Down sides and Battery options for the Greenworks 40V electric lawn mower.

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  • čas přidán 2. 09. 2019
  • I'll go over some the pros and cons of living with an electric lawn mower. I'll also talk about how using a different battery can make a huge difference in performance and run time.
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Komentáře • 227

  • @gb2859
    @gb2859 Před 9 měsíci +7

    4 years ago my Honda gazoline mower died and I went for a self propelled 46 cm Greenworks with original Greenworks 6 amp battery. I'm still amazed by this mower and to make sure I bought a second unit 2 years ago as I'm misstreating the original one, but at my big surprize the original one still accomplish it's hard duties tireless.... With one battery charge I can easily work around 45 minutes. I bought a second 6 amps battery cheap from China, it performs the same. I would never go back to a gazoline mower. I also bought Greenworks chainsaw and my gazoline Stihl chainsaw rest in peace...... I bought the trimer and blower, all excellent products for a cheap price.

  • @jackjones298
    @jackjones298 Před 3 lety +13

    Nothing beats the joy of starting the mowing season and NOT having to worry if the carburetor punked out over the winter.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      I couldn't agree more

    • @John_Ridley
      @John_Ridley Před rokem

      I've never had that happen. First thing you do with a new gas engine, if it doesn't already have it, is to install a fuel cutoff valve for like 2 bucks. When putting it up for the winter, turn the valve off with the engine running and let it run dry. The carb will never have a problem.

    • @qspaints956
      @qspaints956 Před 3 měsíci +1

      With battery you don't worry about any of that even.

    • @user-rv2zj8zu5b
      @user-rv2zj8zu5b Před měsícem

      Except for the joy of pulling out the gas lawnmower from a long winters sleep and having it start on the first pull - I love the smell of exhaust on a cool spring morning- it smells like ……. victory.

    • @user-rv2zj8zu5b
      @user-rv2zj8zu5b Před měsícem

      @@John_Ridleygas stabilizer my friend - gas stabilizer. All my engines and never a problem after a winter of engine storage. And if perchance a problem does come up - engine start fluid - never fails.

  • @usasoccergoalie
    @usasoccergoalie Před 2 lety +11

    This mower has been really good. Cuts nice, is quiet , easy to use. My battery currently averages 25 minutes per use . 1/4 acre, haven’t needed a second yet. Oh and my green works blower gets in on the same charge for driveway

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety

      Very impressive, I’m not a fan of the blower I’ve got though.

    • @vmarsfiles
      @vmarsfiles Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@dirtytrucker08 the Ego mower battery gets better run time. At least 45 to 55 minutes. Mine was $449. I had a greenworks before and ended up getting the Ego. The downside about ego tho is if the battery dies...its $300 for a replacement.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 9 měsíci

      @@vmarsfiles that’s really impressive times, I’d rather have 6 batteries for that money though.

  • @cherylbruce8315
    @cherylbruce8315 Před 3 lety +13

    I have greenworks and use 2 40v batteries that I use about an hour worth of mowing. It has been great, super easy to use!

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety +3

      Glad you're enjoying yours. Mine is still clipping right along, with the bigger Ah batteries we mow a long time typically too.
      Thanks for sharing

  • @alexdan1
    @alexdan1 Před 3 lety +5

    Two years after this vid is still super usefull and funny! Thanks for this pros and cons review!! cheers

  • @rustyudder
    @rustyudder Před rokem +4

    I was using mine very hard on a swampy, mountain terrain. I beat it all to hell. It was still working until yesterday. The downside is it overheats pretty easy. I am hitting waist high grass in west Virginia. It does a amazing cut though. It ran very strong for 4 years. The battery seems to still be running strong. I have a weed eater and blower also. I was using the 60v. Most gas mowers only last 1-2 years and can't keep up. This mower did keep up. I really needed the slightly bigger one.

    • @rustyudder
      @rustyudder Před rokem +1

      Update, I took it apart and it's still going 😅

  • @TheMazza595
    @TheMazza595 Před 3 lety +5

    At last an in-depth accurate and honest review. Thank you dude 😃👍

  • @kmcdnl321
    @kmcdnl321 Před 2 lety +2

    You were very in depth and you have no idea how much we appreciate that.

  • @lostmoose7352
    @lostmoose7352 Před 2 lety +4

    When the battery drills came out in the 80ies,
    we charged them in a freezer.
    Worked great and you get them fillered up better

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety +4

      And the batteries back then we’re not great, however the music was good, movies amazing, and best of all the 80’s made me.

  • @renek2278
    @renek2278 Před 2 lety +9

    Thanks so much for the info, Chris. The tips about cooling the battery before and after charging were especially helpful and on the money. Without advice from someone like you, who seems knowledgeable, I would be leary of the aftermarket brands. I ordered one and, hopefully it'll help get the job done all at once.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you, the kind words are very appreciated. I'm just a guy trying to show my experiences.
      Please let us know how you like or dislike your new battery.

