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EGO Power+ 42cm Mower+Blower+Portable Power+56V 5.0Ah Battery $849.00 (Pick-up) @ Sydney Tools

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EGO Power+ 42cm Mower+Blower+Portable Power+56V 5.0Ah Battery $849.00 (Pick-up) @ Sydney Tools
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Murdrum on 02/05/2023 - 09:00 sydneytools.com.au (5514 clicks)
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EGO PAD1500E Nexus Escape Skin VIA REDEMPTION, see https://promotions.egopowerplus.com.au/terms-and-conditions.

Pack Includes:
EGO LM1703E 56V 5.0Ah ARC-Lithium Cordless Brushless Power+ 420mm (16-1/2") Lawn Mower
EGO Blower 🤷‍♂️ (details missing from page)
EGO BA2800T Power+ 56V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Including Fuel Gauge
EGO CH2100E POWER+ 56 Volt Standard Charger

Shipping of $350 kills the deal for me but still posting for those with stock nearby.

I am very sad about spending $500 on the 36v Ozito Self-propelled mower with 4x4ah batteries. It's so heavy and clunky 😭

Home & Garden 56V 5Ah Battery Charger Cordless EGO Tools Lawn Mower Power Inverter Rechargeable Battery

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  • lanriver on 02/05/2023 - 09:08

    The link goes to LMLB1703E 42cm combo.

  • Broos on 02/05/2023 - 09:14

    I have the 42cm and don’t rate it. It cuts out a lot when mulching. Not enough power. It’ll be on Gumtree soon enough once I upgrade to the 51cm.
    I can only recommend the 42cm to people with max 150m2 of grass.

    • ESEMCE on 02/05/2023 - 09:46

      What makes you think a wider sweep will cut out less?
      Does the motor on the 51cm have significantly higher power output?

      • UncleRico on 02/05/2023 - 12:27
        +3

        Yes. The 52cm Select Cut is an entirely different build with twin blades and more powerful motor.

        Much better unit, if you’re happy with the wider cut and heavier weight.

        • Broos on 02/05/2023 - 16:23

          I believe the power output on the Select Cut is 1400w, vs 800w on the 42cm.

          • Mudflap on 02/05/2023 - 16:56

            @Broos: what's the power rating on the 47cm? Struggling to find it via google

            • Broos on 02/05/2023 - 17:27

              @Mudflap: Ego stopped reporting the motor power. It used to be in the manuals. Not you’ll likely only find it from reviewers who directly ask Ego. Or by asking them yourself.
              It’s a bit disappointing that Ego has started marketing “THE POWER AND PERFORMANCE OF PETROL” and removing power figures from their product pages.

              • ESEMCE on 03/05/2023 - 10:15
                +1

                @Broos: I ended up using the AEG 58V stuff as a proxy for EGO when I was cross shopping battery mowers a few years ago as I was never able to find the power output of EGO gear, even searching through manuals.

                Ended up grabbing the Victa 82V only a few months before Briggs and Stratton went belly up!
                No regrets on the Victa so far, hopefully I can get a repack on the battery in the future as that's the most likely point of failure.

      • Broos on 02/05/2023 - 16:30
        +2

        The 42cm is 800w, and the 51cm Select Cut is 1400w. Nearly double the power!

    • geosta on 02/05/2023 - 10:22
      +1

      I have the 42cm and I love it. Whilst I don't use the mulching function, I've never had any trouble with it cutting out, going over both buffalo and kikuyu. Granted I've only got about 200m2, but with a 5Ah battery I get it done with only like 2 bars gone.

      • Jackson on 02/05/2023 - 14:05
        +1

        I have buffalo and I think mine is the old 49cm, and if I put it lower than level 4 of 6 on the height it gets stuck (all numbers from memory). How do you do the mulching? just not use the catcher?

        • Wing Nut on 03/05/2023 - 08:31
          +1

          There's a moulded plastic insert that goes in the grass clipping outlet instead of the catcher on our 42" EGO. The hinged flap closes over it.

