Greenworks 21-Inch 13 Amp Corded Electric Lawn Mower 25112

The Greenworks 21" electric corded lawnmower has been amazing. It is light, easy to maneuver, powerful and maintenance free. I used an electric mower many years ago and for many years. I am happy to go back to the simplicity, efficiency, low noise and power of an electric mower. Figuring out a cutting pattern to avoid crossing over the cord was simple- just cut away from the cord plug in location. No more gas, oil and air filter changes, battery replacement or charging. Plug in and go. The electric motor has great torque and does not bog down, even with a 21" blade. The Greenworks has simple cutting height adjustment with a single lever so changes are quick and easy. The options for mulch, rear and side discharge allow choices throughout the mowing season.

I was a bit hesitant about ordering this mower since it had only one review at the time but I am so very glad that I took the plunge and did so.I have used it 4 times now to mow about 1/4 of an acre of St Augustine grass and it has performed consistently every time - even when the grass was pretty long the first time I used it. I've used it with the bag (which attaches very easily) with the mulching plug and, for a few minutes, with the side chute. All work well. I use the mulching plug attachment most since I believe in returning the clippings to the lawn.Here's what I loved about this mower:Weight: Our last mower was a gas, self-propelled Honda and even without the bag attachment it was getting to be a chore to use. This mower is not self-propelled but it is unbelievably light to move around. I usually carry the extension cables in one hand and push the mower in the other when moving from back yard to front and it is not a major effort at all. Our front yard has a slight slope to it and the self-propelled used to struggle with this, as did I, but this one is light enough to make that part so much easier.Deck : The Greenworks line at this time has all metal decks. I was a bit concerned about grass clippings clinging to the underneath and resulting in rust and the manual does say that you need to wipe off the underneath after use to prevent rust. I have only used this when the grass is dry (easy in Texas) and every time that I checked the clippings had not clung to the underneath of the deck.Exhaust: There is none!! I am sure our last mower was belching enough CO into the air to put me into a regular funk after lawn work. This one, obviously, has no exhaust and, I have to admit, there I get a kick out of the fact that I have stopped pouring fumes into the air every week!Wheel Height: Adjustable one handed and glides smoothly. I love it after struggling with each wheel on our old Honda.Start up: I must be getting old but yanking on the cord multiple times to get the gas mower going was becoming something I dreaded. This one starts quickly at the press of a button, is super quiet and I don't feel bad mowing at 8 AM if that is what I need to do.And here's what I don't like:Plastic screws: The screws that allow you to fold down the handle on the mower is connected using a plastic screw and lever system. I have my doubts that this will last very long since I fold it down after every use. However, I have little doubt that if and when it breaks I can come up with another system to keep the handlebar in place.Deck size: While certainly large enough to not be a big pain, the fact that it is a few inches narrower than our Honda requires a lot more walking. BUT it is walking without fumes in your face and with a lighter machine so it does balance out.Cables: This is a corded machine. I have read that using a certain grade of extension cord is important and the user's manual states this as well. I have one extension cord at the right grade and one that is a bit lower. The mower does fine when I have to double up the cords and use the 'inferior' one but if you want to follow the instructions to the letter you need to double check that. Also the cables are a pain the first few times you mow. I learned eventually to start close to where the cord was plugged in and always turn the machine in the direction away from the cord when turning around. Otherwise having to reorganize the cord was an absolute nuisance. Trees are a bit tricky but by the third time I had the method down and it was frustration free.All in all, this is an excellent corded mower and I cannot recommend it highly enough!Edit in August 2012: Still a great mower but the plastic screw in the handle fold down mechanism came loose and fell off while mowing. I've replaced it with a basic, but probably more sturdy, metal nut.If mowing at the highest height possible (3.5 inches) it cuts St Augustine visibly unevenly. I keep it at 3 inches and all is good.The cords are still fairly maddening. So if you don't handle frustration well you may want to look at a battery powered rechargeable version instead. I prefer not to have to eventually add a big battery to a landfill so I am still happy with my mower! :)

