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Thanks for the review. I'm considering buying the 325ilk, but i've read very good reviews of the deWalt 54/60v combi system, what do you think of it ? Thanks :)
I finally took the plunger and purchased this. Had to save alot to get it but couldn't be happier. The balance, power and quiet operation is an unbeatable combo. Very happy with my purchase and glad to see the back of my two stroke!
@mad4tar77 very hard to answer that question accurately. Depends on loads of different things. But on average you get about the same as a tank and half or two tanks for petrol in something like the 525LSt as an example.
Hello! Can I ask you some things about HSA 94T? Get used machine, mechanism seems OK, but there is real heating (very hot to touch with hand - about 50-60 Celcius) of bottom plate after 10-15 minutes of work. Is it normal? And How understand that I'm not overgreased the gear box? THANKS!
a very good and neutral review... i just ain't decide a battery or motor hedger... i love Husqvarna , they are a little underestimated because Stihl has got the biggest marketing program! But anyway very interesting , so thank you very much !
Haha I’ll keep you posted. So far it’s been good. Few small niggles which I’ll talk about in an upcoming video but yeah, the summer will be here real test for it. I’ve not been sold on the battery mowers up until now either. Will see how this goes through the upcoming season
Great video I just bought a hHLA66 for domestic use son in law has a HLA 56 when comparing a HLA 66 to a HLA 135 you should mention the 135 is nearly twice the price (well in UK it Is)so cant really compare like for like And the Husqvarna with a metal gearbox base is 1/3 dearer again but a very informative video so thank you atb
Thanks for the review. Had mine for a few months now. 3 things that drive me nuts: the tongue part on the bag gets stuck, the self propelled will not engage if it is rolling back at all which is a real kicker when your rolling back down a hill after a turn and after a little bit the deck starts to build up around the blade tip and it causes a loud whistling type noise. Never heard a mower make a noise like that. Less of an issue is the front end has springs on the height setting so it rattles over bumps. But, battery life is WAY batter than my other dual blade Ego unit and I run this on turbo. Plenty of power to do the job. Would be nice if we could have some control over the self propelled ramp up through the bluetooth app. Unless you have the batteries I don't see any consumer going this route when the aluminum deck consumer is less than half the price for 95% of the features and power. The reason I did, the self propelled doesn't sound like a childs toy like on the consumer models lol.
Hey thanks for watching. Yep I agree with all your points. Plus the slow ramp up of the self propelled is quite frustrating over time. You learn to manage it but yeah having control would be awesome. I also wish the handle design was slightly different with a cut out to allow for better handling. Similar to the Honda 216 handle design. I also don’t like the front bar as it drags when on the lowest height setting going over bumps / curbs etc. all things I will point out in my upcoming update video. 👍🏻
I have the Stihl FSA 135, not 135 R for over 3 years, have used it and I can say abused it with all kind blades so far never have any problem. My personal feeling is that the batteries aren't up to the machine for professional use. This machine deserves a better battery technology.
Hi Husqvarna machines, commercial use Have there been any problems with electrical plugs on these Husqvarna machines The electrical plug must be lubricated once in a while Which lubrication must be used, with silicone? When the machines are pressed and get hot, the plastic in electrical plugs becomes brittle over time, from heat and incorrect lubrication? Otherwise very good machines Doesn't seem like the electrical plug can or must be changed? Any experiences with and will share them publicly, Thanks.
Hi Husqvarna machines, commercial use Have there been any problems with electrical plugs on these Husqvarna machines The electrical plug must be lubricated once in a while Which lubrication must be used, with silicone? When the machines are pressed and get hot, the plastic in electrical plugs becomes brittle over time, from heat and incorrect lubrication? Otherwise very good machines Doesn't seem like the electrical plug can or must be changed? Any experiences with and will share them publicly, Thanks.
Hi, thanks for watching. Few tools have had to have the triggers replaced over the years. Seems others have experienced this also. But overall I’ve had pretty much zero issues other than standard wear and tear stuff as long as you look after them properly.
