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I havent run one, but did handle it in store. Just be aware the weight you are signing up for.
It's not that bad once you get use to it. I'm coming from the 21" and the weight difference is not that drastic. Yes, it's about 50lbs heavier than the 2135SP I had, but for its size, it's not too bad. The time savings is another bonus
I'm thinking for maneuverability. If your yard is pretty straight but no obstacles it's probably good. Does anyone have one of these in and your yard is complicated with trees and non-straight gardens? I would love to have a shorter Mow time
Hopefully, one can get this for around $ 1,200 on Black Friday. I would buy one. My Greenworks 21-inch has lasted almost 8 years. It's time for an upgrade. Also looking at the Greenworks 25-inch version.
I got a Toro self propelled 30in 2 summers ago because I wanted something bigger thinking it would be faster. The weight absolutely matters, going from ~70 to ~150 made it a bitch to manuever. For my 1/3 acre lot, the time I saved with the extra width was offset by the extra time weedeating because it was harder to get as close to trees and tight areas around our pool. Just my 2cents, but I got the mower for $400 open box and I wouldn't pay $400 for it again.
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I got a Toro self propelled 30in 2 summers ago because I wanted something bigger thinking it would be faster. The weight absolutely matters, going from ~70 to ~150 made it a bitch to manuever. For my 1/3 acre lot, the time I saved with the extra width was offset by the extra time weedeating because it was harder to get as close to trees and tight areas around our pool. Just my 2cents, but I got the mower for $400 open box and I wouldn't pay $400 for it again.
If you ever have to pick it up? Yep. Have also seen reports of self propel on this feeling like pushing a 22in in neutral. So it may not help as much as you think.
Last edited by ApeInHisApex September 4, 2026 at 08:27 AM.
What certainly does matter. With 20" or 21" self-propelled mowers, the difference between a lighter and heavier mower won't be much, and they're all small enough to turn pretty easily. When you get up to a 30" mower, maneuverability becomes an issue, particularly with a heavier unit. Going in a straight line is just fine, but making turns at the end of every row, and especially wherever you aren't just going back and forth in a grid, a heavy mower makes for a lot of work and really feels like it takes a lot more effort.
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