I think using the turbo button in the bog down test would have been appropriate and informative.
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I included it at the very end so you can still see it, but it’s not used in the comparison.
@marcusmobley5411
2 ай бұрын
Head to head means all features. Use em baby
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Marcus. I think that’s fair and why I still included Turbo at the end. Appreciate you watching and commenting!
@whollyunaware5185
2 ай бұрын
It seems to me that it would be perfectly fair to use the EGO's turbo button, assuming you also factor in runtime in the same test sequence. The manufacturer included it as a feature on the device, so it's part of the design and function being evaluated. Since the turbo button would hypothetically shorten its runtime, its trade-off needs to be somehow factored into the results.
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
I really wrestled with whether or not to include it. I got skewered on my other video by using it. That’s why I chose to still include it, but only at the end and not as part of the evaluation.
@buddsquirrel4115
2 ай бұрын
Not using the Turbo button would be equivalent to backing down the throttle on the Toro, if mowers still had throttles. Using the Turbo is using the full power of the Ego so why not use it. I do have the Ego mower, blower, snow blower, et.
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Yeah thanks for that I really wrestled with whether or not to use it, which is why I included it at the end. How do you like your ego stuff?
@buddsquirrel4115
2 ай бұрын
Love it. I like the freedom that battery power gives. My gas powered equipment always started and ran because I would drain the gas and store the tool properly if I wasn't going to use it within a month. Then I would change the oil, air filter, plug, etc every season. It worked great but I didn't like the maintenance. I gave it all away and bought Ego everything. Ego makes incredible products and has an a great team of engineers designing them.
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
@buddsquirrel4115 I tend to agree with you. I don’t have as much time to be spending maintaining my mower these days when there’s a great alternative that’s super easy to fire up after the winter. Still will use gas every now and then though
@1rwlemke
2 ай бұрын
For the turbo button - I think the way you tested it in this video was perfect. You made it an apples to apples comparison as much as possible, then separated out the independent variables but still showed the impact it would have had on the apples to apples test.
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I was super torn up about it and didn’t know which way to take it. Appreciate you watching and commenting!
@MaximRecoil
Күн бұрын
When I was a kid in the 1980s, "electric lawnmower" normally meant that it had a power cord. The little old lady across the street had one that she used to mow her tiny lawn. The same goes for string trimmers. A different neighbor had a corded one of those; Weed Eater brand.
@TheLawnReview
Күн бұрын
The good old days!
@Jeo-What
15 сағат бұрын
1989 was when I bought my first Black & Decker M3300 battery lawn mower to replace the MasterCraft gas mower my sisters can't handle when I was away in school. I am sure they did not sell many back then! Not great until I replaced it few years later with a refurbished CM1000 for almost 9-10 years than got a free replacement due to recall to a CM1200 for another 4-5 years before another Black + Decker and than the first EGO mower LM2102SP in 2018. LM2206SP is definitely a level up in every way!
@noallarms0927
Ай бұрын
My dad had a gas mower he used with little maintenance for almost 10yrs. The deck rusted through about 5yrs in, but we couldn’t find a replacement so he just patched it and just kept running it. Finally my brother and I decided he shouldn’t have to huff all that exhaust, which is something I don’t see anyone bring up when they do these comparisons. We got him an ego, which was about $400, 6AH battery included. It’s been two years and it’s running well, with no complaints. His doesn’t have a turbo button, but if it did it would be used. So why wouldn’t you?
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Yeah that’s a good point. I wrestled with this one on multiple videos. Appreciate your story and glad your dad likes his battery powered mower!
@Jeo-What
14 сағат бұрын
@@TheLawnReview I don't think people test cars by limiting to "normal acceleration" or "only press half way on the paddle on EV cars" or "can not exceed 4,000rpm...just to be fair??" but always maximum limitation of the gas/EV motors... are the complainers gas mower owners?🤣🤣 Does not a gas mower uses more petrol fuel with less runtime per fill up (at higher cost) when running at higher rpm (if, they can!) or encounter thick/wet grass or when modified to run at higher rpm? How is that different than battery mowers/ The fact is, without regular maintenance (oil, spark, filter, belt, fuel...) on the gas motor, it's power decreases much more than when it's new vs a brushless motor (look mom, no rushes!!) will provide it's peak power more consistently as long as the battery retaining it's charge over 80%.
@LeDude1
2 ай бұрын
one of the best head to head tests i have seen. seemed to keep out bias really well! i recently purchased the aluminium deck mower and I am very happy with it! Cut quality is in a league of its own, i recomend trying it with a slight pitch on the front wheel for a wavey and clean cut look.
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Man thank you so much for the kind words! I tried to remain as unbiased as possible because both are spectacular mowers. I’ll take your advice on that front wheel, too. Appreciate the kind words!
