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Originally Posted by dsavillian
You can get electric mowers that have enough power to mulch, yeah.
We recently bought a Ryobi 40V cordless and I really like it.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-16-...112A/203362211
Pros
- Really quiet. I can cut my grass at 8am on a weekend and not wake my neighbors.
- I don't have to buy gas.
- Really light and easy to use.
- Push button start. No more struggling to start the mower and looking like an idiot!
- No maintenance! No oil changes!
Cons
- Will require a battery charge if you have a large lawn or are cutting longer grass. I have a standard "new home" lot size, so I can do the whole thing on one charge, but your mileage may vary.
- Charge time. If your battery runs out, you have to charge it to continue. My model came with 2 batteries though, so it's not a huge deal for me.
- Power. Obviously less power than a gas mower, not by much though.
All and all, I'm really happy with the electric. If I keep my grass at a reasonable length and don't cut when it's really wet, I never have to worry about running out of juice mid-cut.
I wouldn't want one if I was on an acreage, but I think it's fine for city use. |
Thanks for this! I just bought the 40V trimmer/edger and I absolutely love it. I'm in the market for a new mower and I am definitely looking at this Ryobi. Don't have a huge lawn so I think it might be perfect. Also plan on purchasing the 40V hedge trimmer as well. You don't by chance have this and can weigh in?