We regret that BJ’s cannot cover the cost of shipping for products returned due to buyer’s remorse. Brushless motors also tend to have a higher torque to weight ratio, meaning you get great performance in a lighter mower. It takes 1.5 to 2 hours to charge the battery after it’s been fully discharged. Two nice safety features are the locking button and safety key. The easy to see battery compartment in the center of the mower has a clear plastic cover that’s lifted up 90 degrees to access the 40V 4Ah battery.
Battery capacity has not yet caught up with the needs of most users. You’d have to continually be swapping out and charging batteries. The included 56-volt ARC lithiumion battery powers this Ego model. The battery can be fully charged and provide 60 minutes of mowing power.
The 12-amp motor on this lawn mower handles most lawns with surprising maneuverability. At 28 pounds, it’s the lightest mower on our list and can mow tight spaces with agility. This lawn mower gets high marks for its ease of use and storage, thanks to the detachable design. Adjustable cutting height is essential for those with uneven lawns. Many Sun Joe mowers have between three to six height settings. You can usually adjust the height easily with a lever.
When in doubt, check the deck size to give you an idea of how wide a path your mower will cut. Veteran lawn-mower maker Snapper makes the green sun joe lawn mower scene with the steely, 82-volt Snapper XD Max electric mower. It features a push-button start, and seven adjustable cutting heights.
The SunJoe cordless mower has some features that I really liked and that made it easy to use. The lower handle had to be installed and then set to the desired height by tightening the multi-position height adjustment quick lock wheels . A. When using a corded mower, it’s best to drape the cord over your shoulder to keep it out of the way of the blades.
Durability of lawn mower -big or small- is clearly subject to the kind of maintenance and care we give them. The Sun Joe’s plastic exterior and lightly constructed wheels is very sturdy. As such, walking behind the mower won’t require much maintenance. For storage, it can stay in the open, or covered in the backyard, but it will still work when needed.
You could buy a spare to swap over, but they aren’t cheap. It’s important to consider the size of your lawn when you’re making comparisons. The voltage gives you absolute power, and with Sun Joe you can choose from 28 volts for small lawns, 40 volts for medium, and 100 volts for pretty much anywhere. Batteries come with an ampere-hour rating, which is a bit like fuel level. For example, a 5-amp battery runs twice as long as a 2.5-amp version.