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Greenworks 80v Lawnmower $391.79 at Amazon

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I have been using a 36v Black and Decker I got at a gas mower exchange probably 10 years ago. I had been dipping my toe in the water on a new mower and noticed I missed some good deals recently but this one seemed pretty decent. I have the Greenworks 80v string trimmer and 40v blower and hedge trimmer which have served me well for at least 3 years, good products. I ordered the "used- very good" version for $360 and it was brand new, minus the box was a little beat up.

I can't even begin to described how much of an improvement this is! The old mower was horrible at self bagging as I probably ended up with 6x-8x more clippings in the can (not exaggerating). It seems to have a power sensor to ramp up the juice in heavy grass. I could not believe how much better the lawn looked after I was done (everything was cut evenly I think?)...in about 1/2 the time as well. The crazy thing about that is that I had the 2.0ah battery from the sting trimmer to use while I was charging the 4.0ah and I then didn't even need it!! My lawn is probably about 1600 square feet...

I have a relatively flat lawn so self propelled wasn't all that much of a feature to me but I will tell you this mower rocks!


https://www.amazon.com/Greenworks...423&sr=8-5
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I have been using a 36v Black and Decker I got at a gas mower exchange probably 10 years ago. I had been dipping my toe in the water on a new mower and noticed I missed some good deals recently but this one seemed pretty decent. I have the Greenworks 80v string trimmer and 40v blower and hedge trimmer which have served me well for at least 3 years, good products. I ordered the "used- very good" version for $360 and it was brand new, minus the box was a little beat up.

I can't even begin to described how much of an improvement this is! The old mower was horrible at self bagging as I probably ended up with 6x-8x more clippings in the can (not exaggerating). It seems to have a power sensor to ramp up the juice in heavy grass. I could not believe how much better the lawn looked after I was done (everything was cut evenly I think?)...in about 1/2 the time as well. The crazy thing about that is that I had the 2.0ah battery from the sting trimmer to use while I was charging the 4.0ah and I then didn't even need it!! My lawn is probably about 1600 square feet...

I have a relatively flat lawn so self propelled wasn't all that much of a feature to me but I will tell you this mower rocks!


https://www.amazon.com/Greenworks...423&sr=8-5

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Aug 26, 2021 01:06 PM
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OnTheHunt_SCAug 26, 2021 01:06 PM
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Isn't this a better deal? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Green...t-overview
I know it's 60v vs 80v of the OP, but it has 1 extra battery and also self propelled for $90 more.
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knightmare36Aug 26, 2021 02:20 PM
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Quote from OnTheHunt_SC :
Isn't this a better deal? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Green...t-overview
I know it's 60v vs 80v of the OP, but it has 1 extra battery and also self propelled for $90 more.
Go 80v or go home.
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tmarketAug 26, 2021 02:28 PM
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Quote from Cnick760 :
I have been using a 36v Black and Decker I got at a gas mower exchange probably 10 years ago.
These Greenworks 80v batteries will not last 3 or 4 years so consider that and considered yourself lucky for using the 36v BD for 10 years. I have used the Greenworks 40v and 80v and they mostly crapped out after 3 years.
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OnTheHunt_SCAug 26, 2021 02:44 PM
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Quote from tmarket :
These Greenworks 80v batteries will not last 3 or 4 years so consider that and considered yourself lucky for using the 36v BD for 10 years. I have used the Greenworks 40v and 80v and they mostly crapped out after 3 years.

The warranty is 4 yrs for both battery and tool. You should claim warranty replacement if it happens before 4 yrs
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Quote from tmarket :
These Greenworks 80v batteries will not last 3 or 4 years so consider that and considered yourself lucky for using the 36v BD for 10 years. I have used the Greenworks 40v and 80v and they mostly crapped out after 3 years.
I'm on year 4 of my 2x 2.0Ah 80v Greenworks batteries and both are still chugging. I'd guesstimate one has about 70-80% of its original capacity and the other about 60-70% (it only charges to 2 of the 3 LED's on the battery). I'm only on year 2 of my 4.0Ah mower battery so I can't comment on that one. Based on that, I'd guess I'll wind up with 5ish years of use before they've lost enough capacity to be useless. I definitely don't see them making it to 10 years.

I will tell you 2 things I do that may make a difference. (1)Temperature controlled garage which doesn't go below about 55F in the winter. (2)Never charge a just used/hot battery. I always wait at least a couple of hours for them to cool down before charging. If you're already doing those things, then you're probably getting as much out of them as possible.

Side note for the self-propelled 80V mower, it's a close enough replacement to my gas mower that I don't miss it, but it has a couple of annoying quirks...
1) The top 3 cutting height adjustments are useless because it will miss grass and the cut looks bad. I usually try to do that in the hottest part of summer to keep the grass alive without a lot of watering.
2)The self-propel is really irritating if you have short runs. When you engage it, it takes several seconds to ramp up to speed, and since it is rear wheel drive it's impossible to leave it engaged when you're turning. Net result is that you have to disengage the self-propel at the end of each row and re-engage after you turn which takes way too long for it to restart. Net result is that I only wind up using it for less than half of my 0.3 acre yard. Whoever thought rear wheel drive was a good thing for you average, flat suburban yard is an idiot. It's so much easier with front wheel drive to just leave it engaged all the time and just lift the front drive wheels when you turn. So, yeah, you probably won't miss the self-propel on this mower unless you have a larger yard with long rows to mow.
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hansmoleman007Aug 26, 2021 02:54 PM
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Quote from OnTheHunt_SC :
The warranty is 4 yrs for both battery and tool. You should claim warranty replacement if it happens before 4 yrs
They're misleading about that. Battery warranty is only 2 years for non-commercial use...

