I bought mine about 3 years ago. I love it, no oil or gas to fuss with, lightweight. I have a small yard but when the grass is thick or tall I have to go over it twice and I ordered an extra battery to get through the whole yard. My only complaint is now it is making a funny honking noise and good luck finding someone who repairs an electric mower.
Finally some honest review, not just "ohhh aaaah its so amazing". If there are pros you said there are pros, if there are cons you didn't try to hide them. Only trusted reviews are helpful so well done. Thanks
I bought that mower several years ago. I’m not a pro but my long term review is very positive. The batteries are awesome, I have not needed to change one yet even after accidentally overcharging a few times. I wish all the other companies had batteries like these. I have a small yard (1/4 acre) and all I can say is that I’m very happy with it. Clean, quiet and maintenance free. Yes, it uses one battery at a time. If you’re doing a large yard you can keep one charging while you use the other one.
Thank you, I was struggling putting this together but then watched your video and as soon as the battery is full charged I am ready to go. It was actually very easy to assemble after I saw you do it!
I recently purchased one of these EXACT mowers, from Amazon, based upon your review. I live in a manufactured house community, aka trailer park. My gas mower took a puke on me and I'm over it. Too much maintenance. I like electric mowers, but don't want to risk running over the extension cord. So, a battery powered mower is the logical choice. Heck, even my husband is excited to use it. Although, he decided that since I bought it, I get to break in the new toy. Woot! Thanks for being so thorough in your review. Due to your video, I'm sure I made the right choice.
That's so awesome! I honestly think you're going to love it, especially if you ever want to expand into their other battery products. It's going to be a great mower I think. You'll have to let me know how it works out for you after a few months. I'm glad this helped you as that's my goal on these review videos.
Neighbor gave me one of these he bought for 50$ at auction(without batteries)... I use my 48v lithium bike battery as power! Works great for my small yard! Thanks for all the info...
I watched a few different videos, and this was the best. Very informative and instructive. I was focusing on assembly and he showed close-ups along with directions. Good, complete review.
The Rona virus got me watching lawnmower videos. Can confirm it uses one battery at a time. I have a small/medium size lawn and I essentially used 1 battery to cut the front and back yard. RPMs don't drop the same way a gas mower does. I hate cutting grass, but this made it way more ok.
You were wondering about the battery. It draws off the 40 volt, 4 amp till low, then switches to the 40 volt 2 amp. Whether you can change the 2 amp to a 4, I'm not sure, but going to research it.
I bought mine may 2020 works good, this week went to mow and I pulled back and it started to spin then died. WHile it was spinning up the lights on the batery indicators bliked 2x and then everything died. Anyone have any ideas? Like this one mine does NOT have the "safety/setup key" shown in the manual
With these low powered battery electric mowers, in terms of getting them to give a good cut without leaving clumps, compared to gas powered mowers it's probably more important to obey the "one third" rule, where you're not taking off more than a third of the grass height per mowing. That way you aren't biting off more than the mower can chew. Following that rule means you might have to be mowing your lawn a bit more frequently, but on the plus side, it's better for the grass to be mowed so that you're only ever cutting the tips of its blades off.
U only need one battery. If you put 2 in, it only uses one battery. There is a red light that comes on either battery bay indicating which battery is in use.
Yes, both batteries are 40 volt, but one is 4amp, one is 2 amp. It draws off the 40 amp till it's low, then automatically switches to the 2amp 40 volt.
Mine has the optional mp3 player that produces a satisfying 100db gasoline engine sound, and the gas-scented aerosol spray to bring back that fond childhood memory of the chlorophyll/petrol stink.
I think it's a great little mower. I just wish it has self propel. I'd like to try out the EGO that LCN just got in this cool season grass and see how it performs compared to his warm season.
Experimental Lawn I haven’t missed not having self propelled (although they do have that option for another $100) it is lighter than most gas mowers and the 80v has huge wheels on it so it moves pretty well.
We just bought our house. I had no lawn care tools previously and with it being a small ish yard, I wanted to try electric. I did a ton of research and bought into the Greenworks 80v family after hearing about cut quality issues and bad mulching with the EGO. Getting my small solar setup going now to change all my tools and really be green.
