 Once you try cordless electric, you'll never go back! |
| Review Date: March 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Captain Solar, Hillsboro, OR |
FYI, this item is identical to the Homelite mower sold at many Home Depot locations (I don't work for any of these outfits). The two are identical except for the the colors. I contacted Earthwise to be certain, and they confirmed it, so buy either one.
This product, to my surprise, is as good as the Ryobi Mulchinator I used to own-- and it was the best cordless mower made in the late 1990's by a large margin. Like that one, this one effectively mulches the grass, even if moist, so small that there is no reason to use the bag or side discharge features. The height adjust is easy, the pushing is easy (for an adult), and you don't have to do any real maintenance (just keep it clean underneath). For the average lawn (I have 3000 square feet), this product has enough charge to do the job, is not quite as loud as a gas mower, and is just as powerful as a typical 4-5 hp model. You can charge it for a few bucks per year. It requires no assembly or tuneups, and tipping it in any direction will not cause a problem. Unless you use it commercially or for a very large property, this product is superior to a gasoline model, and way cleaner! Try a cordless electric model, and you will never want anything else! |
This is IT!
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| Review Date: May 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: L. Allen, Memphis, TN USA |
Recently, I got tired of messing with the gasoline and oil, pull cord, etc. of my admittedly trusty, almost ten year-old Sears 6.0 HP Craftsman mower. So I went online and researched several models before settling on the EarthWise 20" 24 volt cordless rechargeable.
I ordered mine via Amazon on Tuesday, and it came today (Thursday), if you can believe that! Set up was instantaneous, no assembly required, and the battery was actually fully charged. I mowed both my front and back lawn with plenty of battery juice to spare. While there is no power to the wheels, the mower weighs sufficiently less (at around 90 lbs.) to be able to maneuver it with ease. In cutting and mulching, it is actually superior to my old Sears. In terms of noise, it is still pretty loud, but sounds more like a huge blow dryer rather than an engine. And - BIG plus - absolutely no noxious fumes! It never heats up like a gas-powered engine either, and one of the great things is that you can turn it off completely, maneuver it around obstacles, and simply turn it back on electronically - without yanking cords!
Needless to say, I am truly happy with this mower and I highly recommend it. I will NEVER go back to gas-powered!
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love this mower
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| Review Date: May 14, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Jennifer Royston, |
| I am really impressed with this mower. I like the fact that it feels solid, (no plastic feel to this baby,) also the 20" deck means I can mow much faster than I could with my Neuton mower. Another feature I like is the battery indicator that lets you know when the power is getting low. It maneuvers well, and has a real feeling of quality to it. It cut my grass evenly and I recommend it highly. Love the fact that there is no cord and no gasoline, and it starts instantly. Thank you for such a quality product. |
Best Price
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| Review Date: July 14, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Peggy, Norfolk, VA United States |
| I still use the B&D 875 corded mower and love it for its easy push and quietness for my straight lined backyard. I got tired of the cords for my multiple treed, sloped and weird angled larger front yard. I bought this model (since it was 103 cheaper than the B&D cordless) and had a metal base vs. plastic at Do It Best hardware w/ fs to my local store. Please note Ace Hardware (299.99 w/ fs to store) and HD (317.99) are both out of stock and it doesn't look like either will be in stock anytime soon. It does weigh barely under a 100# and on the upward slopes it does give a little work out. Like numerous others, I'm trying to go as green as possible and I think this really fits the bill. Also in regards to battery replacement, 2 other kind reviewers have suggested different battery brands (BP17-12 or 12v SLA) taping 2 of the 12 volt batteries together w/ the caution of making sure they are correctly wired together to obtain the 24v charge/discharge. It seems like a feasible option vs. trashing the entire mower in a landfill-just remember to properly dispose of the old batteries. I've heard either an auto parts store or in some cities a specific drop off will gladly take the used batteries. |
great machine
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| Review Date: May 27, 2008 |
| Reviewer: V. Chang, New York, NY United States |
Our lawnmower arrived fully charged out of the box. I could not wait for my husband to get home to try this gadget and decided to take it for a whirl. I turned the key and squeezed the handle and I was off to conquer the front lawn. It was quite overgrown from recent heavy rains and sunshine, so with a pull of a knob, I set the lawnmower to cut at the highest setting. It cut evenly and quite close to the fence. The wheels are not powered, so it takes some getting used to and effort to maneuver it, but I had no troubles as a woman of average height and weight. The mower stopped and started completely effortlessly with a squeeze of the handle.
As mentioned in other reviews, the bag has a small opening, which had no trouble catching grass but made it a bit more work to dump the clippings. I had a very full bag and had to reach in and pull out handfuls of clippings a half dozen times. It was a minor nuisance for me.
I really love that this machine is electric and not gas. No fumes, no having to buy, transport, store and pour gas, and much less noise than your typical gas mower. I also love that this is cordless.
I only used it once (for our 1/4 acre lot) and cannot yet speak of how the mower hold up. However, so far I am very satisfied with this purchase. |
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