Ladies! This is a great little mower - easy to push...very light. Get's the job done without loud noise or messy gas cans and it folds up. My son in law got it for me as a house warming gift. I liked it so much I ditched my gas trimmer and got the Ryobi trimmer as well. I'm in my 60's and it's almost effortless!
Bought this one two weeks ago and used it twice so far. Takes a little getting used to with the speed control. You have to find the right speed for you. Being 71 yrs old, the faster speed is too much. Also noticed that when using the mower, the front has a tendency to come up off the ground and mess up you're cutting. Also, it's best that when you complete a strip and turn around to go again, let off the self propel. The drive wheels are in the back, and if you lift the front to turn around, it starts to take off on you. So, I let off on it and it's fine. As for cutting, it does a really good job. And not having to use gas and oil, I just love it. And I already have a second battery for it. Last fall, I bought the Ryobi snow blower and it uses the same exact battery as the mower. So now, I have two batteries for both machines. Cut the grass yesterday, the whole yard, and went through the first battery, and a quarter of the second. Love Ryobi tools. Also have the pole chain saw, weed whacker, brad nailer, drill, sander. Most of those use the One+ which is so convenient.
I have the standard 20 inch, non self propelled purchased 2 years ago, kept quitting/stopping on me. Checked with ryobi saying it was a loose connector, you tube also said the same thing. Tried tightening but kept on quitting. After the 4th call to Ryobi they said it was guaranteed for 5 years and authorized its service. 5 years, unheard of these days, tells me they stand behind their products. So now waiting for it to be returned from servicing. Needless to say I love this machine and am really impressed by their warranty. Highly recommended. Mike in British Columbia, Canada
I just bought this mower, works great! I do, however, I find the front end light, so it tends to float or wander a bit, easy fix though, just added some weight in the front storage compartment. My wife even likes the mower, due to the ease of use, she likes to mow the dogs grass area of our yard, she can drop in a battery, set the height quickly, and off she goes. If she gets stuck in a hole, she just gives the self propelled levers a squeeze, and back in business. We haven't run out of battery power yet, but I also have the chainsaw, which uses the 5ah battery. So far, money well spent.
After much research I went with the Ryobi 40 v self-propelled ... absolutely love my new mover ... it's quiet, cuts perfectly and now easy to store in my garage and got rid of all my gas cans, oil cans and stuff. I have a small kidney shaped lawn so I knew this was the way to go and I was glad I purchased the Ryobi. Go get one !
I have the non self propelled version and it is absolutely awesome. I do mow at night because I can. My bag fills all the way. The weed walker is equally awesome. I have the one with all the attachments. They all work great. Very happy. No buyers remorse at all.
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower th-cam.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
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just got one yesterday with the 6ah battery... its amazing! my mom loves it... she enjoys cutting grass and with her health i wanted something more lightweight and this did the job perfectly!
I bought this mower and edger secondhand for $115 without the battery. I have a much smaller Ryobi mower from 10 years ago that is still holding up, but the deck size is smaller than this one and now we have closer to half acre so I wanted the 20’ deck. I have two boys who love the self propelled, and with automatic switch off, I don’t worry. If you buy this, be prepared to stock up on the 40V batteries. They aren’t cheap. I bought 2 more on Amazon because the original one barely works and my second one only did 1/4 of the yard before dying. The bag only fills halfway before backing up, even in dry conditions. I like not having gas and that it folds down compact. Ryobi mower is a good machine, but if you have a larger lawn, consider the cost of buying extra batteries or it will take up your whole weekend spacing out battery charges.
just got mine and taking it for a spin today.. A bit of a learning curve for me coz I am NOT a tool/mower guy but WOW! that self-propelled baby is a game changer and I may fire my lawn crew now! Thanks!
Just bought one today, you can now use the self propell with out the blade engaged. It had enough charge to run for about 10 minutes to check it out. The guy at HD told me if I need an additional battery I could purchase another Ryobi product that comes with a battery (smaller Ah) for the same price as what Just a battery alone would cost just wouldn't get as much run time which might work for my situation as I have just under half an acre. But at 70 years old, I'm pretty much done with gas equipment.