@AEAC
Ай бұрын
That was a fun watch. Especially loved you mapquesting around your neighborhood, hilarious. Appreciate you putting all those tests together for us too. I'll disagree on the cost of gas ownership though. At age 50 and cutting grass since childhood, I've had a lot of mowers that went 10 years on a spark plug, a quarter gallon cuts my 5,000 ft2 twice, and oil is only 13-15 oz annually ($2 or so). Add an air filter anually and 6.5 gallons of fuel (we cut weekly in FL) and Im about $30 a year total with everything. Hope this helps offer another perspective on costs. Battery - we're all familiar with Lipos from our cell phones & laptops and they do loose significant capacity over a few years let alone 5. I feel like it would have been fair to add the cost of a 2nd 10,000 mAh battery to the Egos 5 year estimate... especially here in hot Florida where we mow year round. Heat and charge cycles kill lipos. Take that as gospel from an old RC guy. Thanks again. Great video.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. You make some great points - you really can’t go wrong with trusty gas. I hope battery continues to improve because it’s a better experience overall
@AEAC
Ай бұрын
I feel like Ego is quite close with this one. Improve the screamy-winey Touch Drive sound and button-delay, give us a sturdy blade that's at least 21" long (that one is actually 20 & 7/8th inches even though it says 22" on the deck decal and is thin, soft metal) and give us two 10,000 mAh batteries so that we can cover the same sq footage a gasser can at 3,350 rpm... and do it all for the price of a premium gas mower ($800-$1,000). They do that and at least the performance and initial value will be there. Still, one has to add the cost of new batteries every 4-5 years ($500 ish each). That's the REAL hurdle for electric and its a legitimate roadblock for now.
@BMETFerg
Ай бұрын
What blades were installed on the Ego? There is a high list blade option.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
I think this is stock mulching blades. The high lift would perform better on the cut check but worse on the bog down challenge
@duckdog2017
Ай бұрын
I have used my new Ego mower 4 times now and I always use the turbo selection. The cut is exceptional and surpasses my Honda 217. Besides, mowing on turbo, the transmission sound is drowned out.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
That’s a great point. I honestly mow on turbo too but was worried it wouldn’t be a fair comparison since gas doesn’t have that
@cakekomo
2 ай бұрын
I have a Ryobi, which I bought to keep battery consistency with their blower and weed eater. This is before I saw your testing of course, so now I'm regretting that. I won't go back to gas, but I might give up on the battery consistency part. I just can't go back to gas, as electric has spoiled me in just not having to go and get the gas, keeping 2 cans, one for 2-stroke engines, 1 for regular, the smell, the spills, the gas getting old over the winter, etc, etc. Love the video! Surprised you didn't get more odd looks from the neighbors!
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. Gas is a lot of maintenance and electric is hit or miss. With the right electric, you can have the best set up. My neighbors are used to this by now haha.
@cakekomo
2 ай бұрын
@@TheLawnReview nothing! 😂
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Great example lol
@cakekomo
2 ай бұрын
@@TheLawnReview that’s my new favorite thing of yours beating out the longstanding “crispy”.
@marklehr8070
21 күн бұрын
Great video Thank you! I especially liked the 5-year cost comparison, which helps justify the Ego's initial price.
@TheLawnReview
21 күн бұрын
Thanks Mark!!!!
@danyeo
Ай бұрын
I asked in another one of your videos but does this Ego top the 80V Greenworks?
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Yes this one does
@juan.rocha-gonzalez
2 ай бұрын
I currently have a husqvarna with a Honda engine and I love it however that new ego is actually the first battery lawnmower that gets my attention Thanks for all your great content!!!
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Can’t go wrong with that mower! Yours will last 100 years most likely. You saw that old one I passed haha. Yes the EGO one is probably my favorite electric mower I’ve ever used (which is a lot)
@nicoctane1669
Ай бұрын
I love electric but you have a gem of the mower world. Honda engines are where it's at.
@juan.rocha-gonzalez
Ай бұрын
@@nicoctane1669 thanks ! I agree Honda engines are to me the best too….i bought this mower 6 years ago and it’s running as good as new
@nicoctane1669
Ай бұрын
@juan.rocha-gonzalez Keep taking care..she'll treat you good for a long time.
@johnmoore3817
9 күн бұрын
Recently bought an Ego. It constantly bogs down and stops in even medium density grass and the battery lasts about 20 minutes - not enough for my medium size lawn. Am listing it for sale and have ordered a gasoline powered mower.
@TheLawnReview
9 күн бұрын
Wow I’m really sorry to hear that. Which model?
@andyb1322
2 ай бұрын
Great review of the ego! A suggestion, add the ego model number so viewers can find this review. You thoroughly covered all the things i wanted to know on the new ego mower!
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Added it to the description. This is the EGO LM2200SP aluminum deck mower!
@peterottes6900
21 күн бұрын
Just watched a video from a guy in England who was trying the new EGO aluminum mower. The one he had had twin batteries. I was floored by that as it added more run time, obviously, and power was more constant.
@TheLawnReview
21 күн бұрын
That's amazing...
@peterottes6900
21 күн бұрын
@@TheLawnReview Just re-viewed the video and it is the EGO LMX5300 PRO. When I looked it up online , here in the states one dealer had it for $1200. Great videos! You've got me doing research!👍
@Jeo-What
2 ай бұрын
Will done on the comparison between the two different fuel type mower. I would love to see the EGO commercial Peak Power (takes two batteries) LMX5300SP with 14.8ft-lb torque reviewed against the best gas fuel like a Honda.
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Oh wow I need to check that one out. I haven’t used any of their commercial stuff yet. Have you?
@Jeo-What
2 ай бұрын
@@TheLawnReview not yet
@ahastar1141
2 ай бұрын
I think it simply comes down to owner preference. If you are ok with doing a little bit of maintenance the toro is going to have great longevity and has the ability to be repaired if something goes wrong. The Ego is a great lawn mower for those who want very little year-to-year maintenance however when something does go wrong, your local small engine mechanic likely wont be able to fix it. The gas mower is likely the long term solution if you want to know what you are getting in to, where as the electric mower is excellent for those who just wanna go out and mow, sharpen the blades occasionally, and hang it in the winter. Much better package for the non lawn enthusiast or new homeowner. Cant fault anyone for choosing either.
