EGO Z6 ELECTRIC Zero Turn Mower - The FIRST of its Kind! //Unpaid Review!

[@ddeboy002]

Hey I have one of these. Yesterday I put the batteries back in it to use it to move my wood. It wouldn't even start with error 202. Called support and they were clueless, but admitted it needed work. It didn't make sense to me as it has been in my shed and worked when I put it away. If you get error 202... turn off the mower. Take all the batteries out. Depress the emergency brake. Wait 10 min...(this is critical)...Then put the batteries in 1,2,3,4 bays in that order. Get in the seat. Disengage brake. Turn mower on. (also make sure the red blade button is in the down position).

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

Return it

[@cakins08]

Super nice thanks for being one of the people who buys the first model! Think I'm gonna wait for gen 2 or 3.

[@McMillanScottish]

As cool as that is, it makes me even more happy that I got my used Toro 42” zero-turn for 900 bucks. It’s a champ. And while I love the battery mower idea, gas is where it’s at for me right now.

[@damschu23]

That‘s a steal if it was in decent condition. I‘d take that for sure.

[@epzaqzazazazazaz3580]

@@damschu23 What condition was it in? It's not a steal if it costs thousands to fix up to a usable and sellable state...

[@Gamerz00760]

My toro 42" lx420 just went bad, literally everything in 1 yr after 22yrs. Belts, pulleys, metal bracket (metal age/fatigue)won't staybent in place, engine burning oil (smoke)when on hills started to happen...never used to. Tires wouldn't hold air, new rims/tire each cost $500 as whole unit. Like $130 each for the front. And this last mow steering gear completely gone... I'm probably going to set this mower out free...tired of working on it.

[@niallwildwoode7373]

TBH, the negatives are just something to work with. I'm definitely getting one now. The stickers are just cosmetics and are likely suffering the extreme heat like everything else. Re the deck's metal to metal bounce, it's no big deal to use self adhesive neoprene for that. Run time just means I'd portion my cutting areas up to fit the power availability. To be charging a ride-on with solar and never have to pay for fuel or mess with disfunctional engines, is a dream come true. Thanks for your honest review.

[@adrianpadgett5760]

Thank you! Your video is so good! I hate trying evaluate a product with loud music in the background. I want to hear the machine , hear you talk and also see and hear what the machine can do.

[@Sirrod1999]

I agree I can't stand recap videos with loud music in the background or another technician talking about something with music in the background it just has to stop so we can hear what's going on thank you so much

[@aeb5005]

You gave a really good review, thanks. Even referenced a subreddit!

[@tk40343]

These are one sale everywhere, I bought one and watching your review made me happy that I did. Now all I need gas and oil for is my push mower for the hard to reach areas, everything else is electric Z6 territory!

[@Timmy_chonga_]

time for a ego push mower

[@MyersWoodshop]

Glad I could help!

[@brianmihalic3869]

Very cool video! I went to Lowes and saw this on sale for only $5000! I will wait until the price comes down.

[@Peopleareusuallygood]

2 ego snow blowers, 2 ego self propelled mowers, 2 ego blowers, 1 ego trimmer. Oldest one is 5 years old. They all work perfectly. No battery issues yet. Hate them if you want but I love mine. They help me take care of 4 properties. I’m going to get this riding mower soon.

[@rodericksaunders5887]

That's a fair review and I think ego is the way to go. I got 4 tools from them now with no complaints

[@ArleeStarr-l6e]

Well done from start to finish! I just ordered the 52" cut Z6 from Lowe's. $1,000 discount for online order, and free assembly and delivery (on 9/8/23). I notice the sod at 29:50 mark. A tip for you...when laying sod, green side up.

[@funny_money92]

The trailer scene. OMG this is just like playing Mowing Simulator!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Sirrod1999]

I definitely want to make sure the deck is spring protected or rubber protected so it's not bouncing all over the place. I'll set it that it looks like a lot of fun and a good worker

[@nathandingman6846]

I have this mower. I absolutely love it! I use the 4 10AH batteries and 2 7.5AH batteries and i am able to mow my whole lawn. Its about 2.5 acres.

[@indogoUI]

Does it take 6 batteries?

[@nathandingman6846]

Yes it takes up to 6 batteries.

