RYOBI Electric Riding Mower Comprehensive Overview and Demo Cut

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This little Ryobi riding lawn mower has been a game-changer for my father in law. It is sturdy, quick, and nimble. It fits where the other larger commercial riding lawnmowers can't. I would recommend this riding mower by Ryobi if you have an acre or less.

[@jonfenske8545]

Thanks for the video! My Ryobi 75Ah $2400 mower arrived today. Can’t wait to mow our acre tomorrow without the noise and fumes.

[@jonfenske8545]

Had it for a few weeks. Love it. Actually has more power with the tall grass than my old gas rider mower.

[@mikesmith5683]

@@jonfenske8545 Do both rear tires pull, or just one wheel? TIA

[@peterwells8980]

😊😅😊😊😅😅😊😅😅

[@peachbusinesssoftware]

In Australia they are around $4500. Ive had mine for around a year now. 1. The ignition key often becomes faulty, I have bypassed mine, its just a DPST so two wires only. Locking the break on requires a very long arm to reach down to activate the brake. The Mower is very heavy and combined with skinny back wheels you don't want to go over grass while wet otherwise the wheels will destroy the lawn. As far as power goes, I moved from a Toro and its pretty good however you do notice not as much grunt as petrol when pulling a load in the trailer. One massive benefit which was un expected is the small turning circle, much better than a petrol because of less mechanics underneath. If I had a chance again I'd select the Ryobi again. Having an electric Ride on Mower is very very convenient.

[@djmashing]

How’s the battery going

[@peachbusinesssoftware]

@@djmashing The ryobi is still going well, the batteries so far are fine. I have moved the Ryobi to another property and purchased an Ego Zero Turn. After having a few mishaps I now love the Ego. It's lighter with the Lithium batteries but with larger wheels so does not damage the lawn, Its far more powerful so the cut is better, leaving the lawn like a carpet and its just more fun to use. P.S. If you buy a zero turn, read up on how to use them safely on a hill before you sit in the drivers seat.

[@bleep86]

1st year this worked great, 2nd and 3rd year it spent more time in the shop than with me. battery and blades would not work at same time. still in shop now waiting on new batteries. will sell as soon as i get it back.

[@adams9355]

First time seeing a tiled garage floor. Interesting.

[@Archifx]

Best thing I did to the house 10 years ago

[@louisgarden3888]

I think just forget all the accessories and the gizzmos it just has to cut grass. Put some Kavli Blades on it and it will cut better than any of YOUR commercial mowers no matter how tall your grass is or how wet. The mower is only the vehicle the blades do the cutting.

[@Solarbeez]

Thanks for the mention of Kavli Blades...never heard of them, but will give them a try as per your suggestion.

[@FPChris]

I have had the EGO push mower for 4 seasons. Love it.

[@punkmanmatthew]

Price is way higher now for the 38inch

[@bowtie406]

Neighbor has one and its definitely not for larger yards. He has a .5 acre lot but mows about .3. Half way through the season last year it started failing to make it through the full cut. Its been back to the shop 3 times. Their reply is your mowing too fast with the grass too high which is untrue as this guy is a yard perfectionist. He went back to a gas rider. I think once the manufacturers go to LiPo batteries it will be better. We have a local "Returned pallet" and "close out" shop that I stop by on occasion. They are FULL of returned RYOBI products.

[@russellborrego1689]

Lithium batteries present their own unique problems tho. Including most types not liking to take a charge under 32° without becoming damaged on the first shot. Plus a LiFePO4 battery verses a SLA, currently (year 2021 in case someone shows up 5 years from now) would increase the mower price by probably double after manufacturer's GPM is worked into the mix.

[@DjKamiKaze09]

That's weird. I have over an acre of land to mow, and I didn't have an issue. I actually mowed for 3 hours straight and still had half battery left. Think they made some design changes to the mower.

[@michaelfant4052]

@@DjKamiKaze09 Which model did u buy...

[@DjKamiKaze09]

@@michaelfant4052 same one as this video

[@matthewschultz284]

After the Ryobi GDO fiasco, I am having to deal with right now, I'll probably buy an Ego. As far as Ryobi's customer service goes, their name is pretty much Mudd to me.

[@djRoyalTee]

That ego ZT is absolutely gorgeous but w/No Attachments rn and at $5k...oof. If it was @ $3k-$3500 I would jump on one in a heartbeat .