Thanks for the review.. once i saw the two batteries and one charger situation.. i said nope.. What do you recommend for someone interested in electric but who has owned a honda harmony for 13 years.. i changed the oil every season.. that's it.. starts first pull.. yard is 1/2 acre, hilly so i need rear wheel self propelled, thoughts?
it may have a lot to do with the height your cutting the grass to on mulching because i noticed you had it on 4 inches which has a lot to do with vacuum which might make it not mulch very good try cutting at 3
You're right! I cut it at 2" just to really show you the cut. I wanted to see if this mower would mulch something overgrown or not. As you can see it doesn't preform that great in the mulching department.
Maybe its me but i gotta here the sounds of a gas motor waking up the neighborhood letting all the other lawn care nuts that it's time to get up and cut the grass lol! Great review of the electric mower.
Your grass looks very thick and nice, I'm jealous. I was wondering what the length of the grass was before the cut. I had a Ryobi 40V 20" and it just sucked for thick lawns and 10K sq ft lawn. Mulching was garbage on that too. It's like the battery mowers (maybe not the Ego, not sure) don't have the power to keep the blades suspended for multiple cuts? Or quality of cutting blade is just not there?
I bought my Twin Force from LOWES about 8 years ago and am on my 2nd set of wheels (after talking to Greenworks Portal, got them for free); ordered my 3rd set. Got 2 7" wheels, no 10" wheels (out of stock for months). See my review above.
It's now December 6, 2021. The front wheels are getting sloppy once again, and I've cut my lawn maybe 5 times since getting the new front wheels. Replacement wheels suck. Time to look at other mower reviews.
I bought one and love it except for sucking one battery down very fast, I then noticed it comes with 1 2ah battery and the other is a 4ah battery, just like the one in this video, anyone know why? I'm thinking about replacing the 2ah with a 4ah but there must be a reason why they sell them with two different batteries. BTW, mine does a great mulch job at 3" if your ok with that high of grass.
It draws off the 4amp till low, then automatically switches to the 2 amp. I'm considering doing the same thing. Going to research if I can replace the other battery
@@robertclark1868 You can; you probably did. I bought a second 4amp battery myself 2 years ago. If I cut the backyard, then go to the front, the second battery kicks in halfway through the front yard.
So mine just failed. I hit the start, both batteries flash red and done. No reviews deal with the problem. I dismantled it. the motors tested ok. in it...surprise...is a magic box. its an electronic thing that is encapsulated in epoxy. i looked on the net to buy one. or a motor. you cant buy parts. it didnt do much of a job cutting the grass. so now i'm wondering what to do. i dont want to go back to gas.
This mower eats wheels like they are going out of style. I wish I had never bought mine. You will be ordering a new set of wheels in 2 years. Does anyone else have wheel problems?
I have this mower and now I wanna sell it. It works OK in summer and fall but does not work very well in Spring. First, if the grass is thick or long or wet, this mower will slow down even struck, it lacks of power. Second, battery will drain very quickly when it is in heavy-duty. My yard is less than 0.15 acre and I can't finish mowing with 2 batteries in spring. The worse part is that battery can't be charged immediately after it is just used. I guess it is a battery protection feature but I just hate it. I have to wait about 1 hr until battery cool down before charging it. A new battery is expensive. Thus, sometimes I have to finish mowing in two separate days, which is painful. So I don't recommend this product.
And excellent video. I am looking at one of these soon. I like the review, tell me how the vibration felt when running at different speeds? Asking because of a medical condition that affects my hands. Again, Good job on the review.
I would say there is very little vibration in the wand at all when your running the machine. It does have plenty of pressure though so you need a good grip on it to keep it focused on the task.