[@indogoUI]

@@nathandingman6846 Just looked at the price of adding batteries 😱

[@nathandingman6846]

Yeah they r expensive. There are aftermarket batteries on Amazon. They only work in some equipment. I personally wouldn't buy them. Ego backs there warranty. I had 2 defective batteries and they replaced no problem and i kept defective batteries. Up to u but do your research

[@nathandingman6846]

Ego only warranties batteries if u buy from lowes, ace hardware or Amazon. I bought a battery from Ebay and saved 50 bucks. It crapped out and ego wouldn't warranty it.

[@jameshamrick8774]

Hi, I really enjoyed your review! I have an Z6 arriving on Wed next week!

[@cwohughes]

James, how do you like it? I might purchase one tomorrow.

[@ddeboy002]

Also I should mention when updating the firmware -be sure to do in the order they tell you. I tried probably 20 times before I slowed down and followed the instructions. Emergency brake engage. pull up on the blade button to engage the blade. depress power button quickly to not fully turn on the mower-you will only see bluetooth and the power of the battery reading. Do not sit on the mower while doing this. Do not allow your phone to go into sleep mode. On the phone be sure you don't have any other bluetooth devices as it will fail using the first one on the list. I have 2 teslas so I had to remove them to get it to work.

[@mikeedwards9388]

Gggg

[@mikeedwards9388]

Gggg

[@bofkaycee1970]

Who has the time or patience for that? Why would there be an update on grass cutting? Did I miss something? Meanwhile, back at the ranch...

[@starbugmechanic5236]

Riding in that thing behind the mower seemed like it was a lot of fun!

[@jwlsilverback]

Yes, the best and honest review to date on this product. Thank you for sharing and your honesty.

[@nathandingman6846]

U can calibrate the lap bars in the settings. Mine was way off when i got mine. Calibration took care of the issue

[@ls60fd]

It's nice and I almost went with one as I have Ego trimmer and blower that I love but I wanted at least a 54" deck. And I'm not sold on the longevity of the brand. ZTR mowers can take a beating and will it last for years is unknown with a new brand. Especially the stamped deck doesn't look or sound too sturdy. I bought a Hustler with a welded fabricated thick deck and the brand is known for longevity.

[@Radienleo]

Thank you for being honest

[@MyersWoodshop]

Always!

[@melokulelekankumalo3402]

What an AWESOME review! EXTREMELY useful! I will be making my purchase at Lowe's. They do have a rewards program it's called Lowe's MVP. I strongly believe this will be a great purchase as it will replace the last gas tool in my garage. No to mention I have only run "True Fuel" in it. $17-$20/gallon. I am feeling much more confident in my purchase. Thanks 👍🏿

[@MyersWoodshop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rolandodtown1]

Very well-made review. Thanks

[@adamdobrzanski6631]

To the people that say less maintenance, you still have to maintain blades, it will wear out tires faster due to the weight, and the batteries are expensive when they fail. Oh yeah, I hope you’re handy with a multi meter for when electronic components fail like the BMS or that fancy LED screen. You know what never needs a firmware update? A gas mower

[@bofkaycee1970]

I’m with you. Screw those mowers. They’ll spend more time dead in tall grass than a gas mower. Bring gas will run. Not only run, but run circles around a ego. Lol

[@stargazer7644]

What weight? You think 4 lithium batteries (29 pounds total) are heavier than a 20+ HP engine and a tank of gas?

[@DirtKickerPottery]

Excellent review! Thanks!

[@tggraham3321]

I like it! But yes. Those points should be addressed when paying almost double

[@slicktype001]

thx for the honest feedback.....

[@scottzettervall429]

Slow the blades down and you will get up to 2acres. If you need to charge, and have other Ego Tools, you can use other batteries. Throw a couple 5Ah in the open battery bays. The problem I had with the Z6 is on uneven surfaces. It is near impossible to keep the mower straight, and when towing it cannot navigate much of a side slope.

[@MyersWoodshop]

I haven't had any issue with unevenness. Also, I've towed 6 kids in a my yard cart and didn't even notice i was towing anything.

[@ccattrn]

EGO recommends about 50% blade speed for optimum efficiency and performance. I’d add to opt for standard mode with less speed.

