Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to the battery pack, picking up or carrying the mower. Carrying the mower with your finger on the switch or energizing the mower that has the switch on invites accidents. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower. Operators 14 years old and over should fully read and understand the operator’s manual and safety rules. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this machine.
We weighted saw performance at 35% of our total score. We timed five cuts per model in order to get an average cutting speed for each one. The greenworks pro 80V showed fantastic results during this assessment — we measured an average time of 5.3 seconds per cut. Without intending, I was able to put this mower through a great test right out of the box, after having missed a couple weeks of cutting prior to that.
That said, it lacks the onboard controls and Wi-Fi connectivity that you get with our Editors’ Choice winner, the $999 Worx Landroid M 20V Cordless Robotic Lawn Mower . I got a sun joe lawn mower 60 volt, 16 inch battery powered chainsaw. This chainsaw and yellow pine were meant for each other. With one charge I can cut 4 pine trees with an 8 inch diameter, 5 cuts in the trunk and limbs off, plus about 10 pines smaller that 3 inch trunks. I’ll cut until the battery is dead and use the logs for garden beds and burn or compost the rest. Let it cool for half an hour and an hour or two to charge.
You can operate the mower just fine without the app, but for the complete experience, there are some added features. Start by scanning the QR code on your quick start guide, download the app, create an account if you don’t already have one, and pair the mower using the serial number and pairing code. It sounds more complicated than it is and takes less than 10 minutes to get started. There’s a step-by-step guide in the manual if you need more details.
My backyard is almost an acre and I was able to cut half of it before the battery died. The Pro 18V is one of our favorite cordless chainsaws. We are always fans of metal bucking spikes and chain brakes, as these features aid in both safety and performance.
Release the start handles and self-propel levers to turn off the headlight. Release either set of start handle and drive lever from the same side. Always remove the safety key and battery pack after you complete the work. The machine can be set to different cutting heights.
The Greenworks Pro 80V ran for a commendable 27 minutes. Realistically it will run for a solid couple of hours of making cuts. Although this isn’t the longest-lasting battery we’ve tested, we’d still recommend this model for professional and heavy-duty use.
It indicates which battery pack the mower currently draws from, and how much power each battery has at any given time. A fully depleted battery needs about 30 minutes to full recharge. Tap the Position button at the bottom of the screen to see where the mower is and where it’s been on a satellite map. There’s also a Frost Guard setting that monitors the current temperature and will delay the work cycle if there’s a risk of frost. In this mode you’ll have to physically pull the mower out of the charging station and push it back in to restart everything. Designed for lawns of up to half an acre, the Optimow 50H measures 12.2 by 20.0 by 25.0 inches , weighs 26.4 pounds, and has an IPX5 water-resistance rating that means you can wash it off with a hose.
This model has a 21″ cutting width and weighs in at 74.1 pounds, which surprisingly makes it very easy to push and maneuverable around borders and other objects. In our analysis of 120 expert reviews, the Self-Propelled Cordless Mower, 21-In placed 2nd when we looked at the top 23 products in the category. The Greenworks 80V 21” mower has a nice steel deck, making it highly durable and long-lasting. Unfortunately, the EGO+ 56V 21-in mower has a plastic deck.