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
This is a super level headed, well considered perspective. Thanks for sharing it and for watching!!
@shay1116
12 күн бұрын
$550 in maintenance costs for the Toro??? And only $16 for the Ego? Ego batteries are notorious for dying after 3 or 4 years so there's an extra $300-600 right there.
@TheLawnReview
11 күн бұрын
I’ve heard they don’t last as long but I’ve never had a problem
@sebastiangarcia41910
Ай бұрын
I understand why you didn’t want to use the turbo button But let’s be honest, if your going to mow grass that thick and tall, you will use the turbo
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Yep I agree. It was a tough choice not to include it but I got raked over the coals last time...
@dmandman9
22 күн бұрын
@@TheLawnReviewSeems like you can never please everyone. So you just have to use your best judgment.
@ralfwalter3923
24 күн бұрын
When my current gas mower is no longer serviceable I might try an electric. My last one went over 15 years and still running great when I sold it off for a slightly larger cut width. I get battery anxiety even with my power tools so really not too sure. The tech seems good on paper though.
@TheLawnReview
24 күн бұрын
Which one will you give a try?
@Eskoxo
6 күн бұрын
Let's be honest here almost no one spends that much on maintenance costs for gas powered mowers i know people that run them like 5 years doing nothing to them at all and somehow they just work lol.. anyways think battery tech is just not here yet and good luck finding all the replacement parts past the warranty period.
@TheLawnReview
6 күн бұрын
You’re probably mostly right.
@GinoZizza
Ай бұрын
Gasoline lawn mowers have governors, to maintain the right speed. It is the blade weight and sharpness that helps too. The heaver the blade the more torque you have the sharper the blade the better it will cut.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
That’s the holy Trinity right there!
@lopincol
2 ай бұрын
all fun and games until you want to use both of them for 15 years. That Toro will outlast the Ego by a large margin. That battery will degrade and runtime will be half of what it is now in 5-6 years. At $500 for a new battery it's insane. I had a Ego mower and sold it because I didn't want to buy a new battery down the road.
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
I think you’re right in the long run. I got this Toro in the fall and used it once. Tried to fire it up for this video and it wouldn’t work. Took it to get serviced and they had to completely replace the carburetor.
@LL-mt2nz
2 ай бұрын
Did you drain the carb before winter?
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
No but I kept it in my insulated garage and only used it once
@LL-mt2nz
2 ай бұрын
I believe that motor has a plastic carb and it needs to be drained regardless of use. Gas can’t sit at the bottom of the bowl
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
@LL-mt2nz another thing you don’t have to worry about with electric! My first mower was a gas Troy Bilt and I had it for 10 years and never did that.
@mowgoal
11 күн бұрын
Can we get a Milwaukee vs Ego steel deck?
@TheLawnReview
11 күн бұрын
Oooh that’s a great idea
@shanew7361
12 күн бұрын
That loud whining like a cheap kid's electric toy car is absolutely terrible. Ego cheaped out and didn't use brushless motors on their self-propelled on this model. It's pathetic that a $1200 mower doesn't have brushless motors, nor does it include their 12ah battery, high lift blades , or side discharge shoot.
@TheLawnReview
11 күн бұрын
Yeah I am not a huge Ryobi fan
@joeserrenti9857
28 күн бұрын
My lawn is mostly a 40° hill all the way . I need a transmission as strong as the mower... What happens to the Ego in a Hilly situation ....??? Can the battery make it ??? Can the transmission ??? I have a Honda 217 / 190 GVC... Hydrostatic transmission.... It pulls hills like they're nothing. Can an Ego match that ???
@TheLawnReview
27 күн бұрын
That’s a good test to add to my challenge. Short answer is yes but who knows how long
@Jeo-What
15 сағат бұрын
I was wondering about that myself even though I don't have a 40° lawn. Last week I wanted to surprise a friend who was away for 3 weeks in another city with a section of lawn that is 6 feet wide 20 feet long ~45° down to the backyard plus the same angle ramp (~5 feet long) to get onto the lawns between the horse shoe driveway. He has switched to a non-propelled gas mower due to the self propelled gas mower he had would just chew up the lawn under the rear wheels and not going up the hill. I packed 8 batteries thinking it will be a massive challenge to the LM2206SP to completed the 4,000 sf of 12"~16" tall grass before the 1 hour drive. Anti-climate warming! I only used one 12.0Ah battery with the standard mulching blade at 4" deck high with blade speed 2 and the self propelled between 1-4 speed to go up the hill with no hesitation and ease on the moist but not wet lawn surfaces. Very surprised and pleased with the end result.
