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That has triggered some memories. I had a 240V Sunbeam lawn mower. It was light, easy to use and did its job without any hassles. I did run over the lead a couple of times but it wasn't a drama. Just turn the power off, repair the lead and on with the job.Quote:
Originally Posted by LandyAndy
Good choice. Electric lawn mowers are impressive.
Had to buy a new mower about 18 months ago and decided that electric was the way to go. 2 strokes are banned in UK and my experience is that 4 stroke mowers are close relatives of the devil.
Bought a cheap Chinese brand one. Construction I think been done by someone who used to work for Leyland. It is all there but the standard of the build is at best OK. When you look around it things like washers are bent not flat, the soft foam on the handles is already falling off, starts first time sometimes. The control cables are just a fraction too short so have to take care when folding the mower handle
When charging the battery charger screams like a banshie. You do not want to be in the room with it. Took the first one back as thought it had a problem the replacement is the same.
It was though bought for the price so not complaining. Cheapest I could find that the figures suggested could cut my grass in one go. Also as a bonus it is green in colour so could give it to the wife as it is her national colour. Always good to bring home the occasional unexpected surprise present
Has two 24 volt 4ah batteries which can cut my back yard on one charge if the grass is not too long and is dry. If damp or long will need to recharge the batteries. Yard is larger than a tennis court
Has a catcher or chute for side discharge of grass cuttings. If the grass is dry do not need a catcher as it will mulch the grass back into the lawn as you go which works so long as you keep the underside of the mower deck clean. A build up of grass sticking to the the deck is soon apparent in the grass left behind
... --- Masochist ! ----- [bigsad][biggrin]Quote:
Originally Posted by cjc_td5
Quick check in now the grass is growing rapidly and it’s wet and raining. The Mower handles all of this very well, including the catcher working with wet grass. The motor ramps up a lot more in the wet long grass but it still only uses 1/2 a battery doing the whole back yard.
Haven’t found a downside yet - I love it. 👍
Quick check in as well, purchased a stihl rma460, no regrets, can't really fault it over a petrol one either.
Around here all the serious tree lopping mobs are fully electric (apart from stump grinders and industrial chippers) and loving it.
DL
Have they started making specialised electric chainsaws for the tree-climbers now? Last time I had our go-to tree lopper in, I asked him if he had considered going electric. He pointed out that the little stihl saw he uses all day is specifically designed for one-handed operation and hanging off a lanyard. Also that if he ran out of battery his day would be over.Quote:
Originally Posted by 350RRC
The only issue I have with modern battery stuff is ................................. How long will the damn batteries last ? The grass has been going crazy here over the last few weeks. I've been welcomed to "grass season" with a dead battery in the ride on mower ..... and a dead battery in the tractor. sigh.
You last chinese mower lasted 8years. Will the batteries in the battery mower last .... 3 ... maybe 4 years ? hmmm..... I figure a 50+ year old tractor hasn't died yet, so maybe I'll get another decade or three out of it [bighmmm]
The modern battery stuff really seems quite amazing. I've been eying off the small battery ride on mowers available these days .... hmmm.
Well i guestimate i would use about $200 worth of fuel for our old petrol mower over 5 years, vs $180 for a replacement battery for our battery mower, if it lasts 5 years, which it should, i'm infront, not only money wise, but hassle of getting petrol wise too.Quote:
Originally Posted by DoubleChevron