Is a battery lawn mower worth it? Ego Power+ 21" review
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Is a battery lawn mower worth it? My channel is all about smart and sustainable technologies, but I never thought that I’d be wanting to talk about ... a lawn mower. But here we are. I’ve been using an electric Ego lawn mower for the past 5 years, but just upgraded to the newest (2020) Ego Power+ 21" self-propelled model. How is it? And why should you consider going electric over gas?
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Now if you'd just replace some of that lawn with productive fruit trees and bushes it could be an even more attractive space to BE. ;-) (nice vid)
Amen to that! I actually have plans to eventually get to something like that.
@@UndecidedMF I've been working on my little 'private slice o' paradise' via islands of high density growth with comfortable path trajectories and some open spaces mixed in. Amazing what some do with only say 1/4 acre, I have 1/2 and lost track of how many I have planted at around 150 and still a lot to do.
Y’all are making me jealous. Panhandle if TX and a postage stamp yard, not a lot to do with mine😔
@@JustfishNascar I bet you can do more than you think with it! But yes more is better, I'd love to have multiple acres. I'm lucky to have excellent climate and world class soil, loam literally deeper than you could ever go, maybe well over 20 ft. deep...seems a shame not to utilize it to grow anything one can.
I've stopped swearing, A LOT less, since I've switched over to electric yard tools. I'll never buy another gasoline engine again, it's constant frustration, maintenance and cost. Great review, thanks Matt!
I've stopped swearing as much too ... lol.
I thought this said “sweating,” and I was confused.
@Andrej Spilevoj Yes, gasoline trimmers offer slightly more run time that electric ones, at this point, (tank of gas vs. 1x battery) but the electric benefits FAR outweigh gasoline as there's no need to prime, pull the stupid chord a hundred times to get it started, the noise, smell and maintenance of a gas trimmer, which I'll NEVER do again, it's insanity, in my opinion. I have 3x batteries for my trimmer as I've bought a battery with every other tool: drill, and saw, so I just swap one out in a few seconds, and keep them charged and just pull the trigger and it works, every time. And, you can charge/fuel them with your solar panel sys., saving money on gas. Either way, all power tools are going electric within the next ~10 years, or so.
@@LuggageStardate Good to know, I've thrown away all of my gas-powered weed eaters, chainsaws, and other gas-powered tools as I spent too many hours tuning, cleaning and fixing them and will never do it again. I've replaced them all with electric and love 'em!
I think you’re right regarding trimmers if you use them that long. I use mine for 10-15 minutes each time, so it’s great for that. I think gas is far superior still for long runtimes or when you need that extra power. Gasoline is just so energy dense!
I also have solar and an electric mower, and I've always thought it was cool that the sun not only grows my grass, but cuts it as well.
I'm stealing this quote!! ;)
Underated comment.
The sun grows the grass my goats eat. Similar concept?
@@Arcwol It's not a true comment though. I've never actually seen the Sun cut anyone's lawn. 😉☺
solar elctrics ammmazinggg
My battery powered lawnmower is the most lifechanging thing I have bought since my bidet seat attachment. Easy and pleasurable to mow the lawn now. The battery limitation is actually more of a feature for me. It ensures I never push myself too hard. I like to get outside and get some sun for at least 15-30 minutes a day, and that is an excellent way to get that along with some light exercise.
Exactly this! If my battery runs out before I'm done, that's a sign to go inside and drink some water while it charges. Although now I have two batteries so it's not really an issue. But in general, if it runs out, take a break.
Great like all battery-operated products… until the battery dies in a few years, and are no longer made due to new battery style. Time to buy a new battery & mower!
Only being outside for 30 mins and getting tired is a sign you should probably exercise and be outside more
@@rosema7909 Pushing too hard doesn't mean getting tired. It means dying of a heat stroke, like an elderly friend of mine did. While mowing his lawn. Hard cap of 30 minutes puts a stop to that.
Bought a battery mower more than a decade ago. One of the best damn products I have ever owned.
I had no idea they were around 10 years ago. What model was it?
@@alec5545 it might have been a peculiarly Australian product, called an Enviromower. Had to replace the battery once, but compared to all that messing around with 2-stroke and yanking on starter cords... No contest. So light, always starts when you want, very quiet. This model has a slightly more narrow cut than most petrol mowers of its day, but still worth every penny. I bet the modern electric mowers are sensational. :)
A battery every 5 years? That's pretty good, thought it might be every 2, maybe 3 years.
@@deansmits006 true of lead-acid and nickel cadmium, but lithium should last many years (just don't keep them fully charged).
I just replaced my 8 year old Lead-Acid battery mower. It worked great up until this season when I soaked the charger while plugged in. So I used it as an excuse to get the Ego 56v mower. Much lighter.
I've had my Ego mower for two years. I'll never go back to gas. I have their blower and chainsaw, too.
👍
If you get an electric car, you'll say the same thing (never going back to gas).
David DiStefano Too late. I drive a Model 3 (and a diesel F350 - go figure!).
Same here. Got the saw first over 5 yr.s ago, then blower, hedge trimmer and finally mower a couple yr.s ago probably weed wacker next.
Joeys hobbys - small engine fixes if yard is big, couldn’t you get an extra battery so you can swap? They charge pretty fast so, the extra battery would likely be fully charged by the time you spent the other one. It would only matter if you needed to swap twice though because you can start out with two fully charged batteries.
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
I've found myself on your channel a few times when deciding on whether or not to buy something. You provide the perfect amount of info and opinion that I appreciate. Keep it up!
Glad you're finding the videos useful! Thanks for watching.