          • UncleRico on 03/05/2023 - 10:18
            +1

            @Wing Nut: Yep, very easy to use and take in and out as required. The 52cm (and I suspect current 42cm and 47cm models as well) have both a mulching plug and clipping diverter to shoot out clippings at 90 degrees rather than over your feet, should you not wish to use the catcher. They work well, although the 52cm has enough power to deal with significantly longer grass (although still struggles with it when wet) which is not ideal for mulching, so I normally use the catcher. Wish I could be more disciplined and mow more regularly, then I could mulch which is better for the lawn and my bin usage…

    • r0nmac on 02/05/2023 - 10:46
      +2

      +1 Dunno who down-voted you for expressing your honest feedback.

    • FrankAbagnaleJr on 02/05/2023 - 11:31

      I had the same problem, I ended up raising the mower a notch higher and it works without any issues now. I can mow and whipper snip 250sqm on the one 5ah battery.

      • Broos on 02/05/2023 - 16:25

        Power is the issue, not battery capacity. I don’t think raising the height is a solution. That means I have to mow twice, which is really more reason to just get the bigger and more powerful mower.
        I have 5ah and 7.5ah batteries.

    • LuigiC on 02/05/2023 - 12:07
      +1

      Worth reaching out to EGO if your battery is cutting out. Mine was initially fine and then started cutting out regularly - i contacted EGO and they sent me a replacement very quickly and all is good again. I was still within the 3-year warranty period, but worth a shot even if you're past it.

      • Broos on 02/05/2023 - 16:28

        Thanks! It happens on all three of my batteries, though. I believe it’s power related, not battery related. The mower is only 800w, vs 1400w on the Select Cut XP.
        Using the mulcher and going low just kills the small motor.

    • Bread Pitt on 02/05/2023 - 13:24

      What size battery you running?

      • Broos on 02/05/2023 - 16:27

        I mainly use the 7.5ah, but sometimes the 5ah. Power on this mower is 800w (or at least mine is). That’s just not enough power to mow low on Kikiyu.
        The battery capacity is fine. It’s raw power to mow low or walk at a good pace with the mulched that causes the mower to cut out.

  • dead5pur on 02/05/2023 - 09:18

    Sees a few packs on sale. I've been paying someone to do mine, but might be time to stop being lazy. Are these good deals for EGO?

    Is it worth the extra for the self propelled 52cm model?

    I have around 400-500sqm of grass between front and back.

    • kehuau on 02/05/2023 - 09:31

      Actually I have the same question. I have similar 500 sqm of grass land, and I am not sure if I should get a Honda hru216vku or EGO LMLB2135E-SP. I heard that for this size of grass land, just go with the petrol one instead of the electric one.

      • RogueWolf on 02/05/2023 - 09:53
        +1

        go the Honda HRU19M2 Buffalo Premium Mower

        • hellrazorone on 02/05/2023 - 11:05
          +1

          I've got this mower and its great. Massive step up in terms of quality from a Masport or Victa. Metal instead of plastic for the same parts.

        • entropysbane on 02/05/2023 - 15:30
          +1

          Definitely great lawnmower.
          Those Honda buffaloes last for years, always start etc. and chew through weeks of previously failed mowing plans with no trouble (I have about 1100 square metres)

          Back to the original question you can do any size lawn on battery as long as you have extra batteries. I guess it is just cost effectiveness falls off rapidly once you need more than one battery.

      • supaderp on 02/05/2023 - 09:54
        +3

        the ego won't cut 500sqm of grass, probably half of it at best on dry grass and without using the self propelled function. Have to recharge in between with the 7.5ah battery. Better go with the honda

        • josaya on 02/05/2023 - 10:54

          Same experience as above. We use both mulching and self-propelling, requiring 2 charges for just under 600sqm of Sir Walter, with the 52cm that's approx 3-4yrs old. Haven't really noticed much battery degradation which is a plus, but we also recharge once the first half is done, and mow weekly.

          It's almost ride on lawn mower territory with time consumed…

    • michael9865 on 02/05/2023 - 09:50
      +3

      Got the Ego 52cm and cuts grass very easily and precise compared to all the 4 strokes I've been using. The self propelled is good when my dad wants to mow but i like being in control so dont use that function.

      The blower is also good but hate it doesn't act as a vacuum aswell, tend to just use the ozito vacuum blower combo for leaves and then ego blower when cleaning the roof.

