So, if you’re going over a flat area with low grass, it won’t put out as much in the way of RPMs, and if it hits a tougher spot, it ramps up the power to keep up. When to sharpen lawn mower blades, factors such as how much use, what type of grass you are cutting, the length of grass you are cutting, soil conditions, and other factors will determine how often you will need to sharpen your lawn mower blades. Greenworks blades have a protective coating on them, which makes them seem dull, but the coating wears off after a couple of minutes of use, and the steel underneath is quite sharp. Typically, we suggest sharpening or replacing at least once per season. We hope these suggestions helps. Should you have any questions or warranty needs, please contact us directly through Live Chat on www.greenworkstools.com or call 1-888-909-6757 (1-888-90WORKS). We are here to help.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Mower is lightweight and easy to use. Does an excellent job mulching and bagging. I’m very pleased with the battery life and power of the motor.
Pros: Convenient, Easy to Use, Quiet, Effective, Powerful
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Upgraded from push model. This is a lot easier mowing lawn on those hot summer days. Controls are easy to operate.