24 V 20-Inch Cordless Electric 3-in-1 Lawn Mower Earthwise #60020

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Single Lever Height Control 1-3/4 inch to 3-3/4 inch; Easy On & Off Mulch Plug - Grass Catcher - Discharge Chute; Handle Mounted Safety Blade Control and Safety Key; Comfort 'V' Handle, with Cushion Grip, Soft Touch Operation - with Easy Fold Handle; Ball Bearing Wheels - Rolls Easy - Last Longer - 7 Inch Front and 8 Inch Rear. Is 'The clean air choice,' with a 24 volt battery power system. It features 3-in-1 mulching - side discharge or rear bagging options. In addition, the single lever height control allows you choose from one of seven positions, for a range from 1¾inch to 3¾inch. Easy on and off mulch plug – grass catcher – discharge chute. The comfort 'V' handle with cushioned grip provides soft touch operation with easy folding. This unit has a steel mower deck, with 7' front and 8' rear, ball bearing wheels for easier rolling and long lasting durability. Average run time is approximately 45-60 minutes, depending upon mowing conditions. Battery life approximately 500 charges, provide proper care and maintenance is followed.

I have the differently-branded Homelite UT-13122; basically the same mower. Works great for my small, standard city plot. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars: living in Chicago, I wish the batteries were more easily removeable for winter storage. Don't get me wrong, it's pretty darn easy! But they could've made it even easier.

And speaking of batteries...

They're *very* easily user-replacable. Undo 4 screws that secure the black cover to the base to access the battery compartment. Undo the leads from the battery terminals using a screwdriver and wrench. Loosen the straps that hold the batteries in place. Pull out old batteries. Drop in new batteries. Re-secure straps, leads, and cover. Done!

Don't bother with the Homelite / Earthwise battery replacements. Last I checked, they ran ~$94 (!) each + shipping. This battery is a drop-in replacement at almost 1/3 the price: http://www.batterymart.com/p-12v-18ah-sealed-lead-acid-battery-1.html. You can probably even find a local store that carries a comparable battery and save on shipping.

I found a wiring diagram online earlier, but now I can't find it. At any rate, if you're worried about screwing up re-attaching the leads, take a digital picture before swapping batteries. I'm all thumbs, and I replaced the batteries just fine.

What a fantastic mower!! How nice that it came a day early with enough juice to do both my front and back yards (75x135 lot). I can mow my grass at 8am in my new neighborhood without my new neighbors hating me since it's so much quieter than a gas mower.

My only gripe is that I wish the handle was wrapped in something other than foam that tears easily. All in all, a great mower, I definitely recommend it!

I love this mower, I bought it early spring and had no issues putting it together. I built a new house on a hill with steep slopes and some uneven areas, but this mower has been faithfull in cutting a whole acre with great results! I love this mower. Its noisy for a cordless , but strong enough to cut nice turf I had put in, some of which is very thick. This mower of course runs approx one hour, so one hour times 6 days is what it takes me to cut my yard. My neighbors cannot believe that Im doing this huge yard with this cordless electric. It cuts nice and even. It slows down in wet grass or very very thick areas but it is definately worth the money. No gas, no stink, no trips to the station and no spills and no filling ups all the time. I have an hour , and know how much I can cut in that time and do my sections, its great exersise for me as Im middle aged and need help in that dept. Go get you one of these , you will be impressed! Only wish mine had the removable battery, so Im curious as to how long this will last. Thanks Earthwise! from a girl in the midwest who loves this mower.

This mower runs and cuts fine. But it is hard to push. It is much harder to push than my 6hp gasoline mower. I think that if it had larger diameter wheels maybe three inches larger and perhaps a 1/2 inch wider wheel, it would be much easier to push!

If you want to get exercise while you mow, than this mower is for you!!

Our lawnmower arrived fully charged out of the box. I could not wait for my husband to get home to try this gadget and decided to take it for a whirl. I turned the key and squeezed the handle and I was off to conquer the front lawn. It was quite overgrown from recent heavy rains and sunshine, so with a pull of a knob, I set the lawnmower to cut at the highest setting. It cut evenly and quite close to the fence. The wheels are not powered, so it takes some getting used to and effort to maneuver it, but I had no troubles as a woman of average height and weight. The mower stopped and started completely effortlessly with a squeeze of the handle.

As mentioned in other reviews, the bag has a small opening, which had no trouble catching grass but made it a bit more work to dump the clippings. I had a very full bag and had to reach in and pull out handfuls of clippings a half dozen times. It was a minor nuisance for me.

I really love that this machine is electric and not gas. No fumes, no having to buy, transport, store and pour gas, and much less noise than your typical gas mower. I also love that this is cordless.

I only used it once (for our 1/4 acre lot) and cannot yet speak of how the mower hold up. However, so far I am very satisfied with this purchase.