Non-OEM battery for lawnmower/

[SailinAway]

Originally Posted by FlyingScot

I've done the math many times (although not in the last few months) on EV charging vs gasoline. On an apples to apples basis, EV charging is well under half, often only a third, of the price of gas on a per mile basis. Plus no oil changes and dramatically less other maintenance.

Sailin--I'd say if you're close on the battery vs gas expense, then overall the electric mower is cheaper (and also better for the other reasons you've cited). My son has had very good luck with DeWalt battery systems on smaller motors, but he does not have a mower and I think that may be higher priced. Good luck!

Very helpful information, thank you very much, Flying Scot. I got up at the crack o' dawn today and got the EGO LM2101 for $399. Online it shows out of stock but as of 8 a.m. there was one more left.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/EGO-POWER-5...ger/1003130696

Also, the self-propelled version is on sale at Lowes, though not in stock in Tilton:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/EGO-POWER-5...ger/1003130698

You have to check the blade type carefully as there are many complaints that certain blades and also the double-bladed mower have poor suction. That means the clippings don't make it into the bag, but also the cut is uneven because the blade doesn't lift up the grass.

Final reason for getting decent yard tools: if you're doing the work yourself rather than hiring someone, you can put the savings into your equipment.