@@WooderBoyProductions Ego plastic mowers are in the same price range. But I thought they would be a greater price difference between the metal decks and the plastic decks. I ended up going with a 60v SR.
I chose this mower primarily for the striping, which is just okay. The battery cover is flimsy as is the start button. It has fewer features than the competition (they have one touch height, battery indicator while using, nicer controls) and I probably would choose that over this in hindsight. That said, it does an excellent job of cutting the lawn and it’s lighter than others, simple to operate and the battery will do my entire lawn with some left over. It does stripe but on my lawn it’s not very noticeable.
I happened to LOVE my Toro 60v Steel Deck Shelf-propelled mower I purchased a few years ago. It has been outstanding, so much I have the other yard equipment to go along with it. I probably wouldn't purchase this Plastic Deck mower. That being said, I can't stand gas lawn equipment. I hate the smell, mess, traveling with smelly gas, and year-end maintenance, so hopefully, it will start the next cutting year... A good title would have been "Don't by battery operated mowers," lol
It’s safe for the environment due to the fact all you need to do is sit back and relax and let the African kids dig the mines by hand and sent to China the important ingredient soil for America’s products. When it comes time to recycle, send it back to Africa to their land fills. It’s been going on now for 3 decades. Don’t worry we’re safe unless Putin releases something even deadlier than batteries.
It's not so much about "green" energy.... but the lack of fumes, headaches, gas, oil, spark plugs, CO, engine parts, cheap belts, filters, etc. Swapping out batteries is a pain, but its worth it.
I came here for info on the mower. Can you talk about the deck height system adjustment, the striping system? Does the striper look like it will work? Is it adjustable? Does it show you battery life? Etc..
Everything on the mower is on the Toro website. It looks like it can be adjusted from 1 inch to 4 inches. It’s just a bar and it’s not a roller so I would say it doesn’t stripe as well.
@@WooderBoyProductions yeah that’s what I was worried about. It says it’s lighter so less press down weight would make an inferior stripe? I’ve seen 4 point and 1 point height adjustment but this one says 2? 🤷🏽♂️ I’m guessing the red body is one type of material and the black is more of a rubbery number type material to prevent damage? I’m on the fence here. Need a new striper, and want a battery mower. Ugh. Really wanted this to be great.
I have a Greenworks battery mower, it's awesome. I'm no global warming nut 🥜 either. I prefer gas cars obviously, but for my mower , battery 🔋 was the way to go . 1.) Ego 2.) GREENWORKS 60v And definitely the Kobalt 80v is awesome .. GREENWORKS makes the Kobalt 80v .. 80v was way better than a 60v for high grass
Everything is gas for me except my backpack sprayer. I need gas just incase my electric gets cut off I'll still be able to cut and dominate my neighborhood.
If everyone knew how much carbon emissions came from the cargo ships just to bring stuff like this over here. Not including the emissions it takes to mine for the minerals to make these batteries. It’s all about the money period
The initial carbon footprint is higher. But over time it's lower. It's easier for for an epa type company yot regulate one power plant for emissions instead of millions of lawn mowers. Nothing is ever going to be completely "green". Anything we harvest or mine for energy is going to have an environmental impact. Oil, trees, coal, etc.
@@WooderBoyProductions I'm curious to know why the concern? The question isn't a major concern as we gladly use our laptops, cellphones, or other 12/18/20/24 volt tools.
@@WooderBoyProductions if you're a landscaper or homeowner... It definitely is. As essential as a power drill or saw. A laptop is can be classified as the same (depending on your profession as well
Now that its "Kind of out" Im hearing the 7.5Ah dual blade model is not available. something about production issues/availability of parts? Have you heard anything? I'm gonna see a 5AH model this weekend as my local deal has one for me to check out. any thoughts on whether the dual blade option make enough of a difference?
I was going to buy this mower but I finally decided on the 60v Super Recycler. It comes with the 7.5 Ah battery and it cuts incredibly well. The ball bearing wheels and flex handle just make the mower float along the lawn
Got one for hell of it! Nice mower works great. Mulches better than my HDX, Time Master or Super Recycler. You should review something you've actually used. Good day
@@WooderBoyProductions I like battery because I find it convenient. Have fun arguing all day long if it's clean or not. Know what's clean - not smelling like grass AND gas after cutting the lawn.
I purchased the Toro strip mover. I do not like how long the battery last. I purchased a second battery. Now I can not the mower to operate with either battery. Three or four lights on the battery does not make a difference . I put the mower away for tonight. Try again tomorrow. Pray that the lawn mower starts. Tomorrow
I own a Stihl and Toro shop. We repair all makes of outdoor product. I have access to mixed and straight fuel anytime I need. I have no problem starting and running gas products. I have a battery mower and trimmer, and I would never go back to gas. Its like going from a corded drill to cordless…. Pretty hard to go back. I get that it’s not quite feasible for acreage properties, but it’s perfect for the average urban property.
@@LL-mt2nz depends what specific unit. I generally prefer the Stihl handheld, but toros 60v handheld blower is really good, especially for the price. For mowers, the toro personal pace is the best drive system out there. But for smaller yards and people that don’t need self propel I prefer the Stihl. I just think it’s a better build quality and has better features than a comparable toro. We haven’t received our toro stripe mowers yet and I’m excited to see them. I think they’ll be a good seller.
@@kevinvesey5263 I agree. All of my handhelds are Stihl even my pressure washer. In Canada, Stihl mowers are very expensive and I went with the Super Recycler 60v over the 510
