I have returned 3 of the Greenworks greatly because of that self propelled lock-up you described. Not entirely, but mostly for that reason. I can happily tell you that they have a model (I am guessing it is newer but not sure) that almost entirely fixes that problem. After releasing the forward drive, going about just an inch more forward and there is no wheel lock. In real use, you don't notice it at all. I have that model and it is excellent (so far).
Been running this mower for nearly 3 years in my business. Everything you said I agree with so pretty impressed on your review in one mow! Worth adding dont buy the ap500 battery as you will get 2 x ap300 batteries for the same price (currently buy 2 get 1 free promo)! I actually like the bars for the engine engage and the self propelled this way and get confused when I use other brands. Guess just what you get used too! Definitely for maintenance mowing and not for overgrown or thick grass! Can do it in multiple passes but there are better mowers out there for jungles! Great vid, thanks Tim!
I purchased my first Stihl self propelled mower just over two years ago and it has been a god send. With my crook hips and knees it is just so easy to follow it as it cuts and catches. I do not have a massive section but a lot larger than what you cut today. What I would like to see Stihl consider is “ paddle controls” rather than the metal bars due to a bit of arthritis in the hands. BUT, this is an impressive mower and for me was well worth the price I paid. For some additional information, I set my height on number 2 and it is ideal for my lawns which incorporate cooch, buffalo, clover and pasture. Not as magnificent as your lawns but the coverage is fine. Thanks for sharing Tim.
Nice to see I'm not alone with wishing Stihl redesigned the bar controls. I found wearing slim fit work gloves makes the bar a bit less problematic with arthritis. I also use height #2 or sometimes #3 if I've left it a bit long between mows. Also found #1 was effective in scalping some clover/weed that had taken hold in a couple of areas - so in practice seems a bit more effective than the spec Tim mentioned would have you think. I run a several year old AP 300S battery which barely gets through 400 sqm of total grass. I usually therefore use a 10 year old AP 150 to power the edger and blower.
I have used your tips on getting better edgers and yes I have the same head on 91r and find it a bit of pain to load changing to a better speed feed head to hopefully save time it has been getting worse to use keep up the product testing helps everyone have a better understanding of what we might want for home or commercial uses
Bit serendipitous, Tim. I just trimmed behind my wall and elderly neighbours this very morning. Fed up with wild oats scattering seeds all over. Hope alls well, mate and have a great weekend.
Not sure we could use that here at our house in USA. The grass texture is much different. It has areas the grass grows much thicker than other areas. For the most part our grass is made for shade more than sun (fescue I think it's called). It's not a runner grass like you have there, but hot and more down south they have similar and cut much lower than we do. We use a riding mower because our yard is huge (about an acre) and then trim, but we have to use gas trimmer and mowers. Just too big 😊 Always looking at push mowers though because it would make it easier directly around the house.
I agree, it needs to cut/mulch lower. My 96 year old father-in-law has one and complains it won't cut low enough. We bought it for him as he was unable to get his 20yo Masport with a B&S petrol going. I suggested putting smaller wheels on it.
I've got these exact two but the older versions like you were saying you had the older trimmer. I've got 3 x 300 batteries and the slow charger - cost me $2k at the time. I mow and edge about 7-800 squares with them. I like them but the mower bottoms out on my thick grass on the second lowest setting. I ground the plastic bits off underneath it and it's better but not perfect, still can't really cut low at all. I find it does all 3 options ok but the catching hole gets plugged up unless the grass is perfectly dry, so does the side discharge chute. It also leaves a small strip of grass clippings on the right hand edge of the cut so if you don't mow in clockwise laps, it will leave them behind which is very untidy. Also means I can't mow in different directions each time. Love the trimmer, perfectly balanced and so easy to use. I wouldn't buy the mower again and wouldn't recommend it for thick, spongy lawns.
Wow, that's a lot of money for a push mower. The prices on the batteries are really scary. But like with anything new, the prices will come down in time. Mine is petrol/gas and will have to be that way until I win the lotto.
For a self propelled mower it isn't far off the price mark, especially considering lower running and maintenance costs. But there are better brands at this price point (you're paying a premium for Stihl), and this model isn't very well suited for typical Australian lawns as the minimum cut height is quite high.
Love the commentary in the corner. Might I suggest turning down the natural audio from the cut just a touch so we can hear what you're saying without the hum of the line trimmer.
Drives me crazy when builders/contractors randomly put plugs water gages etc (whatever those white tubes are that stick OUT of the ground for just a few inches)
Putting that giant weed on your head like wig, so funny
I like the format of this video-in-video type of voice over. Good practice for the podcast😉
I have returned 3 of the Greenworks greatly because of that self propelled lock-up you described. Not entirely, but mostly for that reason. I can happily tell you that they have a model (I am guessing it is newer but not sure) that almost entirely fixes that problem. After releasing the forward drive, going about just an inch more forward and there is no wheel lock. In real use, you don't notice it at all. I have that model and it is excellent (so far).
Really appreciate the commentary with the vid mate.
Thanks Tim love the extra commentary on the video helps explain a lot more , too pricey for me though
Nice video, Tim. It should be helpful to anyone in the market for a new mower or line trimmer. Love the weed pull and yes, what a mane!😊❤
Thanks Sue! I feel you may potentially have the highest watch time on this channel 🙌
@@turfandtools Sweet! I'll be here for the long term. Oh, and I like the commentary during the vid, another thing to love about Turf and Tools.🥰❤
Been running this mower for nearly 3 years in my business. Everything you said I agree with so pretty impressed on your review in one mow!
