My husband passed away last year and I'm disabled I bought this for a small patch in my backyard in the other side of the garden area My John Deere won't go there do to the fence my husband built around it. He used a gas mower I can't start a gas mower. I purchased a electric mower not knowing it wasn't self propelled last year like to have killed me I was in so much shock I just got it done So this year I just bought this one it came today 5/24/23 and I'm thankful for this review I'm the person you spoke about Just got to know the grass Although I would love to know how to get a yard with weeds not weeds lol 😂 to grass like yours. My husband didn't take very good care of this lawn the last few years understandable Now I want a easy way to a green lawn Any videos on this? Your a kind neighbor to give the too her. I know she will appreciate it. Take Care Thanks Sheila
I love my battery powered mower.. It's a shortcut from my garage to the backyard through the house. I can't resist because it's so light but the look my wife gave me when she saw me carrying my mower through the kitchen was priceless.
72-year-old senior lady with a new heart condition here. I can no longer push my gas mower up and down my hillside "lawn" (weeds) or fool with my corded trimmer and blower in the southern heat. Neither can I afford to pay someone to mow. Just bought this mower and Kobalt combo electric blower and trimmer for a total of three 24-volt batteries and $700. Just finished mowing my smallish "lawn", not overgrown, with hills so I used the self-propel feature a lot with a number 3 height. Plus a 30' by 30' fenced food garden with three long raised beds that are difficult to maneuver around, very tight. The 20" width is better than my 22" gas mower. I fully charged the two batteries and then got a shocking hour and a half out of it! Takes 3 hours to charge. Love the 4-wheel up/down mechanism, so easy! This is the first mower I've ever had with a handle that's high enough for my 5'-10". It's lighter than my gas mower and all the weight is at the back on the wheels so tilting is easy. Best of all, it's quiet! No more ear protection. The self-propel lever is okay; you get used to it, but I found it would engage off my belly from time to time when I didn't want it to, mostly when pulling backward (I'm not overweight at all). The instructions aren't well-written and they mixed up red and green in a chart about the meaning of the lights. That's typical American business; they are more interested in legal CYA than informing their customers. I worry that it's not tough enough to handle the muscadine vines constantly creeping out of the woods all around my house. I did hit a small rock an armadillo loosened by digging, but I couldn't feel any nick in the blade so I guess it's okay. My biggest worry is service when there's a problem. There's nobody in this rural area who knows anything about these battery mowers. There's not much to go wrong, I guess, and no regular maintenance so I'll just hope for the best. No more noise or gasoline or oil or stinky exhaust or pulling that damned cord! I can stay in my house a few more years now.
I had the unfortunate issue with the string trimmer of losing the spring...the konalt people sent me to lowes,lowes sent me to kobalt. So far a run-around, but I got it to work(loosely, as I have to pull the string manually out while pressing the button). I got it because the deal came with 2 batteries...I have like 7 more ... and the blower/ trimmer, but they're kindve weak.
@@jacobz.carson803 Same here except for the trimmer not advancing the string. I have to stop, pull out the spool (nearly impossible for lack of enough hand strength), free the string and put it back for 5 minutes more trimming; repeat, repeat, repeat. I want to claim something on the warranty, but I haven't been able to muster the fight that would take after fighting with medical insurance and another product. I never feel like a "valued customer"; I have come to feel like a victim of everything I buy, product or service. The US has become a nation I no longer want to live in, but I have no money to go elsewhere.
Thanks for the review. I bought this mower last year since I’m already in the 24v line up with both power tools and lawn tools. The Ego 20” high lift blade (model # AB2001) will fit and works better than the blade that comes with the mower. All the clippings go in the bag and no missed cuts. I had that issue just like you.
Just so everyone knows this is a 48 volt system. It uses 24v batteries connected in series. So the voltage will be 48v 5amp hours if you are using 24v 5ah batteries. If they were connected in parallel then it would be 24v 10ah total.
I wish every review online was this thorough and helpful. Just what I needed to help me understand what to look for in a mower - and I'm seriously considering this brand in my lists of finalists.
Always enjoy your video's. Just an fyi on Kobalt electric mowers. I agree, a 24 volt wouldn't be my pick either, but for the past three years I've used the Kobalt 80v and love it! No grass clipping like you experienced. Has all the power you could want AND has a larger deck. Also like to say very nice gesture giving the Kobalt to your neighbor. 👍
... I personally like the one lever to change the wheel height!... I had a mower once that had height adjustment on every wheel. Since I change the cutting height on certain areas throughout my property, the common lever is a quick transition. Switching gears, your newly-edged and mulched bed in the background looks awesome! LOVE that deep crisp edge! 👩🌾 =^..^= 🇺🇸
That's great you are passing it forward. Who knows if one of those girls grow up to be a lawn care enthusiast because of this. Thanks for the review my 8 year old is asking me for lawn mower so he can start his business. To be honest he is more interested in the money he could earn than actual lawn care but that is more than enough for me.
