Is battery power the future for garden equipment.

[@themowerman]

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[@jasongardener3425]

Interesting video mick, i used petrol / 2 stroke machinery professional for 30 years, but i started going over to battery 4 years ago and them first tools have had a hard life, and still going strong, i run 90% battery kit and would never go back to 2 stroke through choice, it's as powerful as petrol, obvious benefits is low noise, less vibration and no fumes, which makes a massive difference, for someone who uses machinery 8 hours per day, 5 day's all week, battery is definitely the future. Nice video mate 👍

[@themowerman]

Ta for the comment mate...

[@Dstromb232]

If you buy a Trimmer, backpack blower Hedge Trimmer. The batteries alone if you get the high amp be at least $600us dollars. The equipment if you get name brands like echo etc. will cost about $1200.00 just a guess. My brother just bought a Battery Toro for $670.00.The battery barely last 50 minutes so if he wants a backup battery it cost almost $300us dollars.

[@robertmailhos8159]

That is a great question of the day when you are thinking of going to the battery powered lawn care equipment

[@Dstromb232]

Gas mowers still out sells battery powered mowers here in the us.

[@dougied4827]

Love how the mowers are slowly creeping Mrs P side of the fence lol

[@themowerman]

Shhhhh its a special mower operation

[@dougied4827]

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[@thewholls7176]

Good job Mick I reckon the way to go for me here in Australia. I’ve got 200 m² out the back and I’ve already started using corded electric gear……. Because if you Work left to right, the cord is not an issue and they are cheaper. The batteries never chemically degrade because there’s no batteries and you’re always running on full power off the mains……. Have a look at the Draper 240v de-thatcher for example….. Ok for DIY corded not too flash for a business…….

[@themowerman]

Well if it's do able and it works for you that's good

[@bobbelsekwol]

I've bought Masport for yrs. Absolutely batter them and nothing breaks. Wears out, but never breaks. The Aussies love them because of their build quality.

[@themowerman]

Your right

[@alandykes2519]

I have got a a worx battery hedge trimmer and it is fantastic but will be sticking to petrol for the rest of the gear 👍👍👍👍

[@themowerman]

Good comment mate

[@derrasenmaher9730]

I love both. Battery Equipment and fuel. Battery Equipment for areas where sound protection is a Must like hospitals, schools etc. and my petrol Equipment for large areas and harder jobs. I dont want to be forced to go battery all time.

[@themowerman]

Good comment mate

[@derrasenmaher9730]

@@themowerman its just my opinion on that. Each equipment for the right job.

[@jme36053]

I have a battery operated strimmer and leaf blower. I cannot properly use the strimmer to trim around the driveway, sidewalk, and patio on a single battery charge. Nor can I blow grass/leaf clippings from the same on a single charge. Thankfully these are used only when the 2-strokers give me fits until I can repair them. I’m sticking with the petrol equipment until someone else is willing to take up doing my yard work. I won’t ever see a battery operated mower. If I’ve got to go electric, it’ll be at the end of a long extension cord - and not practical for my size of yard.

[@themowerman]

Good comment mate ..

[@vegastrypes]

My first set of power tools were all Ryobi battery ones. I recently traded out the 36v mower for petrol now I have a ute.

[@themowerman]

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[@nathanlewis9737]

I have been using stihl professionally for 20 years now I fix all my own tools I will keep the petrol going till the last minute and over if I have my way the cost to the business having to fix battery equipment if I could or taking to the repair shop for them to plug into a computer which could have been a 30 min carb clean and back up a running again Keep selling the old petrol equipment people I will have a good supply of stihl petrol parts For years to come lol

[@themowerman]

Good comment mate

[@Turningwrenches85]

Nice lot there my friend just a lil love there mate , oh and Pete BR 500 😊

[@DugatDizzyLizzys]

Hi Mick. Nice haul. To replace all that machinery with the same brand and same battery system would cost £1,000's I know they quote Stihl machinery as it is, then the battery and charging system is an extra cost. Depending where you go, there are Stihl disc cutter and battery bundles up to £1600, where a petrol one is about £800. Governments are making the manufacturers go electric to cut down on emissions and reduce the output of CO2, but it's being rushed as battery systems are not as efficient as petrol in most cases, and petrol is more convenient because we are use to it. The biggest change is getting customers use to how to look after the battery, the cost coming down to be affordable, the batteries holding more charge and charging quicker without burning out. I've had customers come in saying their battery mower isn't working and I ask what they did with the battery. A lot of the time I get "I left it in" and that can cause a slight power drain which will flatten the battery. Also you can't leave it out in the garage as if it gets cold, it loses power (try charging a battery power pack when its cold, it takes ages or doesn't until taken inside to warm up). I personally would find a electric van more handy as I rarely get the van warmed up properly as I do a lot of local intermittent running around, which is what diesel engines don't like, but it's the cost mainly.

[@themowerman]

I may have a video coming soon on van charging... Ta for the comments mate

[@grasscutterpalmer3746]

some great bits of kit there Mick and I would say 50 pounds for a job lot like that and how much for the backpack leaf blower

[@Dstromb232]

If you a homeowner Battery power may be good but if you have a lawn business not good at all unless you have a lot of batteries.

[@jimbrewer2893]

4mix is ok as long as it's serviced properly. And not mistaken for 4 cycle gas. I've got a PB 580T in the shop with spark issues. As far as battery power, It's ok in the right application. For commercial use, going to cost a lot of money for initial outlay. But finding someone to fix it if it breaks...I can tell you for sure, in my area there isn't anyone. Here's another point, I was looking at some new battery power tools. Most manufacturers sell the battery separately. $100 for the tool and $150 for the battery. Extra batteries are $$$. I do have a 20V small blower for use in the garage and on the deck. It works ok, but doesn't last long.