    • d2567 on 02/05/2023 - 10:36
      +1

      I have the original self propelled 52 cm one that came out around 5 1/2 years ago with one large battery. Have heavy buffalo grass and 700 m block with tiny house.
      Battery just manages to do the whole yard( used to run out about one small bit before finishing).
      So battery now 5 years old and I can still do the complete yard on one battery. Cannot believe how expensive the replacement batteries are.
      I mow the grass around 40 times a year or more. Means the battery has lasted over 200 charges without any obvious drop in charge.

      • UncleRico on 02/05/2023 - 12:32

        The original metal deck model has been largely superseded by the Select Cut with its plastic/polycarb deck which is lighter and has the newer brushless motor.

        • Mudflap on 02/05/2023 - 16:47

          Are the plastic decks ok, ie. stand up to the occasional rock in the grass or a bit of manhandling? I like the idea of weight saving as I have to cart my mower up and down several terraced levels.

          • UncleRico on 02/05/2023 - 17:13

            @Mudflap: Absolutely fine. Lots of long time owners reviews online and I can’t recall ever hearing of one cracking or breaking. The build quality is fantastic compared to Ryobi, Makita or Ozito units, plus they’ve got the advantage of being lighter and never rusting (with the possible exception of the axels which are metal).

            • Mudflap on 02/05/2023 - 17:25

              @UncleRico: Awesome. Hm 47cm or 52…

              • UncleRico on 03/05/2023 - 10:42
                +1

                @Mudflap: Tough call. I got the 52cm and bought the 47cm for old man - mainly because our use cases were quite different.

                I've got more lawn which I do less frequently, so the extra cutting width, increased power and larger 7.5Ah battery of the 52cm Select Cut was worth the difference for me.

                The old man is older, less agile and mows more frequently. Accordingly, the lighter 47cm unit was perfect for him and he's never struggled with the reduced power or smaller 5Ah battery. I suspect if he was doing my bigger and longer lawns, he would have struggled, albeit the extra weight of the 52cm would have been poorly received.

                If I was waivering, I'd choose the 52cm - mainly because the brushless Select Cut engine has so much more grunt and will reduce mowing time, but also because the extra spend would see you qualify for the $1200+ redemption offer of the 2.5Ah battery (which could be used with the included blower) rather than the $800+ redemption offer of the portable power station which would be of limited use to many people.

    • UncleRico on 02/05/2023 - 12:31
      +5

      https://sydneytools.com.au/product/ego-lmlb2135esp-56v-75ah-…

      Absolutely. The 52cm Select cut is much superior model, and whilst the blower kit is a bit more at $1249, it qualifies for the extra 2.5ah battery which will mean you’ve got two great tools and a battery for each for the money.

      • dead5pur on 02/05/2023 - 13:29

        Thank you for your feedback!

      • Navanod66 on 03/05/2023 - 10:22

        Is the 2.5 battery better than the bottom tier 33cm Whipper snipper gift if I also need a whipper snipper? Or grab the battery and pay for a better whipper snipper?

        • UncleRico on 03/05/2023 - 10:35
          +1

          Can't comment on the entry-level line trimmer, but the ones with Powerload are awesome - I've got the carbon shaft model but have nothing else in the Ego range to compare it to. From memory, some of the smaller trimmers use 2.0mm rather than 2.4mm line which I avoid due to the quicker rate at which the line tends to get chewed up when trimming along hard surfaces and corrugated fences.

          Just beware that the 2.5Ah batteries really aren't suitable for usage in the mower. Whilst lighter and ample for most handheld tools, you will notice a significant difference in torque when going through longer, tougher or wetter grass with the mower - so only choose the smallest battery if it's your intent to
          use it with their awesome range of blowers, edgers, trimmers etc…

  • yoquierotaco on 02/05/2023 - 09:24

    how does this compare to the Makita equivalent? I already have some Makita tools so unfortunately will have to stay unless making a switch

    • wardrop on 02/05/2023 - 09:38
      +6

      Be careful using this logic. Batteries are a wearable item. If you mix brands, it's not like you're throwing money away on extra batteries. Instead your extending the life of your other brands batteries and helping spread the wear/load. All you're doubling up on is the charger… which you basically get for free anyway. You may also miss out on some conveniance with having multiple batteries for the same brand so one can be used while another is charging. Otheriwse it's a false economy in my opinion to feel locked into one brand as if you've made some big investment.

      I personally have 3 battery tool brands. Ego, Ryobi and Dewalt, and unless I'm looking to buy second-hand tool skins, I wouldn't have any problem adding a 4th to the mix if it meant getting the best tool for the job.

