The rest of the design also tries to put the “Pro” into the Greenworks Pro. Take the wheels, for example – these are some of the largest and most ruggedized wheels we’ve seen on a mower. If you have outdoor lawns separated by dirt paths or need to navigate gravel walkways, cobblestones, rocky edges, and anything else tricky during your mowing session, these wheels can handle it all. We love that you can fold the handle forward on this mower to store it vertically. It works easily—more easily than any other system we’ve used. You release the handle forward by pulling up on the green tabs.
With the Greeworks Optimow 50H Robotic Lawn Mower, you can have a perfectly groomed lawn without breaking a sweat. It takes some effort to install the perimeter wire, but once everything is set up you can sit back and let the mower take over. The Optimow performed admirably in our tests and its mobile app makes it easy to create custom day or night schedules. That said, you’ll have to eventually pay for a cellular plan to continue using the app because the mower doesn’t offer Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity. For a few hundred dollars less, our Editors’ Choice winner for robotic lawn mowers, the Worx Landroid M 20V, uses Wi-Fi to let you control it from just about anywhere and offers lots of onboard controls.
The machine has an automatic switch function that lets the other battery work when the first cannot operate. Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace them with the manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary. Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or another debris build-up. Slopes are a major factor related to slip-and-fall accidents, which can result in severe injury.
That said, it lacks the onboard controls and Wi-Fi connectivity that you get with our Editors’ Choice winner, the $999 Worx Landroid M 20V Cordless Robotic Lawn Mower . Right out of the gate we wanted to test the performance of this lawnmower. Having already tested the commercial model, we wanted to understand what translated to the consumer version. When you have larger blades nearly 24-inches across, you need a solid brushless motor to make it all work. Currently, no other manufacturers make a battery-powered consumer model with a deck this wide.
The 2Ah battery takes 30 minutes to reach a full charge. While it’s not a terribly long time to wait, you will want to plug it in ahead of your planned yard work. It’s a self-propelled mower with variable speed control, single-lever height adjustment, and 10-inch wheels. Also, it’s a nice touch that this comes with a spare blade.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders, and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against walls or obstructions, which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects that ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes. Always use a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.