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[–] RememberTheApollo_ 9 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

I know it’s spring because that’s when the drone of small gas motors starts up. Non-stop mowers, blowers, trimmers, and chain saws.

I’ve started moving towards electric. Some of the newer, smaller equipment like trimmers have gotten really good with good power and longevity. I prefer it to gas. However, bigger equipment like mowers haven’t caught up yet, there are quite a few for smaller lawns, but bigger lawnmowers are quite expensive so far.

Hope that continues to improve.

E: it takes me an hour to do my lawn with a gas ZT mower, we have a large lot with lots of trees. Thank you, northeast US, for large lawns being in style when this house was built. Yes, we’ve looked/are looking at low/no-mow lawn alternatives. The closest in performance replacement mower in electric costs nearly $6k. It’s just not in the budget.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Honestly, if you have a relatively small yard, an electric one works great. I had cheap, battery powered Ryobi mower back when I had a yard. It lasted two years without an issue before I moved and didn't need it anymore. I've definitely had gas mowers that cost more that started needing extra attention after the first year.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Mate I got my mom a ryobi 40v to cut her lawn and i can do the whole thing on a half a charge. If you need more, it can carry an additional battery on board and youre total capacity is as unlimited as gasoline.

I use a pair of snips to do the edges. No stupid fucking weed whacker is even necessary.

The future is electric.

[–] LemmyFeed 2 points 7 months ago

I have the 40v Ryobi mower and it works great. Also have the 40v weed wacker and it works equally as well (I also have the pole saw attachment for it.) And I have the 18v leaf blower. All electric and no issues in the 4 years I've had them.