  • @magnum1968
    @magnum1968 Před 3 lety +4

    Wow, I wish I had found this when you first made the video, but awesome. I love mine, but now I agree every single problem you mention has been part of owning one. Thank You for enlightening me.

  • @c.hanley1423
    @c.hanley1423 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for the video! I had a couple of "So that's why it does such-and-such" moments. Appreciate it!

  • @rockxiong8264
    @rockxiong8264 Před 3 lety +4

    Thanks for the review. I bought my gw mower used and both batteries last me close to almost 50 minutes. Given that it's 2 year old. Condition is good. I did upgrade to the off brand lasica 5ah. Thanks!

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety +2

      Glad you like them, I recently got some of the 6ah off branded batteries, looking forward to the comparison of them too.

  • @0nemrt
    @0nemrt Před 4 lety +5

    Have the same model, 2nd season of use now. Completely agree with the review, battery, usage/charging/ hard to get them out, the clogging.. but the convenience...

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety

      I just did my one year update, curious if you're having the same issue, minor nitpicky stuff
      czcams.com/video/k5LPC_Vwjhs/video.html
      Thank you for your feedback.

  • @andrechenier2828
    @andrechenier2828 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for this informative video. I did not know about the battery heating up (I never have to recharge before finishing mowing). What you say about mowing wet grass, etc, is true, but when conditions are normal, I can easily mow the front and back lawn of my regular-size suburban lot on the same charge. My (8yr-old) GW will run for more than an hour on its twin (original) batteries. Other advantages: you can just flip it on its side to clean the deck. Winter storage : I hang it on my garden-shed wall: no floor space taken. All good, with the cautions you have very well described.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for your feedback.
      And I totally agree, normal mowing conditions it seems to run a long time.
      We clean the underside of the deck after every mow, noticing the paint is starting to wear out and not clean up as easy this year.
      How's your paint on the under deck doing?

    • @andrechenier2828
      @andrechenier2828 Před 2 lety

      @@dirtytrucker08 I don't know. I'll check next time. I hadn't noticed that the bottom was painted in fact. I may try putting on car wax on one side and see if it makes a difference. But given that you can easily flip the machine over makes cleaning not a big deal. Btw, the other environment friendly aspect of those mowers is the noise factor. I'm not only a "tree-hugger", Chris, I'm also a "neighbour-hugger" (in the appropriate way, of course!) so I appreciate the fact that my neighbours two houses down can barely hear my mower.

  • @stephenclintary4300
    @stephenclintary4300 Před 2 lety +3

    I'm glad I watched this video, I will buy ear plugs for the neighbors and keep old Smokey.

  • @falconashek8913
    @falconashek8913 Před 3 lety +1

    I just bought a 16" Greenworks mower and found this video. Thanks for the information, I'll see what I get for performance time. I know some batteries have the air holes on the sides for faster cooldown. If I have a problem, I'll look into a battery upgrade.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      Happy to help, keep us posted on your experiences too

    • @falconashek8913
      @falconashek8913 Před 3 lety +1

      @@dirtytrucker08 First run on a fully charged battery and very tall foot tall grass. One hour with a 4.0AH Greenworks 40 volt lithium Max battery. I takes about an hour and a half to charge. The wife won't let me buy another battery. :(

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      @@falconashek8913 that's impressive with the tall grass, and as for another battery, what about a weedeater or blower or hedge trimmer, just a suggestion.
      Thanks for sharing

    • @falconashek8913
      @falconashek8913 Před 3 lety +1

      @@dirtytrucker08 I have no hedges to trim, but am looking into a blower. Thanks.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      @@falconashek8913 more tools= more batteries, lol
      Good luck

  • @John-cj3ve
    @John-cj3ve Před 7 měsíci

    I have a pair of 120v cooling fans that are used for cooling CNC machines pendants that are connected with a pigtail to plug into a wall socket.
    I put a fan on either side of the battery. A hot battery is ready to charge in 5-10 minutes! Saves a LOT of downtime.

  • @markmywords312
    @markmywords312 Před 4 lety +5

    Good honest real world review

  • @padroooo
    @padroooo Před 2 lety +3

    I have two of the Lasica batteries and they are great. I had a warranty claim on one that wouldn't charge and they sent me a new one after I passed their test and didn't have to return the old one.

  • @rocktman81
    @rocktman81 Před rokem +3

    I have this same mower. I really like it for the most part. I love how easy it is to fold the "arms" down and then store the mower vertically...such a space saver.
    My main complaint is that it doesn't have much suction power when bagging. I have a tree that sheds a ton of tiny leaves which a gas powered mower is strong enough to suck up when bagging, but not this electric mower. Really wish it had a lot more suction power. I heard you can switch the blade to a higher suction blade (but that cuts down on battery time).
    Anybody ever tried a higher suction blade with one of these mowers, and if so, which blade did you get, and was it noticeably better than the stock blade?

