Customer Reviews for Greenworks - 80V 21" Brushless Cordless (Push) Lawn Mower, 4.0Ah Battery and Rapid Charger Included - Green
Customer Rating
3
Not nearly 1/4 acre
on June 3, 2022
Posted by: JMontana
I am happy in general-it is light, the self-propeller is pretty buff, quiet... BUT but but, mowing long grass on the flat, less than 1/2 acre, batteries used up in only a few minutes. Not a chance that this machine could do an acre on these batteries under either bag or no-bag situation unless you are running on pavement! So that 'up to an acre' claim is pretty much balderdash. So I go to see how much batteries cost, and low and behold they are nearly 1/2 the price of the whole machine! Yikes! Give me a break on an extra battery please! Recommending but with qualifier- get more power! make batteries cheaper!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Greenworks Customer Support, June 6, 2022
Hello,
We're sorry to hear that you are not fully satisfied with your current run time. 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 has to 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.
Not self-propelled, but easy to push. Powerful motor cuts my 1/5 acre lawn with less than a full charge of a 4 ah battery. Much better than gas-powered; no fumes, much less noise.
Very nice mower, exactly what I wanted. Just as powerful as the gas mower I just replaced. I was kind of nervous my grass was like 12 inches tall in some parts, but with the dual 80v 2.5 batteries it made short work of it. Even with my tall grass I still got over 45 mins of mowing time and with the fast recharge time, it was a breeze. I also got a second charger it really helps.