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Must have or should I wait if I have time to keep looking?
[edit] Looks like others have confirmed that this is an old model.
The biggest drawback here is the 2.0 Ah batteries. I've had 3 or 4 go dead in the past few years, they don't seem to hold up well in high amp draw tools. Two were replaced N/C and two were too old and were discarded.
If you can swing the Costco model, I think it will be on sale in April for $499 with a 4 Ah and a 2 Ah battery, plus an extra blade. When I bought, Costco extended the battery warranty for 4 extra years for a total of 8 years. I believe that is still current.
Must have or should I wait if I have time to keep looking?
I would personally wait. Even if ok with the older mower model, the 2Ah batteries have been problematic in ways that even the 2.5Ah have not been.
I don't know the reason (I own mostly 2.5Ah and one 4Ah), or if that has been corrected, but even if they no longer have problems, the smaller capacity is more of a hassle. I'd much much rather have a single 4Ah. The 2Ah aren't really optimal for any OPE that I can think of. Blowers use a lot of energy, and weight difference does not seem to matter for the string trimmers, for weight balance reasons.
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They price protect for 30 days, one of the reasons I love Costco!
Must have or should I wait if I have time to keep looking?
I've had this model and batteries for a couple years. Not had any problems and batteries are going good. I have 1 other older battery I got from Amazon warehouse and rotate through them for my large yard trimming needs. Use them in mower, chainsaw, and blower. I like that they work long enough to get a good bit done and then gives me a break to get a drink or something when I swap out. By the time I run out again the battery would be charged again if I needed it. But usually I opt to use the third battery if I need it for a couple minutes.
Price wise, I think this is about as good as you'll get on multiple batteries and a mower. Might get a deal with bigger batteries or one bigger and one similar, but it will be at a significant price increase.
Do note that Walmart is now carrying the 60v lineup. If stuff like this doesn't get sold much or they look like inventory was over calculated; they might end up with some on clearance at the end of the season. But, I personally would rather have the 80v and not sure why they stock the 60v unless it's to hook lots of unaware people on it.
Price wise, I think this is about as good as you'll get on multiple batteries and a mower. Might get a deal with bigger batteries or one bigger and one similar, but it will be at a significant price increase.
Do note that Walmart is now carrying the 60v lineup. If stuff like this doesn't get sold much or they look like inventory was over calculated; they might end up with some on clearance at the end of the season. But, I personally would rather have the 80v and not sure why they stock the 60v unless it's to hook lots of unaware people on it.
It's rare to see exact same models at different Big Box stores.
I have last year's model (two 2.5) and was extremely impressed.....though I wish I had the 6ah
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