  • @USA-freedom
    @USA-freedom Před 2 měsíci

    Would you know if the 40v 6Ah battery will fit this very same electric lawn mower?

  • @martinmuldoon603
    @martinmuldoon603 Před rokem +2

    First rate advice, get the higher amp battery, that applies to all power tools

  • @jimacheson4933
    @jimacheson4933 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video

  • @victorialeonard7266
    @victorialeonard7266 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi Chris, your video was a great help. I have probably watched 45 videos on the greenworks lawn mower. I am having trouble with the mower starting. I don't know how to remove the cover from the battery holder, do I take the blade off and go at it from underneath? Also, have you taken the box apart where the lockout switch is located? I was taking mine apart to see if the breaker had a problem, but when I took the screws out of the box, the lid flew off and I was not able to see how everything went together. Have you done this, and if so can you give me some tips? Thanks, Vicki

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety +1

      I'm not 100% sure what you're asking, please come to the dirtytrucker08 Facebook page and message me there, hopefully we can get you the answers you need on a faster timeline than here.
      Possibly I'll make a video if I'm able to help you so others having the same issue can follow along.

  • @Patty-qd1lz
    @Patty-qd1lz Před 3 lety +1

    Great video!

  • @ironduck6613
    @ironduck6613 Před 4 lety +5

    I actually haven't had that short of a run time on my lawn mower. Although mine came with a 4 amp not a 2.5. Mine will last easy a hour and that's with me being lazy and leaving the lawn to the super hero known as tomorrow man. With a 4 amp if you hit a thick patch and I do since half my front yard is weeds, the lawnmower will spin blades faster. You can feel it crank itself up. Now I figured out that when it drains the battery and you slap it on the charger the charger reads it as full. It's because the battery is hot and the charger will not charge it until it cools. It's ok to leave it on the charger but you still gotta wait like 30 minutes for it to cool on average and it takes like 2 hours to charge to full. However if you pull it fresh off the charger it's still too warm to actually run the mower and it cuts off after a few minutes. So slap it on the charger, come back in like 2 hours and see if it's charged, if so take it off and go do whatever for another 20 or 30 minutes. I actually wanted to know if it could run a 2.5 battery and you answered that so thank you for that. Also it being able to stand vertically is great for space and let's the wet grass dry out. Give it a couple of days and the dead grass under it will flake off easy. Leaf blower the rest of it and it's good to go

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety

      Very well said, and yes, typical battery run times are much much longer. Thank you for your feedback

    • @SCraig-Handsome
      @SCraig-Handsome Před 4 lety +1

      yeah I’ve had a 5A battery for a few years now, it used to do both yards on one charge, then it became only one lawn then it got down to about 1/2 of it. This is the best battery I’ve had but I can’t find a replacement under $150, it was the commercial-grade greenworks when I bought it and my local store didn’t carry replacements. The only place I found did not ship to my country. Crazy… this will be my 4th cordless that lasted less than 5 years, mainly because replacement is cheaper than maintenance...

  • @wwmilanl
    @wwmilanl Před 3 lety +4

    hello, by the time you purchase all the extra batteries etc you are on 800 plus US$, you better off purchasing a good GAS mower with an electric start. and the way you go, thanks for your review.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      There are benefits to gas for sure, no arguments there.

    • @BobWynn
      @BobWynn Před 2 lety +2

      Too heavy for a petite woman. The battery is ideal. Never had a problem with batteries,,

  • @chaneyhouk5950
    @chaneyhouk5950 Před 2 lety +2

    Will that after market battery fit in all green works mowers? I have a 40V 20MM h green work. And I can’t find that battery on Amazon or anywhere lol.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety +2

      I just searched “40v green works battery” on Amazon, there seems to be more style options out now, but the ones like you’ll need were in the selection.

  • @77.88.
    @77.88. Před 3 lety +2

    What was the warranty on the off brand 5.0 battery, my experience with the off brand batteries have a very poor longevity.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      I haven't focused on the warranty of any of it to be honest. I can say we're still using them and they still perform like new for us.
      Thank you for your feedback.

  • @VinylCover1987
    @VinylCover1987 Před 3 lety +2

    Has Greenworks made any updates to their lawn mowers or batteries that you recommend since you made this video?

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety +1

      Not to my knowledge, I can say from reading the comments the smaller mowers have good runtime with the 4 ah battery. I'd be interested in trying out some of the 80V tools but mine all still work

  • @toyawimley647
    @toyawimley647 Před 3 lety

    I just bought mine yesterday I charged the battery it turn green but now the lawnmower won't stay on? I push it a couple of inches and it cuts off? I did buy the floor model?

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      I've found false charge indication sometimes if the battery is warm. It sounds like what the mower does when the battery is dead. So I'd try letting the battery cool, then put it back on the charger.
      Hopefully this helps.

  • @jenniferc697
    @jenniferc697 Před 2 lety +2

    I have one and I haven’t been able to use it yet. I had to cut a charger and then a battery and it didn’t work. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Do you have a link to that bigger battery?

