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I found these listed on Amazon and details are limited at this time. The 17" model appears to be all plastic with 2 in 1 (mulch and bag) capability and the larger 19" model has a steel deck with 3 in 1 (mulch, bag and side discharge) capability. Both have a 1.5 to 4 inch cutting height adjustment range, which is the same as their current lead acid battery powered models.

New Earthwise 18" and 20" Li-Ion battery powered lawn mowers

Well, it appears that these two mowers are now 18" and 20" models, both with steel decks and 3 in 1 (mulch, bag, side discharge) capability. They are both supplied with two 40 volt Li-Ion batteries, and the 20" model has two battery compartments, so maybe it auto-switches to the second battery when the first is depleted like the Greenworks/Kobalt mowers. Both have single lever height adjustments with a range from 1.75" to 4" with 7" wheels in front and 9.5" wheels in the rear. The 18" model weighs 50 lbs and the 20" model weighs 53 lbs. Availability is mid January 2015 with the 18" model 60418 priced at $309.99 and the 20" model 60420 priced at $339.99. Warranty is 2 years.

Earthwise 60418 18-Inch 40-Volt Cordless Lithium Ion 3-in-1 Electric Mower

Earthwise 60420 20-Inch 40-Volt Cordless Lithium Ion 3-in-1 Electric Mower

I just bought the Earthwise 20" Li-Ion battery powered lawn mower

The price was $299.99 from Premier Appliance via Amazon with free shipping and no sales tax. They only had one in stock, so I quickly jumped on it. That price is $40 less than the current best internet price from Mowers Direct. Anyway, this model has been getting good reviews with most complaints being rather petty, so I took a chance. The main reason I bought it is that my current Greenworks Twin Force Li-Ion lawn mower has a maximum cutting height of 3-3/8", which is too low for summer grass cutting where I live, and the Earthwise 20" model 60420 maxes out at 4". I have been using my very heavy 24 volt SLA mower for summer cutting, and this new mower should knock about 40 lbs off the weight. It will also knock a lot time off battery recharging. The only thing I really do not like about this new mower is its mediocre warranty, which is only 2 years on the mower and 1 year on the battery. Everyone else offers at least a 2 year warranty on their Li-Ion batteries. Once I receive this mower and get a chance to put it through its paces I'll update this thread.

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MowerMike said:

[...] The only thing I really do not like about this new mower is its mediocre warranty, which is only 2 years on the mower and 1 year on the battery. Everyone else offers at least a 2 year warranty on their Li-Ion batteries. Once I receive this mower and get a chance to put it through its paces I'll update this thread.

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Researching the concept myself in looking for a replacement for
my Squeeze to use around the house. The ol' Rover pushie is getting
to be a little heavy for her light ageing frame and she is fastidious
on neat finish to edges - her ZTR work isn't close enough for her liking
and she insists on doing wheelies which leave divots, making more work
for me.
Lightweight 'lectric is looking good

On Li batteries?
It pays to not run these below 50% of charge.
I have read different but historicly they recharge much faster
and get nowhere near as hot if kept well above heavy duty
cycles which running to "low" create, in use and recharge.

These small negatives will be eliminated as usage grows among
buyers, Thankyou for your updates... I watch on

I just found this owner video of the 20" mower.

MowerMike said:

I just found this owner video of the 20" mower.

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Yeuppp.. there ia another similar I saw a while back.
This guy does not mention the batteries swapping over
so I wonder if that feature has changed to just run continuous.
/shrug

KrashnKraka said:

This guy does not mention the batteries swapping over
so I wonder if that feature has changed to just run continuous.
/shrug

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According to the Owner's Manual, this mower has the auto-switch battery feature that changes to the second battery once the first is depleted. It only draws power from one battery at a time. If it works like my Greenworks mower, it can operate with only one battery inserted in either compartment.

"AUTO SHIFT BATTERIES
Automatic battery switchover pulls power from the
second battery once the first is depleted to eliminate
downtime."

MowerMike said:

According to the Owner's Manual, this mower has the auto-switch battery feature ...
[...]

"AUTO SHIFT BATTERIES
Automatic battery switchover pulls power from the
second battery once the first is depleted to eliminate
downtime."

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... so no change, Mike.

I am liking this:

Makita 36V Cordless Lawn Mower (Tool Only) LM430DZ | Get Tools Direct

And what's available here..note prices in today's AUD :-/

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Supplementry:

.... link went west
What's available here:


http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--12...lm_17_In_24_Volt_Cordless_Electric_Lawn_Mower

KrashnKraka said:

Supplementry:

.... link went west
What's available here:


http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--12...lm_17_In_24_Volt_Cordless_Electric_Lawn_Mower

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That mower has a maximum cutting height of less than 3", which would be a deal breaker for me, but perhaps would suit your needs. Also the cutting width is only 17", which means more passes to get the job done.

MowerMike said:

That mower has a maximum cutting height of less than 3", which would be a deal breaker for me, but perhaps would suit your needs. Also the cutting width is only 17", which means more passes to get the job done.

