Push button lawnmower

[CountAllVotes]

Does anyone know anything about this type of lawnmower?

I just had the old one repaired and I no longer have the strength in my arms to pull the cord to get it started.

I'm really bummed to say the least.

Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Rick Rolle]

1. Have you considered an electric mower?

Depending on the size of your lawn, a rechargeable, battery-powered mower might be worth the money. They're quiet, environmentally friendly, easy to use, require almost no maintenance, and can be folded up and stood in a corner, out of the way.

[Freddie]

5. Had one when we lived in a townhouse

Loved it. They also make lawn “roombas” now that will mow your lawn on their own.

[Rick Rolle]

7. Lawn roomba?

When I was a teenager, I was the lawn roomba. Dad said "mow the lawn", and I did.

[CountAllVotes]

12. the house + yard 1/8th acre

The front yard has a very small lawn filled with grass, dandelions and gopher holes.

The backyard is much the same but about 10X the size.

It is fairly flat but the gopher holes are everywhere.

What a mess! If you let it go, it becomes a huge mess quickly.

[Arkansas Granny]

14. I've told people that when my kids left home I lost my lawnmower, my dishwasher . . . .

[Sedona]

2. We LOVE our Ryobi Lawnmower

easy start and self propelled. Nice on our hilly yard.

Spring for the extra battery if your yard is big.



https://www.ryobitools.com/products/mowers

[samnsara]

6. i love them!!!! So easy to start...

[Rick Rolle]

10. I bought a Snapper last year.

I've had zero issues with it. I have solar panels on my house, so it's essentially free to charge it, and I like that Snapper is an American company. When I have the choice, I prefer to support American factory workers, although it can be difficult sometimes.

[DonaldsRump]

3. Do you need a gas-powered mower?

In our old home, we did.

Now, with a smaller yard, most of which is landscaped with plants, I get by on battery or corded lawncare equipment. Far less in the way of hassles compared with a gas engine!

[CountAllVotes]

13. I would need a very long extension cord

There is an outlet in the garage and a door leads to the backyard.

I'm looking at 50+ feet I'd guess.

I'd love to get rid of it, really I would!

How much do these cost if you happen to know and do they come assembled?

I'm not horribly good at assembling things.

[DonaldsRump]

15. Take a look at a battery powered mower

https://www.consumerreports.org/battery-mowers/best-and-worst-battery-powered-lawn-mowers/
https://www.thespruce.com/best-battery-lawn-mowers-4176050
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HH4K548

Also, have a charged spare battery ready so that you are never without power.

Probably you would just need to install the handle. I would be pretty sure they would be much lighter than a gas powered one.

You can get corded lawnmowers too, if your yard is tough to cut. I don't like corded equipment, because you have to make sure the cord doesn't get in the way. But they are powerful (and 50 feet is not too much).

[samnsara]

4. I LOVE MINE!!!!!!! I bought two from Lowes..called Kolbot but that was years ago..

..since then many other brands have hit the shelves. Until I have someone drive to my house and mow my huge lawn for free, thats all I will ever use are the battery push buttons.

[634-5789]

8. I bought an electric one...

Works great, just charge the battery and go.

I bought the Cobalt 80, glad for the extra power.


https://www.lowes.com/pl/Cordless-electric-push-lawn-mowers-Push-lawn-mowers-Lawn-mowers-Outdoor-tools-equipment-Outdoors/4294612706

[CountAllVotes]

11. There is no Lowes here

The nearest home improvement store is a Home Depot which is 180+ miles away (RT).

I saw some for sale on ebay.

Is assembly required?

[DonaldsRump]

16. You can get from Amazon and probably Home Depot or Lowes will deliver to your home.

[CountAllVotes]

21. thanks

I bought some cordless blinds from Home Depot a few years ago and they were delivered for free.

I found a young man to install them for free as I gave him my bed for the work.

It was the fifth bed I've bought in 8 years and I was glad to give it to him as he needed it badly and it was in great condition.

Lots of bartering goes on where I live, lots of it!

Thanks again!

[Sedona]

19. Amazon

Just attach the handle, charge it up and go

https://smile.amazon.com/RYOBI-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Battery/dp/B083Y66DZW/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=ryobi+lawn+mower&qid=1612716652&sr=8-5

[634-5789]

26. There is Lowes on the internet. Buy it. They'll ship it and everything.

[DonaldsRump]

17. I am so sorry to hear that

Unless you have a really tough yard, I think you should be fine with a battery-powered one or a corded one. Think about how big your yard is and then check the ratings.

As always, folks on DU have given you great advice. I'm assuming it's not yet the time for the grass to grow. So read up, check the comments and get the right one for you while you have the time! And Amazon, Lowe's, and Home Depot will deliver to your home.

(and if you do go battery powered, PLEASE get a spare battery. That way, you can switch out the dead battery for a freshly charged one.)

[CountAllVotes]

18. Spare battery sounds like a good idea

The yard is just rough due to the holes, and dandelions present.

I know of someone that wants the lawnmower I just had repaired but the man that is willing to cut the grass told me to keep it and that he can cut the grass for $15/hr.

It takes abt. an hour+ to do it and that is along with doing the weed-wacking too. I will need to buy a weed-wacker as well as I don't have one. My husband was doing it all by hand.

Thanks for your help/ideas.

[DonaldsRump]

20. The Black and Decker one

in my earlier post (it's the Amazon link) is a 3-in-1 (mower, weed wacker, and edger). I have several Black & Decker lawn tools that use the same battery, so it gives me great flexibility.

Good luck! Cutting the yard if you can is good for the soul!

[Jirel]

22. Ryobi. Seriously.

After being furious at my old gas powered mower one too many years, I bought a Ryobi 40V electric. THEY ARE FANTASTIC. There is only one flaw in the early design, which has probably been fixed in later models - one screw that loosens on the side of the handlebars that makes the safety think it’s not ok, so it won’t turn in until it’s tightened. No big deal (this is a 1-2x per year job). I LOVE this thing.

1. Pushbutton.

2. Mows more POWERFULLY than my old Honda, which was a nice mower.

3. Will work even in tall (almost calf high after weeks of storms!), damp grass.

4. No drama. It just works.

5. One battery will do either the from or back yard. But there’s a holder in the mower for a 2nd battery, so you can just switch and go.

The only thing you have to be careful of is to get the newer generation of batteries (a couple models of older gen ones were easily damaged), and keep them in a climate controlled area. They don’t last as long if you freeze them!

[CountAllVotes]

23. Is this like what you have now?

Impressive I must say! Thanks!

[Jirel]

24. That's a newer model, but yes.

They have 4 versions out now, plus a riding mower. The lightest/slimmest one is 18V - I wouldn’t do that one. They also have 2 self-propelled models, which I personally wouldn’t do because I think it’s a waste of battery. There’s a newer model of my original-generation 40V, that’s people powered, which would be what I’d get today. But, if you need self-propelled, they do have one now.

[Jirel]

27. I don't have that -I have the regular 40V.

The riding version is BRAND NEW this year. I have learned with Ryobi products that buying first-gen is not always wise. It’s either brilliant, or really great but with one really annoying design flaw they didn’t think though. Here’s the riding mower info, though. I’ve seen one and was super tempted, but my yard doesn’t quite merit it. The reviews are quite good, and in person, it looked rock solid.

https://www.ryobitools.com/electric-riding-mower/