Kobalt KM210 Corded Electric Mower Review
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- This is the review of the Lowes Kobalt KM210 Corded Electric Mower. This mower is a powerful, lightweight, corded electric mower. It is an excellent replacement for a gasoline-powered mower.
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Kudos sir for your tutorial.
Thank you for watching.
The 15 Amp cable tip is a life saver! Thank you
Glad that it helped.
Thank you for the review. This has helped me make my decision.
+Adrian Rangel You bet! I hope you like your new mower. I pulled mine out yesterday for the first time this season. No de-winterization needed. Supply power and go.
Thanks, yes that helps a lot
Thanks for your excellent review. I am going to get this today. I do have a friend that has one and all she says about it is that she is happy with it. I especially appreciate the cord and cleaning information (as it will have to be stored inside my home).
+Maggie Boyle
Hey there. Thanks for the watching the video and commenting on it. Good luck with your mower.
Thank you for this video it is very handy and knowledgeable...as I just bought the same lawn mower as shown on your video...now I am ready to mow my small yard!! Thanks again!!
Thank you for watching my video and I am very glad that it helped you.
I just order this same one, Im done with pulling the cord to star the gas one, too much on my shoulder after surgery, thanks for the tip, about the extention cord👍👍
I am with you on that. I am glad that you found a way to avoid further shoulder injuries.
Thanks for showing this. I have had one of these for about as long as you have. I need to get a new blade, though. I think it's 16 inches.
Thank you for watching. This mower and the blade is 21 not 16. Replacements are very unique and may be hard to find.
@@Linus007 Bought a 21" yesterday, and no, it does not fit mine. Measured and it's actually 19".
@@jezmez68 thank you. It is getting harder for me to answer questions about this lawnmower because I gave it away to one of my kids a few years ago. Thank you for the confirmation of the blade size as people will be interested in that information.
I never could get around to making my review of this mower sadly. But yours basically covers everything I was going to talk about. The only difference is I'm using a locking cord. The built in cord holder should've been made large enough to hold 12 gauge cords though.
Awesome review. Just purchased same one from Lowe’s.
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for sharing. I bought this unit today from Lowes and was a bit skeptical especially since I've never mowed a lawn before. From you video and the comments noted, seems like I made a great choice.
+Liz Collins Enjoy you new mower! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for sharing a review on this mower. I bought the same exact model from Lowes but they had a clearance model that had been brought back, so I paid 70 for the mower (without instructions or warranties). I also bought a 16 gauge cord that was 120 feet but just today cut the cord while mowing backwards.
That an awesome price. Spend the money and get a heavier gauge extension cord. 16 gauge is too thin for 120 ft. The voltage drop over that distance will ruin your mower's electric motor. Switch up to 12 gauge.
I bought this lawn mower last weekend and I'm really happy with it. It works flawlessly and is very sturdy. I did a lot of research before buying it. All other corded mowers were either cheap plastic or were not very heavy duty. I hope this helps other buyers also.
+trueplayaz2984 ,
Thank you for your comment. Mine is going strong in its second year. I will be posting a tear down maintenance video soon.
i bought this same mower today its a very good mower.
+Mike V
Perfect. Thank you for watching and enjoy the mowing.
My second season with same mower. Still very happy with it. Good experience with customer service when inquiring about a seam ripping in the bag; they sent a new one without charge. I believe the standard warranty is 5 years!
Awesome. They make a great product. Maintenance on these mowers is pretty low. I will be posting a video soon showing how to open the top to remove dried grass.
Great review 👍 you sold me.
Glad to hear it!
A question had come up: The manual states that 14 gauge wire is fine.
Yes this is true. I used 12 gauge because of the length of cord and I want to make absolutely sure that the voltage drop is at a minimum. I have other high amperage tools that is use with the same cord. 12 gauge fits all of the other uses for my other tools.
I'm looking for a new corded electric mower to replace my 20 + year old B&D electric mower. This looks like the one for me. Thanks for your review.
It is great that this video helped. Thank you for watching. Let me know if you have questions.