I've been using an electric mower for 4 years now (green works brand). I love it! The only issue I have had is the charger stopped working early this summer. I also have an electric weed eater and chain saw, and I can not believe how well the chain saw has preformed! All these tools using the same batteries. I have never owned gas tools and I don't plan on ever owning gas tools lol.
I own the same mower and love it, I think the reason they left the flatter blade on it was due to battery life. I saw a noticeable decrease in battery life with the tri-cut blade.
This video came at a perfect time for me. I just bought a house and was researching mowers. Your video was everything I needed to hear - picked up the Ego mower, leaf blower, and weed whacker. Love them! Thanks, as always, for the fantastic videos. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for your full review. Just started being a homeowner that my parents passed down to me and moved to a newly built house. Current lawn mower isnt too bad but the exhaust smell and it not sometimes starting up just gets me irritated. Yes I know it needs maintenance but I just want something with less of a constant maintenance. I mainly needed a new weed trimmer, and looked up this years best weed trimmers on the market and saw the EGO 56v one. It blew me away as so I decided to find the mower version as to your video. Thanks to you, I'm really super impressed and will be purchasing it as a bundle. Thank you a bunch Sir!
Thanks for reviewing this. I've been researching the Ego stuff for the past few months, so this review definitely helps. My current gas mower is really sensitive to tiny particles in the gas that settle after being stored over the winter, so I have to rebuild the carburetor every spring just to get it to start. I'm ready to go full electric and pass gas. Wait, what?
Because Tesla Yup, a farty comment! LOL, a poet!
I have a Kobalt 80V mower and it has been a revelation. Amazing build quality and it's so light and the self drive is so good that I can just stroll in a leisurely manner behind it even on the slope of my front yard. I can mow my medium sized yard 3 times with a single charge. With my gas unit that would have burned 2 tanks of gas. Plan on buying their trimmer and leaf blower too which take the same battery pack.
I have the same 80w, the mower's push tho. We bought the leaf blower, bush trimmer, chain saw, & the weed eater. They're all great Sammy, you'll probably love the stuff too.
I have 3 ego tools and never looked back. Such a great company and support, had their tools for 3 years now and still works like day 1. Self propelled Mower, trimmer and backpack leaf blower
Thanks Matt! Great info as usual. Definitely considering an electric mower - this was helpful. Hope you're doing well!
His wife is in the witness protection system! LOL
That part had me laughing so hard
I went all electric for my yard equipment last year. Went with Ego so I can swap batteries if needed. I will never buy another gas powered yard tool again. Yes the upfront cost may be a little more but the frustration of winterizing, repairing, and equipment not starting is worth the extra cost. Ego makes great products.
Great… until batteries need to be replaced, and proprietary style changed. 🤷♂️
@@bthemedia It is my understanding that a DIY person can repair / rebuild the battery pack if one goes bad. I hope EGO does not change the style of their battery pack. BTW, I am a happy EGO owner.
I have ego tools inc.a mower and it’s brilliant
I got a Ryobi lawn mower at the beginning of last year after I couldn't get the previous gas mower running yet again.....I absolutely love the mower, it makes life so much easier. It worked so well I bought all electric yard tools (blower and hedge trimmer). Your review of the use of an electric lawn mower was spot on. Its hard to believe that such a small change can make a big difference. Thanks for another great video!
Great review. I've been using battery mowers for over 20 years. Love the ease of use, no stinky fuel, low noise level.
I never owned a battery powered mower. We moved to a new house which has 30 yard lawn. In Michigan its almost 5 months of snow/frost, so 6-7 months of mowing.
Any suggestions?
To solve the clogging issue I cut in the afternoon so the grass has been dried by the sun, and I NEVER cut during or immediately after the rain.
Spray a thin layer of Pam non'stick spray on the deck before you mow and nothing will stick !!!
If I mow m lawn when it is damp, I will spend the next hour cleaning the deck. I use a ZTR rider. So wet grass and lawn mowers don’t mix.
I've had an self propelled Ego mower for 3 years (so you know the generational age).
It is nice for all the reasons Matt said as long as your weather, work and life schedule allow you maintain your lawn as a regular set priority. During mid season if the grass is not cut "on time" I'll need to take partial cuts, about 7 to 10 inches, or the grass just lays over and clogs the mower. To be fair cheaper, under powered gas mowers will do the same.
I'm in the Chicago area where weather, especially during spring and fall cleanup, is never a scheduled event and grass can get extremely long and is worse when wet leaves are present. The Ego is slightly under powered for this and at least twice a year I have to bring out my gas mower to address the heavy load.
To summarize I really enjoy the quieter, easier mowing with an Ego for ninety five percent of the year but, I do not see a time when I could ever toss my gas mower while still in this home. As I get older, maybe I'll hire a service to do the heavy work.
Thanks for the good review
Let us know if the proprietary battery style is still available and economical 5 years after purchase.
Great video ...
I purchased my Ego mower 5 yrs ago with two batteries .... one of the batteries failed the first year but the other one still performs fine. I will definitely purchase the self propelled mower this year.
I totally agree. You have quite a bit more bells and whistles, but I bought a Ryobi mower, trimmer, and blower almost 2 years ago and I am still happy with my purchase. I love that I don't have to worry about the annoying maintenance or smells and its so nice that its quiet. My neighbors would stare at me because I just moved into the house and I guess they never saw anyone using electric lawn equipment. Great tech!
I like the fact that every time I go to use it, it has a full “tank”! Just like my EV.
Exactly!
If you refill a gas mower when finished, you have a full tank when you next go to use it.
Popping a battery on a charger and refilling a gas tank are both extremely simple and easy.