Purchase another Ryobi product with the 40 battery; You get another lawn tool for about the same money as buying a second battery Good job on the Review
Great video. Appreciate the training. I recently purchased the 6ah 20 inch self propelled mower. I watched your video for trouble shooting primarily. My problem: Battery fullly charged - 4 lights on. Battery installed. Handle fully extended and locked. Mulching device installed. Key inserted. Issue: Bale fully closed Starr button pressed Speed control set midway Pull drive handles - nothing!!
I have no problem filling my bag about 80%, and mine will self Propel without the blade on. Funny thing is my speed control did nothing for the first three now's.. now it's fine
I just bought one years later after watching this review.I plan on cutting a smaller yard once a week so the grass never gets too high--but you showed decently grown grass and it seemed to cut smoother--its 5 years later so hopefully any flaws are gone.
I'm looking at this unit to replace my gas powered that's on its last leg. I'm not so worried about the battery since I'm going to buy the weed wacker and leaf blower with it. So I'll have 3 batteries. Great info!
excellent review, I appreciate the thorough breakdown of this mower. (by far the best one I've seen thus far) I just picked up the new version of this mower and am excited to try it out
Very good review!! Glad you went over the charge time, that is atrocious. Also appreciate you showing how thin and flexible the deck is on the sides, definitely something folks need to be aware of. Thanks for the review Brian!! #WorkshopAddict
Love their 40v line - got a bunch of the equipment during a factory sale. Since I already have 3 batteries, hoping they sell a SKU without the extras and just the mower.
Still have mine and love it’ TIP: the original charger takes 4-5 hrs to charge a 4ah If you get the rapid charger it takes like 1hr 1/2 much faster’ The 4ah gives me 20 ish mins I don’t have a huge backyard so it works … but if you have a big yard I could see needing 3 batteries so it doesn’t take 3 days to mow it 😂
absolutely. This is where it's worth waiting for Ryobi days where you essentially get a battery with a free tool. The blower or edge trimmer would pair nicely with this
Beginning year #3 with my Ryobi 40V push mower. It's given me some trouble but I thoroughly enjoy using it. Biggest complaints: the 3-1/2 hour charge time for the 5-amp batteries I own & the fact that I very seldom if ever can mow my back yard with one battery. Lot is roughly 1/4 acre w/house; not huge. Forty volts works if you rarely have tall/thick or wet grass & can mow in a practically perfect scenario. Love the all plastic chassis & super light weight. No need whatsoever for steel chassis for home use. Wonder if Ryobi will come out with a more powerful unit?
@workshopaddict Maybe Ryobi could make this 20 inch mower run off two 18V+: 4ah, 6ah or 9ah batteries. Total 36 Volts!! I think this mower would sell tons better if it run off two 18v+ batteries!! They could even offer a hold down boost button for cutting thick patches with there new Lithium+HP batteries! What do you think?
I would like to see them allow you to put up to four 18V batteries in it and have it be 36v. Give people the option to choose the runtime they want by buying the batteries that fit them.
I like the mower but i hated that sometimes you needed more than 1 battery to mow the lawn. Depending how thick the grass was sometimes we had to use 3 or 4 batteries. Even had to tilt the mower up so wouldn't stall, then remow over that same area. Im hoping the newer batteries have better charge and the new height prevents of new lawn mowers don't stall too much through tall grass.
I use the battery that came with my Ryobi brushless chainsaw, which is a 40v 5ah battery. I also have a Ryobi trimmer, amd with three batteries on hand, I have plenty of juice. I have only used the mower once, but it works just fine for what it is, plus my wife doesn't mind using it as well, she likes to mow, for exercise, and I work third shift, so it doesn't wake me up while her, or my 12yr old son mows. For the price, you can't really beat it.
There seems to be a large variance in experience of battery life. We just got this mower and it cuts a .25 acre lot at a medium height with about 3 bars.
my main concern is hitting a small rock in what will happen to the blade . also I noticed your son mowing the land back and forth. if you mow in a square it gets smaller and smaller and it's quicker to finish
#workshopaddict That's a great mower. And, Brandon really moves while he mows! Too bad all of my kids are grown and moved out. That leaves me to do the mowing. Yup, that mower is looking pretty good.