My daughter just called to tell me she was buying an electric mower for her husband for Fathers Day. She wanted to know what I thought of this mower, so I checked out the reviews and was pleased to see all the good reviews. And then I found your video... sold! Thank you for posting the video is was very informative.
Neal Marrison It is great that the video was informative for you. Your Son-In-Law will get years of usage out of the mower. See my other video about the blade replacement. It is a good idea to get an extra blade just in case. Be sure that he operates the mower with a extension cord that is rated for at least 13 amps.
Thanks again.
Neal Marrison I've got a Homelite 20" cordless 24-volt push mower, which actually shares the same basic deck design and over the last 4-5 years it has held up nicely. Well, one of the rear wheel bearings is going bad, and the battery is showing it's age, but those issues aside it has served me nicely. Since they're going corded, it should work without issue for years to come. That said, on the cordless a sharpened blade makes a huge difference. With a sharpened blade I can cut 1/3 more than with a dull blade.
Da Blueguy Thanks for the idea on the blade sharpening. To everyone out there. Make sure you cut with a sharp blade. Obviously it will be easier and it is less damaging to the grass.
The Blue One
Bought one of these and used it for the first time yesterday. I use a manual reel mower usually, however in August the grass starts to get tough, wet and much harder to cut. This mower does a great job, as well as my old gas powered mower. I got the 12 gauge cable as well, it's a bit heavier, however is not too inconvenient. The best part is there is no gas or oil to smell up the garage. I clean it off, wind up the cord, and I'm done. Oh, and 5 year warranty. Can't beat that.
Team Possum Thanks for the comment and watching the video. I am glad that it s working out for you.
"Cord was separately purchased" 👍😀 Great review and pleasant narration voice! Well done. Now allow your grass a bit to grow. LoL I am going to get a Kobalt KM 210 ! Thank you !
Thank you for watching. You might want to check out my Reel mower video. The two mowers are comparable in the effort, but the reel mower does not need power.
I borrowed this great mower from a friend 2 years ago and now he wants it back! The nerve of him!
Funny
I sold if he want it back
Thanks for the two videos on this. I'll be picking one of these up. Are you still planning on making that other maintenance video you mentioned?
February is the beginning of mowing season in the Pacific northwest. A new video is coming soon. I plan on removing the cover to clear out any grass that has accumulated inside of it.
I mow an acre with this model. I run over 200 ft of cord on it at times. Works like a champ
Wow. That is a lot of land. I hope it is flat.
ok thanks
This the same as the Greenworks 21' 13amp, just different paint and plastic cover.
Good to know. People may need a source for parts, and greenworks might come through for others. Thank you for your comment.
Just bought this mower. It works fine. Nice and light and easy to push. There is one bad feature though, and I'm not sure they have a fix. When using the grass catcher, the rear discharge cover does not seal with the top of the mower. Net result is that grass blows out between the top of the mower and the discharge cover. Not sure if they have a fix for this.
I have the same problem. When I use the side discharge option, the grass flies up and lands all over the deck of the mower. There is a plastic flap that is supposed to prevent a backlash of grass from flying back up; however, I have a lot of grass that lands upwardly. Not happy.
best video ever very helpful thanks. i bought same mower today can i hose off the access grass with a water hose underneath the carriage evon thi its an eletric mower??
I would not recommend hosing off the undercarriage. If water sprays up into the electric motor, it might create an unsafe condition or ruin the motor.
How does this motor sound better than yard force 15 amp!? Ive been debating between yard force and Kobalt for the highest amperage corded mower but this seals it. I think ill buy Kobalt.
Thank you for watching and we are very glad that this video was helpful.
like it, very helpful, thanks for sharing. A question: How heavy is it? I can't hand heavy things.
The mower is much lighter than a gasoline push power.
Think I've had mine for 7-8 seasons and it's still going strong.
Im going to assume its dead now?
I had mine for a while and gave it to one of my children.
I just bought one today from Lowes so they must still be selling them.
Nice to know. Buy extra blades in case they stop selling them.
you sold me on this. i am in the same boat. my gas mower is starting to have problems. my yard is about the size of yours so this looks great. i already have a 100 feet 14 guage cord. will that work ok?
