MIND BLOWN 🤯| New EGO E-steer Zero Turn Mower

[@jasonray9568]

My EGO Z6 Esteer just arrived…love it! Thanks for a great video!!!!!

[@Kitearmy]

I'm really liking mine too

[@mountainbuck]

Awesome job! Next year Ego will put a flat screen on the steering wheel so you can watch Kite Army videos while you cut 👍🏻

[@Kitearmy]

Hell yeah - best comment of the day! Well done buck.

[@RossMalagarie]

Just got to put a handle bar mount and you can now😁👌

[@fedguy9182]

I like the Benny Goodman big band background music. Just picked up the Z6 e-steer at NFM on year end floor model sale for $3700-included the four 12amp batteries and wall charger.

[@slicktype001]

I have been waiting for someone to properly review this E-Steer since it was announced! So a big thank you.... Once blades are active, do they continue to work once you put it into reverse? My last Ryobi ride on could, but I had to press a separate button down before putting it into reverse or else the blade would stop spinning.

[@Kitearmy]

Yep - they keep spinning - that's strange that the ryobi does that

[@slicktype001]

@@Kitearmy - my previous gas ride on mower was the same re the need to press a button while trying to reverse when blades were active. There’s a name for this action, just can’t recall it. I didn’t see this button on the E-Steer, so great news there!

[@bigbean78]

I saw one at Lowe’s today and I had to sit on after seeing that wheel! Reminds me of KITT in Knight Rider.

[@goodmanshealth]

Awesome machine with so many features,but for now I'll keep my $6000 in the bank and walk behind my reliable battery run mower. I did love this video content and will tell all my friends to check ✔️ it out. Love me some Kite Army and am proudly wearing my Kite Army shirt.

[@Kitearmy]

I guess you don't love your lawn - just your neighbor

[@billm1651]

I bought an ego zero turn for $3,200 on Craiglist last year that was used twice. Well worth the money. Used to take me 35 minutes on my push mower now takes me 7 minutes. Almost half an hour savings every time I cut. My time is valuable to spend NOT cutting grass.

[@rptrower]

I presently mow 5 acres with a GrassHopper. In the near future I will be moving to a smaller home with a smaller yard and at that time will want an Ego Rider to match the rest of my Ego equipment. I have one question. On the GrassHopper, when making a 180 degree turn I can put 1 wheel in reverse and 1 wheel forward which eliminates scrubbing the grass and creating bald spots in the lawn. I noticed when you make a 180 on the Ego, it appears the inside wheel on the turn is stopped. Does this create any problems on your turf?

[@Kitearmy]

I'm sort of an aggressive driver so if you spin to fast you certainly can remove some turf. If you notice they actually spin one of the wheels in reverse

[@wiz4020]

I'm waiting for the artificial intelligence model that cuts the grass while I'm sitting there enjoying a cold beverage!

[@Kitearmy]

never happen - wait a second :kzbin.infomJOmgoL_cuU

[@lindaskidmore4615]

If I had the money all my ope would be ego, battery power hand tools flex, corded power tools skil. I trust in chevron

[@Kitearmy]

The only one I don't have is skill. Their stuff is deg amazing

[@Bouchhhy]

Good review video but I’d like to see it. Operate without background music. Like a live sound from the mower.

[@Kitearmy]

It's oddly quiet - I believe I tried to include some audio free footage

[@marcdenlinger5282]

Awesome mower and another great review Andrew! I though you were going to tell us there is a 8-track player where the "accessory slot" for a phone is.

[@Kitearmy]

I like the idea of watching kiteArmy on the display - glad you liked the review!

[@naamangeist7843]

Are we not supposed to notice that large patch of grass it ripped out of your yard @ 6:04? At least with the stick controls you can 1/4 turn, reverse, 1/4 turn again to eliminate the grass being ripped out with the stationary tire at the pivoting wheel. This maneuver would be much more awkward with the e-steer.

[@ExploringAlabama]

Dang!! I wanted to hear the mower!! Nice

[@angeljaimes3277]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing…. I just order one I can’t wait to receive it… but I’m wondering if this is a water proof !!! I don’t have a space in my garage!

[@bhlife65]

Yes, the price a little bit too expensive but in the future, the price will come down with other competitors. But the ego right now is worth that money.

[@lindaskidmore4615]

Like to see ego come out with 25 -30 mower. Also love if chervon would have a charger that would ego and flex batteries , you could even throw in skil many even kobalt.

[@bhlife65]

Hopefully it’s good as you people say it is for the price. Also least 10 years with little maintenance for it.

[@I999-g2s]

Plan on spending $3000 every few years as the batteries just die. One of the warranty replacements they sent me was DOA. Another lasted a few months. Only one of my original batteries still works after 3 years.