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety

      I'm sorry I don't have any links currently, but a quick search on Amazon is what I usually do.
      Hopefully that helps

  • @quentinbell5617
    @quentinbell5617 Před 4 lety +2

    Have you tried the Greenworks GMS250 Commercial Brushless 25" Lawn Mower 82V

  • @sandywest4299
    @sandywest4299 Před 6 měsíci

    tyvm i received a lawnmower from the mail and it didnt have a manual and so i did everything to figure where the battery goes. sheesh now i know from you that it is under the top panel. i put a whole lawnmower together without a manual and got stuck on a little thing like the battery yes the battery haha

  • @mlong9475
    @mlong9475 Před 3 lety +1

    Good review, ty.

  • @nathanthomas1334
    @nathanthomas1334 Před rokem +1

    Greenworks 2 x 24V (48V) 21" Brushless Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower, (4) 4.0Ah I found similar issues of batteries only lasting 7 minutes also but have 4 batteries, could not find the heavier battery on Amazon can you share a link for the battery and ty great video

  • @fmaz1952
    @fmaz1952 Před 4 lety +1

    Is this the Self Propelled version or a push mower only?

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety

      Push only, but it's so light weight I couldn't see the need for self propelled

  • @markmolinari777
    @markmolinari777 Před rokem +1

    Hi Chris, Thanks for the great vid. If you could reiterate for me if you would, so how many minutes would you say you will get out of that mower with the stock battery?

  • @Phrancis5
    @Phrancis5 Před 2 lety +1

    Can you put the batteries and charger in the fridge to speed up the charging process?

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety +1

      I bet you could, but I doubt the condensation will be any good for them when they came out

    • @Phrancis5
      @Phrancis5 Před 2 lety

      @@dirtytrucker08 true. It'll depend on how cold they got, the dewpoint and all, but I guess just a simple fan in the garage would still help.

  • @WebbSC12
    @WebbSC12 Před 2 lety +1

    Wondering if an Atlas battery is compatible with my Greenworks.

  • @John_Ridley
    @John_Ridley Před rokem +1

    Even 14 minutes on a battery is ridiculous. I can't even do the trim work around my lawn in 14 minutes. Maybe I do want to go for that 80 volt one.

  • @77.88.
    @77.88. Před 3 lety +2

    Spray the underside with silicone before you start and clean the underside of the deck when you are finished, I had a similar problem with my 60 V mower, I call Green Works and they resolved the issue, by the way these problems are caused by lack of any quality control regarding the battery problems and of course Green works was maybe shown one kind of battery and something else was delivered? Corporate American needs to have someone on site in China 24 seven to work with the factories, thus insuring consistent quality it can be done, I was there doing it as our CEO wanted to have better quality which increased the company's profits. Trying to eat 5,000 flawed products does not leave much room for desert???

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety +1

      I've tried the silicone, it didn't make much difference for me. And the quality control issue sounds very interesting.
      Thanks for sharing.

  • @roncatlin7271
    @roncatlin7271 Před 3 lety +1

    i have a 20" greenworks lawn lower and i love it. i also got beefier batteries from amazon - biswayne brand. i have 5 batteries total. some are 5.0 ah & some are 6.0 ah. i also have the string trimmer & a leaf blower. i don't have the largest yard but it is sizeable. each battery lasts about an hour - on damp grass usually after a rain storm. i also set my mower deck to the 2nd notch. yours are only lasting 14 & 15 mins??? could that be the difference between the 20" model & 21" model ??? it takes me 3 batteries to cut the entire lawn, use the weed eater & leaf blower. if i haven't skipped a week between mow's and the grass is dry i can get by on 2 batteries. if you're going to shop for additional batteries be sure to do your research & google reviews. there is a huge price difference in the batteries & there seems to be a difference iin performance of brands.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety +1

      I'm sitting right at a 1/4 acre and usually 3 batteries will cover mowing and weed eating.

  • @thomastjg53
    @thomastjg53 Před rokem +2

    The money you spent on all the extra battery’s , you can buy a lot of gas . And cut your yard in one session without having the cool battery’s and change them . Yes they have a long ways to go before I’ll ever even think about one.

  • @cameranmanner4701
    @cameranmanner4701 Před 4 lety +4

    I have a smaller GW mower and never experienced your problem with run times. All my batteries are 4amps and I do have the older style 40v that pre-dates the GMax series. I easily get 25 mins. My front lawn is 20x35ft and the back yard is 20x60ft. (aprox) I usually cut once a week. My problem is battery replacement. I wondering if I can just buy the GMax batteries and swap the insides.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety

      I've not taken any of my batteries apart and can't really speak to that. My yard is just over 1/4 acre and run time is drastically higher under normal circumstances. I was using an extreme situation to show the benefits of larger amp hour batteries. Wet+tall grass cutting WAY to short. And back to your batteries, are they a totally different shell? I'd like to learn more.