Electric tools have some great advantages. However, with you saying pointless things like this, it muddies the intellectual waters. How are all the lithium, nickle and cobalt mines treating the environment? Hopefully most electricity in your area is renewable. If you are burning fossil fuels for electricity, then your cool lawn toy just pollutes form a different place. People are so excited to get the new thing that fits the current social norms without thinking long term and big picture.
@@ToxicityAssured Pouring gasoline into a mower is non trivial as it is estimated by the EPA that 17 million gallons are spilled every year (300 million burned). And mowers spew since they have no pollution controls.
With batteries you never need to go the a gas station to share toxic chemicals and diseases. Unlike petrol all lithium, nickel and cobalt are re-cyclable. Burning gas is much less efficient than electrically powered EVs or mowers.
Please do more research.
@@johndonovan7897 Your comment was about starting off with a full "tank". I was unaware that research needed to be conducted on gasoline spillage. I rarely spill a drop, but I guess some people have more of an issue pouring liquids. How much of that spillage was filling up cars vs mowers? Mowers pollute much more per gallon of gas burned, but burn so much less than say a truck or SUV in a given week.
Wow, you have no need to go get some diseases at the gas station... this corona thing has really gotten to you. What kind of gas stations do you have with sick people just leaning on the pumps coughing?
Lots of things are recyclable, people still don't do it. Let me point the finger of ignorance back at ya, do some research on ewaste. Ewaste is a huge problem and all the Ego mowers will be ewaste soon, recycle that buddy.
If you've read this far, I offer some respect. You say gasoline isn't recyclable, ever hear of photosynthesis. Plants, if we don't mow them down, take the CO2 and convert it into biomass. The biomass over centuries can accumulate forming... oil and gas. Long time coming, but gasoline is recyclable in a 100% natural way.
@@ToxicityAssured That was just spillage from filling mowers. You should try an electric mower- I think you’ll be impressed.
The machine looks beautiful and well made!
Absolutely! Been using one now for over a year and its amazing. No more gas station trips at the most inconvenient times plus convert to battery on the edger and leaf blower and you will be amazed.
I’ve had a kobalt 80v mower for two years. I’m glad I did. It’s great. We have a 3/4 acre yard. No gas, oil, etc.. the garage doesn’t stink. No oil stains.
I was walking my dog at 10 pm with my phones on and I laughed LOUDLY with your wife’s “protected” testimony!
Best wife appearance EVER!
Ha! Glad you liked that.
Just buying my first house and not gonna lie, using one of these is one of the things I am looking forward to the most =D
How was the mowing season?
Your channel has made me really consider alot of my future purchases thank you for your time.
I also have the POWER+ 21" SELF-PROPELLED MOWER for 3 years now and love it... Great video...
The key is likely for kids to not start it when you are not around. Thanks for the video. When my gas one dies I will go electric next.
Why wait? Sell it and put that toward the electric. You wont regret it...
@@justinfigley4867 Runs just fine on $2.50 of gas a year. In 5 years the tech/batteries will be better and cheaper.
@@joelm077 Other benefits of changing sooner - lower noise, no air pollution into your lungs. I haven't switched yet but this is the mower I will get probably at an end of the season sale. My current mower is a 5hp Craftsman that is very old but runs pretty well. No ability to bag and can't mulch because it gets clogged though so that is making me need to get a new one this year.
It has Safety so your kids wont start it if they don/t know how. Its tricky I sometimes forget to put the safety on. lol and the battery have a 3 year warranty I sold my other tools on Offerup and used that towards my EGO. Trust me going electric wont disappoint it is well worth the investment.
@@Omniverse0 it's not perfectly functioning. While I would like to wait for a year or two since the tech is changing rapidly this is still a very good year to change it out for me. Plus I'm getting my electric vehicle next month and it will be awesome to get rid of all gas and doing oil changes.
Matt what is the model number again? LM21SP? I’m trying to find it on amazon. Do you have an affiliate link so I can support you?
Appreciate the thought Dave. I've got some Amazon referrals set up through kit.co here: kit.co/undecidedmf/household-tech The one downside to Amazon is that they don't have my model (LP2130SP) with the included battery, only without, so you'd have to buy it separately. Home Depot has the bundle and is also an official Ego reseller.
@@UndecidedMF Thanks!
Home depot had this model and for cheaper than I saw at other places. The guy who worked there highly recommended it and I haven't regretted it. Hopefully you found too.
Home Depot has them on sale, often.
Home Depot in my area no longer carries Ego brand. All of the other brands of gas mowers now getting into electric and may have forced them out.
Thanks for being an objective reviewer. I just purchased my first EGO Select Cut last week and mowed one time a couple days ago. Even though it was a hot day, and I was sweating at the end, it didn't really feel like a workout like my gas powered mower usually does. I bought it for the lack of maintenance, No Fumes, & Low noise. I no longer had to wear ear protection when mowing. I decided to wax the underdeck before mowing to ensure the grass didn't stick. That seemed to work great. You mentioned it came with a third blade in the box for switching out? I didn't see a thrid blade in my box.
I have Ego previous self propelled model. Love it. Great Review!
Why am I watching this with interest? I live in Greenland, for crying out loud.
Because you want to see green land, which Greenland is ironically devoid of
@@specialopsdave There's bundles of green grass growing all over during summer. Which I think is the reason our country was named that in the first place.
@@specialopsdave Just Google Greenland Summer
I have had my EGO mower for about 5 years as well (have almost all the other yard equipment too). By far the best and easiest yard tools to use and maintain. Looking at upgrading to this model soon I hope, have to save my pennies. Thanks for the review Matt.
