expired Posted by LavenderMeat5451 • Sep 3, 2022
Sep 3, 2022 1:06 AM
expired Posted by LavenderMeat5451 • Sep 3, 2022
Sep 3, 2022 1:06 AM
EGO POWER+ Select Cut 56-volt Lawn Mower 7.5 Ah (Battery & Charger Included) $599
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This mower cuts way way way better than the 40v ryobi I had. I get around 75min of runtime which I need for my hilly 0.33 acre yard. If expect about an hour on the 7.5ah.
If you need more than 55min to mow your lawn id highly suggest just shelling out for the bigger battery + faster charger + 5yr battery warranty vs 3yr battery warranty on this one. Ego is very good about giving replacement batteries under warranty.
Sometimes I will cut the front and a side and the battery will be between 40-60% and I will recharge it while I edge, weedwack, and blow with my other batteries, so I don't need to be concerned with the 10Ah running out. Then finish the back and other side that way I am not storing the battery fully charged which supposedly decrease its lifespan but also always have it half way charged not dead should I need it.
I tried the old LM2100 model around 4 years ago and returned it. It took way too long to cut and it was so light that it would pop wheelies on my hill. The XP is a beast in comparison and will save you time.
LM210 Series - 5.9 ft/lb torque
LM213 Series - 7.0 ft/lb torque
LM214 Series - 8.3 ft/lb torque Twin Battery
LM215 Series - 8.3 ft/lb torque
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Sometimes I will cut the front and a side and the battery will be between 40-60% and I will recharge it while I edge, weedwack, and blow with my other batteries, so I don't need to be concerned with the 10Ah running out. Then finish the back and other side that way I am not storing the battery fully charged which supposedly decrease its lifespan but also always have it half way charged not dead should I need it.
I tried the old LM2100 model around 4 years ago and returned it. It took way too long to cut and it was so light that it would pop wheelies on my hill. The XP is a beast in comparison and will save you time.
I guess though the 10ah battery is heavier than a 7.5 or 5 that a LM2100 would have so it balances the machine or better ( 4 years ago you could have had an even smaller & lighter battery like a 4ah or possibly a 2.5ah🤯)
I suppose I could come up with other "issues" but the trade off in less maintenance, smell and noise is well worth it. I'm glad I had the deal in the spring, plenty of time to evaluate.
My military discount cannot be used on sale items. However I CAN apply it to the full-priced Select Cut XP model.
Should I get the LM2135SP for $599 or the Select Cut XP for $719 ($120 price difference)?
Sometimes I will cut the front and a side and the battery will be between 40-60% and I will recharge it while I edge, weedwack, and blow with my other batteries, so I don't need to be concerned with the 10Ah running out. Then finish the back and other side that way I am not storing the battery fully charged which supposedly decrease its lifespan but also always have it half way charged not dead should I need it.
I tried the old LM2100 model around 4 years ago and returned it. It took way too long to cut and it was so light that it would pop wheelies on my hill. The XP is a beast in comparison and will save you time.
If you have a lot of steep hills like I do you may want to pass on this model but for a flat lawn 1/3 of an acre or less this should work fine. It is quieter and not having to get gas is great.
A few minor issues perhaps someone can give me some pro-tips on. There is a learning curve so don't judge it after your first cut probably after the third would be best.
It leaves "ridges" between passes and unless you are going to overlap your cuts which takes more time and battery life I have not found a way to get a totally flat even cut. If you have twigs in your grass you should walk around and pick them up first if using the mulching blade as it will not lift them off the lawn to cut them. Perhaps the high lift blade will?
The control levers need a redesign IMO. It is too easy to accidentally engage the self-propelled motor when the blades are off. I know this is a convenience feature for being able to move the mower when not on grass or to not double cut the lawn but it engages by just putting 1 finger where you would naturally rest your hands on the handle. I have tried alternative hand positions but none are as comfortable as where they need to be to engage the motor. The self-propelled speed control nob is garbage. The demarcations between speeds are indistinguishable and too easily changed. My first cut I was under some hedges and I thought the mower stopped working but one of the branches pushed the rotary dial from notch 8 of 10 to notch 0. That has happened a few other times but now I know how to resolve it. I mostly use the mower on notch 8 and would use duct tape or some other way to lock it in place but for tight areas and my curbing I need to go much slower.
Besides that no issues and my cut time is down 20 minutes in comparison to my old heavy toro.
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Easy cleanup, easy storage. Battery life is great and I have a lot of property to mow.
I want to later get the 16inch weed wacker too !!!