I picked this up on the Home Depot website almost 2 weeks ago on a really special buy at $299 that lasted only a few hours that morning. I like the single handle height adjustment and the compactness of this mower. I think a great deal would of been for anyone to jump into the sale also on the 40V series trimmer and blower kits that were for $99 each and you would of gotten more batteries and chargers. Unfortunately those deals ended July 5th it seems.
looks like a nice mower. when the mower I have now goes been thinking about a battery operated.like how it folds down and seems like can be stored against the wall. #workshopaddict
Thank you for the detailed review. I'm also looking for by this unit without batteries (most probably used) and I have my 40v batteries bought for ryobi string trimmers. Can you let me know the followings; 1. Does it work with previous Ryobi 40v OP4026, 94Wh (2.35 Ah) batteries? obviously run time will be less. does it fit and any Idea how long it will last? 2. Can it used without Self-Properller mode? just as normal push mower? if possible will it hard to push without battery power? 3. Does it good for thick grass cutting? 4. Any recommendations on buying 'used' this type of mower? 5. How to clean the unit specially underside? can you pressure wash or wash it with garden hose? how to do that.?
1. It will work with that battery but will be underpowered and stress that battery significantly. 2. It can be used as a normal mower and push easily. 3. No, it likes to cut very little grass or thin grass as we show. 4. I would not buy used as there is zero warranty and you have a high likelyhood of buying junk. 5. You can spray it or PW it, but keep water away from the motor venting area in the center.
It may be me. But when you spend over $300.00 for a new lawn mower and another $100 for an extra battery you should be able to go out and cut the lawn without it quiting every 20 minutes. They promise great things but it does not deliver. My yard is not very big and is level but I go down one row and it quits. It very frustrating. And keep rotating batteries hoping that'll get it to work a little better but no luck. I would not recommend wasting your money on this.
I bought the mower and was going to get a second battery but the 6AH batter was 199.00 (wow) at HD. Instead I bought a 40v chainsaw which comes with a 6 ah battery for 149.00 so I got a chainsaw for free essentially. You can also get a Leaf Blower for the 150 range with a 4 ah that gets you a batter with a free tool essentially. You just have to be creative in your thinking and dont just purchase the battery, thats crazy. I dont buy no brand battries cause they typically dont have or keep the power of a Ryobi battery.
Ryobi has great 40V tools which unfortunately cannot be used for long (as intended), because their batteries' quality control seems to be insufficient. I am on battery #3 after 2 failed: one after 5 uses and one after 3 times of use.
If you push it, instead of always using the self propelled feature, will the battery last longer? I would assume so. I was looking at some you push like the SnalpperXD which seems very light but I would like to also have the self propelled feature due to my age.
it only takes 90 minutes to charge the 5ah, I have the mower and a half acre cleared and yes it takes 3 charges, but it didn't take all day. I have a 2.5, 3, and 5ah batteries, I use the 2.5 first and work up to the 5, recharging the 2.5 first, it only takes about 40 minutes and will be charged before you get half way thorough the 5ah. and your wrong you can use the self propelled feature without the blades spinning, just disengage the blade then engage it again without hitting the start button and just hold both levers, there you go.
Thanks for your replies! My mower will not let the self propulsion work without the blade going. I just went out and tried it again, following your description. Odd.... Also, I am using the charger OP401 and my charge times are long!
WorkshopAddict my mower will also let you use the self-propelled with out the blades so there must be something wrong with yours the manual says it can be done also
I bought my self propelled mower on the home depot website as well as the turbo blower. That way I have (2) 5 ah batteries. It's really quiet. I mowed my grass at 6am and none of my neighbors even heard it or at least complained about it. I researched the Dewalt but for the money the ryobi is the best buy.
I can use the self propulsion system with the blade off, as long as the main lever is pushed down. If I don't click the button to start the blade, and just pull the black lever in then i can use the self propulsion without the blade on.
