re: Mowing economics: How many times a year do you think you mow your lawn per year?

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I have an honest question as I've recently thought alot about battery lawn equipment. What are the repair costs and who, if anyone offers repair services for them when they shite the bed? Also can they be repaired or do you just replace them?

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I have owned an Ego push mower, trimmer with accessories, and blower for 4 years and the only maintenance has been replacing trimmer line and sharpening the blade. I absolute love that I can get it out in the spring and not have any concern about it starting.

As for repairs, most of the riding mowers have a motor for each blade, so there are no pulleys to adjust/replace, etc. For the lead-acid options, you go from oil changes, plugs, carbs, etc to eventual battery replacements.

They are not really an option for lawncare companies, but I love it. Because of the size of my yard and the amount of trimming it requires, 2 batteries isn't quite enough, but getting a riding mower will take care of that part.