I bought one in 2012, serial number GWR3641250. After buying it and using it for 2 to 3 years I had to write the company saying that I needed new 4 wheels already because the wheel axle holes were becoming enlarged with use, making the wheels wobble. The company sent me 4 free new wheels. It's 8/8/2020 now and I need 4 more new wheels again (the 3rd set) for the same reason. It's April 12, 2021, and I tried to shim the wheels with tin can metal, but no luck,. I went to LOWES where I bought the mower, but lo and behold, they don't have any Greenworks mowers on the shelf, although there are others of different brands. It looks like I am going to buy the 4 wheels by mail order. If I knew I'd be buying 4 new wheels (the second set) I wouldn't have bought this mower. In 2 years, I will probably need another set. At this point, I will be buying a new lawnmower of a different brand; this one is going in the trash in 2 years. Was told by an employee that LOWES doesn't sell Greenworks anymore. Any comments Experimental Lawn?
No, I didn't think so. On September 21, 2022, Out of interest, I looked at replacement wheels again - Greenworks wheels are out of stock AGAIN! Someone is using a lot of wheels, even if not those owners here on this page.
October 11, 2022. Wheels are still out of stock! I'm not surprised, although nobody here complained about them wearing out so quickly, except myself. Yep, next Spring, time for a different mower, unless I can find different wheels (same size; different brand with bearings).
December 3, 2022. Cut my property to pick up leaves. This is the last time using this mower; waiting for the wheels to fall off they are so wobbly. Looking for a different mower with metal axle-wheel bushings. Axles wear out the all-plastic wheels.
December 3, 2022. Cut my property to pick up leaves. This is the last time using this mower; waiting for the wheels to fall off they are so wobbly. Looking for a different mower with metal axle-wheel bushings. Axles wear out the all-plastic wheels.
I found a workaround so I don't think I'll have to buy a new mower or new wheels: just cut and install copper bushings in the old wheels. Search UA-cam here: ua-cam.com/video/aL305zQwL_4/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Steve%27sSmallEngineSaloon
I bought that same one last week and I skip to read the all manual and direct found your video on UA-cam ❤ thanks brother
I bought mine about 3 years ago. I love it, no oil or gas to fuss with, lightweight. I have a small yard but when the grass is thick or tall I have to go over it twice and I ordered an extra battery to get through the whole yard. My only complaint is now it is making a funny honking noise and good luck finding someone who repairs an electric mower.
A funny honking noise like a goose? Look for a good Veteranarian.
Finally some honest review, not just "ohhh aaaah its so amazing". If there are pros you said there are pros, if there are cons you didn't try to hide them. Only trusted reviews are helpful so well done. Thanks
I bought that mower several years ago.
I’m not a pro but my long term review is very positive. The batteries are awesome, I have not needed to change one yet even after accidentally overcharging a few times. I wish all the other companies had batteries like these.
I have a small yard (1/4 acre) and all I can say is that I’m very happy with it. Clean, quiet and maintenance free.
Yes, it uses one battery at a time. If you’re doing a large yard you can keep one charging while you use the other one.
Thank you, I was struggling putting this together but then watched your video and as soon as the battery is full charged I am ready to go. It was actually very easy to assemble after I saw you do it!
THANK YOU!! I was stuck on the handle lock also. Kept trying to tighten it. Watched your video and snap into place.
I recently purchased one of these EXACT mowers, from Amazon, based upon your review. I live in a manufactured house community, aka trailer park. My gas mower took a puke on me and I'm over it. Too much maintenance. I like electric mowers, but don't want to risk running over the extension cord. So, a battery powered mower is the logical choice. Heck, even my husband is excited to use it. Although, he decided that since I bought it, I get to break in the new toy. Woot! Thanks for being so thorough in your review. Due to your video, I'm sure I made the right choice.
That's so awesome! I honestly think you're going to love it, especially if you ever want to expand into their other battery products. It's going to be a great mower I think. You'll have to let me know how it works out for you after a few months. I'm glad this helped you as that's my goal on these review videos.
Have you had problems with wheels wearing out? Probably not, since your lot is quite a lot smaller.
Great job on camera works! Very good comparison, mulch and bagged. Helped me a lot to make a decision. Nicely done!
Thank you! Glad it helped!
Neighbor gave me one of these he bought for 50$ at auction(without batteries)...
I use my 48v lithium bike battery as power! Works great for my small yard!
Thanks for all the info...
