Now that I leaves are starting to fall I figured it was finally time to assemble the bagging system onto my CrossoverT 80v lawn tractor. Assembly was fairly straight forward except connecting the lower chute to the deck opening. The two rubber with hook connectors are very hard to seat. There is an obvious slot for one but I cannot figure out where the other should hook. There is a hole in the deck that I used but it does not seem to be ideal. I may drill another hole in the lip of the deck. Anyway, my back yard with very sparce grass and a light cover of dry leaves was tackled first. The system did an excellent job. Next, my front yard with thick green grass. I tried to mow at 3" but the chute would continuously clog. After clearing it a few times I tried 3.5". The worked very well. No clogs. The only other issue is that with the bagger attached I cannot store the mower in my shed. It is now parked in the garage. Luckily there is room. I may shop for a canvas covering that will protect the mower with the bagger installed and leave it outside until I am done with mowing and leaf collection for the season.
I purchased this mower in the spring of this year and wanted to go through a mowing season before rating it. I have a small, approximately 1/3 acre, lot but was tired of the pushing around a 21-inch mower. I can now mow my lawn much quicker, although it took a bit of adjustment to the zero turn which is a first time for me. The battery power is excellent and I can mow my property at least 3 times on a single charge with variability due to height and thickness of the lawn as this fluctuates through the season. This product has met my expectations.
Pros: Convenient, Easy to Use, Quiet, Environmentally Safe
Does an ok job on medium to thin grss but if your law is thinck like mine you HAVE to walk slow otherwize it bogs down plus you wil have to stop to clean it out. I have medium size yard and now that it is thick, I have to stop t 3 to 4 tie sto clean out the mower. Very concerned that soon I will see smoke comming from the motor. An expensive mistake.
Pros: Quiet
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, September 13, 2023
Hello JoeAR,.
We're sorry to hear that you are not fully satisfied with this lawn mower. It is important to recognize that the run time depends on the load acting against the unit and fluctuates depending on the height setting, the terrain, grass height, type of grass, whether you are mulching, operator technique, etc. - there are so many factors to consider. The harder the unit must work, the quicker the battery charge will drain. Similar to how the gas in a vehicle will deplete quicker when driving at higher speeds or carrying more weight.
Here are a few tips to extend your run time!
1) When cutting thick grass, reduce walking speed in order 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. Self-propelled mowers do use more battery than standard push mowers as more power is being demanded from the battery to run the blades and the wheels.
We hope these tips will help! Should you have any further questions or warranty needs, please contact us directly through chatbot on www.greenworkstools.com that will direct you to a live agent or call us on Greenworks Pro toll-free helpline at 1-855-345-3934. We would like the opportunity to speak with you to see if we can find a solution.
So this is probably the best battery-powered lawn mower one can buy today: it cuts through thick grass, would strongly recommend the 80V battery for larger yards. However, the unit is pretty heavy for a push mower so if you need to use it on slopes, it may be a challenge. The side piece that directs the mulch comes off very easily, which is also not good.
I just bought this unit to replace my gas Honda mower. I already like this machine. It works very well for my Bermuda grass on 1/4 acre yard. It has a lot of power to cut my tall grass. The self propel feature works well for me although it has few seconds delay to disengage.
Pros: Convenient, Easy to Use, Quiet, Environmentally Safe, Effective, Powerful
I really like not having to worry about getting gasoline for this mower. It's quieter than my old mower, too. I just wish I hadn't lost the mulch plug and the side discharge chute. I think they went bye-bye with the box. I can't find these parts anywhere to replace them, either.
Pros: Convenient, Easy to Use, Quiet, Durable, Effective, Powerful