Earthwise 20-Inch 24 Volt Cordless Electric 3-in-1 Lawn Mower with Grass Bag #60020

List Price: $379.99 Discount Price: $341.00

Features:

• Single Lever Height Control 1-3/4" to 3-3/4"
• Easy On & Off Mulch Plug - Grass Catcher - Discharge Chute
• Handle Mounted Safety Blade Control and Safety Key
• Comfort "V" Handle, with Cushion Grip, Soft Touch Operation - with Easy Fold Handle
• Ball Bearing Wheels - Rolls Easy - Last Longer - 7 Inch Front and 8 Inch Rear

Customer Reviews:

Electric Fun - It works as advertised! [Posted on 2008-06-20]
My Gas mower was having some issues this spring and I decided I did not want to hassle with piecemeal fixing the unit. While shopping I decided to explore a cordless electric mower. As another reviewer noted this mower branded as Earthwise is the same essential mower as the Homelite Cordless Mower (model# UT13122) sold exclusively at Home Depot. The only difference is the color scheme and branding.

I finally decided to go with this particular model and I have not been disappointed. This unit fits my needs perfectly. The power is adequate, the charge is enough and the weight is nice. With this all said it is important to note that a cordless mower is not for everyone. It has limited range until it needs to be charged and the charging process is really about 15 hours for a complete charge. I waited a full 2 months after buying before writing this review to ensure that I was fully capturing my experience thus far.

Here are the pros and cons.

Pros:
1. Extremely light. Very easy to push due to the sub 100 pound weight of the device.
2. 20 inch cutting path is as wide and in most cases wider then competing cordless mower models.
3. Very clean cut of grass.
4. Mulch plug works excellent. I have yet to have to use the bag.
5. Instant on. You can stop and start the engine with s single pull of a lever. (There is a safety key so you can make this inoperable while away). Awesome! Great for maneuvering around obstacles.
6. One lever height control. I use 2" height. My lawn looks great!
7. The battery seems to hold the charge well for at least a week or two between charges.
8. Mulching plug is a quick and easy process. No headache here!
9. Easy fold down of handle for storage. Handy in winter areas for indoor storage to save life of battery.

Cons:
1. Charge lasts about 60 minutes before recharge is needed. It is also notable that the last 20 minutes or so of the charge is not as powerful as the first 40 minutes. There is a noticeable degradation of the power although it is still usable.
2. Noise is lower then a standard mower but not as much as you might think with a pure electric mower.
3. Rattles a bit. I am not sure how to describe this one except it gets more pronounced the faster I push the unit while mowing.
4. There is no powered propulsion but with the unit as light as it is this is not a big deal. Also I ma not willing to give up more power to a propulsion system anyway.
5. It can bog down in very heavy grass versus a heavy duty gas mower. This isn't a big deal as you just back up again but you don't want to clean up foot long grass with this unit.
6. Battery is not user replaceable. I would really like to see the battery either hot swappable or at least user replaceable. The biggest con in my view.
7. The 15 hour time frame for fully charging the battery means there is some planning needed to mow the lawn.

Features:
1. 24 Volt Battery
2. Push (Not powered)
3. 20" cut width
4. Steel Deck
5. 3 in 1 design (Side discharge, Bagger and Mulcher)
6. Height Adjust from 1.5" to 3.75"
7. Front Wheel Diameter 7"
8. Rear Wheel Diameter 8"
9. Charge time (4 hours for 70% charge) 10-15 hours for full charge
10. Single lever height adjustment.
11. Fold down handle for storage.
12. Safety key for start.

This is really a great mower for the price. It is clean and efficient. I no longer smell like a refinery every time I mow the grass. I can mow on Ozone action days and it does get some stares from the neighborhood. This is a very useful piece of equipment if you do not have a lawn that would take more then 60 minutes to mow. Only the somewhat limited battery charge and the fact that the battery is not user changeable keep this at 4 rather then 5 stars for me.

Heavy, but great machine [Posted on 2008-06-22]
This mower is easy to set up and use. Changing the cutting height is done with a single lever, and is easy to do. The battery indicator lets you know when to recharge. Single charges have lasted longer than I thought they would. The mower is a bit on the heavy side due to the battery, and therefore may be a bit more cumbersome to maneuver on a heavily sloped lawn. This product makes grass cutting cleaner and quieter than gas machines. I do not miss dealing with gas, pull-starts, air filters, and all of the exhaust associated with gas mowers. The only thing left to improve upon is to lower the price and lighten the battery. Great product.

Cordless lawn mower [Posted on 2008-06-26]
I purchased this Earthwise cordless lawn mower as a gift for my daughter and son-in-law. They love it! It works beautifully.

I'm a believer now! [Posted on 2008-06-27]
I have a total of 1/4 acre yard. I wanted to try to go "green", so I researched electric mowers. The Earthwise mower grabbed me because it is cordless. I was very skeptic of the electric mower and if they could tackle a "real" yard and not just those baby lawns you see in the city limits. WOW, the Earthwise tackles and more! I love it. I sold my 2005 22 horse craftsman rider after I used the Earthwise. Now I don't have to deal with gas, oil, or the fumes. Plus I have more room in my garage and I'm getting some exercise.

Great Product!!!! [Posted on 2008-06-30]
I love my Earthwise! The battery only runs for half an acre, which I have. Therefore, I only do half the yard one day, then I do the rest the next. But, that is how I do it with a gas powered mower too. The noise is much quieter than that of a gas mower. It sounds like a heavy duty hair dryer. It is a bit heavy to take in and out of the basement, so I need help getting it up the stairs and into the yard... but after that, I just mow away! Even when the battery is on extreme low power it still cuts great. The bagger, mulcher, and chute are included, and I tend to use the bagger for compost. Overall, an excellent product for those trying to decrease their carbon footprint.

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