@joeserrenti9857
14 сағат бұрын
@Jeo-What That's good to know ! I know it's a matter of overall mower weight as well besides the mowing direction. I have a lighter Honda 216 single speed, but mowing Cross a steep hill , number one it's too fast, number 2 it starts to hop sideways down the hill. The heavier , slower speed setting 217 stays in place. But you know, there are times when you have to actually mow up and down, or turn on a steep grade, and you have to muscle the mower with its wheels spinning to get to your next direction whether side to side or diagnol up and down.. The electric mower , I would think, "should " be lighter. Maybe works to their advantage ??? I really don't get a whole lot out of these comparison tests because they're all mostly on perfect lawns ! Come here and test one on my lawn ! THAT'S a Test ..! Lol. 😁
@Jeo-What
11 сағат бұрын
@@joeserrenti9857 A very good point you mentioned about the drive speed of the gas mower. My friend did mention his gas mower was going too fast while tearing up the grass going uphill without speed control and since my mower can set the speed and that is why it was able to gain traction based on the surface. I was wonder if Ryobi's AWD mower would do a better job when descending down the hill while I had to hold back my mower not to freefall down the hill but as you said, only real live test can tell the truth on it's own.
@joeserrenti9857
11 сағат бұрын
@Jeo-What I also want to throw in why , In my case, a "personal pace mower " is useless.... ( yes Toro that's you ! ) So I'm going uphill, push forward and it goes faster .... NO ...Common' These companies kill me with their engineering ....!?!??
@Threxx
Ай бұрын
On a 3/4 acre lot (with 1/3 acre of actual turf) I'm consuming a tad under 1/3 of a gallon of gas per mow with my 20 year old Honda HRX217. I think your fuel prices are a bit high. Also the maintenance costs are way high for anyone remotely DIY capable. Next up can you try testing the new Ego commercial 22" mower? The LMX5300SP
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
I’ll see if I can get my hands on it!
@johnbailey9682
16 күн бұрын
Hands down the best mower I ever bought was the snapper hi vac . Ran it for just over 40 years . Using it everyday commercially . I have a ego mower and the snapper was sooo much better .
@TheLawnReview
16 күн бұрын
Wow I need to check that one out. 40 years??
@BobPritchard
Ай бұрын
I'm 63 and have had a house and gas mower since I was 25. Nearly 40 years! I'm on my second mower. A Toro. Still works great. Tune it up once a year. I'm pretty sure batteries would have died every few years. I still am interested in electric but mostly because I'm a gadget guy.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Wow that’s really really impressive
@paulmysliborski4832
2 ай бұрын
I bought my Poulan Pro B&S powered gas push mower back in 2004. This will be its 21st season, and it still starts on the first pull. (I do meticulous maintenance on all of my equipment.) No one could make me believe I would have an EGO mower for 21 years.
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
And I probably can’t make you believe that either haha. That thing can buy a beer! Good job.
@carysimpson2651
Ай бұрын
Definitely the turbo button on the ego because the toro already has its max torque built in!
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Hey that’s a good point! That makes me feel better about it haha
@pwsmanowar
24 күн бұрын
On the cut test, you probably don't realize it, but you pop little wheelies, breaking vacuum. Maybe put a weight on the front of the mower next time?
@TheLawnReview
24 күн бұрын
Thanks man
@ITAngel
3 күн бұрын
My Honda gas lawn mower is finally dying. It has an oil leak or a crack in the body. This Honda lawn mower has been running since 2008. It has been great, but I've noticed a decrease in power this year. Now, I'm shopping for a gas or electric mower. XD Great videos; thanks for sharing. That EGO Power+ LM2135SP 21 in. 56 V Battery Self-Propelled Lawn Mower looks tempting. Have you looked into the RYOBI 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 21. in Walk Behind Self-Propelled All Wheel Drive Mower?
@TheLawnReview
2 күн бұрын
I like the EGO better than the Ryobi by a lot!
@ITAngel
2 күн бұрын
@@TheLawnReview Hey, awesome! I'll look more into that EGO and see if it's sold near me. The selection is limited where I live, but maybe I'll get lucky. 😉
@ITAngel
2 күн бұрын
@@TheLawnReview Turns out there is a place that has them near me. I also noticed they have a newer model: the EGO Power+ LM2156SP 21 in. 56 V Battery Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Kit (Battery & Charger) with a 10.0 AH battery for $749.00. Is it worth picking up this model over the one you reviewed? The one you review seems to be selling at the moment locally for $699.00. with EGO Select Cut 21 in. Mulching Dual Mower Blade for Walk-Behind Mowers 1pk for $44.99. I guess that will put the prices close to each other. Update: EGO Power+ LM2135SP 21 in. 56 V Battery Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Kit (Battery & Charger) W/ 7.5 AH BATTERY selling at Ace Hardware for $599.00. I am considering getting this one.
@TheLawnReview
2 күн бұрын
Good luck!
@ITAngel
2 күн бұрын
@@TheLawnReview Thanks and my apologies, the one you reviewed is $1,199.00. Lol, I was looking at the wrong model. However, it seems a lot of them are similar to a degree, with the exception of different batteries and features.
@deyyoung42
Ай бұрын
Ego LM2135SP at Lowe's is $599 AND you get a second battery.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Good deal!!!
@Menemisbond
Ай бұрын
I think if you use the rear discharge on the Ego you will not get bogged down.
@TheLawnReview
29 күн бұрын
Now I need to try that…
@Edward-Norton
10 күн бұрын
Toro makes a discharge chute also.
@bd4246
Ай бұрын
I bought a battery powered mower because that's all my city offers. The battery stopped charging after 18 months. I drove 2 hours away to buy a gas mower. Fuck California regulations.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Wow that's crazy....hate to hear that.
@NewEnglandDiscGolfPirate
22 күн бұрын
I will bet you as environmental regulations get stricter as well as noise control, EGO battery prices will become more reasonable as market grows, and there will also be aftermarket options that are just as good or about 90% as good; Gas prices are not going to get better. For the average person that wants to take the step of mowing themselves and not paying someone to do it, but also not wanting to learn the ins and outs of mechanical maintenance on a gas mower, the EGO just makes sense.
