Broke my mower, dang!

[Honest Abe]

EGO stuff is awesome, and always near the top in head-to-head testing. The manufacturer is great, and probably has the best support of any in the industry. Having said that, I prefer multiple small cheap(er) batteries to 1 large, super-expensive one, so I use Makita.

People need to understand that electric yard tools are no more complex or unreliable than good brands of cordless drills, impact drivers, and jig saws, so much of their negativity is unfounded.

when was the last time you bought an plug-in tool that lasted 45 years after daily work use, I have several; but, not a single battery tool has lasted 5 years...... Oh ya, I have a 1981 Case 108 tractor with a deck and blower that my son uses, and which is still going strong after HOURS and HOURS of use!

 

[GearHead36]

EGO stuff is awesome, and always near the top in head-to-head testing. The manufacturer is great, and probably has the best support of any in the industry. Having said that, I prefer multiple small cheap(er) batteries to 1 large, super-expensive one, so I use Makita.

People need to understand that electric yard tools are no more complex or unreliable than good brands of cordless drills, impact drivers, and jig saws, so much of their negativity is unfounded.

I'm negative on battery powered OPE because it's being shoved down my throat. As are EV's and other "green" initiatives. Battery tools are fine for light duty. In some cases, they are easier to use. Like impact wrenches. I was recently at a Discount Tire, and got a look inside their work area. They've switched to battery impact wrenches. But for a mower, or a trimmer, or a chainsaw... I don't want to be forced to have to buy something battery powered.

 

[Craftsman Garage]

@GearHead36 Exactlyyy. Well said. That's my only problem with Electric equipment. Luckily Oregon doesn't force us to buy electric... Yet. I personally have several cordless drills, impacts, etc. And they get the job done great. I haven't tried a cordless blower or mower yet but I don't have high hopes so I'm not going to waste my hard-earned

 

[Craftsman Garage]

*Money

 

[A-58]

Hey OP, what’s the latest?

Well I have news! The first shop that I called ended up fixing it for me. He kept it for about a month until he “jumped” on it. When he started piddling with it he found that I had fried the circuit board. This happened when I accidentally struck that hidden metal stake in the front yard, hitting the stake stopped the blade from spinning immediately. The part fried (he showed it to me) to the point that it was not useable or fixable. So he spent about two months searching for a replacement part. I really doubt that he laboriously and continually searched but he probably did some searching in his spare time in between projects. He called me in mid-January saying that he found a part but it would take two weeks to get here and a few hours to fix. The part cost $150 and said that he’d charge $50 labor. So I gave him the green light. He called me when it was ready and I picked it up and paid him $200 for his troubles.

Yeah I know, two c-notes is a bit steep but decent push mowers are few and far between these days. I borrowed my neighbor’s mower 3 times and cut his yard in the meantime. Now I have mine back. If it would ever stop raining I could get out there and cut the weeds real good before the HOA sends me another nasty-gram about tending to my yard.

Now I want to take the time to give a great big shout out to Curt at Curt’s Small Engine Repair at 5148 Berryville Ct in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His “shop” in really his patio and open-air double carport and driveway. He’s the bestest and only electric lawnmower repairman in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Yay Curt!

Comments, complaints, input (positive and negative) welcome!

 

[A-58]

Always walk my property prior to running any equipment on it. Been doing it for neigh on 45 years. It started as being born and raised on a farm/ranch, and really set in after the young'uns would leave toys in the yard (some rather expensive, by my standards at the time). Now I got gran-young'uns leaving all sorts of who knows whats all over the ranch. I always walk it. Some farm equipment is much more expensive than a mower.

Don’t worry, I will from now on!

 

[Honest Abe]

Well I have news! The first shop that I called ended up fixing it for me. He kept it for about a month until he “jumped” on it. When he started piddling with it he found that I had fried the circuit board. This happened when I accidentally struck that hidden metal stake in the front yard, hitting the stake stopped the blade from spinning immediately. The part fried (he showed it to me) to the point hat it was not useable or fixable. So he spent about two months searching for a replacement part. I really doubt that he laboriously and continually searched but he probably did some searching in his spare time in between projects. He called me in mid-January saying that he found a part but it would take two weeks to get here and a few hours to fix. The part cost $150 and said that he’d charge $50 labor. So I gave him the green light. He called me when it was ready and I picked it up and paid him $200 for his troubles. Now he’s probably the best (and only) electric lawnmower repairman in Baton Rouge.

Yeah I know, two c-notes is a bit steep but decent push mowers are few and far between these days. I borrowed my neighbor’s mower 3 times and cut his yard in the meantime. Now I have mine back. If it would ever stop raining I could get out there and cut the weeds real good before the HOA sends me another nasty-gram about tending to my yard.

Comments, complaints, input (positive and negative) welcome!

uhmm, your second mistake was buying an electric mower.

Your first was moving into an HOA;

but, we all have our burdens to carry....

Now, get out there and get some exercise!

 

[A-58]

uhmm, your second mistake was buying an electric mower.

Your first was moving into an HOA;

but, we all have our burdens to carry....

Now, get out there and get some exercise!

Well let me set the record sort of straight….

My Mom bought it for me as a Christmas present about six years ago. She overhead me admiring out loud about a neighbor’s small electric mower and it’s nice cut and ease of use, especially in and out of steep ditches.

Moving into an HOA, well that’s debatable. If you keep your yard up you’ll probably not hear from them unless the Karens (like my next door neighbor) start complaining about you not doing things to their rigid and ridiculous standards and timeframes. The HOA has their selling points; they keep riff raff like me in check and the property value high. HOAs are a double edged sword.

Yes, exercise I will since my 52” Scagg ZTR will be hauled to the shop Saturday morning. But that’s another thread….

 

[Honest Abe]

Well let me set the record sort of straight….

My Mom bought it for me as a Christmas present about six years ago. She overhead me admiring out loud about a neighbor’s small electric mower and it’s nice cut and ease of use, especially in and out of steep ditches.

Moving into an HOA, well that’s debatable. If you keep your yard up you’ll probably not hear from them unless the Karens (like my next door neighbor) start complaining about you not doing things to their rigid and ridiculous standards and timeframes. The HOA has their selling points; they keep riff raff like me in check and the property value high. HOAs are a double edged sword.

Yes, exercise I will since my 52” Scagg ZTR will be hauled to the shop Saturday morning. But that’s another thread….

if I were in an HOA the association would be furious with me for turning my worthless Gravely ZT2148XL into a planter.... but it gives the place a different look!

 

[Rocky J]

Most old timers would walk the yard, prior to mowing, as to retrieve items like log chains, dog stakes, fence posts, bottles, cars, people, barbed wire, trailer hitches and so on.

I have chopped up more garden hose in this town , I am 70 and have one rule , if I can drive over it I am mowing it. Yes I do have holes in my vinyl siding . PS I found my fence post driver .