    • @cameranmanner4701
      @cameranmanner4701 Před 4 lety +1

      @@dirtytrucker08 regarding the battery. It is almost identical in shape except the contacts. These are the first gen batteries. Greenworks does not support them anymore leaving me stranded. Thats where I thought I could just buy a gmax battery and do a transplant with the gen1 battery and I cant find generic batteries so I have no where to turn to except hacking.
      Here is a old link from amazon
      www.amazon.com/Greenworks-29662-40V-Lithium-Ion-Battery/dp/B00KJ65W8K

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety

      @@cameranmanner4701 I'll check out the link, I'm surprised they aren't supported in any way.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety

      @@cameranmanner4701 I found an adapter listing on eBay, but it looks like it only has wires coming off the Gen 1 not a full plug and play system

    • @cameranmanner4701
      @cameranmanner4701 Před 4 lety +1

      @@dirtytrucker08 ive seen those before and I dont think that would help with my case.
      Just curious have u taken a voltmeter to the contacts. I found that the contacts do not produce 40v (36v) but there are 2 contacts producing 20v and 18v respectively. So I assume they (GW) are combining the voltage for whatever reason. Interestingly if you put the probes on the + and - contacts the voltage is 0.

  • @donovanh5679
    @donovanh5679 Před 2 lety +1

    I am looking to buy a Greenworks 40V 17" (2-In-1) 4.0 Ah Push Lawn Mower. I wonder if the Lacica 5.0Ah battery you have is worth the step-up against the 4.0Ah one. Also, it would be great if you can post the Lacica 5.0Ah battery Amazon link.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety

      A simple search on Amazon brings up the batteries for you, and my opinion is bigger is better on the batteries, extra batteries is always a good thing. Let me know how you like the 2n1.

  • @richardwhaley7497
    @richardwhaley7497 Před 2 lety +1

    I just purchased one 60volt-4 amp with weed eater 🔆

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety

      My wife finally killed ours, I need a follow up video

  • @FullSpectrumWarrior
    @FullSpectrumWarrior Před 3 měsíci

    Link to the lasica ?

  • @wondrlush
    @wondrlush Před 2 lety +1

    If grass dry and not too high how long battery I should get

  • @fredrickvoncold
    @fredrickvoncold Před 10 měsíci +1

    Do they go bad if you forget to charge them ?

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 9 měsíci

      Any lithium battery can go bad if the state of charger gets too low, yes

  • @turnituplouder9664
    @turnituplouder9664 Před 4 lety +1

    Is that an american mower? Cause the ones up in canada come with 4ah batteries and will last almost an hour cutting 1ft tall grass. Using the 40v digipro. The replacement batteries are only 2ah tho:(

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety

      That's impressive. And yes, purchased from Amazon, Missouri here,
      Thanks for your feedback 👍

  • @8Jory
    @8Jory Před 4 lety +2

    Going with one of their dual blade mowers seems to help a lot with battery life. My guess is that spinning 2 smaller blades draws fewer amps and keeps the batteries cooler.
    If you have any in your area, I have found places that will "rebuild" the batteries once the cells go bad by replacing the 18650s with new ones. Cost me about 40 bucks Canadian.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety +1

      That's good thoughts.
      I hadn't taken one of the batteries apart yet to see the cells, but that's a great idea too.
      Thank you for sharing.

  • @martyapo
    @martyapo Před 4 lety +2

    You can make yourself a handle for the larger battery. Just get some duct tape and bridge it across the sides of the battery.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety

      That's not a bad idea, so long as I don't block any vent holes, thanks

  • @lordgodamenra8075
    @lordgodamenra8075 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow I just bought a Greenworks 40V for my daughter. It came with 2 4.0 AH usb batteries. So if I hearing you right I can use a 5 amp battery? Where can I get them? Thanks great video by the way!

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, the larger AH batteries work great, quick search on Amazon will help you out. Thank you for your feedback

  • @joesaldivar6680
    @joesaldivar6680 Před 2 lety +1

    Please upload videos of and when ( hopefully not) you have issues and how you fixed them!

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety

      Honestly I've had none.
      I'll let you know if I do though.

  • @markdesutter8346
    @markdesutter8346 Před 4 lety +1

    I really want to try the new battery, but I can't find it anywhere online.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety +1

      I use Amazon, searching for the greenworks battery should bring up other brands too. Hope this helps.

    • @markdesutter8346
      @markdesutter8346 Před 4 lety +1

      Okay, thank you!

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety

      @@markdesutter8346 let me know which one you decide on and how you like it

  • @ibendtin
    @ibendtin Před rokem +1

    Ha! That's why I got electric mower and trimmer, the kids and can always start it.

  • @KennyG233
    @KennyG233 Před 2 lety +1

    King of the hill

  • @mlong9475
    @mlong9475 Před 3 lety +1

    7:48 Get one of those free keychains from Street Fairs and Some crazy glue from Dollar Store. Glue keychain to battery. DIY style.