@TheLawnReview
22 күн бұрын
I agree with you there
@Omar_313_
23 күн бұрын
Used an ego the last 4 yrs. Nothing better than slapping a battery on the lawn tools and just letting them rip. No more oil changes. No more collecting gas. I got the ego right when Home Depot was getting rid of them for $250 tool only and a 2 stage snow blower for 1100 with two 7.5 amp batts
@TheLawnReview
22 күн бұрын
I completely agree. So much easier to use
@joehodge3518
17 күн бұрын
I've used Honda Commercial lawnmowers for 20+ years now that they will stop selling in the United States I will find something with the Kawasaki 180cc motor on it and continue to be happy
@TheLawnReview
17 күн бұрын
Haha good point
@frankcastle5294
Күн бұрын
Battery powered mowers blow!
@TheLawnReview
19 сағат бұрын
What??
@DuaneL1961
Ай бұрын
I have a 60volt Toro 22”. I love it. It uses half a battery doing our yard. It retailed for $800 but I got it at a pallet sale for $400. How do you compete with that?
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
You don’t! Great find and glad you like yours
@lukebaker4399
Ай бұрын
I'd be using the turbo button. Why have the feature and not use it. The toro has an auto choke. Same difference. You'd rev that up if you could.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Yeah that’s a good point! Thanks for calling that out about the Toro
@mikepodorski4272
25 күн бұрын
Great comparison! I'd love to see that Ego go against a previous generation SR4 or even an older Super Recyler. With the right engine option, those were possibly the pinnacle of mowers along with the John Deere JX75 and Lawn Boy Duroforce. I hate to say it, but I wouldn't buy a current Toro.
@TheLawnReview
25 күн бұрын
Wow - why wouldn’t you buy a current Toro?
@mikepodorski4272
25 күн бұрын
@TheLawnReview to clarify, I wouldn't buy any mower made in the last 5 years, lol. I restore older mowers. New mowers are all built to a price point. The new Super Recyler vs the SR4 and especially the older Super Recyler has tons of compromises. Plastic transmission, thinner aluminum, no clutches at the wheels, and the engines are much poorer quality. To be fair, a Super Recyler built in 2000 would be about $1200 now with inflation. The John Deere mowers with Kawasaki engines were $1000 in 2000 dollars. Most homeowners wouldn't pay that much today and probably don't care about the differences.
@PaulGrantDesigns
Ай бұрын
In Canada, the EGO with aluminum deck costs $1,400 before tax. I can get a comparable gas for $400. I could go cheaper EGO, but the more basic deck looks like plastic and I'm concerned with longevity. So the same reason I don't have a Tesla is the exact same reason I decided to stick with a gas mower. Having to spend over 2X or 3X for new tech, for comparable performance, is a great way to slow adoption.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Yep hoping the scales tip over time but who knows. Can't see electric getting THAT cheap
@Jeo-What
12 сағат бұрын
You are correct about the cost is higher in Canada ($1,349.00+tax on sale); however, once factor into the high Canadian gas price 🤯not only for the gas lawn mower that requires non-eternal fuel (mostly Shell's expansive fuel) but also the fuel cost of driving your vehicle (hopefully not a heavy truck or SUV) to go & return from the gas stations and store them vs. charging multiple batteries inside the comfort of a home that you can charge them at off peak hours vs the mercy of gas prices going up and own almost EVERY DAY.... I prefer the trad off of battery tools especially even after a Canadian snowstorm with my 12 batteries (4.0Ah to 12.0Ah) collected from past 6-7 years by choosing the battery + tools carefully to deal even with power outages.
@busterbrown17
28 күн бұрын
I love ego there my favorite brand
@TheLawnReview
28 күн бұрын
They make some darn good mowers!
@thunderstruk
18 күн бұрын
I think your 1 gallon/week fuel estimate is wildly high. I have a .4 acre lot (very close to your quoted half acre) and use less than a tank of gas in my Honda per week. Its tank is .23 gallons…
@TheLawnReview
18 күн бұрын
Yeah that’s probably right - depends on if you want gas to get stale
@shay1116
12 күн бұрын
Agreed, my lot is the same size as yours, I use a Honda HRX, and I cut about twice a week and I don't go through more than 10 gallons a year and that's including my walk behind edger, a leaf blower/vac, a weed whacker, and a two-stage snowblower in the winter. It's obvious he's steering the outcome for Ego. Like the $550 maintenance cost he arbitrarily made up for the Toro but leaves out Ego batteries don't last past 4 years and cost up to $600 each depending on size. As for my Honda I have had to replace one rear wheel in the 15 years I have owned it which was about $20 and probably less than $20 for oil over it's lifetime.
@gls3894
Ай бұрын
I enjoyed the comparison, however I disagree with the maintenance cost. Plus compare a $800 electric to the $800 gas. I personally feel many folks will opt for electric especially with normal sized yards and no mechanical ability. Small engines are actually easy to maintain. Change oil once a season and do not overfill oil(this is actually the main reason engine problems occur), do not store with fuel in them(if carb is plastic put a shut off valve on the fuel line and run carb dry after each use ) and that's really about it.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
I wish I knew small engines as well as you!
