However, the grass bag does fill up rather quickly, unlike the American Lawn Mower 50514. Sun Joe offers a remarkably comprehensive range of lawn mowers. The traditionalist can choose from one of the widest ranges of push mowers currently available. Those with small and midsize yards can pick one of many light, easy-to-use, and affordable corded mowers. Finally, there are cordless Ego Powerload Strings that provide the freedom of a gas-powered mower without the noise, maintenance demands, or environmental concerns.
Electric lawn mowers are low-maintenance, whisper-quiet equipment that can cut grass to different heights, as well as shape the grass into unique patterns across the field. Users have 5 manual cutting positions, which is less than in the previous Greenworks mower. However, the difference is redeemed by exclusive SMARTCUT Technology that automatically adjusts height for power or runtime based on the thickness of your grass. So, in fact, you can forget about manual adjustment at all. The max height is 3 3/8 inches, and the minimum height is 1 3/4 inches.
Sun Joe says the EcoSharp™ iBAT40 Lithium-Ion battery lasts forty minutes on a full charge and I found it to perform at least that well. I’ve charged it from dead a few times and it took about two hours each time. As battery technology improves, we’ll benefit from machines like the iON, but uncertainty remains about battery longevity and replacement cost. It helps that the iBAT40 has a 2-year warranty. It also has no memory effect and it doesn’t fade – it runs on full power until dead. After opening the 30”x21”x17” box, you find that a large handle is built into the machine’s frame.
Either way, these models are typically best suited to small-to-medium yards, although pricier battery-powered mowers can sport a surprisingly long operating time. They may even have the option Ego Powerload String of a removable battery, allowing you to charge one up while the other is running. While most electrics are not self-propelled, the mower itself is typically much lighter and easy to maneuver.
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read the instruction manual.Wear eye and hearing protection. Check the grass bag components and the discharge guard frequently and replace them with the manufacturer’s recommended parts when necessary. Regularly check to ensure these devices are in place and in proper working order.
The 5-amp-hour version will give you close to an hour and a half. But you have to stop occasionally to refill a gas model, too. However, gassing a petrol mower takes minutes, and you’re on your way, whereas recharging a battery takes an hour or more.