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expiredniki4h | Staff posted Apr 19, 2024 10:34 PM
expiredniki4h | Staff posted Apr 19, 2024 10:34 PM

RYOBI 80V Brushless Riding Mowers w/ Cart, Bagger or Mulch Kit: 30" w/ 2x 10Ah Batteries

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$2,999

$5,362

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Home Depot has select RYOBI 80V Brushless Battery Electric Cordless Zero Turn Riding Mower Kits + Tow Cart, Bagger or Mulch Kit (varies by model) on sale from $2,999 below when you select your gift choice from the Free Gift With Purchase menu on the page or add to your cart separately. Delivery is free, otherwise store pickup will be limited.

Thanks to Deal Hunter niki4h for sharing this deal.
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  • About this Deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.
  • Ratings:
    • 30" Model: 4.3 out of 5 stars
    • 42" Model: 4.4 out of 5 stars
    • 54" Model: 4.1 out of 5 stars
  • Warranty:
    • Mower is warrantied for up to 5 years for home use or up to 250 hours for models under 42" or 500 hours for 42" and up models.
    • Batteries: 5 Years (home use), 2 Years (any other use).
  • Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the forum thread for discussion.

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Home Depot has select RYOBI 80V Brushless Battery Electric Cordless Zero Turn Riding Mower Kits + Tow Cart, Bagger or Mulch Kit (varies by model) on sale from $2,999 below when you select your gift choice from the Free Gift With Purchase menu on the page or add to your cart separately. Delivery is free, otherwise store pickup will be limited.

Thanks to Deal Hunter niki4h for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Availability for pickup will vary based on your selected store. Discount will apply in cart once both items are added via the Gift Menu or added from the links below.
Available:

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • About this Deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.
  • Ratings:
    • 30" Model: 4.3 out of 5 stars
    • 42" Model: 4.4 out of 5 stars
    • 54" Model: 4.1 out of 5 stars
  • Warranty:
    • Mower is warrantied for up to 5 years for home use or up to 250 hours for models under 42" or 500 hours for 42" and up models.
    • Batteries: 5 Years (home use), 2 Years (any other use).
  • Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the forum thread for discussion.

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Model: 80V HP Brushless 30 in. Battery Electric Cordless Zero Turn Riding Mower with (2) 80V 10 Ah Batteries and Charger

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SD-777
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Don't buy this hunk of junk. I just returned one at $4k and it wasn't the price that turned me off, $3k is a great deal if it was a regular lever style ZTR. That's the issue the joystick is extremely overly sensitive and this mower has a ton of power/speed so you end up all over the place, forget about driving in a straight line as you are pretty much fighting the joystick the entire time. Intuitively when you let go of the joystick it should snap to the middle and go straight, but it doesn't, there is no snap at all which defaults to straight to the point of being dangerous. You can't even easily find neutral, I found myself trying to avoid hitting something while trying to find neutral and avoid hitting the parking brake which abruptly stops the mower hard enough to throw you forward pretty badly. So basically you can't really do a straight line, can't go around smaller objects or perimeters without risk of hitting things.

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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$500 or bust.
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I want one of these so much but it's hard to justify with a third of an acre minus the large portion my house and driveway take up.

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Quote from thomman :
These do use Lithium Ion.

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.
As long as you maintain them properly, lead acid will last a good 5 to 7 years. Just can't let them sit over the winter like a lot of people like to do
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thommanApr 20, 2024 02:22 AM
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Quote from nasst :
As long as you maintain them properly, lead acid will last a good 5 to 7 years. Just can't let them sit over the winter like a lot of people like to do
You mean to take it out and keep it inside the house every winter?
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Apr 20, 2024 02:26 AM
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Quote from thomman :
You mean to take it out and keep it inside the house every winter?
Always put it on a battery tender, lead acid really doesn't like to be a low voltage
Apr 20, 2024 02:27 AM
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BaronMorrickApr 20, 2024 02:27 AM
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Quote from donldmn :
Isn't 30" kinda small for a ZTR?



Says they are lithium. Looks like it uses 2x 40 volt batteries also uses 2x 80 volt batteries
I have a 33" Snapper ZTR that I really like in large part due to the fact that it will fit through the gate into my dog run. Admittedly I have a little under an acre to mow.
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pingbApr 20, 2024 02:42 AM
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Quote from JollySpaniel3428 :
!!Warning!! Unless they switched to Lithium the batteries on these only last a couple seasons and are expensive to replace.
Well the first clue would be 40 and 80 volts. You really should have just check the full specifications first before posting such a offensive post.
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hashbangApr 20, 2024 02:48 AM
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The joystick is a pain to get used to, and still more of a pain to master. Edging around objects is tricky with it. Just be ready to put in some time learning it.

And yes, the early models were lead-acid, but they have ALL become Li now. They have also completely done away with the traditional zero turn sticks.

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So are there plenty of third party batteries and accessories for these that you can save a little bit of money on? Has anyone had luck with the batteries if so?
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sstrumfulet_99Apr 20, 2024 03:01 AM
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I recently returned one of this. This mower will frustrate you I don't think this worth more than $1k so many issues I don't even know where to begin...
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winnikeApr 20, 2024 03:22 AM
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Quote from SD-777 :
Don't buy this hunk of junk. I just returned one at $4k and it wasn't the price that turned me off, $3k is a great deal if it was a regular lever style ZTR. That's the issue the joystick is extremely overly sensitive and this mower has a ton of power/speed so you end up all over the place, forget about driving in a straight line as you are pretty much fighting the joystick the entire time. Intuitively when you let go of the joystick it should snap to the middle and go straight, but it doesn't, there is no snap at all which defaults to straight to the point of being dangerous. You can't even easily find neutral, I found myself trying to avoid hitting something while trying to find neutral and avoid hitting the parking brake which abruptly stops the mower hard enough to throw you forward pretty badly. So basically you can't really do a straight line, can't go around smaller objects or perimeters without risk of hitting things.

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.
Thank you for this feedback. I've had my eye on this mower since it came out, but with the high price and different method of controlling a zero turn, I'm a bit apprehensive. This opinion is not one that I've seen in a review, so it's good to hear other people's opinions.

With that said, I have a question. I mean this with all due respect and hope this isn't offensive or anything like that. Do you play video games much? If not, would you be able to pick up a controller, like an Xbox or PlayStation or Nintendo controller, and play a basic video game without too much trouble?
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Xray_ManApr 20, 2024 03:23 AM
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30"? Really?
It's not worth my time or money.
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NervousTable826Apr 20, 2024 03:58 AM
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Quote from winnike :
Thank you for this feedback. I've had my eye on this mower since it came out, but with the high price and different method of controlling a zero turn, I'm a bit apprehensive. This opinion is not one that I've seen in a review, so it's good to hear other people's opinions.

With that said, I have a question. I mean this with all due respect and hope this isn't offensive or anything like that. Do you play video games much? If not, would you be able to pick up a controller, like an Xbox or PlayStation or Nintendo controller, and play a basic video game without too much trouble?
My 7 year old knows how to ride a zero turn. Geez dude.
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TonyB1969Apr 20, 2024 10:32 AM
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I love saving the environment with my 3 gas tractors.
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It's a nightmare had to fight with my bank for a refund

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