Worth adding dont buy the ap500 battery as you will get 2 x ap300 batteries for the same price (currently buy 2 get 1 free promo)!
I actually like the bars for the engine engage and the self propelled this way and get confused when I use other brands. Guess just what you get used too!
Definitely for maintenance mowing and not for overgrown or thick grass! Can do it in multiple passes but there are better mowers out there for jungles!
Great vid, thanks Tim!
I purchased my first Stihl self propelled mower just over two years ago and it has been a god send. With my crook hips and knees it is just so easy to follow it as it cuts and catches. I do not have a massive section but a lot larger than what you cut today. What I would like to see Stihl consider is “ paddle controls” rather than the metal bars due to a bit of arthritis in the hands. BUT, this is an impressive mower and for me was well worth the price I paid. For some additional information, I set my height on number 2 and it is ideal for my lawns which incorporate cooch, buffalo, clover and pasture. Not as magnificent as your lawns but the coverage is fine. Thanks for sharing Tim.
Nice to see I'm not alone with wishing Stihl redesigned the bar controls. I found wearing slim fit work gloves makes the bar a bit less problematic with arthritis.
I also use height #2 or sometimes #3 if I've left it a bit long between mows. Also found #1 was effective in scalping some clover/weed that had taken hold in a couple of areas - so in practice seems a bit more effective than the spec Tim mentioned would have you think. I run a several year old AP 300S battery which barely gets through 400 sqm of total grass. I usually therefore use a 10 year old AP 150 to power the edger and blower.
Looks good Tim. I appreciate your attention to detail ❤🎉🎉🎉
The wipper snipper sounded underpowered to me. I like the format of this video. Thank's Tim.
I have used your tips on getting better edgers and yes I have the same head on 91r and find it a bit of pain to load changing to a better speed feed head to hopefully save time it has been getting worse to use keep up the product testing helps everyone have a better understanding of what we might want for home or commercial uses
Bit serendipitous, Tim. I just trimmed behind my wall and elderly neighbours this very morning. Fed up with wild oats scattering seeds all over. Hope alls well, mate and have a great weekend.
Not sure we could use that here at our house in USA. The grass texture is much different. It has areas the grass grows much thicker than other areas. For the most part our grass is made for shade more than sun (fescue I think it's called). It's not a runner grass like you have there, but hot and more down south they have similar and cut much lower than we do. We use a riding mower because our yard is huge (about an acre) and then trim, but we have to use gas trimmer and mowers. Just too big 😊 Always looking at push mowers though because it would make it easier directly around the house.
I agree, it needs to cut/mulch lower. My 96 year old father-in-law has one and complains it won't cut low enough. We bought it for him as he was unable to get his 20yo Masport with a B&S petrol going. I suggested putting smaller wheels on it.
I've got these exact two but the older versions like you were saying you had the older trimmer. I've got 3 x 300 batteries and the slow charger - cost me $2k at the time. I mow and edge about 7-800 squares with them. I like them but the mower bottoms out on my thick grass on the second lowest setting. I ground the plastic bits off underneath it and it's better but not perfect, still can't really cut low at all. I find it does all 3 options ok but the catching hole gets plugged up unless the grass is perfectly dry, so does the side discharge chute. It also leaves a small strip of grass clippings on the right hand edge of the cut so if you don't mow in clockwise laps, it will leave them behind which is very untidy. Also means I can't mow in different directions each time. Love the trimmer, perfectly balanced and so easy to use. I wouldn't buy the mower again and wouldn't recommend it for thick, spongy lawns.
According to the the Stihl website the cut height on the RMA 510 V is 25 - 100 mm. The RMA 510 is 35 - 90 mm.
Voice over is fantastic.
Looking forward to finding out about organic weed killers. Great job Tim, as always.💚
That would be a seat for when you are sitting outside watching your kids play and sitting in the sun
Love the test run. Just wanted to ask, what do you use to hang up the whipper snippers? I'm looking to do something similar.
Just from Bunnings. I think they are pinnacle brand. I’ll do a vid
That would be awesome. Cheers @@turfandtools
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Enjoy the info on the mower
It says 35mm as tge lowest cut height. Do you think it cuts lower than that? And would you say it cuts low enough for Kikuyu or couch?
Very bright idea to put rocks and pavers down the side instead of concrete..
Cant see any weeds coming in the future
Wow, that's a lot of money for a push mower. The prices on the batteries are really scary. But like with anything new, the prices will come down in time. Mine is petrol/gas and will have to be that way until I win the lotto.
For a self propelled mower it isn't far off the price mark, especially considering lower running and maintenance costs. But there are better brands at this price point (you're paying a premium for Stihl), and this model isn't very well suited for typical Australian lawns as the minimum cut height is quite high.
Tim, do you replace the speed feed heads with a universal one or do most manufacturers have their own,
I usually use the universal ones
Love that solid ugly orange color. I bet it looks better covered in grass
fyi your pod cast notification worked but you disappeared few min ago
I was the 7th thumbs up person, and apparently the first to comment.
Love the commentary in the corner. Might I suggest turning down the natural audio from the cut just a touch so we can hear what you're saying without the hum of the line trimmer.
Agree completely
Drives me crazy when builders/contractors randomly put plugs water gages etc (whatever those white tubes are that stick OUT of the ground for just a few inches)
wow 35mm??? I think 25mm isn't low enough
How's the Stihl S in the Sky on the Right ✅️ 😂
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Silly Handle system ..to safe .to annoying ..3 bars
It is a horrible mower. Had one since it came out. Never liked it and went back to my HRU196 and HRU216 petrol Honda.