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Battery-powered lawn mower PSA.
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I'm scalping my front yard today (thick, thick Bermuda), using my EGO battery-powered lawn mower. Mind you, I dropped the blade down to 1 from 3 (my normal mowing level), giving you an idea of the height of the grass. It is putting a workload on that rascal. I had to set the self-propelled motor to about as slow as it will go, just to be sure and get a really good cut the first go-round. I had to stop to recharge the battery and I'm only about half-done.

One thing I haven't yet done this year is to sharpen the blade. I may just replace it with a new one. That may be factoring into some of the load. I think it is minor, though.

But... just sharing the experience. I like using the mower, a lot. It is quiet and does a great job. Under normal circumstances I can mow my entire yard, front and back, on a single charge. The front yard is big enough, and the Bermuda is extremely healthy and thick, that it is putting that thing to work, though, and it is going to take at least 2 full charges.

That said... I'm not a climate zealot nor anything. I would never buy an electric car. I bought a few battery-powered lawn tools, though, because I got sick and tired of all of the problems I kept having with gas-powered tools. As someone who was once showing me their battery-powered mower when I was mulling over the thought of getting one.... as he pushed the start button and it began to whir... "And it starts every single time".

That's what I'm talkin' about.
John 14:6

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me."

1 Timothy 2:5-6

For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the witness for this proper time.

Acts 4:12

And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.”
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(03-04-2024, 02:39 PM)Replying to RockmartDawg

Great stuff Rockmartdawg.
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We have the EGO mower,weedeater and blower ,also.However we pay to have the yard done so wife is thinking of selling them , however no complaints at all . We were very happy with each tool.
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I have various ryobi battery tools, 40 volt they work well..

Re EV’s, the Ford Lightning Pro that is my Sons company vehicle is an absolute blast to drive…rocket ship..charges at home, gets reimbursed by his employer..at a higher rate than he actually pays for the electricity..9 months and has not visited the first charging station..260 miles or so is his longest drive in a day so far..it is costing his employer 55% less on fueling it compared to the gas. Seems perfect for what he does..he goes as far as Duracell in Columbus to well above Canton up north…he lives in Peachtree City.
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(03-04-2024, 03:23 PM)Replying to McDonoughDawg

Sounds like your son is in a great spot having that as a company vehicle and getting reimbursed. That's like the perfect storm, literally a no-lose situation. I'd love that. 

I have heard that electric vehicles have far superior acceleration and ride. I would just hate to have to fix one somewhere down the road. I'd also only use one for local driving... nothing to haul off to south Florida or further.
John 14:6

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me."

1 Timothy 2:5-6

For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the witness for this proper time.

Acts 4:12

And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.”
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If ya used non alcohol gas you wouldn't have had near the prollems with the gas machines, ya peckerlip.
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(03-04-2024, 03:45 PM)Replying to Doc Hollidawg

No doubt, that makes a huge difference..especially after a long layup.
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(03-04-2024, 03:45 PM)Replying to Doc Hollidawg

That sounds like Mel Tillis doing a Fina ad or sump'n.

Big Grin

Oh, I have had all kinds of fun. Replacing ignition coils, gas lines getting torn by catching on stuff, etc., etc.

Today's gas might (or might not) be a factor. But regardless.... I got sick of yanking on dang pull-ropes to start one that didn't want to start, got flooded, went dead right in the middle of me using it and wouldn't start back up, etc.
John 14:6

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me."

1 Timothy 2:5-6

For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the witness for this proper time.

Acts 4:12

And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.”
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#9
Bro, I don't even know you anymore.
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#10
Well ok then.
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