[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had this mower for about a month, and am pleased with it. I bought the more powerful 80V so we could use both batteries, as our yard is large, and this removes the wait for it to charge, as the rapid charger does not take long. (Our much older, smaller Greenworks mower took 2-3 hours to charge a battery.)
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super easy set up, charges quick, does my entire yard on one battery. Crazy quite. Home run all around.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It took a few passes at times, but the mower chewed through 20 inch grass (side discharge). Not bad for a battery mower!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used this mower for 3 summers It is lightweight, folds for storage, & batteries charge quickly.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was my 1st battery powered mower and I could not be happier, it is much lighter than gas mowers, quieter and no noxious fumes. I recommended it to all my neighbors.
This was a great upgrade from gas mowers! No more struggles to start a mower. It doesn't break down in the middle of mowing season. My gas mowers would inevitably break down in the middle of mowing season and the wait time for a repair was three weeks. For that reason, I had two mowers. The savings in repair costs has more than made up the difference in price between this mower and a comparable gas mower. My one criticism is the side grass discharge chute. I'd rather not use the bag, so I used the chute. That required installing the plastic cover. Without it, the chute is closed and no cut grass will be ejected while mowing. If the chute cover is bumped against something, it is likely to pop off. This makes it more difficult to mow in tight spaces. I've given up on using the chute and now use the bag. I wish there were a way to open the side chute without installing the plastic cover.
I hate this mower when I try to go backward the wheels lock up. I have tried stopping the mower and pushing it forward, but the wheels still lock up. This has to be the stupidest thing Greenworks has done.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, May 27, 2024
Hello Archie 1776,
Thank you for your review. The self-propelled drive system with rear-wheel-drive and variable speed control on this unit has been designed for maximum traction, maneuverability, and control. Self-propelled mowers move under their own power, utilizing a dedicated propulsion motor or a geared transmission running of the main (blade) motor. This reduces the strain of pushing a heavy lawn mower, meaning bigger areas of lawn can be mowed more frequently as the operators are less fatigued. The wheels temporarily lock when the self-propel feature is not engaged for safety precautions, however with a slight push ahead the mower should engage the self-propelled feature right away and get you right back to mowing as desired. We are sorry to hear that your purchase fell below expectations, if you ever have any questions or warranty needs, please do not hesitate to reach out to Greenworks directly through chatbot on www.greenworkstools.com that will direct you to a live agent or call us at Greenworks Pro toll-free helpline at 1-855-345-3934.
I like the mower in general. It cuts nice and feels very sturdy. I purchased it with the hope of making lawn mowing easier - easier to maneuver, not as noisy, no fumes. I truly like the "no fumes" but, it is heavier than my gas powered mower and is very loud *I still have to wear ear protection. I am a 69 yr old lady who only stands 4' 10". This mower is difficult for me to handle