Same mower? Buy any new wheels lately?
I watched a few different videos, and this was the best. Very informative and instructive. I was focusing on assembly and he showed close-ups along with directions. Good, complete review.
The Rona virus got me watching lawnmower videos. Can confirm it uses one battery at a time. I have a small/medium size lawn and I essentially used 1 battery to cut the front and back yard. RPMs don't drop the same way a gas mower does. I hate cutting grass, but this made it way more ok.
This video was super helpful. Thank you💯
Good review. How about a follow-up review by your friend? How it has held up and his longterm overall satisfaction.
I have same one love it Battery last long time and I have trimer to .Best lawn more ever.
You were wondering about the battery. It draws off the 40 volt, 4 amp till low, then switches to the 40 volt 2 amp. Whether you can change the 2 amp to a 4, I'm not sure, but going to research it.
I bought mine may 2020 works good, this week went to mow and I pulled back and it started to spin then died. WHile it was spinning up the lights on the batery indicators bliked 2x and then everything died. Anyone have any ideas? Like this one mine does NOT have the "safety/setup key" shown in the manual
With these low powered battery electric mowers, in terms of getting them to give a good cut without leaving clumps, compared to gas powered mowers it's probably more important to obey the "one third" rule, where you're not taking off more than a third of the grass height per mowing. That way you aren't biting off more than the mower can chew. Following that rule means you might have to be mowing your lawn a bit more frequently, but on the plus side, it's better for the grass to be mowed so that you're only ever cutting the tips of its blades off.
NICE - JOB, I'M CONVINCED.!!!!! BAGGER IS THE WAY TOO GO.!!!!! EXCELLENT - REVIEW.!!!!!!!
U only need one battery. If you put 2 in, it only uses one battery. There is a red light that comes on either battery bay indicating which battery is in use.
Yes, both batteries are 40 volt, but one is 4amp, one is 2 amp. It draws off the 40 amp till it's low, then automatically switches to the 2amp 40 volt.
Mine has the optional mp3 player that produces a satisfying 100db gasoline engine sound, and the gas-scented aerosol spray to bring back that fond childhood memory of the chlorophyll/petrol stink.
You are kidding, aren't you?
@@Ward00 _Kidding_ is such a strong word; let's just say I'm bullshitting.
@@commentatron I thought so; however, I got the Wendys 2 free burgers and fries every 2-week option for a small additional $25.
@@Ward00 Sorry for your loss.
@@commentatron No loss; they also gave me an extra small squirt container of ketchup.
What do you think on using this on a half acre yard? Really interested in these electric mowers.
Nice. I have the 80v Greenworks mower and other tools. I am pretty happy with it. I can mow most of my 6k sq ft lawn on a single charge.
I think it's a great little mower. I just wish it has self propel. I'd like to try out the EGO that LCN just got in this cool season grass and see how it performs compared to his warm season.
Experimental Lawn I haven’t missed not having self propelled (although they do have that option for another $100) it is lighter than most gas mowers and the 80v has huge wheels on it so it moves pretty well.
Maybe I should give that one a try as well! 😁 The bank account says not now tho 😂😂
We just bought our house. I had no lawn care tools previously and with it being a small ish yard, I wanted to try electric. I did a ton of research and bought into the Greenworks 80v family after hearing about cut quality issues and bad mulching with the EGO. Getting my small solar setup going now to change all my tools and really be green.
That's really awesome! Send pics on Twitter of your solar setup!
Thanks for the review.. once i saw the two batteries and one charger situation.. i said nope..
What do you recommend for someone interested in electric but who has owned a honda harmony for 13 years.. i changed the oil every season.. that's it.. starts first pull.. yard is 1/2 acre, hilly so i need rear wheel self propelled, thoughts?
I'd honestly stay with a gas of some sort. Stick with a Honda or go to a toro recycler.
Experimental Lawn Sounds like a piston ring kit is in my future.. 😀 Thanks for the honest feedback
5 height settings doe's Not mean 1" to 5" cut height!!! Read/check the specs ie 1 3/4" to 3 3/8" cut height
Really enjoyed your review. keep up the great reviews.
