I had pretty high expectations when ordering this mower and still, I was pleasantly surprised after using it the first time. It's light, it's comparatively quiet (vs. a gas mower) and I don't have to deal with the stink and the hassle of gasoline and oil. It was easy to set up right out of the box with minimal assembly needed. The design is well thought out (controls and adjustments are easy to use) and the quality seems excellent. Most importantly, the Greenworks Pro 80V does a fantastic job mowing my lawn - much better than the relatively new gas mower I replaced with it. I'm especially impressed by how well it bags the mulch - I don't even have to rake much anymore, as the mower takes up almost all the pecan leaves in my yard. Battery capacity is better than I expected too. Plenty of juice to mow my small-ish back yard and large-ish front lawn with about 1/3 of the charge to spare. I couldn't be happier with my purchase!
I'm wrapping up a 2nd summer with the 80v 21" push mower and I still can't stop singing it's praises. It rivals gas push mowers I've owned and surpasses the other battery powered mowers I've tried. Never once have I had to worry with gas, oil, a clogged carburetor, or spark plugs. The clear green cover for the battery compartment has broken off and I've replaced the blade...& that's it. I simply push the button, squeeze the handle, and I'm back at it. If anything were to happen to this mower I would purchase it again with absolutely no hesitation.
I’ve had this model for three years now and cannot find a way to mow my lawn without having to go back over the entire lawn manually with a rake to stand up the grass that the lawn mower missed, then go over it again with the mower. I saw a statement on greenworks’ website indicating that their Heavy Duty replacement blade might address the problem, but it’s been on back order for literally years. I’d be quite happy with the mower if green works would address this serious flaw.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Customer Care, September 16, 2021
Hello TominGH
Thank you for your feedback! Sorry to hear you are not satisfied with the cut of this lawn mower. The cause of streaking could be the way the user mows, but it also may be the result of some generally causes that create this problem. Overlapping each pass in the lawn you make with the lawnmower allows the mowing blades to contact each blade of grass and ensures no areas are missed. The overlap need not be very large. Overlapping by only 1 or 2 inches is enough. As you complete a pass and make your turn for the next one, line up the mower’s wheels with the indentation the wheels made during the previous pass. Another suggestion to take into consideration, a clean mowing deck. Over the course of the mowing season, the underside of the mower’s deck collects dirt, mud, and grass clippings. Even if you mow your grass when it’s dry, the blades still attract some moisture, which tends to make grass clippings clump underneath the deck. This debris hampers both air and grass clipping movement inside the deck. Streaking could be one indication that the deck needs cleaning. With the battery removed or mower unplugged check the underside. Scrape off grass, mud and dirt clinging to the deck by using a wired brush be careful not to cut your hands on the mower blades. Lastly, bent blades and those with severe nicks in them also cause streaking. Examine the condition of the blades while you are cleaning its deck. If a blade is bent, replacing it is the best course of action. The same is true with if a blade’s cutting edge is badly damaged. Because the blades rotate at high speeds, collisions with rocks and other solid objects are enough to damage the blades beyond the point they can be ground to good mowing condition. The cutting edge of lightly nicked blades or dull blades can be restored by using a bench grinder or have the blades sharpened by a professional. Hoping these suggestion help. If you have any follow up questions, or concerns we urge you to contact us at 1-888-909-6757 (1-888-90WORKS) or by email on info@greenworkstools.com for further assistance. We are happy to help.
The back wheel can be raised to around 4", but the front wheel will only be raised less than 3". So it's mowing height is pretty low. Bought it online, so I will have to pay the shipment if I want to return it.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Customer Care, September 1, 2021
Hello RickGu,
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing an issue. There should not be at height difference as the deck is leveled. So that we can better assist you, please contact us at 1-888-909-6757 or submit an email to info@greenworkstools.com for further troubleshooting. If possible please include photos so we can get a better understanding as what the issue is. We hope to hear from you soon.
The mower does a decent job for a non reel battery powered mower. No regrets. I knew what I was getting. However…. The mower heights are not identified anywhere. Only min and max. Green works should really identify these.
I love this lawn mower. My neighbor has one and after talking to him I decided to get one also. I really like how light it is, it cuts the lawn just as well as my old gas lawn mower. I love not having to deal with gas every week! I am able to do my entire yard and still have some charge left in the battery when I'm finished. I would recommend this mower to anyone looking for a new lawn mower.