[@themowerman]

Good comment mate

[@andersforrad]

Pete BR500 👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I like gasoline power but it won't be around forever

[@dnrsmallenginerepair]

great video mick's

[@themowerman]

Thanks 👍

[@vernonearl]

Here in New York, all municipal maintanence departments are required to transition to battery. California has outlawed the sale of new gas powered equipment. Batteries are being forced on us, like it or not. If you want to see what happens to battery equipment in the cold, just watch the videos of all the dead Teslas in Chicago when the temp. dropped down to 15 deg. F.

[@themowerman]

Good comment mate

[@THETATTOOGARDENER83]

I’m Pete 😂 I like my BR800 it’s epic

[@chrishale2284]

Pete br500. Petrol all the way.

[@markhicks9545]

Battery stuff is slowly getting there but what no one seems to of sorted out is in van battery charging

[@rickywatkins5588]

Both Ego & Kress have in van solutions

[@blank-dr2kx]

Also husqvarna. It’s been around for years

[@blank-dr2kx]

Battery stuff is terrible never replace 2stroke

[@FourDollaRacing]

STIHL is expensive, either way .... Electric or Internal Combustion! I watch Mick's Mowers and Taryl Fixes All to save money.... The KZbin is a great community for Do-It-Yourself guys and gals. So, I recommend whatever your budget will allow .... nothing more.

[@themowerman]

Good comment mate

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Pete BR 500 you can do it mate

[@petefroud5308]

Henry its so close.

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Got yourself a good collection there Mick, Pete BR500🤔

[@themowerman]

Ta for watching me old mucker

[@Herbybandit]

We all know we're being slowly forced to go the battery route but the battery technology isn't keeping up! The batteries are good for the stated output and run time for only a short period whereupon they have less output, charge slowly and capacity drops! It'll get there but as far as I can see at a snails pace.

[@themowerman]

Good comment mate

[@mowerboy7914]

Pete BR500!!

[@rayhitchman4741]

Pete BR500

[@rickthelian2215]

Extra batteries with a portable power station to charge in trailer between jobs. Cold weather doesn’t help with charge in batteries.

[@themowerman]

Good comment mate

[@liljoeii6091]

No the battery equipment it's going to work. grid can't handle that much power drain. somebody got a few trillion that we can put together i talking about. Not a whole lot just between a few friends.but that was good to bring up and awesome video thank you 😂

[@themowerman]

Great point

[@jeremytonks3438]

Makita battery stuff is the best. As well as their 4 stroke gear.

[@tgun4928]

How much you want for the fs56 with delivery to the midlands please mick

[@themowerman]

Will be too much with the postal mate ..

[@blank-dr2kx]

Battery stuff is horrendous. We use the top end husqvarna range. Strimmers are poor and long reach hedge trimmers just don’t cut it (literally ) I’ve had all my stuff from new and they are used daily. Just no power

[@themowerman]

Thanks for the input..

[@DAvidHall-n2s]

Not a big fan of battery power.Too many problems with batteries here in the US.

[@Jack.hickey.94]

Pete BR 500

[@Dstromb232]

Pete VR 500

[@craigwebber1311]

Got a mate gone over to electric he's now going back to petrol stihl long reach hedge cutters loads of money buy just not good still petrol all the way

[@themowerman]

Good comment mate

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Mick, it looks like you've made quite a score! I do agree that we will go all electric but those prices need to get much more competitive before it's practical to make the transition. I have a couple of battery drill drivers and an impact from DeWalt that have held up well but I'm still using plug in grinders, chop saws etc. in my shop. If I have to go mobile I have a gas generator. Not quite ready for battery only outdoors. Great video!

[@themowerman]

Good comment mate

[@danpaddyandy6150]

I reckon you gave £600 for that job lot Mick?! 😉

[@rickthelian2215]

Pete BR 500😊

[@BadHorsie1]

The cost of batteries and electric equipment is ridiculous

[@DAvidHall-n2s]

Pete br500

[@petefroud5308]

BR500 taking up building sheds 🤣

[@LawnboyR7070]

I’m personally not a fan of the electric equipment, I like my gas powered stuff.

[@darrenfrost5775]

pete BR500

[@davt8615]

Don't buy into it mick!! Sure the hedge cutters are mint less vibration etc. But the whole battery push is a scam!!

[@RichsMowersNBlowers]

You need to flip the camera so your steering wheel is on the left side. Pshhhh

[@Jim-ie6uf]

He’s in the UK, the wheel IS on the Right!

[@RichsMowersNBlowers]

@@Jim-ie6uf I know. He should make it look like he is in USA car.

[@goofe.washington953]

For what purpose? Based on his accent, it’s pretty clear he’s in the UK.@@RichsMowersNBlowers

[@RichsMowersNBlowers]

@goofe.washington953 Why For my entertainment of course. Pshhhh

[@djgeorgebond9250]

Peter br11

[@williamcarl4200]

Hundreds of hours with that silly 4 mix BR600 on my back. Terrible machine with no redeeming qualities. Give me a screaming simple 2 cycle any day.

[@dogmangreengrass736]

£2.8 k …. all lacking in power …

[@themowerman]

Yeah they need some work

[@dogmangreengrass736]

i bought kress chainsaw 25 mins battery time flat out and kress blower . both cheapest from my local dealer. unsual i know . must dine me a deal . petrol stuff far superior still .

[@ronnie8752]

Pete BR500

[@robertmoth8228]

Pete BR 500