@Miller1643
27 күн бұрын
I paid $1,000 for an EGO mower with a 10ah battery, plus I paid $1,000 for 2 extra 10ah batteries. I registered them at 133 days instead of the required 90 days, which lowered the battery warranty from 3 years to 1 year. I've had the mower for 2.5 years and all three batteries died at different times within 30 days of each other. I keep them in the house, so it's not a storage temperature issue. Customer service said I'm SOL. Will never buy another EGO product. Going to gas.
@TheLawnReview
27 күн бұрын
Wow I'm sorry to hear about that experience....hate to hear that customer service gave you the okie dokie
@rottimomtwo5477
20 күн бұрын
Greenworks is totally non-responsive too. Stick with gas. None of the electric mower companies have any service.
@TheLawnReview
20 күн бұрын
@rottimomtwo5477 hate that
@lwfeagan
19 күн бұрын
Sadly, this is the reality of chemical batteries. I recommend staying away from electric until solid state batteries are in the market. The TCO for electric vehicles and larger lawn equipment is quite bad. High initial cost, low lifespan, and unrepairable.
@adriantomlin2902
4 күн бұрын
Gas motors on push mowers simply because they aren't a powerful imo, the damn batteries are too expensive to replace. Then you have charging time for the batteries. Nope like my Toros, both gas!!
@scottmulder5104
Ай бұрын
Battery mowers for the average home owner have become really comparable to gas powered over the past few years . Price hasnt made them comparable though. For me the extra intial cost is well worth it. I like the low noise and ease of use. I bounce between my battery mower and an old school push reel mower and mow 3 times a week
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Wow that’s a lot of mowing! Guess you live somewhere in the Deep South?
@scottmulder5104
Ай бұрын
No I'm in NY but I've spent the past 4or5 years building up the lawn . It's become my stress release. Smaller lot makes it easier. I'm on my 4th mow this season already. A soil test in my yard would get me in trouble 😅
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Do it!!
@Silentchaosdk
28 күн бұрын
i'll stick with my Honda. just upgraded from my 12 year old steel deck troy built honda powered push with no rust at all. i';m now in the self propelled world for the first time and i'll never switch to battery. technology just isn't there for me yet. i can't get a full yard mowed with one battery and $300-$400 for a 2nd battery that has a shelf life before red rings of death shows up is not for me. informative video though, thanks.
@TheLawnReview
28 күн бұрын
Never day never! Honda is leaving the gas mower game…
@kekesuarez6751
Ай бұрын
Bro definitely didn’t ask anyone if they wanted the mower
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
What do you mean?
@snoopysrc
Ай бұрын
I like gas more convent when your cutting yards for customers electric you gotta wait for battery to charge
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Yep! Pros and cons. Thanks for watching.
@1psyurmind200
Ай бұрын
Do you think that the aluminum is worth the 450.00 more
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Hmm what do you use it for? It’s got a lot of torque. Good for bigger lawns or thicker brush
@1psyurmind200
Ай бұрын
Thank you for responding so fast. I love your channel. My lawn is not that big. I have centipede grass
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
@1psyurmind200 it’s a sick mower but honestly probably not worth it if you have a smaller lawn with centipede
@kyledavis2295
2 күн бұрын
Use the turbo button
@TheLawnReview
2 күн бұрын
Thanks Kyle!
@ed0c
26 күн бұрын
the machine has a turbo button, use it. the machines are compared with the features they have
@TheLawnReview
26 күн бұрын
Thanks! It was tough for me to decide so I included the turbo at the end
@rosemarygallo4598
Ай бұрын
How do you clean traps in sinks
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Hmm. Paper towel? Vinegar?
@samsel209
2 ай бұрын
I don’t think maintenance costs for the toro is that expensive, since you can do it yourself… spark plug $5., oil $4, air filter 10-15? Per year…even at $25 a year the costs over 5 years is $125.
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Yeah that’s a good point if you can get it all that cheap. The time cost has got to be factored in too
@slim56
2 ай бұрын
Your costs a waaayyyy off. Who says I can’t do my own maintenance? I’m 50 years old and have never once taken a mower to a shop. One gallon per week of gas? What are you smoking? 2 gallons lasts me an entire season. So 16 oz of oil, rarely replace a spark plug, and an air filter. Under 40 bucks a year. How much is a replacement ego battery. 3-400 bucks? lol 😂
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
How much is your time worth?? Doing all that maintenance. I’m smoking something apparently!! Thanks for watching man
@Ellopez05
2 ай бұрын
I agree. It’s a 10 to 15 min job tops to replace oil. I do all of my small engine oil changes at once and it only takes me 20 mins tops (pressure washer, mower, and tiller). I’ve never replaced a spark plug unless I’ve had to. A 5 gallon tank of fuel will run all my machines all year long with some left over. I do feel there was some bias in the totals at the end. That being said, I’m pretty handy with a wrench and not everyone falls into the same category. I can see someone like my mom going for the electric mower to not deal with any maintenance or hauling fuel. It just depends on your situation. I’m considering going electric because I have a massive line up of dewalt batteries for my tools and I could store the mower in a standing position in my garage that’s really space limited. I’m just not sold yet because of run times. I already have the flexvolt weed eater and that thing is what opened my eyes to the power of modern electric tools. It’s really powerful and outperformed my previous gas weed eater. I think I’ll just wait for my mower to die before I go electric on that one….so maybe in 10 years lol.
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Nice haha. Im about to try out the newest Dewalt mower and I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@huntsonora
2 ай бұрын
2 gallons a season? Small yard huh?