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Yeup...we (.au--FNQ) git creeping grass here, not standing.
Anything that stands is a weed and gets the liquid weedwhacker :->

Mow at maybe 35mm (1.5") max..and that only in our winter
which usually lasts maybe two weeks.
The 17" is a pain and why I hold back... Makita is bound to go larger shortly.
I aint brand dependant but the Makita range is easily equal to your DeWalt
range,, and in some tools much superior.
Then again they may shortcut fir a domestic market...dunno, wait an' see?

Re: I just bought the Earthwise 20" Li-Ion battery powered lawn mower

MowerMike said:

The price was $299.99 from Premier Appliance via Amazon with free shipping and no sales tax. They only had one in stock, so I quickly jumped on it. That price is $40 less than the current best internet price from Mowers Direct. Anyway, this model has been getting good reviews with most complaints being rather petty, so I took a chance. The main reason I bought it is that my current Greenworks Twin Force Li-Ion lawn mower has a maximum cutting height of 3-3/8", which is too low for summer grass cutting where I live, and the Earthwise 20" model 60420 maxes out at 4". I have been using my very heavy 24 volt SLA mower for summer cutting, and this new mower should knock about 40 lbs off the weight. It will also knock a lot time off battery recharging. The only thing I really do not like about this new mower is its mediocre warranty, which is only 2 years on the mower and 1 year on the battery. Everyone else offers at least a 2 year warranty on their Li-Ion batteries. Once I receive this mower and get a chance to put it through its paces I'll update this thread.

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Well, I just received it today and had a major disappointment as the seller (Premier Appliance) shipped me a used and damaged unit instead of the new unit that was promised in the listing. I sent an email to the seller via Amazon with the details, so we'll see how it plays out. Since the mower appears to be fully functional except for a broken front left wheel, I told the seller that I would be willing to retain the mower with a 50% refund and replacement of the broken wheel. Otherwise, I will return the mower for a full refund with free return shipping. I did fire it up and it seems to work fine on either battery, which I was able to fully charge. The one disappointment is that the blade is only 19" long and seems a lot thinner and flimsier that the 20" blade on my old 24 volt SLA mower.

Re: I just bought the Earthwise 20" Li-Ion battery powered lawn mower

MowerMike said:

Well, I just received it today and had a major disappointment as the seller (Premier Appliance) shipped me a used and damaged unit instead of the new unit that was promised in the listing. I sent an email to the seller via Amazon with the details, so we'll see how it plays out. Since the mower appears to be fully functional except for a broken front left wheel, I told the seller that I would be willing to retain the mower with a 50% refund and replacement of the broken wheel. Otherwise, I will return the mower for a full refund with free return shipping. I did fire it up and it seems to work fine on either battery, which I was able to fully charge. The one disappointment is that the blade is only 19" long and seems a lot thinner and flimsier that the 20" blade on my old 24 volt SLA mower.

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I just received an email from the seller, and they have refunded $175, which is more than the 50% I requested, so it looks like I will be keeping this mower. They have also promised to send me a replacement wheel, although even if they don't it looks like a pretty conventional 7" x 1.5" wheel that I should be able to find in a local store if necessary. I can now remove some of the stupid safety stickers and tags, some of which are falling off anyway, and discard the box and packing material, since I won't be returning the mower. Another thing I discovered after more careful inspection is that the wiring sheath from the handlebar was badly cut near the entry point to the housing exposing the inner wires, which I've repaired with electrical tape. I've also given the blade a good sharpening. I can't wait to put it through its paces.

Re: I just bought the Earthwise 20" Li-Ion battery powered lawn mower

MowerMike said:

I just received an email from the seller, and they have refunded $175, which is more than the 50% I requested, so it looks like I will be keeping this mower. They have also promised to send me a replacement wheel, although even if they don't it looks like a pretty conventional 7" x 1.5" wheel that I should be able to find in a local store if necessary.

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Well, the replacement wheel arrived today, and although it is obviously used, it is not broken or worn out. I emailed the seller that I had received it and was immediately refunded the balance of my payment. So I now have a perfectly functional, albeit cosmetically challenged lawn mower for free!

I ran it for about a half hour with the mulch plug on my somewhat barren summer lawn, so it never kicked into high power mode, and it only consumed about half the charge on the larger 4 Ah battery. So I have no doubt that I can easily complete mowing on my .15 acre lawn even when it is thick, moist and long. I would estimate that this mower can easily complete mowing on a 1/4 acre lawn, or even perhaps a 1/3 acre lawn. It is just as easy to push as my Greenworks 20" Twin Force mower, which weighs about 5 pounds less with its plastic deck. It looks like it shares a lot of parts with my old Earthwise model 60120 20" 24V SLA mower such as the motor fan that I can use as spares. Needless to say, being 40 pounds lighter it is much easier to push. The batteries have no markings to indicate country of manufacture, and rumor has it that the cells are Korean made by LG, which are much higher quality than typical Chinese made lithium-ion cells.