In Canada the Husqvarna 220iL has a button to reverse the line direction. Makes trimming and flinging things towards or away from objects a dream. Also comes with a speed feed style head. The included Bli22 battery is a bit lacking though. 25-30 minutes of run time. A 300BLi battery runs $400-440 here. I found a new one a local guy has for $180 i'm going to buy.
My manual says that the 536LiLX is incompatible for use with metal cutting blades, so it's unlikely they sell such a kit in the UK, and I can't find it on their website. It's strange that they have a different policy in another country. Maybe another model's kit would fit, but that's taking pot luck! I'd really like to get a hold of one of those base plates to put a Speedfeed head on!
I’m pretty sure it’s the same base plate that’s provided for the 525 lst when using the metal cutting blade. Maybe try and locate that and it should fit. 🤞
@@lovelawns I did manage to find the plate on its own. It cost a frankly ridiculous £30.12 including VAT and delivery, $57.44 AUD at current exchange rates! Buying a new T25B head is a fiver cheaper. It's on its way. Once I have it in my hands, I'll try to find a Speedfeed 375 head. There seems to be a lot of third party Chinese companies using the name for their product. If I can't get a Shindaiwa one, at a reasonable price, I have seen a good review of the Rotary 27-13375.
@dalriada842 nice work. It’s much better with the speedfeed. Although it doesn’t work in reverse with the speed feed. Well it does work but you can’t extend the line in reverse. Only anti clockwise. Or clockwise if you load the line the other way.
@@lovelawns I rarely change the rotation direction anyway, so that's not a big deal for me. Maybe the next iteration of the Speedfeed head will advance in both directions. I only change direction when I'm close to my neighbour's windows. I'm on a higher level than my neighbour, and my garden is at my neighbour's window level.
Really excellent machine, I've been using it a few months full time, but mine broke unfortunately and sitting in a shop for who knows how long until fixed. Bent shaft allegedly but I can't confirm, there's a rattling noise and vibration coming from the top of the shaft or inside the head near the motor somewhere.
How does this stack up against the 522HDR75X? I get about an hour of run time, and only a few seconds to refuel. It will also go through an inch and a half if necessary!
I haven’t used a petrol hedger in about 3 years mate. Can’t imagine I ever will to be honest. I haven’t compared that particular one but I doubt you’d be disappointed.
That sucks mate. Did you not want to get it fixed and try again? Not really what you expect from a fairly expensive commercial grade mower tho. I’ve had no dramas with mine yet. 🤞
Thanks so much for this excellent review! Have you been able to find the exact speed of the highest self-propelled setting? Ego lists a top speed of 3.1mph for several other mowers, but doesn’t provide a specification for their commercial model. I’m wondering and hoping it is slightly faster than their non-commercial options.
Thanks. No idea what the official figures are but it’s just plenty fast enough. You would never need it any quicker. It wouldn’t cut properly at full speed. Cheers
I haven't used the Husqvarna, though I'd very much like to. But, I just picked up a Makita 40v combi head and have used the Milwaukee extensively. I really like the Milwaukee for quick work, it's light and easy. But in terms of heft and battery life the Makita absolutely smashes it. I'm only running a 5ah and it lasts wayyyy longer and even in speed two is absolutely destroys my 26cc petrol trimmer. Very very very impressed.
Good review Ki, if you're impressed then I would be. Difficult to gauge I know as it's winter, so a Queensland summer is needed to test it properly. But the question is, would you put your 216 out to pasture and just use the Ego going forward?, cheers Steve.
this IS a great mower no doubt, but where I live the mower ALONE is $1300 then you have to buy the batteries what are $1000 for 2, and I dont think that includes any charger. so thats $2300 for a 21" walk behind mower that I will have to spend another $1400+ on for 2 more batteries in 3-4 years ( the inflation rate is 10% per year now). Im sticking with gas. IF they lower the price to a sane level Ill go with EGO gladly.
