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Greenworks - 80V 54" MaximusZ Zero Turn Riding Mower, (2) 16Ah and (4) 6Ah Batteries and 1.5KW Charger, MZ5481
Average customer rating
4.5
(251 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 251 reviews
5 Stars
173
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Star
8
95%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Greenworks - 80V 54" MaximusZ Zero Turn Riding Mower, (2) 16Ah and (4) 6Ah Batteries and 1.5KW Charger, MZ5481
Customer Rating
5
Years or research before buying led me to purchase
on April 14, 2026
Posted by: JOhn941
from Sarasota Florida
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Let me start by saying I’m a tough critic. I owned and operated a commercial lawn service in Florida for many years, and over that time I’ve owned dozens of mowers across many brands. I’ve put equipment through serious “torture tests,” so I can confidently say this is a thorough, experience-based review of the mower I chose for my own property.
I never really considered electric mowers for commercial use, so I didn’t have any firsthand experience with them in that setting. However, after selling my lawn company in 2020—and having a long-standing interest in battery technology—I always thought I might eventually make the switch. I just could never justify the cost… until my family and I purchased 5.5 acres in Southwest Florida.
I bought this Greenworks mower specifically to handle that 5.5-acre property. As many people know, the turf here is primarily St. Augustine and Bahia grass, which can be thick, dense, and challenging to cut.
During the first few mows, I ran both the blade speed and drive speed on high. In that configuration, the battery didn’t quite last through the entire job, which was a bit disappointing—especially since some reviews claim it can handle up to 5 acres on a single charge. That said, it wasn’t a dealbreaker; it gave me time to switch over and do some weed eating while the batteries charged.
I then experimented by lowering the blade speed, and to my surprise, it made a big difference in runtime without sacrificing cut quality. The mower still delivers a clean, even cut with very few stragglers. With the blade speed set lower, I’m now able to cover about 5 of the 5.5 acres on a single charge, which is a significant improvement.
Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with the cut quality and performance.
That said, there are a couple of drawbacks worth noting. One is traction: despite having fairly aggressive tires, they tend to lose grip quickly, especially on steeper inclines. Because there’s no heavy engine weight over the rear wheels like on traditional gas mowers, you’ll notice some slipping when climbing hills.
Another issue is the charger—it continuously runs its cooling fan, even when the batteries are fully charged and not actively charging. To work around this, I added a tiered power strip with a timer function. I set it to shut off after about 4 hours, which gives the batteries enough time to fully charge after being drained, then powers down the charger between uses. Since I only mow once a week, this has been an effective and simple solution.
I never really considered electric mowers for commercial use, so I didn’t have any firsthand experience with them in that setting. However, after selling my lawn company in 2020—and having a long-standing interest in battery technology—I always thought I might eventually make the switch. I just could never justify the cost… until my family and I purchased 5.5 acres in Southwest Florida.
I bought this Greenworks mower specifically to handle that 5.5-acre property. As many people know, the turf here is primarily St. Augustine and Bahia grass, which can be thick, dense, and challenging to cut.
During the first few mows, I ran both the blade speed and drive speed on high. In that configuration, the battery didn’t quite last through the entire job, which was a bit disappointing—especially since some reviews claim it can handle up to 5 acres on a single charge. That said, it wasn’t a dealbreaker; it gave me time to switch over and do some weed eating while the batteries charged.
I then experimented by lowering the blade speed, and to my surprise, it made a big difference in runtime without sacrificing cut quality. The mower still delivers a clean, even cut with very few stragglers. With the blade speed set lower, I’m now able to cover about 5 of the 5.5 acres on a single charge, which is a significant improvement.
Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with the cut quality and performance.
That said, there are a couple of drawbacks worth noting. One is traction: despite having fairly aggressive tires, they tend to lose grip quickly, especially on steeper inclines. Because there’s no heavy engine weight over the rear wheels like on traditional gas mowers, you’ll notice some slipping when climbing hills.
Another issue is the charger—it continuously runs its cooling fan, even when the batteries are fully charged and not actively charging. To work around this, I added a tiered power strip with a timer function. I set it to shut off after about 4 hours, which gives the batteries enough time to fully charge after being drained, then powers down the charger between uses. Since I only mow once a week, this has been an effective and simple solution.
Overall Im extremely satisfied with this mower. No fuel, no oil no hydraulic oil or maintenance that cmsih the a mower. just get on and go any time. Also with my AirPods on I can talk on the phone while mowing and cutting with zero noise heard from the other end of the phone call. Simply amazing to multitask as I used to have to constantly shut the mower to take calls.
Pros: Convenient, Cost-Saver, Easy to Use, Quiet, Durable, Environmentally Safe, Effective, Powerful
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Posted by: unhappy in Manning
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The tread keeps the mower from slipping down the hill.
Pros: Easy to Use, Quiet, Effective, Powerful
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Great ride mower for a big backyard
on March 22, 2026
Posted by: Joel2
from New Hampshire
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought last year and am very happy with how quiet, smooth, and fun it is to use.
Pros: Easy to Use, Quiet, Durable, Effective, Powerful
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Great lawnmower
on March 17, 2026
Posted by: John69
from Ga
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have owned this for 3 cutting season. Yard is 2 acres. Purchased it with the 6-8ah batteries. Only once did I run out of power before finishing the yard. My fought, I let the grass get 6” tall and thick. Mower shutdown blades so I had power to get back to garage. My left arm is paralyzed, but I can operate this mower. I did install a turning knob to help with hard turns. Replaced steering wheel with a ford 8n tractor wheel to give me more leverage.
Pros: Cost-Saver, Easy to Use, Quiet, Durable, Environmentally Safe
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
4
Upgradeable?
on March 3, 2026
Posted by: TonyGF
from Bolton, NC
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this mower when it first came out. Initially Greenworks calculated that you would be able to cut 1 acre, but you would be lucky to get through half an acre with the supplied batteries. Luckily I have purchased other products in the 60v battery line and that has made it possible to get through about 3/4 of an acre. They have recently released a new version of this mower that supports a bigger battery but there is no way to get that battery to to work on the original model. I'm a little annoyed at this, because the bigger battery would make it possible to cut my acre without needing to recharge. A few things that are yet to be resolved. The side discharge broke a few months in and there's no way to purchase a replacement part; no worries, maybe I upgrade and purchase the rear discharge, unfortunately there's nowhere to be found even though it was advertised at time of purchase. I feel that this product has been forgotten.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
4
Lawn tractor 🚜
on February 25, 2026
Posted by: William mack
from Georgia
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have already got this lawn tractor 🚜 it’s perfect for my yard I cut 600 square feet of yard with it with 90% charge left after I am finished and it’s only a 40 volt system.
Pros: Effective
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
4
Lots of power and easy to maintain
on January 16, 2026
Posted by: Chasmonti
from Valley Center, California
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just purchased. Briefly used. Lots of zip and much easier to maintain and use vs my John Deere mower. Just need to get use to the slight start lag when initially starting
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com
Customer Rating
5
Love this mower with bagger
on December 15, 2025
Posted by: EGJo
from Charlotte, NC
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this less than a month ago and it works great. The mower is well built and the suspension is awesome. It is quieter than the gas powered mower I had and the ride is so comfortable. The power is super and I am looking forward to many years of yard work with this riding mower. I highly recommend Greenworks as they stand behind their products.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting greenworkstools.com