  • @voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885

    fine I'll get a bigger battery. You sold me. I haven't even got the lawn mower yet but I'm mowing just under an acre. haha. I'll have two 6 ah batteries plus a 3 ah battery.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      It's amazing how much better it is with the bigger battery, thanks for your feedback.

    • @voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885
      @voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 Před 3 lety +1

      @@dirtytrucker08 yeah so much so that I tracked down the "equivalent" at half price and ordered that one also. Too bad I didn't know this ahead of time. I could have just got the "tool" and then then "equivalent" batteries. Well need a charger also. Anyway - thanks. I'm planning - I got the "clearance" motor that is not brushless - so we'll see if it lasts.

  • @Ward00
    @Ward00 Před 3 lety

    NOT HANDLED BY LOWES IMPROVEMENTS.

  • @Captain_porkchop90
    @Captain_porkchop90 Před 2 lety +1

    Your mower says 21 inch on the side. I noticed on the website i bought my mower off the 21 inch model was being sold with a 6ah battery you might be using the wrong size battery for that particular mower.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety +1

      Mine came with a 2.5 ah battery.
      Yours came with a 6, that's really good.
      Thank you for sharing

  • @darkwolf19561
    @darkwolf19561 Před 4 lety

    You wanna know why I buy 60v Greenworks, hate to keep spend on gas to keep me drive car to station every 5.6 mile to fill can then return so that make 11.2 mile, mostly it drain my car and mower fuel for extra cost too, it suck so I can spend on favourite car gas only.
    Secondly it can storage upright so no more fuzz in garage space, third it quite so wont disturbed from neighbours and in my music headset, happy music in my ear.
    *EDIT*: Change my misspelling and add bit more clear reason. Thank for pin, will post on channel about my 6 month old greenworks 60V mower push soon. (or very later)

  • @nickyonan1820
    @nickyonan1820 Před 2 lety +1

    Is it self propelled

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety

      This model isn’t, but I’ll argue it’s light enough you don’t need it. I’m sure there are others where it would be beneficial but this one is very light weight feeling for sure.

  • @ront2457
    @ront2457 Před 4 lety +1

    Your batteries only last 4 or 5 minutes? I'm looking at getting one of these and they claim the battery runs for about an hour. That is quite a discrepancy in time from your experience.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety +2

      This video was showing the absolute worst case, very tall grass that's wet, and cutting it way too low. I wanted to do this to show the difference in batteries in a time frame that wouldn't take an entire day to film. During normal mowing cycles and expected cut height with dry grass, not rain soaked, you'll experience drastically longer run times. I don't think an hour, but 30 minutes per battery is perfectly reasonable. I'd still recommend the higher Amp Hour batteries though. Seems like a better cost to use ratio, IMO.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety

      Thank you for your feedback.

    • @fmaz1952
      @fmaz1952 Před 4 lety +1

      Ron: Greenworks does NOT advertise a runtime on the self propelled mower. I suspect he has a self propelled version, and that you saw that number on a push model.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety

      @@fmaz1952 the self propelled would be great, but as light as they are I don't see the need for it.

    • @fmaz1952
      @fmaz1952 Před 4 lety +1

      @@dirtytrucker08 ohhh, so the advertised estimates ARE way out.
      I have just under a 1/2 acre of actual grassed area... is this the wrong tool for the job? any idea of how many battery I would need?

  • @freddy3190
    @freddy3190 Před 3 lety +1

    thanks...

  • @DavyDave1313
    @DavyDave1313 Před 4 lety +5

    Oh hell no. 14 minutes wtf. It takes me an hour to finish my dad’s front lawn and backyard with gas powered this ain’t gonna cut it. Shame I really wanted an electric mower but ah well. New gas powered it is

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety +1

      There are down sides for sure, the examples I gave were in worst case. Tall wet grass cut way too short. But it's not as easy as filling a gas tank for sure. I've gotten used to mowing on a more regular schedule so it's never too tall and that helps a lot, hope you found the video helpful though

    • @DavyDave1313
      @DavyDave1313 Před 4 lety +2

      @@dirtytrucker08 Yeah it is always extreme. I visit my dad maybe once a month or every other month and all the grass is a foot tall sometimes even growing as tall as me with heavy rain. Def helped because I woulda been pissed if I bought it and it died on me 14 minutes later lol

    • @atlas3863
      @atlas3863 Před 4 lety +3

      😂🤣👍 No doubt electric still has a ways to go to hang with gas. but seriously how much of an inconvenience could a little gas push mower be in the suburbs with a postage stamp size lot? throw some “Non-ethanol” fuel in a 5 gallon can with some fuel stabilizer and I doubt you would need go to the gas station more than once a year. as long as you buy non-ethanol then add fuel stabilizer in with the fuel there will never be a problem with the carburetor. a gas mower won’t care within reason how tall, wet the grass is or how long you take to cut It just gets it done. if you spend the extra money and buy the good fuel injected or EFI lawn equipment The ethanol induced carburetor problem Will be eliminated.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety

