Customer Reviews for Greenworks - 80V 21" Brushless Self-Propelled Mower (Gen 2), 4.0Ah Battery and Rapid Charger Included - Green
Customer Rating
5
Powerful mower, great investment, no bad or broken parts 4 seasons strong
on August 22, 2021
Posted by: brandonacuff
from Chicago suburbs
Gender:Male
Bought my first Greenworks item the 80v 21" lawn mower, along with it I bought the Trimmer as well, then added the blower. All of the Greenworks tools I have share the same batttery tech. It is as powerful as any gas mower I ever had. Zero maintenance on the mower. It is a beuitful machine, I now wash it down and dry it off after each use. Then last year I added a Greenworks Pole Saw. No more gas or engine oil in my garage now. No drop in performance, instant acceleration and power, zero battery issues. Cuts like a champ! If you are not on Greenworks, it is time to make the move and ditch the gas! All of the tools work as good or better than gas and are better for the environment.
To prepare for my retiring, we decided to cut expenses and buy a lawn mower. This 80V cordless mower turned to be a perfect purchase. It saved enough in one summer to pay for itself and the battery, which was nice, but the other benefits became obvious through that summer. It is light, so getting out and mowing is not a laborious activity, and it is quiet, so my ears aren't worn out. When you let go of the power lever, the motor shuts off, making it silent and conserves the battery. It doesn't emit fumes or require filling, transporting, and storing a gas can. There are many fewer mechanical parts to maintain and divine reasons for it not working. The 5Ah battery does my front and back yards (100' by 50' each). It probably would last longer, by I charge the battery immediately after use so that the degree of discharge is minimized, making the battery have a longer life overall. Its easy to clean: just take the battery out and powerwash its undercarriage. There is one simple and easy height adjustment lever. The cruise control is nice to have for thicker patches, but I rarely use it since it uses more of the battery. It is powerful enough to plow through thick and tall grass, and if it senses that it needs more power, it automatically delivers it for as long as it needs to. I will have to wait to see how long the batteries last. They are expensive (as are competing companies' batteries) and it would be a shame if they didn't last long. If that's the case, Greenworks could follow the lead of those companies that provide a corded adapter that plugs into the battery slot. In any case, at the time of this writing, I am thrilled with this mower and the company in general.