Battery Mower: Ryobi vs Greenworks

Lbriand on 18/01/2024 - 09:29

Good day all! Just wanted to hear reviews and opinions:

Been on the lookout for a battery mower for our 100sqm SWB lawn. We've initially looked at this Ryobi 36v model at bunnings:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-36v-hp-46cm-6-0ah-brushles…

But found this Greenworks model today at total tools:
https://www.totaltools.com.au/redemption-bonus-offers/176676…

Not sure if I understand it right, but it seems you even get a line trimmer for free.

I've heard Greenworks and EGO are way better than the Ryobi ones, is this true? Should I bite the bullet?

Thanks!

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  • stumo on 18/01/2024 - 09:48

    I went EGO for my setup five years ago. At that time Greenworks was only available in USA. If I was doing it now I'd be seriously looking at Greenworks, they had a good rep back then in USA and were supposedly comparable to EGO, and significantly cheaper.

    • JimmyF on 18/01/2024 - 10:14

      I was on the fence between EGO and Greenworks a year ago. Greenworks was not cheaper at the time, and EGO did a good deal with a heap of free batteries etc. So went with them. Happy with the choice.

      But either are a good choice.

      • stumo on 18/01/2024 - 12:12

        Yeah so since greenworks wasn't available here when I was choosing, I was comparing USA pricing for both. Greenworks was cheaper than EGO in USA then, but from all the reviews it seemed both were comparable performance wise.

        • JimmyF on 18/01/2024 - 12:26

          Agreed, either would do an amazing job! :)

          But since I purchased the EGO gear the Greenworks range has exploded locally with lots of garden add ons like ride on mowers and even buggies and lawn vehicles. If I had a need for some of this, I would be looking at Greenworks.

    • theHMASfriendship on 18/01/2024 - 13:45
      +1

      EGO

      Is it not a dirty word?

  • Euphemistic on 18/01/2024 - 09:57
    +1

    It’s only 100m2. You don’t need anything that expensive. An 18v model will do the job OK.

    I have a 36v brushless Ryobi and a 5ah battery does 355m2 (measured) on one battery. If the lawn is extra long because I’ve been slack, the one battery won’t do the lot, but it goes close.

    • briand on 18/01/2024 - 10:08

      I do have an older model 36v Ozito (2x18v), and unfortunately it keeps stalling even though my grass isn't that long and the blades aren't blunt.
      The lowest I can go at the moment was 45-55mm, then it starts stalling. If my grass does go long, I don't go low on the first run so I decrease the height bit by bit, which does take a lot of time.
      You're right though this might be overkill, but for the sake of knowing if the Greenworks vs the Ryobi is worth it, what would your view on it be?

      • ozbaragan on 18/01/2024 - 11:53

        Hate my Ozito for the same reason. It keeps stalling. Making a 15 min job to one hour. Looking for a replacement too. Let me know which one you decide to buy OP. thanks

        • Minimum chips on 18/01/2024 - 16:05

          Hm, was actually planning to buy one. Is there a specific model to avoid?

        • briand on 19/01/2024 - 10:53
          +1

          I decided to get this: https://www.totaltools.com.au/202819-greenworks-60v-1-x-4-0a…

          • ozbaragan on 19/01/2024 - 10:57

            @briand: thanks for the update mate

          • NikhilTri on 28/01/2024 - 20:49

            @briand: I also bought this.. Thanks!!
            I was also looking for ryobi but then saw your post and went ahead with greenworks..!!

            • bashar20 on 14/02/2024 - 15:11

              @NikhilTri: Can you pls share your review as well?

            • NikhilTri on 16/02/2024 - 13:12

              @NikhilTri: I was using my friend's Ryobi 18v before this and its night and day.. this has a steel deck, much heavier. Wider as well so lesser to-and-fro.
              Battery lasts a good fair bit and the maybe cos of the weight of mower, the grass is evenly cut.

              The battery is big and heavy and you realise that when you use it in the snipper.

              Happy with the purchase.

              The website is pretty shit though. Have registered the product but have got no confirmation. Also the manuals are not properly uploaded on website. Sometimes they are not there at all and for some, it's incomplete.. missing photo page.

              Hope this helps!!

          • bashar20 on 14/02/2024 - 15:10

            @briand: Can you share your review?

      • Daniel Plainview on 14/02/2024 - 17:02

        Are you mowing when the grass is COMPLETELY dry or still dewy? As alas a lot of those underpowered mowers struggle to generate enough thrust to discharge clippings, thus when it's even slightly damp the clippings tend to clog up underneath, eventually choking the mower.

        This is the main way they stall, otherwise it's not hard for anyone with just a tad of mowing experience to listen to the mower as you're using it and go slower in thick sections - and ensure you're cutting at a height it can handle - though to be fair most Aussies have an obsession with scalping their lawn, thinking this will make it needing less mowing.

        And I say this having extensive use of an Ozito 2x18v mower doing my elderly mother's lawn in a tropical setting.

        For 100m2 you do not need much at all - I think those mowers you're referencing are overkill - if you MUST why not upgrade the Ozito to the 2x18v steel deck, which has a LOT more power than their others - that way you can use the same batts etc - though you'd buy as a kit so get an extra set. Much cheaper as well.

  • JimmyF on 18/01/2024 - 10:12
    +1

    Not sure if I understand it right, but it seems you even get a line trimmer for free.

    Looks correct, buy te mower kit, get a trimmer and battery.

    I've heard Greenworks and EGO are way better than the Ryobi ones, is this true? Should I bite the bullet?

    Both decent, I went EGO. Good mower, but they are 'large'. Which can be a problem for tight garden spaces.

  • smileys on 18/01/2024 - 10:25
    +1

    I had an Ozito 36v for my small lawn and recently upgraded it to the katana tools one. It's much much better. Automatically ramps up when it senses thicker grass. Heavier duty build and got it 50% during black Friday sales.

  • dogboy on 18/01/2024 - 10:30
    +2

    Consider warranty as well:
    Greenworks - 4 year skin and 2 year battery warranty.
    Ryobi - 6 year skin and 3 year battery warranty.

    • briand on 18/01/2024 - 10:33

      Good point! Thanks

  • shaybisc on 18/01/2024 - 10:40

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnaIovD9fkw

    The Ryobi will do a good job on your lawn. Check out the video, although he's using 2 X 4Ah batteries not the single 6Ah in the kit at Bunnings. Doubt it makes that much difference.

  • Dollar General on 18/01/2024 - 10:53

    That’s a great deal with Greenworks and if you don’t have any Ryobi gear yet, I would get the greenworks

  • greencomet on 18/01/2024 - 11:48
    +2

    Go whatever has the best and easiest warranty return. Bunnings will easily just swap stuffed Ryobi gear for new or refund, no idea about Total Tools & Greenworks.

  • carlJack on 18/01/2024 - 12:41

    I wouldnt pay $100 more for Ryobi. Greenworks is pretty good.

  • Daniel Plainview on 18/01/2024 - 16:44

    100m2? Honestly a cheapo 18v Ozito would manage that just fine.

    I don't think there's much between the two you linked - the Greenworks is a better offer due to the bonus, but Ryobi might offer more diversity into other skins etc. Both will more than meet your needs.

  • CheapSticks on 28/01/2024 - 01:39

    i bought ryobi 18v 37cm mower - very good. Had overgrown grass that wasnt cut for a month., Did it in a breeze

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