I've been able to use this mower about 4 or 5 times now, so I thought I'd share my experiences:The mower was incredibly easy to unpack, without a single tool being needed to start using right away. This mower is about 50lbs, which is perfect for me to carry up and down the steps of our multi-level yard.It's incredibly quiet compared to gas mowers and it was even quieter than our electric weed whacker. Not smelling obnoxious gas fumes after mowing is great as well. There's plenty of power to get through the various types of grass and weeds around our house, and the mulching has worked fantastically - no clumps of grass scattered about! If our grass ever gets a little too high, I don't anticipate feeling bothered at all to simply raise the deck up and mow the yard in a couple passes because of how quick and easy everything is.Because of the lightness and quietness of the mower, I find myself more inclined to mow parts of the yard more frequently rather than pushing it all off until a weekend (or two).Despite the quality of construction apparent all over this mower, the rubber grip that saves your hands seems rather cheap. Mine was, in fact, torn already when I opened the box. This is really the only reason I'm taking a star away, because I don't see this grip lasting beyond even a single season of use.Pros:- Noticeably more lightweight than our 6.5hp gas mower.- Metal mowing deck- Single-lever adjustable height.- Appears very clean and well put together.- No odors or fumes while or after mowing.- Very quiet.- Very easy and convenient to stop the mower and start back up when needed.- Great at mulching the grass, seems to have plenty of mowing power.- Collapsing the handle is rather convenient with the quick-release levers located midway down.- I don't have to worry if I filled up the gas can or checked the oil level/spark plug/ etc.Cons:- Rubber grip handle tears easily, seems cheap.- Yes, having a power cord is kind of a pain, but it's a minor complaint compared to the advantages.I'm absolutely happy with replacing my gas mower with this, so I definitely recommend it based on my experiences thus far.

I had a very expensive battery operated lawnmower for the last few years. Motor burned out and it was too much $ to fix so decided to buy an inexpensive corded mower as I cannot tolerate gas and oil equipment anymore. This lawnmower exceeds all expectations. It is more powerful, cuts perfectly, has many height adjustments. My grass was over my knees in places but you'd never know it the way this unit worked. My cut area is about an acre and I used to work till the batteries ran out (or gas back when I used gas.) As this is corded it was me who "ran out" of energy first. Seems very well made, heavy and sturdy. Easy to assemble. My only negative surprise was how loud it is compared to the battery unit. Great buy overall.

A la fecha he podado dos veces y me parece un muy buen equipo, lo recomiendo

Picked this up after my old Black & Decker mower died. First impressions were excellent, it's easy to assemble, and pushes well. The switch to activate is easy to use (unlike my old mower) and I like the 21" size, I feel like I have to make fewer trips back and forth over the lawn to cover the same area. Mulching works great. The handle flips up easy for easy storage, which I also love (my old mower I had to detach the handle and because it was attached to the mower by cord was hard to re-assemble later).Really pleased with this mower, much better than any other mower I've owned, no complaints whatsoever about it

This electric lawnmower is very high quality and durable. It cuts grass smoothly and works well every time. The build is strong, so it lasts a long time without any issues. It's easy to use and makes mowing the lawn simple and quick. This lawnmower is a great choice if you want something reliable and long-lasting.

Absolutely worth getting for any normal mowing. You are limited in distance by how much extension cord you have (you need a cord with a gauge according to the distance you want to mow, nothing less than 14AWG for up to 100ft/12AWG @ 150ft, thicker wire is plain better). Even so, this mower is very easy to maneuver and the cord generally stays out of the way as long as you use your noggin.I love how quiet it is, how lightweight it is, and that it didn't bog down in any way, even when munching on 3' tall weeds with thick stalks, or lush 8"+ fields of grass. Every bit of nature went right into the bag—which is very easy to attach and remove. One of the most useful features is the quick change of the mow height; jacking it up on bumpy surfaces and dropping it on nice flat ground. So simple in just seconds.Using this mower is the best mowing experience I've had in many tens of years. No stench from exhaust fumes, instant start and stop, and low noise, among other features.This is my second Greenworks purchase—a pressure washer was my first—and I'm extremely impressed and happy I purchased this mower (and the pressure washer before it).