Thanks!
Can you use the 40v battery from the mower on a 24v grass trimmer
it may have a lot to do with the height your cutting the grass to on mulching because i noticed you had it on 4 inches which has a lot to do with vacuum which might make it not mulch very good try cutting at 3
Where did you buy it
LOWES, but Lately I haven't seen any Greenworks mowers in LOWES; however, you may be able to buy them online.
Not bad! Lawns lookin good bro!
Thanks!
Make sure you clean it after every use!
Also, sharpen the blades once in a while; it makes a difference. Don't use water to clean it; use a damp cloth.
Does it need to have both batteries in to work
I believe so, I can't remember honestly.
No it does not
Just curious why you chose to cut your lawn at 2"? I would of cut it at 3". Isn't it better to cut the grass higher to fight the weeds?
You're right! I cut it at 2" just to really show you the cut. I wanted to see if this mower would mulch something overgrown or not. As you can see it doesn't preform that great in the mulching department.
Maybe its me but i gotta here the sounds of a gas motor waking up the neighborhood letting all the other lawn care nuts that it's time to get up and cut the grass lol! Great review of the electric mower.
I agree! Electric isn't for me but if you need one this one is pretty nice!
Mine stopped working after 2 mows. Small yard
Figure out what went wrong?
Hey what grass do you have in this video what seed is it it looks good
Thank you. It's a KB and Perennial Rye mix.
Your grass looks very thick and nice, I'm jealous. I was wondering what the length of the grass was before the cut. I had a Ryobi 40V 20" and it just sucked for thick lawns and 10K sq ft lawn. Mulching was garbage on that too. It's like the battery mowers (maybe not the Ego, not sure) don't have the power to keep the blades suspended for multiple cuts? Or quality of cutting blade is just not there?
Thank you! I'm guessing 4.5 easy, I let it get pretty shaggy. It's not a mower I'd recommend for a larger lawn like that.
Have to compare the revolutions per minute.
I disagree, just because it spins fast doesn't mean it has power under load.
Experimental Lawn
True, the torque has to be factored in but I was mostly looking at ideal conditions where the mower isn't getting bogged down.
And the proper blade, some of these companies just throw a blade on and it's not really a mulching blade.
Will it be sufficient for 3 acres ?
Not even close.
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3!?😂
00:45 Translation: Please assemble my mower.
October 23, 2022: Still in the box?
Is it discontinued
I'm not sure.
Hey, Tabitha, it looks like they’re still available at Amazon. I’ve been using this model for 3 years now and have been pretty happy with it overall.
Thank you Matt Andrews
I bought my Twin Force from LOWES about 8 years ago and am on my 2nd set of wheels (after talking to Greenworks Portal, got them for free); ordered my 3rd set. Got 2 7" wheels, no 10" wheels (out of stock for months). See my review above.
It's now December 6, 2021. The front wheels are getting sloppy once again, and I've cut my lawn maybe 5 times since getting the new front wheels. Replacement wheels suck. Time to look at other mower reviews.
I bought one and love it except for sucking one battery down very fast, I then noticed it comes with 1 2ah battery and the other is a 4ah battery, just like the one in this video, anyone know why? I'm thinking about replacing the 2ah with a 4ah but there must be a reason why they sell them with two different batteries. BTW, mine does a great mulch job at 3" if your ok with that high of grass.
It draws off the 4amp till low, then automatically switches to the 2 amp. I'm considering doing the same thing. Going to research if I can replace the other battery
@@robertclark1868 You can; you probably did. I bought a second 4amp battery myself 2 years ago. If I cut the backyard, then go to the front, the second battery kicks in halfway through the front yard.
Is this mower self propelled?
I believe so.
NO!
Where you been ?
Who?
Where are you SuperTA329?
So mine just failed. I hit the start, both batteries flash red and done. No reviews deal with the problem. I dismantled it. the motors tested ok. in it...surprise...is a magic box. its an electronic thing that is encapsulated in epoxy. i looked on the net to buy one. or a motor. you cant buy parts. it didnt do much of a job cutting the grass. so now i'm wondering what to do. i dont want to go back to gas.
