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expired Posted by niki4h | Staff • Apr 19, 2024
Apr 19, 2024 10:34 PM
RYOBI 80V Brushless Riding Mowers w/ Cart, Bagger or Mulch Kit: 30" w/ 2x 10Ah Batteries
& More + Free Delivery$2,999
$5,362
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It's a shame because it's very very well built and Ryobi ditched the AWFUL Leoch lead acid batteries which only lasted a year. I wouldn't be surprised that they were clearing these out due to poor sales and returns. Maybe after a few iterations they will work out the joystick issues, but this is pretty much a first generation product and functions like an experiment.
EDIT: FYI I forgot to add, for anyone considering a riding mower be aware of the crappy nature of most of these warranties. If you need service it's on YOUR dime to transport these to a service center, and I've researched it's very difficult to find a service center near you, it's typical to not have one for 50-100+ miles because most dealers just deal with gas powered and not electric. Ryobi, Greenworks, and Hart all function this way, although Hart's customer service swears they will send a technician to do repairs on-site, it's still not actually in their warranty. So if you have no way to transport one of these you should definitely think twice, at the very minimum check on their website for the nearest service center, call them and make sure they do service the electric mowers, and ask if they do transportation. In the north NJ area all the dealers said they don't do transportation, but when they used to do it they would charge $300 round trip and only did local pickups.
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Well, what I meant to say is that anything they've made/sold (re: battery powered/cordless tools, etc) in at least the past 10-15 years... has all been lithium powered, right?
Furthermore, I thought Ni-Cad battery technology was phased out of a lot of tool maker's lineups the past 10-15 years.
Can anyone confirm? Not a big deal. Just trying to get some clarity. : )
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It's a shame because it's very very well built and Ryobi ditched the AWFUL Leoch lead acid batteries which only lasted a year. I wouldn't be surprised that they were clearing these out due to poor sales and returns. Maybe after a few iterations they will work out the joystick issues, but this is pretty much a first generation product and functions like an experiment.
EDIT: FYI I forgot to add, for anyone considering a riding mower be aware of the crappy nature of most of these warranties. If you need service it's on YOUR dime to transport these to a service center, and I've researched it's very difficult to find a service center near you, it's typical to not have one for 50-100+ miles because most dealers just deal with gas powered and not electric. Ryobi, Greenworks, and Hart all function this way, although Hart's customer service swears they will send a technician to do repairs on-site, it's still not actually in their warranty. So if you have no way to transport one of these you should definitely think twice, at the very minimum check on their website for the nearest service center, call them and make sure they do service the electric mowers, and ask if they do transportation. In the north NJ area all the dealers said they don't do transportation, but when they used to do it they would charge $300 round trip and only did local pickups.
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I thought I got a deal on my 1k craftsman riding mower a year ago but a ZT w/battery for 3k woulda been sweet
Well, what I meant to say is that anything they've made/sold (re: battery powered/cordless tools, etc) in at least the past 10-15 years... has all been lithium powered, right?
Furthermore, I thought Ni-Cad battery technology was phased out of a lot of tool maker's lineups the past 10-15 years.
Can anyone confirm? Not a big deal. Just trying to get some clarity. : )
Well, what I meant to say is that anything they've made/sold (re: battery powered/cordless tools, etc) in at least the past 10-15 years... has all been lithium powered, right?
Furthermore, I thought Ni-Cad battery technology was phased out of a lot of tool maker's lineups the past 10-15 years.
Can anyone confirm? Not a big deal. Just trying to get some clarity. : )
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80v lithium at this price point is good as I paid 3k for the standard (non zero turn, base amp hour SLA battery) model years back. Besides the batteries they can be finicky with the electronics (switches, solenoids) but if you are handy these are easy fixes, often not even requiring replacement parts, just a little reconfiguring or tweaking.
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You are probably referring to the old 480e which used lead-acid batteries. It is true that those dont last long, but it is generally not anywhere as bad you made it out. My friend in Chicago just replaced his after 5 years of midwest winter - it doesnt get much worse than that for lead-acid batteries charging outside in the garage.
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