Same 5 yo batteries still working? Same proprietary style still sold? Custom 🔋 lock-in is the new printer-cartridge subscription model.
@@bthemedia Yep same batteries work just fine (going on 6 years now). New batteries all use the same system so yeah..... Lol what are you going on about every battery powered tool that has ever been made all have "custom" lock-ins nothing new about it.
Turns out that vast majority of battery powered tool makers all make sure the lock-ins work on all items from a series for quite a long time. Additionally with the ease of 3-D printing you could even make your own frankenstien battery pack that would lock-in with out issue.
Tim G Glad to hear that. The 3d print battery frame might be fine, all I need is +/- connectors and supply my own 🔋. I have numerous hardware tools that no longer have batteries for them, generic brands and even Dewalt.
Swapped over to battery yard tools a few years ago and couldn't be happier. Kinda wish I went with EGO but I'm still very pleased with my Echo mower, trimmer, and leaf blower
I really have enjoyed my Ryobi 40V mower. The maintenance and gas/oil aspects were the deciding factor for us and discovering how much simpler mowing is with electric was not considered initially but very much appreciated.
My 19yo daughter closes on her first house in a month, I'm getting her one of these because of the lack of maintenance needed (gas and oil). Might get her the snowblower also.
toben42 You are a nice Daddy! Happy belated Fathers Day!
My biggest issues are the rear wheel drive that locks up all the time. In addition it's much more difficult to start and stop. My old gas mower was front wheel drive and you simply lift the front wheels a little by pushing down the handle a little and turning. I know this doesn't have as much grip but it makes it way easier than the rear wheel drive that locks up and that you must stop whenever you need to turn around a tree or simply make a 180° turn.
This dual blade may be better but the one I have now just will not pick up leaves and other stuff on the lawn like a gas more. This means a lot more raking or leaf blowing.
Another pet peeve with all the ego tools is the delayed start. With the hedge trimmers and the lawn mower and everything it's frustrating when you are starting and stopping a lot to have to wait that seemingly short half second or two but it drives me nuts.
Totally agree with your comments on front vs rear wheel drive. Front wheel drive is so much more convenient than rear wheel drive
Hey Matt! It was great talking to you at Fully Charged. I jpurchased the Ego 21" self propelled 1-month ago and love it. No maintenance, very quiet, takes up very little space. It does feel like the Tesla of lawnmowers. : )
I bought my ego electric mower last year and love it!
Had last years model Ego with 7.5amp battery that I used as back up or quick cuts and sold and bought the new Ego model. Unfortunately had to return as the dual blade still did not enough vacuum to mulch up or bag small debris like my gas honda. Also needs a turbo/high speed button to kick the motor to high speed when needed to help pickup those small debris to mulch or bag. I did switch to the Tri blade and still did not have enough vacuum as the gas honda. Really love the Ego concept, but cant go 100% as my primary mower until the vacuum is increased needs a higher deck and or more power imo. Also have the carbon fiber trimmer with auto feed now that trimmer is awesome! Also have the Ego 150 mph blower works great.
Aftermarket mower blades work so much better for vacuum
@@specialopsdave what aftermarket blades fit the ego?
@@DJ_Driven There are many different sizes of EGO blade deck and therefore, many different sizes of blade, usually measured in inches. The number for your use should be on the box it came in.
@@specialopsdave Yes well aware of the factory blades was commenting on the non OEM blades.
@@DJ_Driven Are you seriously asking me to list every model of blade in existence that is compatible? Because it would take hours to type out. Look it up yourself. What I was saying is that they should be of identical diameter to the OEM blades.
I bought an Ego mower on Amazon and the manufacturer refused to warranty it because it was a third party sale. No argument about whether it was new or not, just a flat refusal to fix it. It failed after one year. I pestered them until they sent me the repair manual. The problem was poor quality control in the assembly. A wire was routed poorly and cold soldered. The interior wiring was embarrassingly bad. Once I fixed the errors it was fine. The design is ok, it's just the workmanship. I hope they have solved that problem. Just be careful about their warranty. Check to see if they authorize the sale. I tried to review the mower online, but they had suspended reviews. I have never run the battery all the way down. I run down before the battery does... I use it for weeds and grass, and I like the way it revs up when the weeds are thick instead of slowing down. Definitely a big improvement over gas mowers...
Good luck,
Buy from Home Depot or Ace Hardware only fyi. It really is dumb that they could be sold somewhere else and not warrantied though.
That's a freaking joke. Because someone "not authorized" touched the box it was't covered. As long as you can show proof of purchase and provide a serial number it should be covered no matter what. Even if it didn't satisfy every term of the warranty companies need to step up and cover these small repairs to keep their good reputation. Word travels so fast these days.
As far as the workmanship goes where was the mower made?
A lot of companies are starting to do this, for some reason. Buy it from Amazon, don't honor the warranty. I don't see how they can get away with this. They know the manufacture date based on the serial # so they know if it's under warranty.
@@larock0wns Only buy from Costco then. Their warranty is always valid they take everything back.👍
@@geoffmooregm Really the manufacturer should be honoring their warranty, regardless of where you got it. I don't even see how that policy would even be legal.
I saw this video when it came out and I finally pulled the trigger and got my own ego products today! It’s raining where I am so I’ll have to wait, but thanks again for such a detailed review!
Very good video. You covered all the main points. We got our EGO lawnmover a year ago and loved it. It came with an EGO leafblower that I use to clean out the garage. Then I got the EGO snowplower this past winter and it was great. I was doing our neighbour's driveway as well because it is so easy to use. I also use the EGO leafblower to blow snow off the walkway and to do a final blow of the snow on the driveway. Love the power!
