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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6
There are three reasons why I have not pursued electric mowers, despite expanding into other battery electric equipment.
1- Range and stamina. I can't afford running a machine flat mid-way through a job.
2- The second reason is just a little bit silly. I LOVE engines, any and all engines. For some reason, I feel like I get more of a connection with an engine over an electric motor. Obviously, this not a measurable performance factor, but I like how each of my mowers has a character of its own. Some just purr away, some scream their head off, some need nursing in their advanced age, some just grunt through it.
3- Most, although not all, electric mowers on the market are geared towards the US market and struggle on Australian lawns unless you are mowing very regularly and only tipping the lawn.
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I use to have a Honda buffalo, mulched as well.But in the end it was so heavy I had just had enough of getting up our steps on our retaining wall.I purchased the Ryobi (biggest they have)36v brushless & self propelled.Comes with one battery,but another one($499 36V 12.OAH), so it has two.Moved into our new home, the front nature strip was very, very thick & in some places nearly as tall as me(all the rain).I thought the mower is going to struggle, it went through with no issues, took quite a few loads as you would imagine but really no effort for it.I just mow it once or week or so(pretty long nature strip btw).I am sold well & truly, never ever get me near a petrol mower ever again. As far as power goes it packs a punch, extremely light to use & manoeuvre.Highly recommend them.