[@PurrrDie]

Hopefully you can help!? How wide is ur gate into your back yard? I'm wondering the overall width of the mower with the chute up vs down. I'm hoping it fits in my 48inch wide gate

[@ndfan77]

Thanks for the review! Seems like there's a small lag in the steering? And, does the parking brake also serve as a regular brake (I have some steep inclines with a gully at the bottom). And, and... none of the YT reviews of this unit really focus on what the lawn looks like after it's been cut. Does it leave behind the impeccable, "golf course" grade cut like I get from my Cub or John Deere, or does it leave behind a somewhat ragged cut with uncut grass blades, etc.?

[@Kitearmy]

you can use the parking break to slow down

[@2snipe1]

This looks so sweet! I kinda missed the sled option though. How does it compare to that model?

[@Kitearmy]

I think I can still pull a sled

[@feazableproductions8430]

Because its not belt driven all it takes is one good rock to take it out of commission. Nice video.

[@Kitearmy]

I can't tell you how many belts I have replaced on mowers - I think this one is the lesser of evils

[@feazableproductions8430]

@@Kitearmy I just looked up the cost of a new motor. Its not as bad as i thought it was going to be

[@BlueUTuber]

I'm 7' tall and 350 lbs. Will I fit and will it hold my weight?

[@ScottDabson]

This is on my list as I have a few Ego tools. The Ryobi zero turn looks nice also.

[@Kitearmy]

Keep in mind the replaceable batteries

[@ScottDabson]

@@Kitearmy good point, thanks!

[@ScottDabson]

I was thinking about Ryovis 80V joystick zero turn. Batteries are replaceable but not proven yet like Ego.

[@lindaskidmore4615]

But the power inverter with 6 10 ah batteries use the 10 ah in mower and the 12 ah in inverter

[@Kitearmy]

@@ScottDabson or as slick and quality of the EGO

[@GA08GT478]

That’s pretty sweet.

[@Kitearmy]

For sure

[@ethenjordan2010]

I have a Cub Cadet ZT2S zero turn with the wheel. Love it. So much easier than lap bars.

[@Kitearmy]

I have not tested that model - is it gas?

[@ethenjordan2010]

@@Kitearmy It is, yes. we have 2-3 acres we mow. I didnt want to worry about charging midway through. All my other tools are EGO though.

[@Kitearmy]

@@ethenjordan2010 interesting - why not an EGO model?

[@TheBakingSlave]

@@Kitearmy He literally said why.....he said all his tools are Ego, but for 3 acres he didn't want to worry about charging half way through.....so for the zero turn he has gas....

[@ethenjordan2010]

@@Kitearmy id run out of charge before my entire lawn was done, and i know myself. I wouldnt want to charge it then go back out. Haha

[@johntowers1213]

So I'm a little confused about the steering here.. on a tight zero turn is one wheel turning backwards when the others going forwards like with a dual stick control... or are you just locking one wheel stationary at full lock and pivoting on that stationary wheel? if its the later wont that just be grinding the grass especially on soft ground on a true zero turn? if its the former at what point of the turn is one wheel switching into reverse ?

[@CGGC0202]

does the deck bounce and squeak as much as the previous Z6 model ?

[@Kitearmy]

It does make some noise - not sure if that is more or less than a gas because you can't hear what noises gas models are making

[@CGGC0202]

@@Kitearmy not a gas, i mean the previous years model of the Ego Z6 without the E-Steer, all the reviews talk about how the deck bounces all over the place and you can totally hear it in their videos. is this one less bouncy ?

[@Kitearmy]

@@CGGC0202 right - what I''m saying is that all decks bounce and make noise - just on gas models you can't hear it because of the motor

[@CGGC0202]

@@Kitearmy nevermind y our not answering my question lol. there are plenty of reviews of people buying it and returning it because the wear on the linkage on the deck after just a few weeks of use. if thats the case i dont trust its ability to last long term, thats why i asked but ill look elsewhere thanks.

[@cm.5023]

Its cool but I think the twin sticks are better sine you can get off on either side, you can only exit on one side of this model. I wish EGO would have stacked the batteries to make the back shorter but I'm sure their designers had a good reason for the layout

[@Kitearmy]

I think it's easier to get on and off without the sticks - got to try this bad boy out - trust me

[@christopherallen2642]

Thanks a lot 👌

[@ryanturner9114]

Now Ego just need a remote control add-on feature.

[@Kitearmy]

the robots are coming

[@TLLTTLL]

Look at all the dudes mad because they purchased other brands and are stuck with them 😂😂

[@Kitearmy]

Yep - that's what youtube is all about

[@scottie1430]

Was hoping the the front wheels were controlled by the Steering wheel, in order that the mower could be utilized on inclines; as my Cub Cadet allows!

