Let me begin my by saying that I while I am a big of rechargeable products (I even own a Chevy Volt), but it is not because I am an overly Green kinda guy. I simply like the convenience and simplicity of electric powered gadgets. Plug-in and charge – and off you go – there is no worries about the price of gasoline- worries about starting after a winter or any of the minor inconveniences associated with the internal combustion engine.
The Greenworks rechargeable mowers have a few other advantages – they are lightweight, very maneuverable, and quiet to operate. I use the 19 inch mower as an alternative (partial alternative at least) to running a weedwacker/trimmer. Compared to a traditional gas powered mower it is easier to mow around corners, next to my fence, between trees and other tight spots. For that purpose the Greenworks 19 inch – 40 Volt rechargeable mower has worked very well.
Notes –
– The 40Volt batteries provide adequate power – I have noticed that in mulching mode that thick grass (when you are trying to reduce grass height by about 1 1/2 inch) can bog down a bit. Slowing down your mowing speed or using the side discharge helps reduce the problem.
– Battery life of the 40 Vole 4AmpHour battery is pretty good – you can get a solid 20-30 minutes of mowing (off of a full charge) before the battery is dead
– It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the battery
– When storing the battery for Winter it is best to store the battery with 30-60% charge remaining
– Comes with a charging station – my version also came with 2 40 Volt 4Amp Hour batteries – check to find out which and how many batteries yours will come with.
– Has three mowing options – side discharge, mulching, and bagging – although the bag is a little smaller than I would like, but I rarely use since it does reduce the maneuverability of the mower.
– 6 height adjustments – it is very easy to change the height of the cut
– The handle folds down for a more compact storage
– Has a metal mowing deck – some models are plastic
– Uses a red key that plugs in next to the battery – I am not sure why it uses a key, and you would never want to lose it.
– The padding on the handle has already begin to tear around the edge, which is a bit disappointing
Final Verdict – I like the Greenworks 40 Volt Lithium Ion Rechargeable mower it is maneuverable enough to help me mow around the tight spots around my yard. I would prefer if it had a little more power, but so far I am still very pleased with the mower.
4 1/2 Stars
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