Customer Reviews for Greenworks - 80V 21" Cordless Self-Propelled Mower + 580CFM Blower Combo kit with 4Ah Battery and 4A Rapid Charger - Green
Customer Rating
3
Solid Performance, but Battery Life Disappoints
on May 25, 2025
Posted by: Joel77
from Haledon, NJ
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall, this Greenworks 80V combo kit delivers impressive performance. The mower cuts clean and has plenty of power, the blower is strong enough to handle heavy leaves, and the string trimmer is lightweight and easy to maneuver. Everything feels well-built and is a great value for a cordless setup.
However, the biggest downside is the battery runtime. The kit comes with two 2.0Ah batteries, which only give you around 15 minutes of use per battery on most tools—less if you’re using turbo or tackling heavier jobs. It’s really frustrating to have great tools that can’t run long enough to finish even a small yard in one go. I found myself stopping too often to recharge.
If this kit came with 4.0Ah or even 5.0Ah batteries, it would be nearly perfect. Hopefully, Greenworks considers offering that option in the future.
If you already have other 80V batteries or plan to upgrade them, this kit is a great investment. Otherwise, be prepared to either work in short bursts or purchase higher-capacity batteries separately.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, May 27, 2025
Hello Joel77. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the 80V combo kit. Batteries are the costliest item to manufacture and ship in any kit. Full kits including a tool, battery, and charger are priced affordably so that consumers can begin building that line of tools and move forward purchasing tool-only units. When you purchase batteries on their own, it is more notable the cost that they carry. One of the many benefits of the Greenworks 80V platform is the interchangeability of the batteries. If additional batteries are purchased in a combo pack (tool + battery) for another Greenworks 80V tool, you will have an extra battery that would provide you with the additional run time. Alternatively, additional batteries can be purchased to extend the run time. This unit is compatible with 80V Greenworks batteries (only). Should you have any further questions or warranty needs, please contact us directly through chatbot on Greenworks Tools website that will direct you to a Live agent or call us at 1-888-909-6757 (1-888-90WORKS). We are here to help.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this Greenworks mower 3 days ago. I am pleasantly surprised at how quickly and easily I was able to put it together. I have 1/2 acre to mow with combination flat terrain, slopes, and a hill. It was the first mow of the season and the mower plowed through tall grass (and weeds) with no issues. I used a combination of turtle and rabbit speeds and occasionally the turbo boost. I was especially appreciative that the mower self propels given the slopes and hill. I moved 1/4 acre one day and the remaining 1/4 acre the next day. The batteries made it through both days without needing recharging. (I recharged it in the evening of first day used.) Features that I didn't expect but found amazing: the ease of using batteries, the ease of starting the mower, the ability to mow high grass, the ease of changing the height of cut using just one hand, and the folding storage position. I did read all instructions thoroughly, plus several reviews, and watched a couple of You tube videos. I especially made note of warnings to pull red key and batteries before doing anything involving blade. I did this before cleaning bottom of mower off before storing it in garage. Plus I noted never use it in wet grass.
I am a 71 y/o female in good physical shape but with very limited mechanical abilities. I put the mower together and mowed 1/2 acre of challenging terrain with high grass, slopes, and a hill. I am very pleased with this mower and it definitely exceeded my expectations.
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Though I've only had the mower one week and only used it once I am very happy with its performance. I was able to mow without ear protection. It chopped through my taller grass (first mowing of the no-mow May season) with ease. I bagged the grass because of some weeds without a problem. I had to recharge the batteries part way through, but that is not really an issue for me because I like to take breaks when I mow. I'm older an in no rush. I can stand it on end in my garage because it has no oil and gas. No fumes to inhale. It might even make mowing somewhat fun. Normally I loathe mowing. Well done, Greenworks!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just bought this today. I haven't been this excited about yard equipment in my life. The power is there, it's really efficient, and it does a great job. I don't think I'll be buying any other brand of yard equipment from here on out.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very quiet - can listen to podcasts very easily. Cuts well - very efficiently. Clean - with side chute closed, it mulches well.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first ever electric lawnmower, so I was kind of not 100% with my decision to do the switch, and also because of the fact that my house is on a corner, which means I have more lawn to cut I was not sure, I could do it in 1 charge of the two batteries, but it did do the job, I did for the most part not use the self propel feature to save battery power, but it was no problem since it is much lighter than a gas lawnmower. The grass was perfectly cut as long as I did not rush through the passes. Love it very much.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've only used once so far, so this is my initial impressions.
Quick start guide wasn't as clear as I would like, but I figured out most everything without going to the owners manual. Didn't realize that the ignition plug had to be installed to run at first.
The handle to engage the self-drive feel a little flimsy, not sure how long they will last.
There is a little delay after pulling the lever for the self-drive for it to engaged which took me a little while to get used to. Runs quiet although I thought it would be even quieter than it was. Cuts the grass fine, and I like that the speed can be adjusted.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I decided to go electric after decades of gas powered mowers. I did my research and I liked what I saw about Greenworks. I used for the first time today and it did a great job. I look forward to many years of trouble free use.