Yeah it’s not for everyone and is certainly an investment, but most people buy into a system so may already have batteries and chargers which helps. The kit is $2850 here in Aus plus a free battery via redemption. For what it is it’s priced about what I would expect. If you look at similar commercial machines like the Pellenc or Stihl RMA twin blade it’s actually cheap lol.
The unit with 2 x 12.0Ah (672W x 2 = 1,344W = 1.344KW) is rated for 120 min. of runtime and it very realistic since I am using average less than two 10.0Ah batteries (1,120W = 1.12KW) on the North American single battery 22"/53 cm model LM2206SP operating average 100 min. per cut every 2~3 days on my property on speed level 2 & Turbo with duel high lift blade set on drive speed 2~4.
At 3:50 Blade speed: FYI, and decent small motor mechanic or car mechanic should have a scope that can help you out - otherwise you can buy one from any tool shop. Otherwise, I have already done it: ECO: 2,690 RPM Level one 2,830 RPM Level two 2,990 RPM
@@lovelawns Cheers … I’m trying to get access to a Local TAFE small engine Dyno as that would be the only way to check ramp-up RPM. EGO did say that unloaded RPM would be at a commercial mower speed of 3,400 RPM, so it would be good to DYNO test to see if other claims are not accurate, like HP and NW For ICE, HP and NW they have to comply with SAE standards. Unfortunately there are currently no standards for electric, so they do a calculation using voltage, Am/Hrs and the number of motor poles. For the record, I mostly love the new EGO commercial Alloy Deck and have recently mowed an overgrown buffalo block at 350mm, and I went straight in at level 3 and it bagged perfectly with no blockages and it didn’t struggle at all with the blade it came with. Admittedly I was walking slow. BTW, you have a beautiful home!
Thank you for posting the rpm as I am interested to know and the result is quiet interesting. I have the North America residential 22" (53 cm) single battery (none Peak Power) sister model SelectCut (dual bladed) LM2206SP with a 1,400W motor (vs 1,600W on LMX5300SP) using the exactly same aluminum deck. After installed the EGO Connect APP and connected with the LM2206SP via Bluetooth, the APP updated the LM2206SP to the newest firmware and provided maximum drive speed control option (default 3.1MPG now able to increase to 4.1MPG as the LMX5300SP can) and the option to Enable/Disable the Super Turbo blade speed when select the Turbo setting. I tested the rpm with a digital photo tachometer at the tip of the optional high lift lower blade (free when register the mower with EGO) and these are the average results with a 12.0Ah battery I done in two different days: Speed 1 (ECO) = 2,629 Speed 2 (Level 1) = 2,830 Turbo (Level 2) = 3,084 Super Turbo (enable through EGO Connect APP) = 3,133 ** According to EGO's 2024 catalog, the No-Load Speed RPM of this mower is 3,100 (on installed standard mulching blade). My current residential original Peak Power 21" LM2142SP mower (EGO's first mower to have the brushless 8.5 ft-lb (down rated to 8.3 ft-lb after the introduction of LM2156SP) motor) with high lift blade installed (no speed selection option on this mower) is running at No-Load Speed of 2,880 rpm while the No-Load Speed RPM is listed at 2,800 rpm in the 2024 catalog (with standard factory installed blade); however, it has ~40% less under deck air flow/recycling space due to the large center motor housing. It's interesting that EGO never advertised the maximum rpm on the 8.3 ft-lb brushless motor but do so on the 22"/53cm models. I believe even at Super Turbo setting, the rpm may still ramp up to the advertised 3,350rpm when encounter heavy resistance... at least I hope so because that is what I am paying for.
I agree the thumb control is poorly designed. Something must be up with yours because I never had the mulch issue. Might want to complain to Milwaukee and see if they have a solution.
Thanks mate. Yeah someone else mentioned they spoke to Milwaukee and they sent them an updated mulch plug which was slightly different and it sorted it out. 🤷
Dedicated trimmer, geared at the full time commercial user with a few subtle differences and a bit more power. 325iLK still highly recommended though. 👍🏻