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
@@huntsonora SHOTS FIRED
@daflea66
3 күн бұрын
To answer your title question, no. There is 0% chance right now that battery will replace gasoline commercially. No one wants to pay the price it would require. On one trailer I run 2 stand on, 2 smaller walk behind (could even go with 30" Toros) and a 21" trim mower. The cost of just the mowers (no solar, spare batteries, etc,) is $85,900 LOL Good luck recovering that. I have run costs for me using gasoline, belt and engine maintenance, hydro maintenance etc over 5 years and estimated the cost or charging all these units non-stop and its not near a break even point. There is still $6800 / year in balance. Averaged across all accounts our rate increase would be 28%. Thats a hard sell. Plus the units are worthless after the batteries are out of warranty, minimal re-sale value. One last negative, on larger properties BOTH stand on machines would be out of charge before the job is complete. Hard pass
@TheLawnReview
3 күн бұрын
Yep just agree with you. A tough one for commercial purposes.
@THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY
2 ай бұрын
Have 2 EGO MOWERS 1 IS JUST A PUSH the other is the SELECT CUT WITH SPEED CONTROL and I have a RYOBI 40 VOLT not the new WHISPER one love all 3 mowers and I mow about 1 ACRE per week and love it
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Love to hear it! Which is your favorite?
@rk22cc
2 ай бұрын
Do you want spontaneous battery explosion in your garage?
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Yes
@ieatcantaloupes1232
Ай бұрын
I’m a young teenager trying to start a lawn care business however I’m stuck deciding on what mower to get. Any suggestions on a budget mower to get?
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
How many lawns will you mow in a day?
@ieatcantaloupes1232
Ай бұрын
@@TheLawnReview I’m trying to do about 5 at most in a day
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
@ieatcantaloupes1232 honestly - I’d go grab a cheap gas mower from Home Depot so that you don’t have to worry about recharging the batteries.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Troy Bilt TB series is good at Home Depot. Anything with a Honda Engine.
@LL-mt2nz
29 күн бұрын
Try to find a used Toro Super Recycler
@patricksquires6348
2 ай бұрын
Your Fuel Cost is not Mathing.
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
I'll crunch again!
@patricksquires6348
2 ай бұрын
@@TheLawnReview The tank on a push mower is ~1/4 gal tank and likely would do a bit under 1.5 mows on a 1/2 acre I would think. So maybe 1/5 gallon per week if mowed once per week so ~20$ a year if 1/2 year weekly mows with some left over for a tasty candy bar.
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
@patricksquires6348 I see that math and it makes sense. Don’t you want to use fresh gas though?
@patricksquires6348
2 ай бұрын
@@TheLawnReview ? If using ethanol gas I would want to replace it monthly but does not add up to 5x the gas at a gallon per week no?
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
@patricksquires6348 no I think you’re right
@Loady420
Ай бұрын
LOL you live in a older person area. They don't understand the joy you are trying to bring to everyone.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Right!?!!??
@BoggedBogdanoff
Ай бұрын
My 7.5ah ego select cut battery barely holds a charge after 2 years of use. These batteries are very expensive. $399 for the 7.5ah is insane. I’m buying a new Briggs gas mower for $250 and just gonna do the yearly maintenance on it. Until batteries are cheaper, these really don’t make sense financially.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Wow man I’m sorry to hear that!
@leonwhite3000
Ай бұрын
Amazon sell ego comparible batteries for Much cheaper than the actual Ego batteries.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
@leonwhite3000 yep some knock offs
@dmandman9
22 күн бұрын
My first experience with a battery operated mower was a very used 16” Greenworks 40v . I was impressed with the performance for its size even with tough grass and weeds. And the reduced maintenance won me over. Run time compared to gas was the only disadvantage in my opinion since I have to wait for recharge vs immediate refill with gas. But I was so impressed that when the battery died, I bought a Greenworks 60v 21” . I may purchase a second battery to extend work time. Also, the ability to turn it on its side for extended periods of time if something gets caught underneath without worrying about fuel or oil spillage or a hard restart is priceless. I can’t see myself using a small gas mower again.
@TheLawnReview
21 күн бұрын
Wow! That's a strong endorsement for battery. The gas folks are reeling
@Dirty_Dog_Ranch_TX
Ай бұрын
Gas of course is better!
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Did you watch??
@Dirty_Dog_Ranch_TX
Ай бұрын
@@TheLawnReview Watched enough! When it's runs 5 years, and it runs the same then you can tell me that it's better!
@Dirty_Dog_Ranch_TX
Ай бұрын
@@TheLawnReview How many hours of charging before you can finish your mow? a minute?
@Dirty_Dog_Ranch_TX
Ай бұрын
@@TheLawnReview How many batteries do you have to buy to finish the mow?
@Dirty_Dog_Ranch_TX
Ай бұрын
@@TheLawnReview How much will it cost to charge when everyone is FORCED to use electric for EVERYTHING? Crap how are you gonna charge it when there are rolling brown/black outs?
@bd4246
Ай бұрын
8:39 there was tall blade of grass to the right side of the screen you ignored. Therefore this test is biased.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
hahaha okay fine
@buckeye9252
Ай бұрын
Dino fuel all day
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
It’s not going anywhere
@jamesmckay4573
22 күн бұрын
Wrong kind of test. Lets compare All of the three and four hundred dollar mowers from the eghties and nineties are still running to five hundred to eight hundred dollar mowers now that the batteries are four hundred dollars and compare costs of two or three decades of use. Chances are gas will last three time longer and cost half as much as the battery mowers.
