I am indecivisve on which Ego mower to get. I am coming from a Black and Decker CM1936, which ran good for the first 3 years with not needing to charge between cutting and the fourth year it became nearly impossible to mow my yard as it would need a charge in 10-15 minutes of cutting. Typically takes me 25-30 minutes I assume to cut the entire yard.
I am not sure if I should go with the 20in or 21in. I don't have hills unless I cut down those shrubs/weeds on the hill and plant grass there that you can see in the photos, which I am undecided if I will ever do that.
I like new things as I just think they're better obviously lol. Even if I get the 21in over the 20in, the next question is should I get propelled version or not. I don't need help mowing but I think I read the propelled version has more power to it? So if that's the case and I got that version then I would need to turn off the propelled feature as I just don't know how it works or how it'll affect my cutting. Never had such a feature before.
I know this is a lot of rambling but this is a lot of money for a mower. So just curious based on my yard in the photos, what do you guys think is my best choice? I definitely don't want to recharge while mowing. I am in Georgia so my grass doesn't get thick or tall. I cut every week depending on how fast it grows, otherwise it's every 2 weeks.
Or is a Ego Mower not even recommended for my yard size. Should I buy my first gas mower?
I am not sure if I should go with the 20in or 21in. I don't have hills unless I cut down those shrubs/weeds on the hill and plant grass there that you can see in the photos, which I am undecided if I will ever do that.
I like new things as I just think they're better obviously lol. Even if I get the 21in over the 20in, the next question is should I get propelled version or not. I don't need help mowing but I think I read the propelled version has more power to it? So if that's the case and I got that version then I would need to turn off the propelled feature as I just don't know how it works or how it'll affect my cutting. Never had such a feature before.
I know this is a lot of rambling but this is a lot of money for a mower. So just curious based on my yard in the photos, what do you guys think is my best choice? I definitely don't want to recharge while mowing. I am in Georgia so my grass doesn't get thick or tall. I cut every week depending on how fast it grows, otherwise it's every 2 weeks.
Or is a Ego Mower not even recommended for my yard size. Should I buy my first gas mower?
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I believe the available lawn to cut is 1/4 to .5 acre. I do keep my grass very short. If I go with the 21", does it make a difference between the 5ah and 7.5ah battery? I assume the 21" mowers all have the same power and the 5ah and 7.5ah only difference is how long it can run?
I thought I read somewhere on these forums that certain Egos have more watts than the others making it more powerful.
I thought I read somewhere on these forums that certain Egos have more watts than the others making it more powerful.
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I started with the 21" non-self propelled with in mind that I could return it if it didn't meet my needs. It met my needs.
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The 21" push mower is rated at 700W and comes with a 5Ah battery, and the SP version is rated at 1000W and comes with the 7.5Ah battery.
If your lawn is closer to 1/2 acre you may be better off with the larger battery whether or not you need the SP feature.
If your lawn is closer to 1/2 acre you may be better off with the larger battery whether or not you need the SP feature.
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Ok, so 5ah = 700w and 7.5ah = 1000w? As I seen a 21" push with a 7.5ah battery for the same price as the 5ah battery.
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Yes, and that sounds like a heck of a deal!
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Ok I was not sure if it was the battery that will make it run stronger or if it was something inside the 21" propelled version only.
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To be clear, we were told by Ego that the SP version has a more powerful motor, but my suspicion is that the battery is the key. That's just my gut feeling though, I don't own either mower and have not seen anyone try to verify this. I just have a hard time imagining a new motor and/or controller being implemented for two otherwise identical mowers.
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The 5aH battery is being used to drive the 2kw attachment series motor. I think it is not the battery. I haven't looked at the SP, but does it use the same motor for self propelling as it uses for mowing?
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The SP mower has a separate motor to drive the wheels.
The 2kW power rating of the PH is most likely not for sustained output like a mower, likely for shorter periods. The 2kW snowblower requires two 4Ah or larger batteries to sustain that output. ;-)
The 2kW power rating of the PH is most likely not for sustained output like a mower, likely for shorter periods. The 2kW snowblower requires two 4Ah or larger batteries to sustain that output. ;-)
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But if it is capable of producing enough current to run 2kw, then sustained just gets into heat or capacity. I would assume for the snow blower it's capacity. Also, if it is running 2kw with 2 batteries, that means each is at least capable of 1kw.
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Which, coincidentally, was a large part of my initial speculation about the push vs. SP mowers. Once again though, it's just my own speculation. ;-)
The one possibility is that the 5Ah battery could sustain higher loads given the lower ambient temperatures the snowblower gets used in.
The one possibility is that the 5Ah battery could sustain higher loads given the lower ambient temperatures the snowblower gets used in.
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I like to snow blow my Florida yard in the summer.
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If that's the case, I think the operating temperature of your batteries is the least of your problems! Lol
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Received clairifcation from Ego via FB:
The 21" self-propelled mower's motor= 1000 watts, whereas the 21" push mower's motor= 700 watts.
So the 7.5ah battery inside a 21" push will not give it 1000 watts of power.
The 21" self-propelled mower's motor= 1000 watts, whereas the 21" push mower's motor= 700 watts.
So the 7.5ah battery inside a 21" push will not give it 1000 watts of power.
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That is Ego's official stance. :-)
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Dave .
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If that guy was on here telling everyone what was wrong with Camry Hybrids, what would your response be? Let me guess; would you politely acknowledge his concerns while offering up your own point of view? :-)
BTW, I should have emphasized the word "could" in my last post. It may have read a little different.
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Cheers!