Comments on: My New Rechargeable Lawn Mower

By: Ken

Ken — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:47:56 +0000

I’m thinking of getting this mower. If you are concerned about the pollution produced by the power provider to recharge the battery try a solar panel.

By: graeme

graeme — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:05:55 +0000

I am looking at one of the B&D mowers. Are you still happy with it?

thanks
Graeme

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:38:55 +0000

I have the same mower. Two seasons. Now the battery won’t charge. I get a about five minutes of use. any suggestions?

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:59:05 +0000

You may find the battery is happier if you recharge it right after use. Most do not like to sit in a discharged state for a length of time, as well as being more subject to freeze damage when less than charged. A couple charge-discharge cycles will tell you if there has been any permanent damage. Also, even deep-cycle batteries prefer a less than full discharge before charging. They’re just more resistant to damage, not damage-proof. Winter your batteries over fully charged!

By: Compost Guy

Compost Guy — Sun, 17 May 2009 23:45:20 +0000

Hi Steve,
I’ve only cut the lawn once this year, but I am still loving it. The battery seems slightly weaker this year, but I will have to try it a couple more times to be sure. It may have also been the fact that it was the first cut of the year (and thus very thick grass).

I simply charge it when I know I’m going to use it soon. It takes most of a day to charge, but it’s not like you have to sit and watch it.

By: William Fitzpatrick

William Fitzpatrick — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:58:22 +0000

Just got one. What a sweet machine. The wheels even have hubcaps. Can’t wait to cut the grass again.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 02 May 2009 19:48:21 +0000

Just curious 1 year later how you like the mower? Like yours, my old gas mower just died as I was about to mow the lawn for the first time. Hate getting gas/oil, etc. so was thinking rechargeable. Only have a 40×110 lawn. Do you charge the mower after every mowing and just leave it on the charger for a week or two?

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:39:25 +0000

Rechargeable mowers make a lot of sense. Even if your electricity comes from a combustion plant, it is more efficient than the primitive technology in a typical mower engine. Most are still stuck at the old Ford flathead stage of the 1950s. And if you live near the Tennessee Valley or other hydropower sources, likely your juice has no emissions whatsoever. If your power provider gives the option, you can specify your power come from a renewable source. I can hardly wait for a decent rechargeable hybrid car and motorcycle.

By: Compost Guy

Compost Guy — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:34:45 +0000

Good points, Jeff (regarding rechargeable batteries). I’ve heard from others that these B&D batteries can last a LONG time too – 8-10 years according to a couple people who have owned them (and these were obviously older models).

Red – I’m not sure I would say that all gas mowers consume small amounts of gas, but I guess in comparison to cars etc they certainly do. I agree that some quality maintenance can go a long way.

What I have read however is that they are absolutely awful in terms of emissions, and if you compare the emission equivalent of the electricity used to power the rechargeable it is apparently very little in comparison.

By: Red Icculus

Red Icculus — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:04:22 +0000

Gas mowers consume only small amounts of gas. They also require periodic maintenance. I am blessed to have a benevolent small engine guy in our town who keeps my mower purring like a kitten.

Gas or electricity- either one pumps pollution into the air, either before or after running.