Lawn mowers & tractors

Comment:

This thing has the easiest height adjustment but no power. Had to go over lawn several times to get all the strays it left behind. Then after only two uses I went to charge it and the charger was dead. No 30 volt dc output. It had 113 volts ac going in and nothing coming out. Went to homelite site and site did not even recognize product model number. What a sham. IT IS JUNK. Store will not take it back unless I throw it through thier window after hours. Recommend to a friend? I would not recommend to an enemy

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Comment:

I've owned this for about 3 years now replacing a different model cordless/rechargeable mower. The previous one died after 2 seasons (battery) and after getting a price for battery I just bought this one. This one was fine until the 2 season when the battery went bad. I thought it was because I didn't store it inside during the winter. Went online and found cheaper replacements on [@] (UB12180) for $75 with free shipping (for 2), these lasted 2 seasons also even after storing but further research reveals these have inadequate chargers and SHOULD NOT be left on the charger indefinitely. I assumed it was microprocessor controlled charger that stopped when the battery was full. I just ordered my 2 set of (2) batteries and will order a 24 volt multi step charger that are used for scooters, electric bikes or wheel chairs that others have said will really extend the battery life. Other than the battery/charger issues this works well for me. It isn't the most robust built mower but I have a small lawn and treat it carefully.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Comment:

So far this mower has been everything I expected it to be. I replaced a +20 year old gas mower, a 2.5hp Caftsman that I was very happy with, with this mower. I was tired of engine maintenance, gas and exhaust and wanted to try something different. <br /><br />It takes me 45-50 minutes to mow my suburban lawn, and one charge handles this well, even when the lawn gets thick, or I'm mulching leaves. I always mulch grass and leaves, and this mower handles mulching well. My grass is bluegrass, so the motor doesn't have to work too hard. It might be a different story for Bermuda or St. Augustine, I would imagine. <br /><br />I don't think the charge would last much more than 60-75 minutes, unless the grass is really thin and the motor doesn't have to work hard. The battery comes off very easily, so I always store and charge it inside where the temperature is consistent (hoping that will provide longer battery life). I charge the battery after use and once per week if I'm not using it (lessons learned from motorcycle batteries). <br /><br />It is heavy, but I still like to push it uphill on my slopped back yard for the workout. <br /><br />It doesn't have to power of a good gas walk-behind, so it doesn't mulch quite as well, and if the grass gets too long, I have to raise the height (very easily done) and walk slower. <br /><br />For two seasons, I happy with it; It is much better than gas.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.