LIMITED fOUR (4) YEAR COnSUMER WARRAnTY ; OnE (1) YEAR COMMERCIAL
WARRAnTY. GREEnWORKS™ hereby warranties this product, to the original purchaser with proof of purchase, against defects in materials, parts or workmanship. GREEnWORKS™, at its own discretion will repair or replace any and all parts found to be defective, through normal use, free of charge to the customer. This warranty is valid only for units which have been used for personal use that have not been hired or rented for industrial/ commercial use, and that have been maintained in accordance with the instructions in the owners' manual supplied with the product from new.

Battery and charger carries a two (2) year consumer warranty & 1 year commercial warranty against defects in workmanship and materials. Batteries must be charged in accordance with the operator's manuals directions and regulations in order to be valid.
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OnTheHunt_SCAug 26, 2021 03:02 PM
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Quote from hansmoleman007 :
They're misleading about that. Battery warranty is only 2 years for non-commercial use...

LIMITED fOUR (4) YEAR COnSUMER WARRAnTY ; OnE (1) YEAR COMMERCIAL
WARRAnTY. GREEnWORKS™ hereby warranties this product, to the original purchaser with proof of purchase, against defects in materials, parts or workmanship. GREEnWORKS™, at its own discretion will repair or replace any and all parts found to be defective, through normal use, free of charge to the customer. This warranty is valid only for units which have been used for personal use that have not been hired or rented for industrial/ commercial use, and that have been maintained in accordance with the instructions in the owners' manual supplied with the product from new.

Battery and charger carries a two (2) year consumer warranty & 1 year commercial warranty against defects in workmanship and materials. Batteries must be charged in accordance with the operator's manuals directions and regulations in order to be valid.
Thanks but what's the source of this? according to Greenworks site (https://www.greenworkstools.com/warranty) the pro line carries 4 yrs of warranty: "Greenworks Pro products and batteries are protected against all defects in materials, parts or workmanship under normal use for a period of four years (90 days for commercial use) from the shipping date or in-store purchase date"

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hansmoleman007Aug 26, 2021 03:08 PM
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Quote from OnTheHunt_SC :
Thanks but what's the source of this? according to Greenworks site (https://www.greenworkstools.com/warranty) the pro line carries 4 yrs of warranty: "Greenworks Pro products and batteries are protected against all defects in materials, parts or workmanship under normal use for a period of four years (90 days for commercial use) from the shipping date or in-store purchase date"
I think it's in the fine print. They list "4 Year Limited Tool & Battery Warranty", but I pulled it from the owner's manual for the model listed in this thread and it's only 2 years on the battery and charger.

https://www.greenworkstools.com/m...1602_E.pdf

It's really weird. I see what you're saying about the pro line on the website, but the manual contradicts that. Maybe they haven't updated the manual yet?
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aarond12Aug 26, 2021 03:11 PM
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Quote from hansmoleman007 :
Never charge a just used/hot battery.
Correct. My Ryobi actually waits for the battery to cool down if I put it right on the charger. Surprised this doesn't.
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OnTheHunt_SCAug 26, 2021 03:16 PM
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Quote from hansmoleman007 :
I think it's in the fine print. They list "4 Year Limited Tool & Battery Warranty", but I pulled it from the owner's manual for the model listed in this thread and it's only 2 years on the battery and charger.

https://www.greenworkstools.com/m...1602_E.pdf

It's really weird. I see what you're saying about the pro line on the website, but the manual contradicts that. Maybe they haven't updated the manual yet?
I would say the manual is outdated. It shows 4 yrs warranty for the pro line everywhere where it's sold.
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ThaPimpShrimpAug 26, 2021 03:29 PM
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They may have a solid Labor Day sale coming up.
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Quote from tmarket :
These Greenworks 80v batteries will not last 3 or 4 years so consider that and considered yourself lucky for using the 36v BD for 10 years. I have used the Greenworks 40v and 80v and they mostly crapped out after 3 years.
My two 2.0 80v batteries still going strong after 3.5 years.
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OnTheHunt_SCAug 26, 2021 05:04 PM
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Quote from knightmare36 :
Go 80v or go home.
Lol ok. But do you even have a lawn to mow?
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ivanrexAug 26, 2021 05:33 PM
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I bought this mower when it was 399. The charger died in 1 month, immediately after the Amazon return window. To claim the warranty, I tried to contact GreenWorks using email and phone call several times, but there is COMPLETELY NO ASSISTANCE.

I will stay away from the company.
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CrazyheavenAug 26, 2021 09:30 PM
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Quote from OnTheHunt_SC :
The warranty is 4 yrs for both battery and tool. You should claim warranty replacement if it happens before 4 yrs
I'm currently fighting with them with my battery warranty after only 1 year.
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