      • andresampras on 02/05/2023 - 10:17
        +2

        Smart.

      • GooseHoward on 02/05/2023 - 11:03

        I agree with this, the other thing is that in most cases (probably not mowers) you can easily get adapters to use tools with different batteries.

      • Prong on 02/05/2023 - 11:26
        +1

        Not worth trying to extend the life of batteries IMO.

        Lithium battery production is very very rapidly ramping up to meet demand, and batteries are becoming cheaper, and better.

        Many brands have moved to newer 21700 batteries, or will do so soon. They have generally have better current output, and the packs offer other features such being switchable between high discharge / capacity, or maximized life. And for a similar, or often cheaper price.

        The older tech 18650 batteries are also often then sold cheap - like Ozito doing 3x 4Ah for $99, since they have 21700 batteries to replace them.

        Batteries get 300+ cycles before noticeable degradation so by the time they are not suitable for high current tools, they can be replaced with newer tech, and the older batteries are still handy for lower current devices.

      • entropysbane on 02/05/2023 - 15:39

        While all my other tools and gardening equipment is makita, I have not bought a makita lawn mower yet because my Honda 4 stroke just keeps on keeping on.

        That said, my neighbour had one (about 200sqm lawn) and he was always complaining about the hard on switch, how it didn’t cut very well and before long the deck broke (I suspect there might have been some not admitted user encouragement). He has a ryobi one model now.

        I am sure there are other people very happy with Makita lawn mowers, and no doubt everyone is different, but my neighbours experience means I am happy to stick with the Honda for as long as I can. It will outlast the availability of 91 octane.

    • GooseHoward on 02/05/2023 - 11:13

      I have the 460mm Makita that I got from a similar deal to this - 2 batteries, dual charger, blower and the mower (I was quite happy with this). It can do my 400m2 lawn in one charge. The quiet mode saves a lot of energy, you could probably do it twice and it seems to produce the same results. You'll get best results if you don't wait for it to grow too long before cutting.

      The main downside for some is that the red lever you hold down to keep it on needs a fair amount of pressure. For me it's no problem but for people with weaker wrists or old folks it would be a real hassle. Don't be deceived if you try it at the store, the only way you can feel the amount of pressure required is by actually turning it on.

      • AaronR on 02/05/2023 - 13:54
        +1

        Can you use a strip of velcro to keep the lever engaged?

        • UncleRico on 03/05/2023 - 10:46

          I keep meaning to try this on the Ego. Even though the triggers are easy to press, my piddly office hands struggle to maintain the grip over mutlple lawns and I end up shifting between left and right hand triggers every 30 seconds. Shall have to grab the sewing kit and see if some velco can idiot-proof it (and contribute my ever-weakening physical capacities)…

          • AaronR on 03/05/2023 - 13:14
            +1

            @UncleRico: Yeah I use a velcro strip on mine. Just the stuff used to tidy up computer cables from Amazon. Works really well. Just don’t go full Darwin and forget to take it off when emptying the catcher :-)

        • GooseHoward on 03/05/2023 - 13:14
          +1

          You certainly could. I thought about using a zip tie but this is a better idea. That said for mowers at this price point you would expect not to have to do this, but I guess they're approaching it from a safety standpoint - my understanding is that it's meant to be a "dead man's switch" of some sort. I just think of it as improving strength in my wrists / forearms lol

      • GooseHoward on 03/05/2023 - 13:16

        Forgot to mention that the mulching attachment is awesome. I don't bag any of the clippings anymore and my lawn seems much healthier ever since

  • cletus75 on 02/05/2023 - 09:33
    +3

    I've the 47cm mower (after being very happy with the line trimmer, blower and hedge trimmers) and I was initially very disappointed with it - it had nowhere near the power of the petrol mower I'd just replaced (it would faint if it saw a blade of grass more than a few cm long) and it would run out before I finished the backyard. I was cursing - what have i done?? But I splurged on a 7.5Ah battery, nominally for the longer life, but it made a huge difference to the mower - clearly it can draw more power from the larger battery. Suddenly it was very comparable to the petrol mower and I was able to do both front and back yards on single charge. It's possible that I had a dud 5Ah battery, but the power draw thing is apparently by design, so whilst it's not a cheap upgrade, it is so, so worth it for anyone considering one.

