It's still early days (I've only used it twice), so if my thoughts change, I'll try and remember to amend my review.
But so far, so great. Initial unboxing and setup was a minor chore. I don't think the instructions were the clearest and it's pretty heavy and big. I found a YouTube video that helped a fair bit. Basically amounted to snipping the couple of cable ties (but not all. A couple are handy for keeping some cords in place) tying the top part of the handle to the bottom, lifting the back flap, hooking the grass catcher on (it's harder when the handles are unfolded and locked in place), unscrew the screws on the side of the bottom part of the handles so you can align and screw in the top part (you don't need tools, it came with the necessary tool), then there are some clips near the base of the lawnmower you pull out and rotate to allow you to move and then lock in place the assembled handle.
That sounds like a lot but it was pretty straightforward in the end. Usage-wise, it's pretty great. I only have a fairly small garden so it's massive overkill but I just love how easy it is now. The garden has not been given the love it deserves from me and, as a result, is really lumpy and uneven and it was becoming a veritable battle with the old hover mower. This thing just breezes through it effortlessly (and doubly so, if I use the self-propelled feature). The handles do stick out pretty far, when locked in place, though so I kind of have to cut from the middle outwards on one side then the other because I don't have a lot of room around the edge of the lawn. The battery, at full-charge, was perfectly fine for my small-ish (maybe medium? I don't know what average lawn size is?) lawn.
Summary:
I'm coming from a unique position as someone who does not have a giant lawn, who does not have concerns about battery life. I have a small to medium lawn but it was a pain to mow due to lumpy-ness. Now it is effortless. So I'm a happy camper.
| Manufacturer | Greenworks |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 2512807UD |
| Product Dimensions | 109.22 x 30.48 x 50.8 cm; 27.5 kg |
| Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Item model number | 01-0002512807UD |
| Size | 46CM SP |
| Colour | Invl. (2) 4ah Battery |
| Style | 48V(2x24V) |
| Material | Plastic |
| Pattern | Single |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Voltage | 48 Volts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | Cordless Mower, Grass Bag, 2x 4Ah Battery, 1x Dual Slot Charger |
| Batteries included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Item Weight | 27.5 kg |