@@TheLawnWhisperer I'm trying to go with battery to protect his hearing, I lost a lot of mine during my 6 years in the Army. That and weight, something light. I'll be looking at the toro. Anyway congratulations on how fast your channel has grown. I believe I subscribed when you had under a thousand, you deserve it.
*This mower....... changed my life **Bestfor.Garden** also recommend I never thought I would see the day when I would ever make the switch to electric yard tools. But this was one of my best decisions yet. My old 15+ year old gas mower snapped its pull string while trying to get it to fire up and instead of fixing it, I chose to upgrade instead.*
Thanks for the review. I have a 40V Kobalt push mower with interchangeable batteries for a grass trimmer, leaf blower and pole chain saw. The 40V batteries are a little heavy for these other items. I think the 2x24 V is great to reduce the weight of these other items, and great if you need to replace your cordless drill and similar equipment. My mower does not pick up leaves and mulch quite as well as my old IC mower. The reason the mower leaves grass uncut is because it does not pick up and cut the grass pushed down by the wheels from the last pass. I improved that a lot by mowing in a counterclockwise path so the bent over grass is cut with the clockwise rotation of the blade.
I know its over 2years now bt i had an issue. I press the button nd turn it on nd repeated twice nd it worked bt after doing it the third time it seemed to not wanna turn on even tho a green light would flash. Is there like an emergency cut off or something or is it jst not supposed to do that? Any help with that thanks. Nd thanks for the honest review
You should test the 80v Kobalt mower. It's a beast and would have no problem with any of that. I have cut some pretty thick brush with it and it just revs up and cuts through it without bogging. It also can start up while on uncut grass, so you don't have to tilt it up.
I simply filed my blade to a nice sharp edge, (very easy, maybe 10 minutes) then cut the grass with one large battery and one small battery. Cut extremely nice into small mulched pieces. This was walking at a moderate pace only using self propel to climb an incline. Very impressed with this mower. And I am very picky about my lawn .
Then you will probably feel disappointed with the lawns down here in Texas. I would think most of lawns haven't been renovated for years and neither dethatch and grass control.
I got one from my dad, he got it for free and didn't have the 24v max batteries. I have kobalt tools, rigid, and Milwaukee. The battery life isn't the best but I use it for the smaller areas. Then I get on my 46 inch cut Husqvarna rider to mow the rest. It saves me gas when I gotta mow 2.8 acres of lawn.
I have this exact mower. When it's working it's great. But lately it has just been shutting off by itself, every few minutes. The battery is charged and I don't why it keeps stopping.
Nice, honest review! Is the price of this mower commensurate with its performance in relation to the higher end Toro and Ego mowers? For example, you could expect the Toro to be more money for its higher performance, is this one significantly cheaper?
I have a very small yard, so I got the corded version. The downside to the battery version is I've been told the battery only lasts about 3 years. The replacement batteries are almost as much as a new mower.
awesome info think i will get this mower..watched video and its awesome that you gave this to a nieghbor that could use it. they are good people out there still
I have the issues you describe with every $400 AWD gas mower i have ever had. I just got this mower becausr the reviews for the other 3 brands you mention have batteries that cost $350+. I already have over 6 large kobalt batteries for the other tools i have, so this gives me two more batteries. The vertical storage is the biggest selling point for me. My POS husqvarna won't run and i am tired of paying my buddy $60 everytime this happens. I love troubleshooting but i am tired of troubleshooting gas mowers. I am excited for this new experience.
UPDATE: charged batteries overnight. Just cut my yard on steep inclines using self propelled at fastest setting. I cut for 46 minutes and I still have 2/4 bars on both batteries. I will use those batteries in my large kobalt blower to blow all the debris off my concrete and out of my mower. I am very satisfied. I didn't get the lawn mulch and we haven't mowed in 2 months. I did not use the bag or the side chute.
Good review! I bought one that was on “clearance “ and upon trying it I had second thought on whether it was going to be adequate. Maybe I’ll give it a second shot!
I like how the mower industry has really stepped up their games with battery mowers and yard equipment, however I'm still petitioning a Toro Timemaster to the wife, I just really like that 30 inch deck size. Toro needs to make their Timemaster in a battery option 👌
I used a Kobalt 80V mower today. It wasn't even self-propelled. I echo your thoughts, and also add that it had crappy suction. Good mowers...they suck. This mower didn't even really suck, and that...well, sucks.
I've been eying the 8.0Ah "Ultimate Power" batts to use instead of the included "Extended Run" batteries that come with it. Supposedly they give you less run time but more continuous power, especially for tools like this. I wonder if some of the issues you addressed would be resolved simply from just having that little extra kick.. Ya know? Really set this thing to "11"
I have that same exact mower and like you said I only cut my grass like once or twice a week and does a great job 👍🏼, very nice video well done and thank you 😊
Slow down it will cut better do you realize how fast you're going I'd mold with gas and they do the same thing if you go too fast slow it down This is worth the price hands down life changing Don't have to deal with air filters oil change spark plugs gasoline just pop the battery in and go We have a long service guy in our neighborhood that uses it and has all the power tools same batteries he doesn't have to spend all day trying to start it had another long guy across the street couldn't get his brand new leaf blower started I went out there with my battery wanted to help them finish this job These are great
I like that even though you're a self proclaimed lawn snob, you factor in those who aren't. The tall grass is always a good test, although wet tall grass is another test I'm interested in.