    • michael9865 on 02/05/2023 - 09:52
      +3

      I use a 5Ah and it works great but have a 52cm. So either you had a dud or 52cm just utilises battery power more efficiently🤔

    • UncleRico on 03/05/2023 - 10:49

      Interesting feedback.

      There's plenty of online info and reviews about a profound difference in torque between the 2.5Ah and 5Ah batteries, but very little difference noted between the multi-string batteries of the 5Ah and 7.5Ah or 10Ah batteries. Certainly, there's no notable difference between the 5 and 7.5 in the LM2135 model, but I feel like I'm wading through treacle whenever I toss in a 2.5 due to lack of charge or laziness. The 47cm could conceivably use different power modelling since it is a totally different engine…

  • Navanod66 on 02/05/2023 - 09:46
    +1

    Thanks for the heads up on the Ozito self propelled mower. Was considering it but found it very clunky and hard to maneuver when I had a try at the green shed.
    I'm already suffering from the 2x18V steel deck push mower, don't want to "upgrade" to a more painful version!

    The 2x18V Ozito whipper snipper is also an arm breaking and back hurting beast. I find my left arm hurts mostly from the bump feeding as it takes multiple bumps each time.
    Only advantage of Ozito are the cheap batteries. My bad for being cheap.

    • Prong on 02/05/2023 - 11:11

      I am curious as to what you don't enjoy with the 2x18V steel deck push mower?

      • Navanod66 on 03/05/2023 - 11:29
        +1

        TLDR: Design flaws and poor support as it is a promo item.

        The whing: The catcher is too low and creates resistance as it is dragged through the grass. It gets worse as it fills up, requiring constant emptying or it would feel like I'm plowing the land. I can't use the lowest cutting height at all and even the 2nd lowest gets stuck regularly, scalping the lawn.
        Doesn't have mulch chute, so mowing without the draggy catcher is no better as the clippings just accumulate under the deck and chokes the blade.

        The 2 plastic knobs that holds the collapsible handle, and the height adjustment lever are protruding from the sides and get caught on bushes and walls.

        One knob needed replacement as the plastic's cracked.
        Bunnings special order (tried 3 different Bunnings) couldn't find the part number for it and I had to contact Ozito to get a design drawing.
        Even so, Bunnings claims the part number does not exist in their system and sent me their version of the drawing. Turns out, Bunnings merged the knob and the screw and gave it a new parts number. And basically sold me an additional overpriced screw.
        Didn't help that the manual calls it an "upper handle knob" but the part's real name is "star handle nut". For a triangular knob.
        Replacement blades are also non-standard and took months to arrive so I was mowing with a loose crooked handle and worn out blade (doesn't hold the edge after sharpening) for months.
        The much touted 5yrs warranty didn't help at all as the knob and blade are not covered.

        • Murdrum on 03/05/2023 - 11:39
          +1

          I have the Ozito 36v Self Propelled and concur with the design flaws.

          Knobs are the worst for catching on wire fences.

          There's bars across the front and back of the deck that control the height of the deck and the deck itself are far lower than the cut height of the grass. They create a lot of resistance against the grass.

          There's a huge bumper in front of the cutting deck (which provides a handle) which prevents cutting close to objects in front.

          The wheels protrude a long way to the sides of the cutting deck, preventing cutting close to objects to the side of the mower (if the knobs don't catch on whatever it is 🤬).

          • Navanod66 on 03/05/2023 - 12:54

            @Murdrum: Spot on mate! I'm lucky I don't have wire fences as I can imagine what an absolute PITA it must be!

            And yes, the non-propelled version suffers from the same problem with the deck being much lower than the blade, with the same big ass front bumper and wide spread wheels preventing it from cutting closer to walls and objects.
            Which requires me to use the arm hurting, wrist breaking and back hurting 2x18V whipper snipper…

        • Prong on 03/05/2023 - 19:23
          +1

          Yeah all fair issues!

          The fact it is not stocked regularly is a big downside re: warranty. And the knobs could easily be a much better design - I have caught them on stuff too. I don't fold mine up so contemplated just replacing them with bolts, but never got round to it.

          My biggest gripe is the button then pull handle to start doesn't always engage on mine if the button is not pressed in firmly enough.