Price?
Amazon
This mower eats wheels like they are going out of style. I wish I had never bought mine. You will be ordering a new set of wheels in 2 years. Does anyone else have wheel problems?
Good review, and you're cute too.
I'm trying to fix mine right now! 🥵
What is your problem?
I have this mower and now I wanna sell it. It works OK in summer and fall but does not work very well in Spring. First, if the grass is thick or long or wet, this mower will slow down even struck, it lacks of power. Second, battery will drain very quickly when it is in heavy-duty. My yard is less than 0.15 acre and I can't finish mowing with 2 batteries in spring. The worse part is that battery can't be charged immediately after it is just used. I guess it is a battery protection feature but I just hate it. I have to wait about 1 hr until battery cool down before charging it. A new battery is expensive. Thus, sometimes I have to finish mowing in two separate days, which is painful. So I don't recommend this product.
No loss. Looks like LOWES doesn't sell this particular mower anymore. I wonder why.
I have this same one and they lie on how long the batteries last not even half of what they say!!!
I actually enjoyed watching your neighbors in the background wondering what the hell you're doing.
Haha they know what I do but sometimes I think they forget.
It’s Larry the cable guy how cool
😂
Good job. Just wondering about the sidewalk to nowhere. Did they run out of concrete and just say to hell with it, we done? LMAO
Thanks! Haha I've lived here a year and wondered the same thing 😂
hahahaha so right. I was like wth? Did someone put sod over the sidewalk ?
And excellent video. I am looking at one of these soon. I like the review, tell me how the vibration felt when running at different speeds? Asking because of a medical condition that affects my hands. Again, Good job on the review.
I would say there is very little vibration in the wand at all when your running the machine. It does have plenty of pressure though so you need a good grip on it to keep it focused on the task.
Lol!! We have the same in our coty. Like the do road and sidewalk improvement here, then go 5 streets over and start more!
If I mowed as slow as he did it would take me all day to finish
Then mow fast 😉 lol
I also mow faster with my Timemaster. I was giving this little guy every chance to mulch well in my thick tall grass.
I bought one in 2012, serial number GWR3641250. After buying it and using it for 2 to 3 years I had to write the company saying that I needed new 4 wheels already because the wheel axle holes were becoming enlarged with use, making the wheels wobble. The company sent me 4 free new wheels. It's 8/8/2020 now and I need 4 more new wheels again (the 3rd set) for the same reason. It's April 12, 2021, and I tried to shim the wheels with tin can metal, but no luck,. I went to LOWES where I bought the mower, but lo and behold, they don't have any Greenworks mowers on the shelf, although there are others of different brands. It looks like I am going to buy the 4 wheels by mail order. If I knew I'd be buying 4 new wheels (the second set) I wouldn't have bought this mower. In 2 years, I will probably need another set. At this point, I will be buying a new lawnmower of a different brand; this one is going in the trash in 2 years. Was told by an employee that LOWES doesn't sell Greenworks anymore. Any comments Experimental Lawn?
No, I didn't think so. On September 21, 2022, Out of interest, I looked at replacement wheels again - Greenworks wheels are out of stock AGAIN! Someone is using a lot of wheels, even if not those owners here on this page.
October 11, 2022. Wheels are still out of stock! I'm not surprised, although nobody here complained about them wearing out so quickly, except myself. Yep, next Spring, time for a different mower, unless I can find different wheels (same size; different brand with bearings).
December 3, 2022. Cut my property to pick up leaves. This is the last time using this mower; waiting for the wheels to fall off they are so wobbly. Looking for a different mower with metal axle-wheel bushings. Axles wear out the all-plastic wheels.
December 3, 2022. Cut my property to pick up leaves. This is the last time using this mower; waiting for the wheels to fall off they are so wobbly. Looking for a different mower with metal axle-wheel bushings. Axles wear out the all-plastic wheels.
I found a workaround so I don't think I'll have to buy a new mower or new wheels: just cut and install copper bushings in the old wheels. Search UA-cam here: ua-cam.com/video/aL305zQwL_4/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Steve%27sSmallEngineSaloon