After a year of owning the self propelled model, my assessment is also favourable. HOWEVER, your review does sound a bit like an ad, because it omits all of the negative points that have become clear to me. To wit:
- the cost is about double that of an equivalent gas mower
- replacement blades are about twice as expensive
- blades are thinner than normal, and more fragile
- in thick grass, the mower will easily overload, stop, and flash yellow
- the power is about equivalent to the weakest gas mower. So you are ok if your lawn is small and often mowed.
- the mulching insert is a separate doodad to store and lose, same for the side discharge I assume, though that is an extra charge accessory that I don't have
- and finally, the drive shaft for the self propel is a crude iron rod that began to rust immediately
BUT, you did also miss one big plus - the plastic deck is strong and will never rust. Rusted deck is what ultimately killed most of my previous mowers.
-You can (and should, IMO) get aftermarket blades, for all mowers, since all stock blades kind of suck
-Overload to flashing yellow is much more pleasant to restart than a stalled gas mower
-Definitely stronger than the weakest gas mower, I don't know where you got that from. Maybe weaker than Honda's weakest, but not weaker than an off-brand gas mower, not even close.
-Gas mowers also require an accesory to hold open the side discharge door, as the chute itself is typically a separate attatchment.
And yeah, I agree the cost is high and iron driveshaft is stupid. Hope they fix it in the next generation!
I tend to let the grass stay at about three inches. Will an electric mower have trouble with this mowing height?
@@melissamybubbles6139 If you slow down a bit when it starts to bog down, it will do just fine on any length.
@@specialopsdave Thanks.
I have had my EGO mower for 3 years now, still going strong. I also own a second piece of property that i mow, and the EGO is safer to transport in the back of my SUV than a gas mower.
I love my EGO. Great mower. No more stinking gas for me and all the headaches that go with it.
I have owned an EGO push lawn mower for a couple of years and it’s great. I recently found out that they are coming out with a riding lawn mower in the spring and I am saving my money. They are great.
Mother in law has an Ego mower.
Best mower I've used ever. I have never run the battery dry. Close to an hour to mow the lawn. Two years old now
I’ve always wondered about the quality of these mowers. I also LOVE the idea of robot mowers!
I have a Husqvarna robot mower for almost twenty years, I had to swap out battery once. It is being picked up every winter for maintenance (they clean inside and out, change blades, get software update). I know they are about the most expensive, but the cheaper ones do not last as long.
Buddy wow! That’s fantastic performance.
@@myHomeKithome Jou just have to make sure it gets it yearly maintenance, as electronics are always a bit warmer than surroundings insects like the warm inside. That is main reason I have it cleaned, but it is easy to do yourself. What they do is: clean out any bugs, grass and dirt, some water repelling spray on electronics and the have some stuff to keep insects out, changing blades is very easy just three blades with one screw each. Software update has some influence how he does his routes but my garden is not overly complex so I don't think I really benefit from it.
My only regret: I wish I bought one sooner, would have saved me so much time.
I'm all in on robot mowers ... just waiting for the right one to hit the market.
Undecided with Matt Ferrell The all new Worx Landroids look pretty good, I almost bought one last week.
I went to a corded electric mower about 4 years ago. My lawn is small. Once you figure out a mow pattern so you don't run over the cord (just zig zag away from the power source), it was well worth it. Battery tech just wasn't affordable back then but I'll reconsider in a few years. The corded version was quite affordable once you factor in not using gas, oil mix and the time involved. Plug I'm getting a little old for the pull start.
Agree, always had an corded electric mower and only ran over the cord twice in 25 years.
Hi Steve Fink, I am Michael Fink! I love mowing with the eGo. Never used a corded mower, but I think it would be a lot simpler with a battery mower.
I use a corded mower at my mom's and on a small yard, it's hard to keep track of the cord. I find it harder to use, but it IS more powerful than my electric mower. That said, I purchased my electric mower as the floor model at the end of the season for a fraction of its usual cost and I'm thrilled at how well it works on my yard. It's so much more convenient than a corded mower, and definitely better and safer than a gas mower.
Yes I also used to use an AC powered mower. It worked great. It was much less expensive as modern batteries are quite expensive. The upgrade to battery powered is even better, if it doesn't break the budget.
Good review. I bought the new version self-propelled model. I am a senior with leg/back issues and this mower has made all the difference in getting the lawn cut quickly and with little effort. The mower is so light that I have to remember to use the self propelled feature which does seem to take whatever effort there is away. I bought the tool only version because I have the EGO Snowblower (which is amazing) and it came with two 5 amp batteries that I use with the lawnmower too. I'm a big fan.
I've been using the Ego 21 inch self propelled mower, where and leaf blower for about 6 months and I love the products. There mower came with as her battery and I can mow my entire yard in one charge. It even has headlights in case you're mowing later than you expected. It's super quiet--to there point I had to remove my headphones while listening to music to make sure it was still running. When you're done you can fold it up to store it in the garage. The edger has a smaller battery, but again I can edge the whole yard and then use the same battery with the leaf blower. I'll never go back to a corded edger or gas mower. Great review and I completely agree!
I went to an electric mower 3 years ago, and I'm never going back
I got the Lowe's Kobalt 80 volt.
The Kobalt 80v is a good mower no doubt. I just bought one (the new one) this past week (with self propel). However I wasn’t fully satisfied with it so I took it back the next day and got the new EGO Select Cut with self propel. It is HANDS DOWN a superior mower. It cuts better; the drive system works way better; the battery charges super fast; it’s all around very well designed. EGO has really thought things through.
Aaron Kelley - Thanks, that’s good to know.
Great review. I loved your Tesla analogy!