Awesome mower for sure! Mine has been very reliable. I have my pattern down for dealing with the chord, which is the key aspect for these electric mowers.
Also, did you buy a specific mulching blade, or are you using the factory blade?
David Cameron The blade that I am using is a mulching blade. It comes with the mower.
Just picked this baby up yesterday. Tried battery powered not enough juice, gas powered starting trouble. This was great! Although navigating wire could be painful. How is it holding after 4 yrs, does it still run? Follow up video would be greatly appreciated! Also caulking and wd40 was a great tip! Take care
Thank you for watching.
@@Linus007 does it still work for you over 4 years or did it die?
@@robertk9936 yes. I gave it to one of my adult children.
I bought an 100ft 14 gauge extention cord; is that ok?
I got mine for $50 it was a return at home depot because it didn't run. Someone assembled the switch wrong lol easy fix. Nice mower for $50
Nice! Thank you!
Great review. I was considering the 40-volt Ryobi cordless mower, but then remembered that I rarely mow the yard with enough notice to have batteries all charged up and ready to go. I wonder about this one, though. How sensitive is it to slightly wet grass? Or if I get caught in the rain and it takes me a few minutes to push the thing into the dry. Also, I often mow after it's become kind of high and thick (back yard). Lots of push, then pull back to finish it down to the desired height. Is that manageable with a corded mower? Will I have to train myself to NEVER pull the mower backward?
+Mark Williams I also have many trees to mow around, and that isn't always straight-ahead rows, either.
+Mark Williams
No issues for the questions that you ask.
I live in the American Northwest. I mow in the rain and wet grass. The grass is cut fine. Additionally there have been times when the grass is longer than normal and the mower cuts through it fine as well. Use some WD-40 under the mower when finished so that the grass does not stick to the underside of the mower. Keep your blade sharp.
The mower has a lot of torque. Moving backwards is okay. Just watch the cord and keep a consistent pattern. Always mow away from the area where you plug in to the outlet. If you need to cross the line, just stop the mower. Restarting is just as easy as stopping it.
Obstructions should be manageable. I am sure that you can some up with something. Raise the cord if you need to around the trees.
A battery powered mower will work for you as well. Keep it charge at all times. I used to have one. That the the trick. Keep it on the charger. I did not like the weight of the battery . I am sure today it is different. I was using a battery powered mower 17 years ago. Lead Acid Batteries were all that you could get. The Lithium Ion Batteries weight less.
I just went for the plug in type for long term use and less consumables (batteries do wear out).
+Linus Thanks very much. I am wary of using WD-40 because we have rocks in our yard and there can be sparks. I of course avoid the rocks when I can, but animal activity and rain move them and sometimes I hit one I didn't notice was sticking up enough to get caught in the blade. I will be training my young son to mow very soon, too.
I liked your easy-off cleaning method, so maybe I could substitute something for the WD-40. I would have to change my mentality on maintenance, anyway. In 11 years of having the same mulching gas mower, I never once cleaned the underside. That isn't best practice, obviously.
+Mark Williams
Mark,
I doubt that the WD-40 would ignite from a spark. Normally the WD-40 is applied after mowing and scraping grass off of the underside of the mower. The flashpoint of the spray is pretty high. You could always apply car wax to the underside.
Removal of rock before hand is probably a good idea. Your mower blade will last longer.
I think there are outside tools you can use out of season to keep your batteries occupied. A chainsaw, leaf blower, hedge trimmer, etc. I would choose a brand that offered these options, even if another brand offered a slightly better mower but no other applications for the batteries.
i bought this and now i do not know how to attach the mulching insert. the instructions did not make sense to me. any clarification wd be appreciated thanks
Help i just got this free but its missing the blade I learned when I started to mow. Lowes is out & Amazon too, where u find blades now please?? thx
Lowes
Thank you. Very helpful. Would a 14 gauge 13 amp wire work in your opinion?
yahmed2k4 Yes. 14 gauge wire will work. It is one of the recommended sizes for 30 meters. It is less expensive. I am using 12 gauge because I have some other high amperage tools.