Take a hose to the bottom trying not to spray right at the center where the blade connects. You can also use a scraper to do it dry. Wash the top with light soap and water and a scrub brush.
god i love RYOBI. be good if they added some steel reinforcement for the edge as i do the same as you and butt the sife right up to trees or cprner of a fence but ryobi is awesome! #workshopaddict
I am thinking it would be easy enough to bolt on a galv steel plate on each side of the deck (outside) to reinforce the plastic and prevent the flexing. Of course, it would have to be painted black and green to match the deck body colors.
making the assumption that you would not run over large mounds that you can see, no, it wont hurt it. If you use it to level the mounds out, the blades will dull fast.
I have to do it again... Did you see how easy he adjusted the height?! Awe man. Come on with the extra battery hack. That's what that extra slot is for. #WorkShopAddict
Great review Brian as usual. I will consider this mower for my small yard once my gas model gives out. I wonder how the bagging feature would do during the fall when leaves start falling. #workshopaddict
I have thought about making the switch to an electric mower, but I have 3/4 archers and I don't like the idea of having to stop and wait for the batteries to recharge. I wish they had made the second battery slot active instead of making it just storage. #workshopaddict
Ladies! This is a great little mower - easy to push...very light. Get's the job done without loud noise or messy gas cans and it folds up. My son in law got it for me as a house warming gift. I liked it so much I ditched my gas trimmer and got the Ryobi trimmer as well. I'm in my 60's and it's almost effortless!
Bought this one two weeks ago and used it twice so far. Takes a little getting used to with the speed control. You have to find the right speed for you. Being 71 yrs old, the faster speed is too much. Also noticed that when using the mower, the front has a tendency to come up off the ground and mess up you're cutting. Also, it's best that when you complete a strip and turn around to go again, let off the self propel. The drive wheels are in the back, and if you lift the front to turn around, it starts to take off on you. So, I let off on it and it's fine. As for cutting, it does a really good job. And not having to use gas and oil, I just love it. And I already have a second battery for it. Last fall, I bought the Ryobi snow blower and it uses the same exact battery as the mower. So now, I have two batteries for both machines. Cut the grass yesterday, the whole yard, and went through the first battery, and a quarter of the second. Love Ryobi tools. Also have the pole chain saw, weed whacker, brad nailer, drill, sander. Most of those use the One+ which is so convenient.
Have had this mower for a few weeks, for the size of my lawn, small, it works great multiple uses before a charge. Another great ryobi product
I have the standard 20 inch, non self propelled purchased 2 years ago, kept quitting/stopping on me. Checked with ryobi saying it was a loose connector, you tube also said the same thing. Tried tightening but kept on quitting. After the 4th call to Ryobi they said it was guaranteed for 5 years and authorized its service. 5 years, unheard of these days, tells me they stand behind their products. So now waiting for it to be returned from servicing. Needless to say I love this machine and am really impressed by their warranty. Highly recommended. Mike in British Columbia, Canada
I just bought this mower, works great! I do, however, I find the front end light, so it tends to float or wander a bit, easy fix though, just added some weight in the front storage compartment. My wife even likes the mower, due to the ease of use, she likes to mow the dogs grass area of our yard, she can drop in a battery, set the height quickly, and off she goes. If she gets stuck in a hole, she just gives the self propelled levers a squeeze, and back in business. We haven't run out of battery power yet, but I also have the chainsaw, which uses the 5ah battery. So far, money well spent.
After much research I went with the Ryobi 40 v self-propelled ... absolutely love my new mover ... it's quiet, cuts perfectly and now easy to store in my garage and got rid of all my gas cans, oil cans and stuff.
I have a small kidney shaped lawn so I knew this was the way to go and I was glad I purchased the Ryobi. Go get one !
I have the non self propelled version and it is absolutely awesome. I do mow at night because I can. My bag fills all the way. The weed walker is equally awesome. I have the one with all the attachments. They all work great. Very happy. No buyers remorse at all.