For me I am still waiting for the Model Y of lawn machines. 21-30" are great for tiny yards or people who Really Love time spent mowing a lawn. For me it is a chore to get done asap.
For me, I require a minimum 50" Zero-turn machine which will handle hills and also tow my spreader & a bagger for grass and Leaf pick-up.
Bring on the $3,300-3,500 Tesla Model Y single-seater zero-turn Lawn Machine. That's $5-700 more than my Toro Timecutter machine and I would be willing to pay ~15% extra for the Tesla Lawn machine.
Not sure of the price, but here is a 60" zero-turn electric mower, with optional solar panel. meangreenproducts.com/cxr5260/
Ego just released a teaser pic of their riding mower due out next year.
I was in same boat when my gas lawn tractor engine threw a rod. Cost of new equipment sturdy enough for my job caused me to hire it out to a local service... which was surprisingly affordable compared to buying/maintaining quality equipment. Now I just gaze at it with a sense of satisfaction.
Wonderful products. Ego mower 3 years ago, trimmer, blower, chainsaw since, LOVE them all, as does my family, and neighbors. Can't wait for the riding mower, and I hope garden tractor.
Great video, as usual - Thanks! Just bought this mower, and we LOVE it! I ended up buying 4 EGO products in one weekend and am already planning on even more lol! EGO stuff is AMAZING. Never going back to gas!
With new battery technology on the horizon. It pays to wait. Still to expensive long term with battery replacement.
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And it's not too expensive. All of my lawn care tools are battery powered (Ryobi), and I've yet to buy a new battery after 7 years. Plus, when I do have to replace one, it will be about the cost of a summer's worth of gasoline/oil.
Better question: is a lawn worth it?
Ha!
More people are going with no lawns in very hot states.
Saves money on water and conserves water in areas that are prone to droughts.
Plant a natural garden with flowers and plants for bees and birds.
Lawns have little value for the environment, better than asphalt though.
It's hard to have a lot of land and make it all grass free. I see your point of "no lawn" if you're in an urban city area though.
@@aussie2uGA Having a garden will reduce the size of the lawn, provide vegetables for the family, and flowers will provide food for the bees. Every child should plant a tree, bush or flower with their parents. It will help connect them to nature and their environment.
All I do is mow and bait the fireants, rains all the time so never water my yard and mulch, never fertilizer.
I have had the Stihl RMA460 for a few years now and find it works well, very quick to get out and start mowing. It also automatically revs up to cut thick grass and then goes back to the low motor speed when resistance lessens.
I've had an EGo string trimmer and chainsaw for years now... and I love them! By the time the battery runs down on the string trimmer I am usually ready for a break anyway... I use the chainsaw a lot. As long as I keep the chain sharpened I can do a lot of sawing between charges. Typically I use the EGo chainsaw to trim the smaller branches on a downed tree. It is dependent on the size of the tree, but I use the EGo for about 60% of the sawing needed. Much more pleasant than the sound of my gas saw.
How’s the cut quality? The reason I went with my Honda 2 years ago was the power it provided to drag along a striping kit and the awesome cut quality. I felt the Egos weren’t ready for prime time yet at that point, maybe they are in 2020. Hope my next mower is battery powered.
My thoughts on this exactly. Having trouble deciding which to go with.
it's not going to mulch, but I've never had the bag on it. I don't notice clippings at all when I'm cutting the grass. i get an even lawn, and it cuts through the damn dandelions that have crept in lately. the battery will slow down or shut off if the grass is too wet or too tall, but that's an easy fix; I just raise it and go over it twice, if that's even necessary, which is rarely is. For the ease of use, quietness, compactness (it folds up, stands on its end, and takes so little space in my garage), and with the long lasting/quick charging battery, you can't beat it. I live on 1/3 acre now, but used it happily on one acre. I've owned mine for over 6 years and it's been great! I'm just getting around to sharpening the blades now. Never had to buy a new battery or anything.
I enthusiastically bought an Ego Power+ . The first time I used it, I fell in love with it. The second time I used it, the cutting blade would not spin. I went on to the Ego company community to investigate, and found that I was not the only one to have that problem. It seems that collapsing the handle, which is a handy space-saving feature, causes a short in the wiring. Besides that, people were complaining that it takes forever to have the issue repaired, and parts are sometimes difficult to procure. Disappointed, I had to return the mower to Home Depot. Doesn't seem that Ego has worked the bugs out of this model, even though a good many have complained about it. The concept is great, but the mower is too expensive to have to put up with such inconveniences. Now I have come to appreciate my more primitive, but more dependable, gas-run mower.
I've had a GreenWorks 80V mower for a couple years now and I love it. No changing oil or having to run out to get gas. Also so much quieter, so I can mow while the kids are sleeping.
I also have the leaf blower and chainsaw to go with it. Now I just wish there was a snowblower that could handle my 100ft driveway.
Nice review of the eGo mower and nice to (sort of) hear from Mrs Ferrell. I have had the self-propelled model for about 18 months and have been very impressed. We have an acre and it makes short work of the mowing. If the grass is not too long I can do it without a battery change. If not, the battery charges faster than it discharges, so I can use one battery while I charge a second and I never lose any time. I also have the eGo chainsaw that uses the same batteries and this has also performed well.
I had a better solution to getting rid of my gas mower............I moved to Spain. Now my house has no lawn - problem solved. Added benefit, save more than an hour per week.