[@vintagelady1]

Ryobi has totally revamped their once non-existent customer service & it is now awesome. I purchased this mower in 2018, with the lead acid batteries. It was great for almost 3 years, & would run for easily an hour or 2. Then it started sputtering & eventually quit running, right before the warranty ran out. At the time, Ryobi was completely unhelpful---they did not service the riding mowers at all, just gave me the run-around for hours. BUT---after I wrote a VERY negative review on the Home Depot website, they contacted me, & they sent someone out to fix the little beast. It is now better than new & I've gone from total thumbs down to thumbs up on this mower. It is now sold with lithium batteries & you can get the basic model for under $3K, much cheaper than other battery mowers. their rep told me they are setting up a network of customer service reps just for the mowers, trying to get local shops on board to be authorized repair shops. I would buy another one in a flash, highly recommend.

[@jimmalley]

Thanks for the review!!!... nice machine!!

[@bennygerow]

New homeowner checking in. Buying my first ride on mower around black Friday, and I appreciate you making a review on this. The only thing I'm worried about is I had those drainage ditches all along my yard here in NC. I've heard this mower is not very comfortable over bumps and holes in the yard. Any feedback would be highly appreciated. 👍🏻

[@Archifx]

This is true. If you have terrain… go with gas

[@DjKamiKaze09]

Honestly, my terrain isn't perfect. I have a lot of bumps and terrian in my yard and ditches, don't have an issue. What I found is that the rider is a lot smoother when you've got the deck lowered and are actually mowing, but if you have the deck rised all the way and are just driving the mower around without the blades engaged the ride is a bit bumpy.

[@Bird76Mojo76]

General Electric built one of the heaviest, toughest, fully electric garden tractors ever built, and they did it back in the 70's. They have quite a cult following and are still very capable today if refurbished with newer style batteries. That said, I'd still like to see one of these Ryobi's in some very thick, wet grass.

[@Solarbeez]

I've used one for two years. It works fairly well on suburban grass but the tall thick grass, loaded with moisture will slow it down. It helps to cut it 'high' first, then come back and cut it lower. Do not make sharp turns on wet soggy ground...it can GET STUCK and when it gets stuck you'll need something to pull it out because your weight on it makes it that much heavier. I think I had some mole holes which added to the problem. A come-along and a long rope did the trick. Since I've learned to stay out of mucky ground, my time with this Ryobi has been good. I'm really happy with being able to mow without the hassles of getting gas, oil, and filters. The turn ratio is very tight. The power is very good even when going up inclines. Footnote: Do you have any idea on how to buy just the Ryobi motor and controller? I'd like to convert my 2002 DR PowerWagon. The Ryobi motor is very powerful with high torque at slow speeds plus it moves along faster than a quick walk. It could work on the DR PowerWagon without losing any power and still move loads fast.

[@nightshadehelis9821]

These kick the absolute most ass in THICC wet grass. Remember, electric machines, whether it be cars or mowers, their power output is pure torque, so there's less stress, wear, and tear on the blades. This thing does NOT bog down. Also, there's less parts to break. I've owned this for over a year now and have beaten the absolute shit out of it. I use it for plowing snow and I run over a ton of large sticks and it eats them up like Rosie O'Donnell at Golden Corral. Yet, it still runs like it's brand new. I am NOT exaggerating when I say I beat the absolute shit out of this thing. I used to scoff at electric products, but this thing made me a true believer. You know what's even more crazy? I've not once experienced a single issue yet. I had to have my John Deer serviced TWICE within the first year at over $100 an hour, and that stupid mower was twice as expensive. This thing embarrasses my old JD in almost every single way and is substantially cheaper. The cruise feature is also amazing. My only complaint is that it's much louder than I originally expected. Anyways, if you have less than two acres to mow and are sick of paying $4 a gallon to mow stupid grass, get this mower now. You won't be disappointed. Most of all, I absolutely LOVE how smooth it feels. Once you use an electric mower you will never go back to a vibrator.

[@davidrogers5343]

all clean air around you

[@3ull]

I have the 75ah version. Owned it for two years, I already have to replace the batteries. $170 each, four total batteries, $680. Go with EGO, their lithium batteries are cheaper, as I’m regretting buying the Ryobi.

[@jimjam1719]

ok, that's great, all things new are great, till years later, so,,, will this be a game changer in the next 3-5 yrs?? maybe you should keep us updated for the next 3-5yrs when the honeymoon newness is over with.?. i bet those batteries won't last and i'm willing to bet that the customer service for it won't be good either. i would love to own one, but, very hesitant based upon other reviews, price, and customer comments. i could have bought a used one last year for bout $1500, but, i was thinking more about the batteries and not the unit, either the guy was prolly getting rid of it because of the batteries, how much to replace, and dealing with crummy cust. service, or he just didn't like it and made a mistake, i couldn't see gambling on the deal. great vid, thanks.