          It's also frustrating that the mower has a big bulbuous engine like housing for the batteries, when the motor is thin and mounted very low. The mower could instead be very low profile, making it easier to mow under things like trailers or bushes.

          I rarely use the catcher, and only mow on the very highest setting, so have not experienced the other issues. The chute fills up but I don't get any slowdown - perhaps because the blade gets a bit less resistance. Mine rarely spools up past the lowest speed, but the clippings get chopped up fairly fine and fall out the bottom.

          I have seen people post about an adaptor you can get that lowers the blade a little for low mowing.

          I do wish there was a 'turbo' button that ran the motor at full power for a short while, rather than the auto system. Mostly to preempt thick bits, and because the times I use the catcher, it's mostly for picking up leaves. A mulch option would be good too - I didn't want the heavier self propelled mulching model.

          Good to know about ordering the blade though - I should do that well in advance. I have not noticed much wear though, or issues keeping it sharp. But because I cut high there's zero dirt hitting the blade, which will reduce wear.

          Anyway, interesting to hear others feedback. I really like it overall, but had some friends asking me about it, so good to see what issues others have, since my usage style is probably not typical.

          • Navanod66 on 04/05/2023 - 10:16

            @Prong: Yeah, I've stopped folding it up since getting the elusive replacement "star nut". Don't want anymore dramas with that bit.

            The start button is annoying but mostly funny when it fails as it makes this dying whine.

            I've explored the 3D printed adaptor to lower the blade but can't find one for this model. Not sure how safe it is either.

            Cutting on the highest setting and without catcher is probably why you are getting a better experience. I've tried that but couch grass doesn't look good that long, and it's spongy. Also, the pop up sprinklers that come with the house are the shortest, so they get engulfed if I go above the 3rd height setting. FML.

  • Camm90 on 02/05/2023 - 09:58
    +1

    I've seen these in store at total tools and they're pretty well built. If you have smallish land then they're a good option. Bit pricey but better than other battery mowers in my opinion.

    I'll always have a petrol mower as I have larger land, but battery blowers and snippers are great. Can't comment on the 18v snippers though, I bought a dewalt 54v model, chews through nearly anything.

    People who are worried about the batteries, think of it this way. The money you end up saving on fuel/oil will cover the cost of a new battery when needed (most likely).

    • zukand on 02/05/2023 - 10:06
      +1

      It's not just that (infact, I honestly think I spent less than $50 in fuel in the 5+ years I had my petrol mower) They are also just great to use. Can use headphones as ear protection, never any issue starting and stopping, lighter. Easier for the other half / kids to use.

      • geosta on 02/05/2023 - 10:27
        +2

        This is a very much underappreciated aspect to it. It is so quiet compared to a petrol mower.

        The other thing I love is that it takes like 30 seconds for me to start mowing. No stuffing around with fuel/oil, just take the battery off the shelf, pop it in and I'm off. Honestly means the lawns get tendered to much more often than they otherwise would.

        • d2567 on 02/05/2023 - 10:43

          And the instant start is a huge plus.
          Had a little enviromower before this and it was much much quieter than the ego ( lasted 15+years) but it needed its battery replaced every 2 or 3 years.
          Ego battery still like new 5 years later.

  • wink on 02/05/2023 - 10:48

    How does EGO go against more 'upmarket' brands like Stihl and Husqvarna?

    e.g.
    https://www.husqvarna.com/au/lawn-mowers/lc142i-with-battery…

    and

    https://www.stihl.com.au/STIHL-Products/Lawn-Mowers/283176-9…

    • ESEMCE on 02/05/2023 - 11:26

      They're both 36V for starters.
      So likely (not quite definitely) these 'upmarket' brands will have less power.

      • Uncle Chop Chop on 02/05/2023 - 20:05

        Yep. Depends on the watts drawn. The most powerful cordless mower currently is the Milwaukee M12 Fuel if I'm not mistaken, which is 36V.

        • ESEMCE on 03/05/2023 - 11:45

          The Milwaukee talks about using MASSIVE 12Ah batteries (not the same unit that you strap onto a drill, although it might physically connect, nobody wants to be lifting that all day!), so quite likely 4 strings of cells in parallel, so not impossible that it could output sufficient current to overcome the Voltage deficiency.

          Although if they were the most powerful, I find it VERY surprising that their marketing hides the power output. Ditto for EGO.