The biggest problem I see with battery electric mowers and other tools is the batteries. They die in the off season and after just a few years the companies change the design and stop supporting them. Maybe if they stop obsoleting everything they make every 2 years, it would be a better option, but then how do they keep ripping off consumers? I had the same gas mower from 1985 to 2013. It still ran then when I gave it to the guy that bought the house. Its hard to compete with that. It may even be environmentaly better to burn some gas than to manufacture 3 mowers and 6 new batteies to do the same work over the same period. I would prefer an electric mower for all the reasons cited, but big steps towards standardization and interchangeability need to occur.
Thanks for this clear review of the key aspects of the EGo mower. I've used a Works lithium battery mower for three years on a similar sized lawn to yours. It's not self-propelled, but as my lawn is level, this isn't an issue. The battery charges from zero in an hour and gives 30 minutes work. This is a cheap mower (150 GBP) when compared with other battery models. It collects efficiently but doesn't mulch. It reminds me of hoovering rather than mowing owing to the low noise and light weight. The only issue is the first cut of the season. I hesitate to use the Works for this as it could result in burnout, so I use my old hover plug- in cable mower, which has more power but not a lot of hover. This makes me appreciate the Works on the second cut.
Had my Ego lawnmower for 2 years now and love it. It does tend to leave a slight trail behind no matter how much I overcut. My Honda handled this much better. But other than that, the mower is great. I have many of their other tools (edger, hedge trimmer, string trimmer). I like them although maybe the hedge trimmer is not as good as my Stihl gasser was. My problem with Ego is customer support. last year I bought one of their power station inverter generators. It'll run my fridge all day with 4 - 7.5 AH batteries during a power outage. Its a nice alternative (albeit a bit pricy) to a generator. Back in April, I had a problem and one of the battery stations failed to work. After going back and forth proving when I bought it (I'd lost the Home Depot receipt) they finally authorized me to return it. Then the problems really began. They would send ambiguous shipping information to me, and when I asked for clarification the email would go unanswered for weeks. Finally, complete radio silence (its now July). Like most people, the last few months have presented challenges more important than getting this thing replaced. But now I need to start bugging them by phone. I've heard other people complain about customer support issues (check Home Depot's reviews on Ego products). Its disappointing because I really like their stuff and have a lot invested in the battery ecosystem.
Thank you for this honest review. I've been think about a ego lawn mower for over a year now. We own ego leaf blower and a weedeater. Each came with a charger and battery so I can interchange battery should the need arise. Also liked your ego snowblower review. Will watch again to catch model number. 👍
Ive had my EGO for 7 years now.... I absolutely love it! So far other than getting my blade sharpened...zero maintenance.. I had no problems that this guy had with my original model.
Same battery for 7 years? Same style battery still sold new? Proprietary subscription services are expensive.
Stepson has an Ego for three years. We have had our self propelled for a season now. Love it. Will be buying more.
*You deserve more subscribers than you have!!* -This statement will never change!
Great video again, Matt. Great segue into the sponsor read and great dad joke. Classic.
Hi Matt. Always happy looking to your reviews. I had this lawnmower t'ill 2020 and I,m so happy of it! I agree with all you're saying about EGO products and particularly with this product. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about all these products.
I've had my Ego self propelled mower for 5 years now and it has almost been perfect. The self propelled feature has failed but Ego has told me where to bring it(local Home Depot) for a free repair. I have not done that yet as it has just happened and well Covid. I also have their blower and hedge trimmer. The charger and batteries have been flawless. The only thing I have ever had to do with my mower is sharpen the blade. No issues with grass buildup or the handle clips you mentioned.
I have the EGO lawn mower and liked it so much I bought the rest of their yard tools.
Moved into my first house a year ago and had to buy my first lawnmower. Did some research on battery mowers and went with Ego.
So the model in between the one you had and the one you have now is what I own. They added the push key to the handle instead of making it dangle so that's been a thing for at least a few years.
What yours has that I wish mine had is a battery that doesn't just glow with a single ring of color to denote charge level, and the LED control being on the handle as well. The self-propel speed dial is in a nicer location on yours, but it's not terrible on my older model, just requires a bit more coordination to use.
But yeah, I love my Ego mower and string trimmer (though on the latter I'd suggest getting the self-loading model). I ran my mower on a single charge until it was drained to see how long it would last, and it was a nearly two full mows on my property using the self-propel feature pretty consistently (bumpy lawn). What was nice is when it finally died I just plopped the battery on the charger and went for a walk with my family and came back to a battery that was charged enough to finish the job. No need to either store gas in my garage for such situations or run to a gas station for gas if I didn't have any stored or ran out. Given it has no other liquid needs and I can store it upright, in addition to not having to store or go buy gas for it, are all reasons I cite when explaining why I very much love my battery yard tools over gas driven ones.
That said, having used mine enough I can agree that offering models with metal decks would be a nice plus for some yards.
I plan to get their new high end blower and the edger this summer. There's also ways to buy their tools "bare" without the battery if you have plenty of batteries already, which can save you around $100 per tool.
Hi Matt, I have an E-GO as well. It’s 50 cm model with a battery that lasts about an hour. I love it so do my neighbours. Best wishes from New Zealand.
I got the Ego 14" chain saw this spring and I love it.
I got one many yr.s ago, it's not quite professional grade but near ideal for my use with almost zero issues except for leaking bar oil on the shelf. It is somewhat bulky and heavy maybe with batt. but well worth it. I went thru several garbage corded saws in a couple yr.s before going EGO. (now have their blower, mower and hedge trimmer with weed wacker in my shopping cart) I've talked with pro tree trimmers who use professional batt chainsaws every day....Milwaukee I believe.
Just bought my RYOBI 40V 21" and I absolutely love it.