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower th-cam.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
just got one yesterday with the 6ah battery... its amazing! my mom loves it... she enjoys cutting grass and with her health i wanted something more lightweight and this did the job perfectly!
I bought this mower and edger secondhand for $115 without the battery. I have a much smaller Ryobi mower from 10 years ago that is still holding up, but the deck size is smaller than this one and now we have closer to half acre so I wanted the 20’ deck. I have two boys who love the self propelled, and with automatic switch off, I don’t worry. If you buy this, be prepared to stock up on the 40V batteries. They aren’t cheap. I bought 2 more on Amazon because the original one barely works and my second one only did 1/4 of the yard before dying. The bag only fills halfway before backing up, even in dry conditions. I like not having gas and that it folds down compact. Ryobi mower is a good machine, but if you have a larger lawn, consider the cost of buying extra batteries or it will take up your whole weekend spacing out battery charges.
I love mine, I've had it for 5 months now and still working great. On mine I can use the self propelled function without having the blade spinning.
ya same i love it! my mom enjoys it... dont hurt her as much either since it dont vibrate as bad
As soon as you said the lights look cool I hit the like button.
I only have 1/3 of an acre so I know the battery will be more than sufficient! Your yard is ginormous !
Flush the globalists mine is bigger. My wife loves it. She likes to sprawl out and enjoy a huge lawn.
Just bought this ryobi 40 volt brushless self is bolt brushless self propelled. Great video, clearly explains the features and how to use them.
just got mine and taking it for a spin today.. A bit of a learning curve for me coz I am NOT a tool/mower guy but WOW! that self-propelled baby is a game changer and I may fire my lawn crew now! Thanks!
Just bought one today, you can now use the self propell with out the blade engaged. It had enough charge to run for about 10 minutes to check it out. The guy at HD told me if I need an additional battery I could purchase another Ryobi product that comes with a battery (smaller Ah) for the same price as what Just a battery alone would cost just wouldn't get as much run time which might work for my situation as I have just under half an acre. But at 70 years old, I'm pretty much done with gas equipment.
Purchase another Ryobi product with the 40 battery; You get another lawn tool for about the same money as buying a second battery Good job on the Review
Mine only take 2 hours to charge. I have a business of lawn cutting and I have three batteries on charge at all times and it works great
Great video sir. I am seriously considering replacing my Toro gas powered mower with this Ryobi mower.
Just picked this mower up and this was most helpful. Perfect for my size yard. Now when the battery charges I will be good to go. Thanks
Great video. Appreciate the training. I recently purchased the 6ah 20 inch self propelled mower.
I watched your video for trouble shooting primarily.
My problem:
Battery fullly charged - 4 lights on.
Battery installed.
Handle fully extended and locked.
Mulching device installed.
Key inserted.
Issue:
Bale fully closed
Starr button pressed
Speed control set midway
Pull drive handles - nothing!!
I have no problem filling my bag about 80%, and mine will self Propel without the blade on. Funny thing is my speed control did nothing for the first three now's.. now it's fine
I wonder if they changed the blade design?
I just bought one years later after watching this review.I plan on cutting a smaller yard once a week so the grass never gets too high--but you showed decently grown grass and it seemed to cut smoother--its 5 years later so hopefully any flaws are gone.
I'm looking at this unit to replace my gas powered that's on its last leg. I'm not so worried about the battery since I'm going to buy the weed wacker and leaf blower with it. So I'll have 3 batteries. Great info!
excellent review, I appreciate the thorough breakdown of this mower. (by far the best one I've seen thus far) I just picked up the new version of this mower and am excited to try it out
Ryobi seems to be stepping up on their quality of their tools. I'm really impressed.
#workshopaddict
Thanks for your detailed review. It answered questions that even the Ryobi site doesn't.
Just ordered one along with a string trimmer w/batt & chrgr.
Had it for a day and returned it the next day and got the ego Very happy now and satisfied
Must work for ego
great review, waiting for mines to arrive
2:18 I'll have what he's having!
*Jesus Christ* that's fast!😂
Good review, but WD-40 is not a lubricant. You wouldn't want to be spraying it in friction spots the way they did in the video.
