Yep, I spent about $600 for the Greenworks Pro 21 and an extra battery, when I could have bought a new gas-powered model for half that. However, the battery-operated device comes with a four-year limited warranty and two-year battery warranty, which is a good deal. I’ll also recuperate the difference in cost over that period by not having to buy gas. PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering lab-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. With an extra battery on hand, you can now rip through weeds in the neighborhood without the hassle of gas or gas maintenance.
As far as Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers go, this is one of the nicest one’s I’ve used thus far. This mower uses dual 12.5” counter-spinning blades (don’t worry they’re geared appropriately to not hit each other) which drive the grass clippings towards the center and into the bag. The Greenworks Pro 60V platform has zero emissions and utilizes rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that are interchangeable among the entire lineup of tools. The batteries have a substantial lifecycle, powering a two-acre mow with a single charge on the 42” zero-turn mower.
We recently tested two of the new Greenworks PRO 60 Volt 16″ Cordless Chainsaw. Editor Todd Fratzel and I both received samples to test around the house with some tree and log cutting and this is a compilation of our collective thoughts. Take a look at how easy it is to start your self-propelled lawnmower. Traditional ones have a recoil start with a pull rope. By tugging on the rope, you pull a cord, which then turns over the engine to start the self-propelled lawnmower. For some people, having to pull the rope with a recoil-start mower can be difficult.
Get the 21-inch mower for lawns under 1/4-acre and get the 25-inch mower for anything larger. The handle houses a “Turbo-Mode” button, self-propelled drive-speed lever, and a battery life indicator so you’ll always know how much battery life is left. If you’re using greenworks pro two batteries, the mower will completely deplete one and then automatically switch to the other rather than use both simultaneously. Many battery-powered mowers require a two-step process of pressing the on button followed by the blade starter handle—in that order.
With the gas equivalent of a 24 horsepower engine, the twin blades turn confidently at 3000 RPM and do not bog down as easily as battery-powered walk-behind mowers. It is possible to get the blades to bog, though, and the mower is best for lawns that you regularly mow rather than constantly tackling overgrowth. The Load N’ Go™ line reloading system is so easy and has you back on point in no time.
For this portion of our assessment, we began by fully charging each battery regardless of how much juice it came with from the factory. We then constructed a bench that allowed us to clip the throttle on each saw and time how long they could run with a chain installed, under no load. We were cautious about bar oil levels and stopped each device every 15 minutes to top the tanks off. Once the batteries were dead, we measured the charge time with the old trusty stopwatch. Plus, when the tough jobs show up, you’ll be ready. Examining the evenness of cut, we found the Greenworks 60V 25-inch lawnmower to leave a very even path with few irregularities.
Make sure the motor is not hot when you store the machine. Turn nut to the left to remove blade B , spacer , and positioner . Clean the bottom of the mower deck after each use. Higher blade height is necessary for new or thick grass. Release the drive levers to close the self-propel system. Once the machine has started, you can release the start button .