Wish this lawnmower was strong like a gas power la
on October 5, 2020
Posted by: Champo
Verified Purchase:Yes
The machine isn’t very strong blades of grass stay up. The mulching and suction seems to be less stronger than a gas power lawnmower. My wife seems to think it’s a play toy.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy GreenWorks Tools, GreenWorks Customer Service , October 7, 2020
Hello Champo,
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that you are not completely satisfied with this product. The issue with the cut can be many factors: grass is over 4 inches in height and too tall, the underside of the deck needs to be clean and clear of debris and the blades need to be replaced or sharpened seasonally. Here are some more cutting tips that may be beneficial:
1. Set the mower to the highest cutting height (or 1/3 of the length of grass), mow no more than 1/3 at a time. 2. Mow when grass is dry. 3. Mow in the morning or late afternoon to reduce the heat stress on newly cut grass. 4. Alternate mowing patterns each time you mow. As grass develops a grain based on your cutting direction it will lean towards the direction of your mowing path. Changing the pattern allows better vertical growth and helps to keep the cut neater. 5. New or thick grass may require a narrow cutting path. 6. For the best results keep the lawn under 4" in length and walk at a steady pace to allow the blades to cut efficiently.
If you wish to discuss your experience further we would like to invite you to visit contact GreenWorks at 1-888-909-6757 (1-888-90WORKS) or by email on info@greenworkstools.com.
I purchased this mower two years ago and it is still going strong and runs as well as the day I bought it. Bought a 4ah battery with it and I am able to do the entire yard, which takes over an hour, on a single charge. Runs just as good as a gas mower! My next goal is to get more in the 80V line.
I have used this to mow 3 times now. I am pleased with the cut. I bought just the tool figuring I could use the 80V battery that came with my Green works Cultivator. I can only get 12 minutes of running time with the mower, when using the self propel feature about 50% of that time. That is a disappointing runtime! It is hard to rate the mower without factoring in the battery inadequacies.
I bought the 80 volt, 5 amp, 21” version, earlier this spring. Maybe overkill on the volts and amps, but I did not want to risk under powering myself. I mow about a quarter acre, that’s all. But not one step of it is flat. I literally am 50% self-propelling uphill and 50% coasting in neutral downhill. I only use the slow speed b/c it’s fast enough, I’m retired, and never in a hurry! So, slow speed, self-propelled half the time, 1/4 acre, I never come close to running out of electricity. Other benefits. Nearest gas station is about 30 minutes away, so an e mower is good to have. When finished mowing, I can immediately hose the machine clean. No waiting for a hot engine to cool off. Then I roll the mower through my walk-out basement door and store it in my workshop. No gas, oil, grease inside the house. Ergonomics are great. Steel deck design felt like an advantage, in my old-school mindset. One lever easily adjusts all 4 wheel heights simultaneously. And I have to adjust for various parts of my mountain yard. Anything else? Easy to use, seems well-built. Never run out of power. I would again buy the the most muscular Greenworks mower I can afford.