Very good review!! Glad you went over the charge time, that is atrocious. Also appreciate you showing how thin and flexible the deck is on the sides, definitely something folks need to be aware of. Thanks for the review Brian!! #WorkshopAddict
Love their 40v line - got a bunch of the equipment during a factory sale. Since I already have 3 batteries, hoping they sell a SKU without the extras and just the mower.
Still working?
Thanks from Australia
Great, detailed review. Leaves no questions unanswered!
Still have mine and love it’ TIP: the original charger takes 4-5 hrs to charge a 4ah
If you get the rapid charger it takes like 1hr 1/2 much faster’ The 4ah gives me 20 ish mins I don’t have a huge backyard so it works … but if you have a big yard I could see needing 3 batteries so it doesn’t take 3 days to mow it 😂
This. My yard .35 acre will need 3 charges or batteries.
This was very helpful! Thank you for such an informative video!
Glad it was helpful!
Good video..now I know how to use my mower. Thank you.
Great review. Thanks for the advice on the runtime and the mower deck.
JBtheFirst Welcome!
Thank you for this in depth review.
Great video ! Very informative . Thks
Your right. Can't argue with that reasoning.
Maybe consider mowing again without using the self propelled feature and see how much more lawn you can cut on one charge.
@WarpedTrekker I just think it would be an interesting experiment.
Don’t buy a battery you can get another tool with battery for the cost of just the battery
Like the blower
That’s what I always say
I use my chainsaw 5ah battery as a backup if I run out of power, which hasn't happened yet.
absolutely. This is where it's worth waiting for Ryobi days where you essentially get a battery with a free tool. The blower or edge trimmer would pair nicely with this
Beginning year #3 with my Ryobi 40V push mower. It's given me some trouble but I thoroughly enjoy using it. Biggest complaints: the 3-1/2 hour charge time for the 5-amp batteries I own & the fact that I very seldom if ever can mow my back yard with one battery. Lot is roughly 1/4 acre w/house; not huge. Forty volts works if you rarely have tall/thick or wet grass & can mow in a practically perfect scenario. Love the all plastic chassis & super light weight. No need whatsoever for steel chassis for home use. Wonder if Ryobi will come out with a more powerful unit?
They need a new battery to come out with more.
i just bought this one, so far its amazing. its fast and sturdy. i lovee it
Thanks for the review, really helped me make a decision!
Glad we could help!
RYOBI really does make everything!! never knew they made a mower. #workshopaddict
@workshopaddict Maybe Ryobi could make this 20 inch mower run off two 18V+: 4ah, 6ah or 9ah batteries. Total 36 Volts!! I think this mower would sell tons better if it run off two 18v+ batteries!! They could even offer a hold down boost button for cutting thick patches with there new Lithium+HP batteries! What do you think?
I would like to see them allow you to put up to four 18V batteries in it and have it be 36v. Give people the option to choose the runtime they want by buying the batteries that fit them.
I like the mower but i hated that sometimes you needed more than 1 battery to mow the lawn. Depending how thick the grass was sometimes we had to use 3 or 4 batteries. Even had to tilt the mower up so wouldn't stall, then remow over that same area. Im hoping the newer batteries have better charge and the new height prevents of new lawn mowers don't stall too much through tall grass.
This is definitely something I've been looking at and appreciate your thorough review. #workshopaddict
Good stuff/info. Thanks.
...tom...
Another Tool For My 40v Setup, Great Review !#workshopaddict
All the Ryobi tools I own have been great. This one looks like another good product. #workshopaddict
Thank You for another in-depth, honest review.
I’d rather get 2 batteries than spend my money on gas .. plus a damn good warranty
2 batteries and a quick charger and you're all set.
I use the battery that came with my Ryobi brushless chainsaw, which is a 40v 5ah battery. I also have a Ryobi trimmer, amd with three batteries on hand, I have plenty of juice. I have only used the mower once, but it works just fine for what it is, plus my wife doesn't mind using it as well, she likes to mow, for exercise, and I work third shift, so it doesn't wake me up while her, or my 12yr old son mows. For the price, you can't really beat it.