[@Kitearmy]

that was my first thought too - don't know what size hills this thing is designed for

[@DRONESVU]

got one today

[@lindaskidmore4615]

48 in or 52 in esteer would be awesome

[@Kitearmy]

I bet it will come next year

[@jseiver]

thanks for the video, it's nice but way too expensive

[@Kitearmy]

They will continue to get cheaper

[@justinnolan3667]

I fail to see the advantage over the original z6. ZTR is incredibly intuitive and efficient, and you can get on/off the mower from either side. The only upgrade is that sweet rear bumper.

[@Kitearmy]

It is actually easier to get on that the regula ZTR - the sticks are in the way of jumping on from the side. This is the future - trust me

[@fredkerzic2568]

Still have to sharpen the blades…

[@Kitearmy]

yep

[@zaineridling]

As a consumer, I don't need my mower to become a golf cart. Nothing is drives more efficiently than a zero-turn. Drove one at my local Lowes yesterday and while it was a barrel of fun, it seems like a marketing move to get grandma to buy a new mower with all her money. Just like their Line-IQ trimmers, I'm going to sidestep this steering wheel in favor of the adage, if it ain't broke....

[@Kitearmy]

I thought the same thing - I'm selling my traditional ztr now

[@TheFeist77]

Big problem vs other zero with steering wheel. this does not control the front wheels with the steering wheel. It controls the hydrostatic rear wheels, so don't confuse this with a competitor of the ZTR series mowers. This really disappoints me. I was really wanting to buy this, but I have to mow on a slope so this won't work for me.

[@DRONESVU]

I want "ONE"

[@J-Colt]

I'm sure it cuts fine but I do not like the looks of the steering at all.

[@Kitearmy]

it is strange but it sure works

[@vygandaspudzmys1086]

Sad one thing. Whay auto companys could get battery price per 1kwh in pack level around 200-700$ when tool companys are so expensive. Hope Ego could get prices down if'll order higher quantitys.

[@Kitearmy]

I think it is a situation of economics of scale - tool packs have about 15 cells - cars have 1000s

[@vygandaspudzmys1086]

@@Kitearmy then cell price per kwh to auto is radiciously cheap. I love to make my own battery packs to milwaukee tools. It's cheaper. But kwh price with hand made pack to me would be bit over 1000$. If you are big company i hoped they could get lower than 400$ per kwh in cells. Now what, half kwh 10ah battery on ego cost 400-500$

[@derce927]

Anyone see 3 batteries were at 3/4 charge and 1 battery 1 bar flashing red? That can't be good its not draining evenly?

[@Kitearmy]

I have a habit of mixing different charged levels batteries and running them down as I make my videos. Easy rest and I'm good

[@Edward-Norton]

It's cool but not $6k cool when you consider you can buy an equivalent gas zero turn mower for about half that. I see this for people who have too much money and have to have the latest and greatest.

[@Pro1er]

$2,000 to replace the batteries. 😩

[@metalbeast83]

i still cant see spending $6000 on a mower..

[@Kitearmy]

yeah

[@dinm65]

that mower deck looks cheapy

[@shanew7361]

I agree thin junk.

[@Kitearmy]

The 52" z6 ZTR has a hand welded deck - maybe that will come out next year

[@charlie-qm9gz]

This is not for the average homeowner. The cost is too high. Also once the batteries die,are very expensive to replace it. I think you’ll be better for the gas model. You will not have to replace batteries once they die. your batteries are very expensive especially when you need six of them if you’re a contractor, it’s not enough running time to make money with great idea over priced the average person

[@shanew7361]

Someone with a brain! I agree overpriced junk.

[@Kitearmy]

Overpriced junk that I can't get enough of

[@charlie-qm9gz]

@@Kitearmy I totally agree with you I know from experience that once you have to replace the batteries it is very expensive that’s why everybody buys A package deal

[@Kitearmy]

@@charlie-qm9gz Yeah - you have t obudgte to replace the batteris every 6-8 years - buying a tool with battery saves money with this model

[@johntowers1213]

The main advantage of all these electric mowers is the reduction in moving parts and the lower maintenance costs as anything that is meant to move has its own direct motor making the mechanics of the system greatly simplified.. However I entirely agree about the batteries...at some point it will become a no brainer to switch to electric as in principal its a better tool.. but batteries are still too expensive and haven't yet reached a run time capacity and life cycle to make up for that high individual cost. Its clearly going to get there at some point.. likely within the next 5 years or so I think but right now gas units still have the edge..