Thank you for watching the video. I hope it was informative.
thicker wire is always better. it will give you less voltage drop and moee power to the motor thus extending its life.
Any idea how to replace that plastic fan that the blade snaps into?
No. I do not think they sell parts. I am sure that superglue may not hold either.
Thanks for posting this vid! I am replacing an old HomeLite battery powered mower, and I think this is the top contender. Does the handle fold down at the base as well as the middle? I hope it does, because I plan on building a little box/locker to roll it into when not being used.
David Cameron The handle at the base (attach point to the mower) can be detached, but not easily.
Thank you for watching the video. I hope it was informative.
Hows the Kobalt holding up?
Thank you for asking. I gave it away a few years ago. One of my kids needed it.
How is the mower holding up?
I gave it to one of my children. It continues to work well.
Why doesn't it include assembly instructions?
Mine came with instructions.
Hey could I use a 14 gauge 50 feet extension cord
Yes. In fact you can use it for 100 ft of cable according to the manual. I use 12 gauge for 100 ft to be safe.
Ok thanks
Mine won’t start ...... not sure where to start !
I would claim warrantee service.
Would it fit in back of a 4 door car
Maybe. This depends on the side of the car.
Yes. Depending on the size of the car.
*I bought two of these to double-team a 2/3 acre plot with my friend.🚜 **allabout.wiki/KT** We used to use a mowing service, but $240/month was adding up fast. We needed lawn equipment, and rather than spend $1200 on a cheap ridable mower, we spent the same amount with GreenWorks on two of these mowers, four 2AH batteries, two rechargers, a blower and a trimmer. I'm glad I did. These mowers are easy to push, plow through thick grass, can be used at night due to their low noise, are effortless to start, don't stink of gas, and I love always having a charged battery available. I've found that a battery can fully charge before I drain a battery (~45 minutes), so the two of us never have to stop. We get our yard done in about 1.5 hours and hardly break a sweat. We have been mowing weekly and actually enjoy doing it, despite the two of us claiming we hated mowing grass. Seems we only disliked the inconveniences that gas-powered equipment bring. Thank you GreenWorks for making lawn care fun for us.*
Thank you for watching the review. I hope that your new mower works much better than your older one.
if this is 13Amp and you chose to use a 15A cord. why did you say 16A bad? I thought a lower value is bad not higher?
I have a 13 amp motor and I am using using a cord capable of handling 15 amps. That cord is 12 gauge. What I caution people about using is a 16 gauge cords which cannot handle 13 amps of power.
Lower Gauge = Higher Amperage.
Anybody know why Lowe's stop selling this mower?
They want to sell battery operated units. Those are more expensive and there is a huge profit when folks buy expensive replacement batteries
@@AntLive29 yeah, same for power tools I think.
convert it to cordless
I have one of these for sale. 50.00
Nobody shows how the mulch feature works! Wth??
In the video, the bag is not attached, and the side discharge vent is closed. Under these conditions, mulching occurs. The grass is cut and pushed upwards. The grass is cut a few more times as it falls. This cycle repeats several times as the mower rolls over the grass.
Must be chewing gum and cleaning lol
Take it back to the store no parts.km 210
I've owned/used this mower for 3 years until last week when the lever-controlled switch failed rendering the mower a lawn ornament. Disassembly revealed a cheaply made poorly engineered cheese-ball internal non-universal plastic part that broke inside the lever controlled PTO switch assembly. Went online to find a replacement and - nothing is available! Nor is any other replacement/repair part for Kobalt corded mowers. My advice: Buy a Black & Decker or other easily repairable brand.
Thank you for the feedback. The part is not probably not available for legal reasons. They probably do not want you to service or bypass the switch. This must be frustrating.
Being a dastardly miscreant, I would install my own dadburn switch of whatever type would carry the load.
@@traumajock Exactly! I see a fun hack in the future!
Good information but please spit out the gum next time.
Or you could have bought a carb on ebay for $12 and been done with it.
You are correct. I no longer need to store gasoline in the garage.