There seems to be a large variance in experience of battery life. We just got this mower and it cuts a .25 acre lot at a medium height with about 3 bars.
I think that Ryobi has made some changes to the battery over the last two years.
WorkshopAddict they must have, because I have a medium sized front yard and it takes two charges, always.
Nice review except I really wanted to hear the mower running and there is no sound on the mowing clips. But still nice review thanks!
my main concern is hitting a small rock in what will happen to the blade . also I noticed your son mowing the land back and forth. if you mow in a square it gets smaller and smaller and it's quicker to finish
There are a lot of people that live in the suburbs that this would probably work great for #WorkshopAddict
Yes, I would go for this model for what I need it for !!! #WorkshopAddict
Looks like another great product from Ryobi #workshopaddict
Really thinking about getting this one. Great review. #workshopaddict
Great review. Very helpful. I have an acre but I have other tools w battery... I ok get it .
Can the mower be lowered any more then just the low setting. I like my bermuda grass to be about 1 in. Is there some kind of lowering kit
#workshopaddict
That's a great mower. And, Brandon really moves while he mows! Too bad all of my kids are grown and moved out. That leaves me to do the mowing. Yup, that mower is looking pretty good.
Great review how's it holding up?
THE MOWER GODS HEARD MY PRAYERS!!!!!
I picked this up on the Home Depot website almost 2 weeks ago on a really special buy at $299 that lasted only a few hours that morning. I like the single handle height adjustment and the compactness of this mower. I think a great deal would of been for anyone to jump into the sale also on the 40V series trimmer and blower kits that were for $99 each and you would of gotten more batteries and chargers. Unfortunately those deals ended July 5th it seems.
$139 for the extra battery isn't too bad. But they are out of stock. Good review Brian and good points. #WORKSHOPADDICT
Great review! I always appreciate real world examples when battery life is a question. Thanks! #workshopaddict
looks like a nice mower. when the mower I have now goes been thinking about a battery operated.like how it folds down and seems like can be stored against the wall. #workshopaddict
Thank you for the detailed review. I'm also looking for by this unit without batteries (most probably used) and I have my 40v batteries bought for ryobi string trimmers. Can you let me know the followings;
1. Does it work with previous Ryobi 40v OP4026, 94Wh (2.35 Ah) batteries? obviously run time will be less. does it fit and any Idea how long it will last?
2. Can it used without Self-Properller mode? just as normal push mower? if possible will it hard to push without battery power?
3. Does it good for thick grass cutting?
4. Any recommendations on buying 'used' this type of mower?
5. How to clean the unit specially underside? can you pressure wash or wash it with garden hose? how to do that.?
1. It will work with that battery but will be underpowered and stress that battery significantly.
2. It can be used as a normal mower and push easily.
3. No, it likes to cut very little grass or thin grass as we show.
4. I would not buy used as there is zero warranty and you have a high likelyhood of buying junk.
5. You can spray it or PW it, but keep water away from the motor venting area in the center.
It may be me. But when you spend over $300.00 for a new lawn mower and another $100 for an extra battery you should be able to go out and cut the lawn without it quiting every 20 minutes. They promise great things but it does not deliver. My yard is not very big and is level but I go down one row and it quits. It very frustrating. And keep rotating batteries hoping that'll get it to work a little better but no luck. I would not recommend wasting your money on this.
Why wouldn't they have that other battery charging
I bought the mower and was going to get a second battery but the 6AH batter was 199.00 (wow) at HD. Instead I bought a 40v chainsaw which comes with a 6 ah battery for 149.00 so I got a chainsaw for free essentially. You can also get a Leaf Blower for the 150 range with a 4 ah that gets you a batter with a free tool essentially. You just have to be creative in your thinking and dont just purchase the battery, thats crazy. I dont buy no brand battries cause they typically dont have or keep the power of a Ryobi battery.
I've had 3 brand name Ryobi batteries fail, and the 3 other no brand batteries haven't failed me once. Don't trust the brand name
Thank you very much for the in depth review. Is it safe to wash the mower after each use? I suppose the battery should be removed.