I chose the 24-volt in order to have the use of the smaller batteries with other tools. Two makes for 48 volts in the mower. Hope you like the 40-volt.
I just got mine and wasn't to sure about the attachments as dumb as that may sound. I took out the insert and used the bag to collect the clippings. when the bag isn't being used I need to use the attachment that dispenses it out the side correct?
Im thinking switching to kobalt, i have use ryobi for years for lawn care. But lately with suggestions from co-workers im thinking switching over to kobalt. How does kobalt compare to ryobi?
@@TheLawnWhisperer i keep that in mind. When i first got into electric lawn mowers i went with ryobi cause on sale and more affordable. Though the batteries sucked but luckly few tools in garage compatible with it, though still had get batter as mowing lawn took 2-3 batteries, rare occasion 4. I owned total three, latest one i do like is way better than previous two but still has some faults with it. Especially since batteries wear down bit. Few co-workers i shoudl go to lowes and try kobalt or ego. Course im going to wait not going right out to buy one, most likely have get extra battery but will give brand a shot. Ego looks tad expensive from what i seen.
I have that mower as well and I love it. My only complaint is that the blade is the same cheap ones that come with ego mowers. Next to impossible to find a replacement better blade.
Bought this one and it crapped out after 10 minutes. No matter what I did it wouldn't start back up. Self propelled system worked fine. I agree the cut was not the best. I returned it and purchased an Ego one.
Just a heads up.. Definitely not a 24 volt mower.. Yes the batteries are 24v, but when you plug them in, its running @ 48v with 5Ah capacity.. That's why it wouldn't start with one battery.. No way a mower would work at 24 volts haha...........
I have never had a lawnmower that cut great on a single pass! I have always had to at least double cut my grass. I don't use crap for lawnmowers eather.
the 40v is on sale at Lowes because they are discontinuing carrying the brand for shitty craftsman. $180 for a $380 mower right now. just bought one and it kicked an overgrown lawns ass. battery lasted 40 minutes on my huge lawn but I take an hour break anyway every hour so it was fine.
It’s a test to see how well the mower mulches the clippings up. Believe it or not I do this test on several mowers and some actually do a better job at mulching up clippings than others. Most mowers are going to do just fine bagging clippings up. Most people aren’t going to bag up clippings so I do this test for those people
I'm not sure how much it costs, but the new Scag push mower is getting lots of love in the Scag Nation world! I'm sure it's not the longest you've ever handled though 😜
I have an Ego with the older thumb control. I actually like it (but it is only on one side, the kobalt you could go from either it looks like), because I can just use it to get moving, then let go and keep pushing myself to save some battery life.
So i'm looking at purchasing one of these and was a little disappointed you judged it solely on mulching capability. Maybe i've never owned a quality mower, but I never cut my grass and had it NOT leave clippings even with an advertised 'mulching blade'. I then switched to bagging mowers, hence my disappointment in the video. The bag was only shown at the end. Why didn't you test it with the bag? Also, 24v is misleading on Kobalts behalf. It required both batteries because it's likely a series battery arrangement. That would make it a 48v tool. I don't know that for fact, but that's my best educated guess on what's going on here and why you only get the starting umph of a 24v system because the current isn't being doubled by both batteries, the voltage is. I think it would heavily confuse the customer to advertise it as a 48v system when they don't have a 48v line so I think they did the right thing there. But I believe this to be a 48v tool. Take care!
Lowes stocks Kobalt 24v batteries in 2, 4, 6, and 8 amp hour ratings. Any of them will work in this mower, but of course the higher amp hours will give longer run times, and since the batteries work in series to produce 48v, which is required for the mower to run, it's better to use two batteries of the same amp hour ratings. It's possible to use two batteries of different amp ratings, but the mower will stop running when the lower rated battery is depleted, even if the higher rated battery still has a charge.
Yup... Saw ol’ Knorr making flowerbeds today. Cutting in edges. Real sus. How bizarre. Nice mower though. I’m going down the electric route with Milwaukee trimmer system, staying with gas for mowing.
Funny putting this next to my old Murray selfpropell gas mower this thing can only be called a toy. It may work but in a fight my Murry would have eaten & spit this thing out. Picked this now because am older with health issues and this offers no pull start and little to no maintenance. Bought the selfpropell version and gass is about 500 sqft area
I loved this mower. But the handle angle adjuster wore out and wouldnt lock into place anymore. And kobalt offers no replacement parts. So because i couldn't get a $20 part. My $300 mower is unuseable.
@@TheLawnWhisperer I ended up buying the 40v. It mows my ~4,500 sq ft lawn on one 6Ah battery if I do some pushing. I’d say the 40v trimmer is the best bang for buck of the group. Grabbed it, the blower and a pressure washer. Pleased with them so far.
