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Greenworks has Greenworks 60V Brushless Li-Ion 21" Self-Propelled Electric Lawn Mower w/ 5Ah Battery and Charger (2509802) on sale for $399 - $70.80 w/ discount code FREEDOM20 = $319.20. Shipping is free. Thanks pepwick
Features:
Up to 60 minute runtime with fully charged 5Ah battery
High-efficiency brushless motor with push-button start provides more power, torque and longer life
7-position, single-lever height adjustment allows you to achieve the perfect cut on all grass types
3-in-1 discharge design, allows you to mulch, rear bag or side discharge grass clippings
Includes bagger for collecting grass clippings, creating a tidy lawn as you mow
Stores vertically, taking up less space in your garage or shed for added convenience
Quiet operation eliminates the need for ear plugs, and allows you to have a conversation while you work
https://www.greenworkstools.com/2...lawn-mower
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Do you already own a mower? Gas or Electric? How much were you going to spend on a gas mower vs how much on electric ($320 this deal)?
What maintenance are you referring to? With electric - no gas, oil, spark plugs, tune up, pull cord, etc. You still have to keep undercarriage clean and airflow open, and of course pay attention to the blade.
I'd think even with higher than average rate of electricity, charging this battery would live in the realm of low power devices in your home.
A lot depends on your situation too though - grass area, leaves, type of grass, terrain, mow frequency, etc. These additions could either mean you need a new battery ($200) or more charges on this one. They also mean more gas, oil, trips to get those things, the "dirty" process of filling, cleaning, and maintaining the gas engine (not fun for some).
Say at worst, in 3 years you need a new battery. I doubt this Greenworks brand will be gone anytime soon. $67/year for the battery. I think this would put you in break even territory between cost of ownership between Gas/Electric over the life of the mower.
Then also consider with electric, it's arguably better for the environment, less fumes in your yard/home, way less noise (you can converse with your spouse while laughing at your confused neighbor who can't hear anything over the tiny engine they're pushing around), generally cleaner, and comes in a cool green color.
My reasoning was that, in the ~$500-600 range total cost of ownership for 6-9 years for what I hope is a good enough mower for me, I'm happy going electric.
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EDIT: <1/4 acre, not 1/3
I have a pretty small yard so always have plenty of juice. I have a decent amount of trees that are hard mesquite they can go through the 5.0 pretty fast but never left me mid job. Over all I'm very happy with this 60v series.
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A third acre might be a stretch for one 5Ah battery.
To make matters more interesting I moved to an area where electricity is roughly 7.5c a kW (Washington). But I just can't figure out which mower is going to last... These $300-600 mowers I can't imagine having to service the mower regularly AND THEN drop $150-200 on a battery every couple years if it's a pos and every 5 if not.
And THEN even if it's a decent mower the company will still probably go under and stop making batteries for it. ugh