On the other hand, if you have a sloped lawn, then a rear-wheel drive lawn mower is a better choice. The ease of use with the controls of the saw was a pleasant surprise. There is no additional on/off switch or mode selector. Simply insert a battery, pull the chain brake towards the rear of the saw, press the safety catch lever, then pull the trigger and start cutting. It is a very intuitive process and reminds me of using a traditional gas powered saw. This mower also offers the user the ability to control how fast the self-propelled function works.
The Pro 21 is a self-propelled cordless push lawn mower that the folks at Greenworks says offers up to 50 minutes of runtime with a fully charged 5.0 Ah battery . Actually, I got 51 minutes of mine by not engaging the self-propelled system. This will give you a better workout if you’re push mowing for exercise, but is also more tiring. Many self-propelled mowers give you three key options.
It’s not quite up to the performance level of a farm and ranch chainsaw, but it’s much better than most homeowner gas saws we’ve used. With no gas hassles to worry about, it’s a great solution for seasonal yard work, post-hurricane/storm cleanup, and making your neighbors jealous while they yank their pull cord 50 times. Ramping up the chain, the saw quietly came to life compared to our gas saws.
Of course, that instant-on without pull starting is one of the major benefits of kicking the gas can for lithium-ion power. Running just under 67 feet per second, the chain melted right through 14 inches of oak like butter. Satisfied with the cut, we decided to push it a little harder and see if the chain would bog. It can, but the brushless motor has the torque to keep the chain moving better than most cordless saws. Another feature I really like is the battery level gauge on the handle. It indicates which battery pack the mower currently draws from, and how much power each battery has at any given time.
Plastic seems to tire out if left out in the sun too long. I’d like something a little sturdier looking than this. The Greenworks Pro 40V 21” Brushless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower was one of the first major players in the electric mower space when they launched their first mower in 2016.
In our analysis of 120 expert reviews, the Greenworks PRO Self-Propelled Cordless Mower, 21-In placed 2nd when we looked at the top 23 products in the category. Along with our in-house experts, our team analyzes thousands of product reviews from the most trusted websites. Check out our list of Top 13 Best Electric Mowers for Small Yards in 2022. The 21” steel deck should provide good durability in the event you run over a rock, stick or tennis ball. However, the whole thing itself looks very plasticy.
Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this machine. My Greenworks 60v handles my yard much better than my previous EGO 56v mower, mainly because the EGO mower didn’t have side discharge and plugged up at the drop of a hat. The grass is discharged or bagged much better with the Greenworks. Once you begin investing in battery-powered tools, you begin to accumulate batteries which can greatly extend the use time of any tool.
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We may get paid by brands or deals, including promoted items. Man, I am invested in the 80V line but this makes me want to get some tools in the 60V line that I do not have. The batteries alone are worth more than what most of these sets are selling for. Thanks to community member Cobalt_Blue_FF for finding this deal.Note, pickup availability will vary by location. Home Depot has select Greenworks Lawn Tools on sale for the prices listed.