      @@atlas3863 true, it would be less hassle for sure

  • @jtompvlogs6247
    @jtompvlogs6247 Před 3 lety

    So I have a green works lawnmower so I can use a 5.0 battery

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      From what I know, yes.
      So long as it's the same voltage

  • @zekeclinton5126
    @zekeclinton5126 Před 4 lety +4

    Use epoxy glue and use some rope or plastic of some sort and make a handle

  • @ek5384
    @ek5384 Před 3 lety +1

    I pop the batteries in the freezer. I'm ready to go in 5 minutes :)

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      I haven't tried that

    • @ek5384
      @ek5384 Před 3 lety +1

      @@dirtytrucker08 Works like a charm! Just put them in a zip bag to protect them from the humidity. Hope it works for you!

  • @FHGWoodworking
    @FHGWoodworking Před 4 lety +3

    Higher ah in batteries will give greater power.

    • @JaydeepDave12
      @JaydeepDave12 Před 4 lety +2

      An ampere is a measure of electrical current. In a tool, it measures how much electricity the wires and motor can handle and bring to the work. However, it is not a measure of power or force. For that, you need volts.
      What are Volts?
      Volts are a measure of force. It’s how much force that electric current actually brings to the work at hand.

    • @commentatron
      @commentatron Před 3 lety +1

      ...if you don't mind the greater responsibility that comes with it.

  • @ThamilNesan
    @ThamilNesan Před 4 lety +1

    Very nicely done br I feel am your fan for your video br but battery lasted for 7 to 8 minutes which is awful so why these guys talking that battery will last 25 to 30 or 35 min?

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety +1

      During normal mowing they do, cutting very wet tall grass to a very low level is hard on any mower, I was using an extreme situation to show how much better the bigger batteries are.

    • @ThamilNesan
      @ThamilNesan Před 4 lety +2

      @@dirtytrucker08 I was planning to buy very first one for my self who does not have much knowledge about lawn mower I dont like the gas mower but your true feed back safed me from buying the electric mower thanks again🤝

  • @joshuasmith2814
    @joshuasmith2814 Před 2 lety +2

    I never do anything with my 15yr old gas mower other than put gas in it....😳

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety

      Simple and reliable, no argument there

    • @johnklumpp7901
      @johnklumpp7901 Před 2 lety

      Ah, but do you have to wear ear-protection?
      Additionally, "The air pollution from cutting grass for an hour with a gasoline-powered lawn mower is about the same as that from a 100-mile automobile ride, according to a new study from Sweden, which recommends using catalytic converters on mowers." So, if you went and fitted a superior quality exhaust muffler with a catalytic converter . . . hmmm?
      Still, an electric mower powered-up inside an enclosed space would not poison the confined air inside that space. ... I have ONE petrol-powered mower and TWO battery models- the SOLE reason that I'm not using the cheaper electric is because I've misplaced (LOST) the plastic key for that one! The other one is an early-model Ego.
      I have not used the petrol mower for THREE years, or so.
      I DO bring home gasoline- 20 - 25lt a time with the Burgman Exec, but THAT is for the two 42" Ride-On mowers.

  • @necrokittie2291
    @necrokittie2291 Před 2 lety +1

    i HATE my corded electric lawn mower, the stupid thing over heats after about a minute

  • @mirandasi8302
    @mirandasi8302 Před 3 lety +1

    honest unpaid review

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      I'd do the same thing even if I were payed. Life goals

  • @lesjones7617
    @lesjones7617 Před 3 lety +1

    yupp but you are Charging from Solar ant you, so ?

  • @lookingthroughice7843
    @lookingthroughice7843 Před 3 lety +1

    Lol dainty fingers you made me spit my beer, those are the smallest hands i have ever seen, can you pick your nose with them.👍🍻

  • @jianlin35
    @jianlin35 Před 4 lety +1

    Hilarious! subscribe!

  • @mlb10384
    @mlb10384 Před 2 lety

    This must be a shit GW mowers, but this has not been my experience. I highly recommend the 20" dual blade mulching 40V GW, I have 2 4.0 AMP batteries, which can both be installed at the same time, I get ~60+ minutes depending on the wetness of the grass. I have no problem completing my 1/4 acre and usually have some life left to start with the trimmer.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety

      It’s a pretty good one, I was showing a worst case. Glad you’re liking yours

  • @dirtytamato
    @dirtytamato Před 2 lety +2

    You need to buy a greenworks pro 60v mower cause all of your complaints that you have do not apply to the 2nd gen mowers

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 2 lety +2

      I look forward to upgrading, but I'm not ready to leave this one behind just yet.
      Thanks for your feedback.