This fell off my truck bed while driving door open and nothing broke and still works lol
Thank you for confirming that the battery operated mower technology isn't quite there, yet.
Ryobi has great 40V tools which unfortunately cannot be used for long (as intended), because their batteries' quality control seems to be insufficient. I am on battery #3 after 2 failed: one after 5 uses and one after 3 times of use.
If you push it, instead of always using the self propelled feature, will the battery last longer? I would assume so. I was looking at some you push like the SnalpperXD which seems very light but I would like to also have the self propelled feature due to my age.
Ray Rainer It will only last slightly longer...
it only takes 90 minutes to charge the 5ah, I have the mower and a half acre cleared and yes it takes 3 charges, but it didn't take all day. I have a 2.5, 3, and 5ah batteries, I use the 2.5 first and work up to the 5, recharging the 2.5 first, it only takes about 40 minutes and will be charged before you get half way thorough the 5ah. and your wrong you can use the self propelled feature without the blades spinning, just disengage the blade then engage it again without hitting the start button and just hold both levers, there you go.
Thanks for your replies! My mower will not let the self propulsion work without the blade going. I just went out and tried it again, following your description. Odd.... Also, I am using the charger OP401 and my charge times are long!
WorkshopAddict my mower will also let you use the self-propelled with out the blades so there must be something wrong with yours the manual says it can be done also
I bought my self propelled mower on the home depot website as well as the turbo blower. That way I have (2) 5 ah batteries. It's really quiet. I mowed my grass at 6am and none of my neighbors even heard it or at least complained about it. I researched the Dewalt but for the money the ryobi is the best buy.
I can use the self propulsion system with the blade off, as long as the main lever is pushed down. If I don't click the button to start the blade, and just pull the black lever in then i can use the self propulsion without the blade on.
I'm still not convinced with the lithium powered lawn mowers. I just don't think the technology is there yet. Thanks for the videos. #workshopaddict
Thank you...how about cleaning it.
Take a hose to the bottom trying not to spray right at the center where the blade connects. You can also use a scraper to do it dry. Wash the top with light soap and water and a scrub brush.
Another great review.. #workshopaddict
My self propelled works without blade spinning, I have the same style
Maybe they upgraded it.
god i love RYOBI. be good if they added some steel reinforcement for the edge as i do the same as you and butt the sife right up to trees or cprner of a fence but ryobi is awesome! #workshopaddict
I am thinking it would be easy enough to bolt on a galv steel plate on each side of the deck (outside) to reinforce the plastic and prevent the flexing. Of course, it would have to be painted black and green to match the deck body colors.
sounds like there is still work to be done with these mowers. nice review. #WorkShopAddict
Another great product from ryobi! #workshopaddict
Just buy the 6ah off brand batteries. They're half the price of brand name, and they use identical technology when you take them apart.
What about when you go up to a tree. How do you back up.? I found it hard to pull backward. I am 74
How best to clean this deck after use?
I get gopher mounds at my house do you think this would hurt plastic deck, or thin blade? There is usually rocks in those mounds.
making the assumption that you would not run over large mounds that you can see, no, it wont hurt it. If you use it to level the mounds out, the blades will dull fast.
I have to do it again... Did you see how easy he adjusted the height?! Awe man. Come on with the extra battery hack. That's what that extra slot is for. #WorkShopAddict
Do a stihl battery powered lawnmower review please
Awesome mower. When mine eventually gives up the ghost I'll consider it. #WorkshopAddict
Great review Brian as usual. I will consider this mower for my small yard once my gas model gives out. I wonder how the bagging feature would do during the fall when leaves start falling. #workshopaddict
Is the self propelled function good enough to do the " tie it to a pole in the centre of the yard " trick?
I have thought about making the switch to an electric mower, but I have 3/4 archers and I don't like the idea of having to stop and wait for the batteries to recharge. I wish they had made the second battery slot active instead of making it just storage. #workshopaddict
Which cordless model/brand would be your first choice? (Regardless of budget)