[@jimjam1719]

almost forgot,,, i wonder if harbor freight will ever come out with an electric riding mower??? it's possible. lol.

[@castlenewworld249]

Very fancy full CRAP

[@schiltz371]

Every new tool usually feels solid for the most part when new, the question I have for this Chinese tur…..tractor is is how long will it last? I’m hearing stories on KZbin already with faulty batteries 🔋 needing replacement after just a few years. At $250 to $350 per battery with the electric mower using 4, that’s not cheap alternative. The Chinese are among the worst at making long lasting batteries too. I’d love for this to be good. I like the idea of no more crap belt replacement or thrown belts. I got 10 years outta my Deere before it had any major issues which is usually blown head gasket. That wasn’t in the Deere catalog for some reason. My favorite thing was replacing belts only to have them only last a year before needing replacement even after I lubed the deck spindles. I’d try one maybe if they have a good enough warranty, here’s hoping!

[@larrypoole3906]

Great video. Can you put mulching blades on it? And does it come with a discharge cover?

[@dalek.6171]

Lead Batteries ? That's a Deal breaker. I'd only buy this with Lithium iron phosphate Batteries. 4.8KWH could be made for an extra $1000, or less. They'd pay for themselves the first time the Leads gave up.

[@stevemurray3431]

4 Battle Born Lithium 100 amp hr batteries would set you back $3200. 4 Ryobi AGM batteries would set you back $1000. AGM Batteries properly maintained and charged after each use can be cycled up to 500 times in theory. If you mow, say 40 times per year, the theoretical life could 12 years. In RVs six years life is a good average for an AGM. So AGM batteries in this mower is not such a silly idea if the box stores are selling to a price point. Money no object we would all love lithium.

[@DjKamiKaze09]

Yeah, but lithium batteries would need to be properly stored. Most people don't have a heated garage or shed, or live in warm climates. Plus these are cheaper to replace, and you wouldn't need to change all of them if only one was to lose it's charge or completely die.

[@NickCullinan]

You mentioned that the 75Ah battery was more than enough to mow the 1/2 acre. How much does the 1/2 acre drain the battery? With that battery technology my understanding is that it's best for the long term health of the battery to never discharge fully.

[@mudgen001]

My RM300e has yet to drop a bar after mowing my .47 acre lot, with a third less battery amp hour power. Unfortunately the blades stopped working Monday, after eight months. Warranty experience not great so far.

[@DjKamiKaze09]

I mow over an acre. 3 hours straight and still had half battery left.

[@gd7062]

How is Ryobi after sales support? Unlike others, they don't seem to have support locally as the lawn mower sold through Home Depot. It would be a better design if the lawn mower uses Lithium Ion Battery. Not a fan of lead acid battery as it has diminishing charge overtime.

[@GreggDevanna]

Just be aware the you will eventually have to replace the batteries. Home Depot doesn’t carry them. My local Batteries+ doesn’t either. The 100Ah batteries are not cheap and cost a lot to ship. There are 4 of them in the unit. Mine lasted

[@waynerobinson2316]

Great video thanks. I'm 196cm how would I go. Cheers

[@davidrogers5343]

when they upgrade the battery I will buy

[@sandysmithvideos228]

After two seasons and 32 hours the batteries would not take more than a 50% charge. $600 for a new set of batteries and Ryobi says, not expected to last beyond 3-5 years. Yes, I kept the batteries charged and did not go below a 30% charge. RUN AWAY from these.

[@drink15]

@@MrBraffZachlin that’s was pretty dumb comment. Not the most but it’s up there

[@debadwolf9727]

Could you drag a de thatcher rack behind this? Or would it cause to much wear on the machine?

[@Archifx]

I’m sure you could. It’d eat those batteries tho

[@shana7246]

Thank you for the video - I am hoping you might be able to help with a couple of questions. I am wondering if this fits through a standard door - I have a small shed & it looks like with the part the blows out the grass it would be too wide & 2nd if this is the case can that part be removed after use & replaced again or is it fixed?

[@Archifx]

If your door is less than 44” then it won’t fit

[@shana7246]

@@Archifx ty

[@cuttothechase5602]

Anyone know what it’s like on slopes. I have 3 acres of slopey land.

[@yumcha16]

I mowed a freinds yard that is very slped with mine. handled it great! plenty of tourqe and grip. I wouldnt expect to do it all in one charge tho... I mowed about a 1/4 acre of slopy land and used half the battery.