  • @charlesyates6687
    @charlesyates6687 Před 2 lety +1

    Build it cheap and sell high . Got to cut costs somewhere . Why not give them a cheap p.o.s. batter . Want a real battery go to a battery technition and have them build you a real battery that meats your needs . Need a chandler use fishing líne

  • @keithguiste2659
    @keithguiste2659 Před 3 lety +2

    I love the tree hugger remark BUT.. " good for the environment"?? Not even close!! Mining lithium for these batteries is a environmental disaster

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety +3

      That's a fact for sure. I think the positive outlook is a "one time" impact vs impact every fill up. Either way it's quieter and I like that part.

  • @bschonec
    @bschonec Před 4 lety

    Max Headroom, anyone?

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety

      I'm confused on what you're asking.

    • @commentatron
      @commentatron Před 3 lety +1

      @@dirtytrucker08 He's making a 1980's reference (and may also be asking you if you have any weed).

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      @@commentatron interesting

  • @Strider-Ragnarok
    @Strider-Ragnarok Před 4 lety +1

    Just got the 19inch 40v Greenworks and yeah... the batteries are garbage. First battery lasted for little more than 30 minutes, second battery was not even close. Saw a couple of videos, open up the case and everything looks in place. This should not be happening on a product you just bought. Would not recommend.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety

      Bigger batteries will make a big difference I've seen.
      Hopefully that will help.

  • @jesuisravi
    @jesuisravi Před 3 lety +1

    what's wrong with hugging trees? No trees, no people.

  • @n.g6524
    @n.g6524 Před 3 lety +1

    The batteries works less than 10 min ‼️‼️

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      In this example yes, for the most part 30+

    • @n.g6524
      @n.g6524 Před 3 lety +1

      @@dirtytrucker08 I’ve battery issues. works for 7-10 min i don’t know what to do.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      @@n.g6524 how often are you mowing?
      Are you letting the batteries cool before changing, and cool before using?
      What size batteries are you using?
      Is that grass dry or moist?

  • @claytonmurphy3203
    @claytonmurphy3203 Před 4 lety +3

    4 minutes on a battery.. you have got to be joking. Well this video just convinced me not to buy an electric.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety +1

      I've tried to show how bad it can be, and yes, everyone should decide with every possible option.

  • @mikejanson1939
    @mikejanson1939 Před 3 lety

    Can’t find the bigger battery

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      I just searched "40v greenworks battery" the 5ah off brand is on the first page for me. Hope that helps.

  • @mogeking56
    @mogeking56 Před rokem +1

    Dude just get 5 sheep 🐑 keep in the garage of your fancy neighborhood and just let them out every day to eat the grass in your yard it cost you little to nothing that’s living off the grid just a little 😡🤨🧐

  • @rccasillas8390
    @rccasillas8390 Před 3 lety

    You need a gas mower.

  • @mdoerkse
    @mdoerkse Před 4 lety

    Is this video jumping/skipping weird for anyone else?

  • @Giggity341
    @Giggity341 Před 3 lety +1

    14 mins wtf

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      It's an extreme case, but yes, not good in that

    • @Giggity341
      @Giggity341 Před 3 lety +1

      @@dirtytrucker08 I just got one of these and it's incredible. Got about an hour on 5Ah battery, your numbers seem way off.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 3 lety

      @@Giggity341 yes, that's more typical, I was showing worst case scenario to show the benefits of the larger battery.
      Glad you're getting along well with yours.

  • @scriptonite2182
    @scriptonite2182 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey tree-huggers; Electric mowers only moves the exhaust, from the coal-fired Electric-plant, somewhere else.
    Out of sight out of mind, RIGHT

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety +1

      It moves the emissions from continuously to the beginning yes. It's my understanding that an electric car on average takes between 50 and 80 thousand miles before it is actually cleaner than a typical gasoline car. I wonder how many acres of grass I'd need to mow before this is the cleaner option.

    • @strorandompage
      @strorandompage Před 4 lety +1

      I just want to stop giving MONEY to the oil n gas company

    • @J-Colt
      @J-Colt Před 4 lety

      I tested my first year with my ryobi mower. Now on 3rd year. I used just over a 1/2 gallon of gas to mow with gasoline engine. I tested my battery with what my electric company was charging per kwh with watt meter and was paying right at 32 cents to charge a 5 amp battery from 1 bar to 4. I can cut my lawn 1 1/2 times with full charge. That is if I am mowing on regular basis. Battery mowers are getting better every new release and cheaper. Solar charging is increasing yearly also. I don't think anyone needs to be a tree hugger to appreciate or look forward towards technology.

    • @dirtytrucker08
      @dirtytrucker08  Před 4 lety +1

      @@J-Colt money is what will convince the masses. Thank you for your input.

    • @commentatron
      @commentatron Před 3 lety

      @@strorandompage BigPharma: "Can we be your newest, bestest friend?"

  • @55north17
    @55north17 Před 8 měsíci

    Lost the will to live and didn't learn anything.

  • @lilcreaper007
    @lilcreaper007 Před měsícem

    Dude terrible video you dont show anything all you do is babble. Leas words. Show features demonstrate.and remove blades pit them on and etc.