I love my self propelled EGO! I had a Kobalt corded electric before it and liked its cutting better but the cord was a pain! My first mower in 1979 when I got married was electric with 2 blades and a cord but even then I had had it with gas and it’s breakdowns, fuel, plugs etc. I also have a full selection of Black and Decker electric trimmer-edger, blower, drill etc and an electric Ford Focus to drive! Tesla M-Y next year and we are set!
I've had my ego mower for about 6 years now and I love it. I happen to love mowing and trimming the lawn, and do so regularly. I think the only time I have a slight problem with my mower is when the grass is too tall. Which rarely happens unless we're away on vacation. But even then, it still works, I just may have to raise the blades and go over it twice so it doesn't stop the battery from shutting down. Mine came with two batteries but I only need one per mowing and I still have power left over to trim (we live on about a 1/3 acre). It'll take more battery power if the grass is wet or tall. But it only takes about 15 minutes to recharge a battery, so it's not the worst case if you need to charge in the middle of cutting. It's super quiet and easy to push. It folds so compact, it takes up little space in my garage. I'm disabled and I could lift it if necessary, but it is heavy.
Now I want the snowblower. My hubby doesn't want to spend the money but he's not the one shoveling, so it's gonna show up at our house sooner or later...
Toni MP Thats a confusing story. YOU are disabled. YOU do all the lawn and trim maintenance and shoveling of feet of snow every year, and your husband must work extremely hard long hours on his job. Your HUSBAND does NOT want to make YOUR job easier? Huh? I use to sell vacuum cleaners in homes. They made womens jobs easy. The husbands would say that they felt their tools in the garage were more important than a vacuum cleaner. This is 2020 men. If your honeybunch wants to help around the yard, take care of her. Love works two ways men!
@@ArtOfHealth while I appreciate the support, it IS 2020 and women can do the yard work and snow shoveling. My dad passed when I was 7 so my mom and I had to do everything around the house by ourselves. I learned how to do plumbing because we couldn't afford a real plumber. My husband loves that I can fix things myself because he honestly doesn't have the time. He works really long days, 7 days a week. He's the reason I get to be a stay-at-home mom and ever since my disability took over my life and made it hard for me to go to work so he works extra hard to pay all the bills.
All that being said, when I have days where I CAN'T do stuff, he does it in the middle of the night when he's home. And I love mowing and trimming the lawn. I even do it for my neighbours when they're busy. It's exercise that I enjoy. Snow shoveling wasn't in the cards this past winter as I got worse so that's why we're saving up for the snow blower. We just keep having a lot of surprise bills popping up (like car breaking down, roof leaking, etc). It is what it is. Thanks for having my back, though!
I went and purchased a ego lawn mower, trimmer and blower. Love egos products!
Matt, I have an EGO and LOVE IT. I purchased it at the end of last season. It is nice and quiet. I can do the whole lawn, even spring thick lawn, with one charge of my 7.5 amp-hour battery. Decent size yard.
Thanks for sharing!
Bought my ego self propelled 3 years ago and Now look forward to mowing. I never thought I would leave the ice mower behind. But this mower cuts every big as good as a gas one. To reduce battery degradation I charge the battery the day of mowing, then when done just put it in my air conditioned shed with about 50% charge left. At this rate it should last for 10 years! I also have the 530 CFM blower. Very high quality tools.
I bought an electric mower 5 yrs ago. Mine is a Kobalt. It is so much quieter and lighter than the gas Honda that it replaced. Mowing my lawn with that Honda always kicked my butt, especially in the heat of summer. My wife would never mow the lawn. But she likes this electric mower so much that I haven't even been able to mow my yard in several years now. She loves to use it. We have two batteries and between them we never have a range issue.
I don't have an Ego mower but instead a 21" Ryobi 40v. Opted for the version without self propulsion since my yard is flat. It came with a 6ah battery that's enough to mow my whole yard, 60' x 130'. Only 4 cents of electricity to mow my whole lawn lol. Loving the family of tools that use the same battery.
Great video Matt and thanks for the review. You called out all the reasons I will go electric over gas. Gas is history for me.
Thinking back on my childhood and growing up in the 80-90s, my family never had a gas engine lawn mower. I remember the classic two wheeled manual thing you pushed around, giving you a good work out at the same time. But we also hand an electric lawn mower already then, but it had a cord. I probably used it many times and I can't remember the cord being a problem, even though we had a lot of small trees and bushes you had to navigate around. If I end up in a house some day, I would probably go for one with a cord again for simplicity and price.
Mine just arrived and can’t wait to use it. I’m replacing my 11 year old black and decker plug in mower. Hoping the Ego lasts as long.
I have had an EGO self propelled for 2 years now. It is single blade, vertical battery and has the better clips for the collapsible push handle. After two years of use the clips are still firm and hold the handle perfectly, so I think yours will be fine for years to come. We also have the EGO string trimmer, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, and chain saw. After we moved from a rental house with a small yard to the home we purchased with a large yard we added a Ryobi electric riding mower. The best thing is pick a brand, all of our batteries for the EGO equipment are interchangeable.
I have the 2nd Gen Ego and it is AMAZING!!!! Best product I've purchased is ages.
This is an amazing review, thank you, but the greatest part is your skillshare web site, I start to try it and i love it
Thanks Matt. I have been thinking about this purchase for quite a while.
Plan on getting this for my next mower. Bought my mom the older model for her birthday last year. She loves it since no gas or pull start. I did break one of the green plastic clips assembling though. I did have a 5 amp hour battery fail on my blower with less than 1 year use. Covered under warranty.
I bought a Greenworks mower three years ago. It does a very good job and the benefits far outweigh the very few disadvantages. I also have the leaf blower to go with it. The reliability, for both items, has been excellent.