[@mikesmith5683]

Thanks for posting this! I've been looking at this same model. Do both rear wheels pull or is it one wheel pull?

[@Archifx]

I believe one wheel.

[@mikesmith5683]

@@Archifx Thanks!

[@NinjaInTheFirstDegree]

It appears to have an open differential meaning which ever wheel has LEAST traction will get the most power. Or could be a solid rear

[@mikesmith5683]

@@NinjaInTheFirstDegree If it has an open differential only one wheel will pull, if it has posi track, either wheel will turn but that's very expensive on a lawn mower.

[@NinjaInTheFirstDegree]

As long as both wheels have traction both will have equal powers.

[@djRoyalTee]

Ryobi, ego and other prices shot up after the tariffs. Gonna have to wait ANOTHER year for prices to drop...unreal. and ftr, the American made brand(s) prices as ususal, are higher than Chynuh.... There has to be something on the horizon to get these to Start sub $1k...

[@fmixthings]

I was starting to think of maybe getting one as a trailer hauler for night time stuff like moving wood around while the family sleeps but the price is just so expensive. There's no way I would get one when you can get a gas mower with larger deck for half the price and it can run all day long. This is such a great idea, but I can't get behind it. Electric just isn't there yet.

[@Charlesbjtown]

I get the price issue. But electric is definitely there, just not with the nickle battery. If it was lithium ion powered, it would warrant the price imo.

[@SR-bh5jd]

Will the battery last for 18 holes?

[@Archifx]

As long as they’re all over 25

[@jermur8053]

Looks like Mario Kart

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey nice video. But the battery is a no go.

[@Archifx]

Sure. But you’d have to have the same opinion about golf carts that have been in service for decades. There’s always going to be a newer technology but you’ll pay for it. 2k for a lead acid rig that works or 6k fir a LION rig that’s newer... longevity in question? Look at the decks. They’re both sub-par unless you dive into the mean green machines

[@richardwalther6229]

Once they go Lithium Ion, these will start to sell. On a car battery, no way.

[@hymlog]

....Some don't get out much!

[@andreik8996]

How much time it works on 1 charge ?

[@Archifx]

Call it an hour. Depends on rider weight, grass height & thickness. If you have an acre or less, You’ll finish your yard in one charge.

[@andreik8996]

@@Archifx 75 or 100 Ah ?

[@Archifx]

75

[@harryballsacky]

HAND IN YOUR MAN CARD

[@Archifx]

What’s that mean?

[@grippiedeuce]

what happened, this thing is $4,000 now... even the 30 inch one is 3k

[@davidcharlesworth648]

Why is the old battery lead-acid used on this mower instead of Lithium-ion?? I know Lithium-ion are more expensive but they are so much better. Most companies building power tools no longer use lead-acid batteries. Why is Ryobi behind on this?

[@Archifx]

So they can sell them in the 2k price range instead of the 4K price range.

[@davidcharlesworth648]

@@Archifx Yes, that's fine. But how about giving the option to go with the Lithium-ion for those folks who believe in the long run, the extra cost is worth it. And, the price of those batteries is coming down as more companies switch to Lithium-ion batteries.

[@Archifx]

It’s all a corporate thing my friend. They have to sell these lesser techy models first. Then introduce a new product and make you want to ditch the old and get new. 2 sales out of the same customer. Same model the phone manufacturers use.

[@davidcharlesworth648]

@@Archifx Yes, like many things in life. It all comes down to money. As the divorce lawyers tell you. Once the love is gone, the only thing left is the money.

[@dalek.6171]

Spot on David. I wouldn't waste my Money on the Lead acid . You'd even get longer cut time with the same size LiFePo4.

[@nightshadehelis9821]

The ads on KZbin are unbearable.

[@kpath74]

Too bad they don’t detachable batteries like the EGO.

[@Archifx]

There’s your price differential.

[@mattsamuels9]

is this 4wd?

[@Archifx]

Yeah and it has crawl control and a diff locker.

[@mattsamuels9]

@@Archifx hmmm. I'll take that as a "no". Haha! Just the rear wheels with power?

[@Archifx]

Front right only

[@mattsamuels9]

@@Archifx oh dear 😬

[@mikesmith5683]

@@Archifx How can it have a diff locker with one wheel peel?

[@durtydeedsREI]

$1000 more expensive today....dah

[@Archifx]

It’s unbelievable

[@hammernnails7314]

It's not a nickel battery FFS. It's got a lead acid battery

[@hammernnails7314]

That's not a demonstration of it mowing. The grass was already mowed beforehand. Lame

[@Agent77X]

Loud!😂