    • umexcuseme on 13/05/2023 - 04:06

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqKYiMNvvUg

      Check near the end where CFM vs time is graphed because some units start strong and quickly drop off while others like the Greenworks stay strong.

  • cxy0614 on 02/05/2023 - 10:51

    Is the bowler 900m3/h one? If so can sell the bowler at $200 very easily and bring down the cost of the mower to $649

    • lanriver on 02/05/2023 - 12:53

      900m3/h shows on the picture

    • umexcuseme on 13/05/2023 - 04:05

      Or you could just bowl it down the street

  • Hinee on 02/05/2023 - 13:58

    Seems like the standard price for the mower, just with a free blower + inverter.

  • Parko on 02/05/2023 - 17:06

    Just received a call from the store after ordering. They have no stock.

    • UncleRico on 02/05/2023 - 17:10

      Trade tools and total tools normally participate in Ego promotions. Have a squid at their websites.

      • Geoff897 on 02/05/2023 - 23:18
        +1

        Retailers have to pre order the ego promo/specials before the promo starts.

        Customers can't go-to a retailer and have them order the promo in. It's abit stupid when the customer has the wallet open.

        Then you have ST/TT which are franchise's and not the same stock as online, you'll be best to call stores nearby to check stock.

        Less and less stores participating each year which is unfortunate.

        • UncleRico on 03/05/2023 - 10:30
          +1

          Yep, but Total Tools are offering online - and irrespective of what local stores hold - I've made 3 orders from them in the past two years which have shipped to Sydney from one of their Qld-based stores, so suspect you should be fine. Shipping for the current combo kits ranged from $49 for the 42cm model up to $139 for the premium, but significantly larger and heavier 52cm mower + blower combo.

          Disappointing to see nothing on Total Tools website, since they've claimed in the past to be Ego's biggest distributor and have always partaking in their promos previously - hopefully they just haven't gotten around to going live on the website yet. I know that the Castle Hill store in particular always pre-ordered huge volumes of their combo and extra battery kits, saying that they invariably sold out of everything in quick speed, not least to all the house-proud locals, and other people like me who were unable to source from local stores but would travel to their franchise to load up in promo season. Might be worth a call if you can't get or don't want to pay the shipping from Sydney or Trade Tools.

          Oh, and apart from having a squid, please also have a squizz at their website to see current and future offerings. Bloody autho-correct and its deeply-rooted penchant for sea-dwelling invertibrates…

  • Iggy Blue on 02/05/2023 - 18:10

    I have the 47cm model and a 1200 sqm country yard plus nature strips the size of a whole city block. I can do the yard on one charge of the 5Ah battery and the nature strip on another charge as long as I don’t mulch and only use the self propelled to get me out of the gutters. I also have the powerload line trimmer, chainsaw and blower. All the tools are excellent so far but I have just had my second charger warranty replacement. Luckily the local Total Tools have dealt with Ego and the warranty experience has been trouble free.

  • Madbro on 02/05/2023 - 23:27
    +2

    Had to have a hernia op so a year ago I bought the 52cm self propelled with blower, 7.5ma battery and charger and got another battery, 2.5ma, with redemption. I also bought another 2.5ma and charger on Gumtree for under $100. Sold by Honda Buffalo 4 stroke mower to a friend and gave my Honda brushcutter to my son and my Honda blower to my other son, No more buying petrol for anything now, no more expensive services and no heavy lugging around heavy machinery at my age. The Ego is less than half the weight as the Honda and does an equal job but a lot faster and quieter. The Ego blower is phenomenal and knocks the heavy Honda over for power. I have an AEG brushcutter and prefer it to my bull-handled Honda! There is nothing wrong with Hondas but I will never go back!

    • Murdrum on 03/05/2023 - 08:13

      That's mad, bro!

  • ihbh on 03/05/2023 - 16:54

    Anyone got this or similar and Kobalt 80V from Masters 2016 clearance? How do they compare?

  • renm on 11/05/2023 - 20:55

    Ego tools are great however the battery quite often failed after warranty 🤣

    • Murdrum on 11/05/2023 - 21:42

      Battery has three years warranty. It's a consumable component so if you use it regularly, the battery is sure to become useless over time. That's normal.

  • umexcuseme on 13/05/2023 - 04:04
    -1

    Poly Cutting Deck

    Into the trash it goes

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