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“Eco” Riding Lawmower
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:16 pm
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:16 pm
Takes 6 batteries to really work.
6x$499 =$3000 in batteries that weigh 45lbs total… that may last a few years???
How the frick is this better??
If it’s anything like the push mower, it chokes on any kind of weeds and drains the batteries.
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Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:18 pm to RealDawg
I've used the same Honda push mower for 10 years, never an issue. One tank cuts the yard.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:19 pm to AUbagman
I've had the same Toro with a Briggs and Stratton for 10 years too. I don't care about my carbon footprint to be honest.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:19 pm to RealDawg
I have one similar at home.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:23 pm to RealDawg
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If it’s anything like the push mower, it chokes on any kind of weeds
No they don't. Electric motors don't choke like gas engines. I have had Honda's and Ego's and Ego mowers never choke no matter what you give them. Sure the battery might not last as long but they will power through some shite that would choke out a Honda. There are valid criticisms of Ego mowers, but this is not one.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:24 pm to fallguy_1978
Honda gas mower here but I do have an ego set of yard equipment. Will always have gas mower though.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:25 pm to fallguy_1978
My toro super recycler is from 2008 and kickin like Van Damme
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:25 pm to fallguy_1978
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I've had the same Toro with a Briggs and Stratton for 10 years too. I don't care about my carbon footprint to be honest.
Have a craftsman bought in 2005 I’ve never changed the battery on and had no major issues. Guarantee it is less drain of natural resources than this eco rig that will end up a big pile of plastic in landfill when you can’t buy the (environmentally unfriendly) batteries anymore.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:27 pm to armsdealer
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If it’s anything like the push mower, it chokes on any kind of weeds
No they don't.
Have a midgrade Ryobi push mower that begs to differ.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:27 pm to CaptainsWafer
My last one rusted out due to a leak in my shed at my old house. It was 10 years old too and otherwise it still ran fine. I bought the same mower when we moved. I have a cordless battery powered drill I guess.
This post was edited on 4/27/23 at 7:28 pm
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:31 pm to RealDawg
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6x$499 =$3000 in batteries that weigh 45lbs total… that may last a few years???
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may last a few years
that really means 2 years at best if you are really really lucky
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:33 pm to armsdealer
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Electric motors don't choke like gas engines.
My electric push mower absolutely chokes out and stalls in heavy grass or leaves. But I only use it to cut and clear under the ligustrums and azaleas where the Deere won’t fit.
If I had a small yard and needed a push mower to actually cut the grass, I would go gas for that. The 40v electric one I have just wouldn’t work for that.
This post was edited on 4/27/23 at 7:36 pm
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:34 pm to RealDawg
I have the ego push mower and it’s been great for my yard. I have a smaller yard and one one battery is more than enough. It works better than my gas one that crapped out on me, but, then again, I’ve only had it for about a year so we’ll see how long it goes.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:38 pm to RealDawg
Good question regarding the life of the batteries since repeated charging cycles never return the batteries to their original output.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:40 pm to RealDawg
I'm not worried in the least about fossil fuels and I'm a huge fan of horsepower, but
stay with me here...
What if my neighbor's mowers, trimmers, and blowers were virtually silent?
That's real progress.
stay with me here...
What if my neighbor's mowers, trimmers, and blowers were virtually silent?
That's real progress.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:43 pm to RealDawg
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:44 pm to RealDawg
We have a battery powered weed eater and I bought the tiller attachment for it to till my garden. It repeatedly got stuck anytime it got into dirt that was remotely sticky
Went to harbor freight and got a cheap arse gas tiller for 200 bucks. 2 stroke. So much power it tried to leap out of my hands. Tilled garden in 5 minutes.
Won’t ever buy anything electric powered again
Went to harbor freight and got a cheap arse gas tiller for 200 bucks. 2 stroke. So much power it tried to leap out of my hands. Tilled garden in 5 minutes.
Won’t ever buy anything electric powered again
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:45 pm to RealDawg
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6x$499 =$3000 in batteries that weigh 45lbs total… that may last a few years??? How the frick is this better?? If it’s anything like the push mower, it chokes on any kind of weeds and drains the batteries.
Or hire a yard crew and you don’t even have to bother owning a lawn mower. Sold my Honda self-propelled three years ago this summer. I love coming home to see my perfectly manicured lawn for the low price of $80 every two weeks.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:46 pm to Btrtigerfan
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What if my neighbor's mowers, trimmers, and blowers were virtually silent?
I borrowed my neighbors EGO one weekend when my mower was in the shop.
I ended up getting one, and so did our neighbor across the street. It’s a cluster of us, and it’s definitely noticeable/nice.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 7:48 pm to armsdealer
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No they don't. Electric motors don't choke like gas engines
Lol sure, sure.
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