@TheLawnReview
22 күн бұрын
How much does one of those mowers from the 80s cost now?
@americantroy77
9 күн бұрын
James why don’t you run that silly test on your own channel and see how many people care.
@angelicaconiguliaro3179
Ай бұрын
I have too disagree with the "regular maintenance" costs. 5qt jug cost around $20, there is enough for 10 oil changes(10 years). New air filters are $3 each off amazon. Spark plugs are $4 and new blades are $10 each. So $10 for oil, $15 on air filters, $20 for spark plugs and $50 for new blades. Grand total of $105 nowhere your $550. Don't mean too be rude, just my 2 cent's
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
That’s a good point.
@Jmanmadness23
Ай бұрын
It’s a good point. However for someone not mechanically inclined, lawn mower repair shops are charging $150 for tune ups (spark plug, air filter, clean carb, sharpen blade) these days.
@nicoctane1669
Ай бұрын
I agree with you. Not only that electric has most the money up front in costs compared to repeatedly buying gas. It also saves you time, battery in & go no oil or gas. Time has its special value, and the electric just provides that.@Jmanmadness23
@houseofmalachor7425
26 күн бұрын
the average person doesn't know how to fix or change anything you just said. i made one post on the nextdoor app about helping an older neighbor and i literally had over 70 messages people asking for price. to do tune ups
@TheLawnReview
25 күн бұрын
@houseofmalachor7425 yep
@rmseagull
Ай бұрын
Gas all the way .
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Haha nice! Don’t think it’s going anywhere
@rk22cc
2 ай бұрын
Gas
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
What’s your favorite gas mower?
@chrisrees7054
14 күн бұрын
Filmed in Russia
@TheLawnReview
13 күн бұрын
Haha what makes you say that???
@katzsteel
2 ай бұрын
GAS!
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Oh yeah? Which mower do you use??
@katzsteel
2 ай бұрын
I use a 22 year old Toro Super Recycler! I’m the OG owner. I’ve debated upgrading, but then look at the price of a new mower and think…. I can get another season out of her. Matter of fact, just bought a new spark plug, filter and oil. It cost me $34 which was shockingly high!
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
@katzsteel wow !! Probably looks like that one I walked by haha. Keep getting all the mileage out of that thing that you can. You got it when Bill Clinton was in office
@katzsteel
2 ай бұрын
@@TheLawnReview Yeah, last year it wasn’t starting on the second pull, so it may be getting time to send it out to pasture. I’ve been eyeing the EGO’s for a looong time. 😂
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
@katzsteel may be time to retire it. The EGOs are probably the best in the space but Greenworks has some good stuff at a lower price point too
@Steve-gc5yb
2 күн бұрын
You failed to include the cost of new batteries for the EGO mower. There is no way the batteries will last 5 years! They will have to be replaced after a few years and they aren't cheap.
@TheLawnReview
2 күн бұрын
But they have a 5 year warranty… the batteries do
@NickWindham
Күн бұрын
5yr battery warranty. You’re covered.
@waymor2460
Ай бұрын
A turbo button on any power tool is useless marketing. I’m all in with Ego with a mower, string trimmer, blower and hedge cutter. I bought the top line mower 3 years ago and it’s been great. It has no turbo button but it will increase power automatically when cutting thicker grass. My blower does have a turbo button but I never use it. Speaking of gimmicks walking down a street with a mower is meaningless.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Welp - thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@danyeo
Ай бұрын
A turbo button is NOT a marketing gimmick. It helps for suction especially in the fall for sucking up leaves. And any mower with a turbo button it's going to ON all the time. The increase in RPM speed is noticeable.
@SuperTA329
2 ай бұрын
👍
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching !! Which one are you going with?
@patricksquires6348
2 ай бұрын
‘Turbo’ is fake. Its just higher wattage used. Electric mowers are made like trash and no fun to push and cost way more when considering battery replacement cost and actual true battery performance life. The math is wrong on fuel cost in this video - but whatever. Can hate my comment but if I were to battery mow my lawn it would be tens of thousands of dollars. I love my battery tools and edger but its just not there for high demand tools like snowblowers and mowers. You can find hundreds of barely used battery mowers (even many many egos) for dirt dirt cheap on FB marketplace - the batteries do not always last as advertised and cost allot to replace.
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
No I actually mostly agree with you. Definitely not built for every lawn.
@Daniel-qc9vf
Ай бұрын
I haven’t serviced my gas power mower in over 30 years. Past 5 years the battery on the electric powered mower will likely need to be replaced. Replacement batteries are expensive. Your cost analysis is very flawed, to a point of being dishonest.
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Give me a break man. I’ve got a Toro gas zero turn and a Honda push mower. Both gas. I couldn’t care less what you buy. My only motivation is putting out the most informative and entertaining content I can.
@fomas8190
2 ай бұрын
battery mower suck and are a lie so was this video used a ego all last season it was way inferior>you will not find bad reviews of battery mowers google sensor it
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
What was wrong with it?
@remotelawnmower
Ай бұрын
great engineer
@TheLawnReview
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@glenstacy9177
2 ай бұрын
Gas
@TheLawnReview
2 ай бұрын
Hahaha I don’t think they will go away anytime soon. Too many people would revolt!
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