[@Rockin4D]

With mine I run with blades on low 1 of 4and speed on 2 of 4 for efficient decent time of cutting. Tall grass may need higher blade speeds but that zaps the life much faster

[@anthonycox5648]

The reason you dont go straight with both arms full forward is because one (the weaker one) should but full forward while the more powerful side is used to fine tune your straight line.

[@busgarage1]

No, that means your machine isn’t tracking correctly

[@jasonstults8986]

Not sure if you know this but there is an extra mode "travel" if you hold the rabbit speed down for full power to traveling but disables the cutting blades

[@cnelsen1]

Phenomenal review! I’m buying one based on this!

[@ericulrik6659]

VERY thorough. Thank you!

[@JP-kb4yi]

My entire house and 2 of 3 autos are electric and powered by my Solar/wind/hydro system. I would love to go electric with my mower but you convinced me not to. The blade deck is cheap and to bouncy. To cut my 5ish acres I keep mowed, I would need to have at 3 full charges or have 6 extra batteries with charges that are charged. Also, I would think the batteries should be beneath the seat to provide a lower center of gravity and would provide better stability on slops. For the time being I’m going to have to stick with the gas gravely and keep getting crazy looks when i pull into the gas station with my model Y to fill up the 5 gallon cans.

[@ccattrn]

Just as with your Tesla, there are limits on battery capacity. For your specific use, you would need 6 10amp batteries and assuming you start with a full charge, would need 1.5 recharges. Or 1 recharge with 8 batteries, or one swap with 14. You’ve invested in solar/hydro/wind so your operating costs would be at or near zero. Once you tried one of these, you’d be hooked. No, they’re not perfect and would be too expensive to be practical if they were…but they are very good at what they do, they’re fun, and they’re getting better. As for stability…excellent. I have a slope and my 52” ZT handles it significantly better than my Deere. Give on a closer look if you ever have the chance.

[@JP-kb4yi]

@@ccattrn thanks for the info. I actually did look at one a few days after I posted my comment. I’m torn because my operating cost would be zero with an electric mower. My power system currently supplies a 40% surplus on a low month and that was intentional so I didn’t need to expand it as I switched everything to electric. The only reason I won’t switch is the deck. It’s an extremely thing metal and it would be destroyed in one season. On my property is a low water crossing when we get allot of rain like 2 days ago. After the water is gone there’s allot of small dead tree branches etc. I just mulch it with my gravely instead of spending hours picking everything up. Some of the debris is over an inch thick. I had to replace a brand new mower after half a season because the deck didn’t hold up. I had to get a commercial mower with heavy duty deck and upgraded suspension. Ironically the electric mowers are cheaper (almost half) of what i paid for my gravely. I’m watching the industry and if they come out with a heavy duty commercial mower like my gravely, I wont think twice. I have no problem having 10 or more extra batteries on hand (they would take up the same space as all the gas cans.)

[@zo4712]

@@JP-kb4yi understood. Weight is the enemy here, so I’m doubtful anyone will make the decks substantially heavier. Also, these are light duty residential devices, likely not intended for extremely rugged terrain. I fear one that would hold up to your needs would be significantly more expensive. There may be a role for an EGO and your Gravely. Take care.

[@101_skeleton6]

I think your blade problem is probably because you're cutting so low. (Look at the dirt caked on the underside)

[@stephendavidson1998]

It may help your cutting time if you trn your light s off ? dhu , but thanks looks great I want a bigger one .I have three acers .

[@xro5841]

Very nice Video, But, I want to know things like... How much do the Batteries cost if I ever need to replace one? How many Years Might I get from them or WILL I get from them? In 10 years if it still works, WILL I Even be able to get batteries for it? Never see anyone that is mowing a lawn in a desert - ish area. Lots of Dirt and therefore Dust. The Rattling and the Peeling Stickers kill the deal. AND UPDATES???? Shallow Grave with a lite sprinkle.

[@channell11]

The 10 amp batteries are $450 apiece. As for longevity, the batteries will probably retain acceptable charge as long as the mower lasts. Looking at the stamped deck, small frame, and general build quality, it'll be like most residential mowers where it gets beat to death long before the engine gives out.

[@andrewmooney9966]

Good review thanks.

[@scottzettervall429]

Have you noticed any change in performance or response with any of the firmware updates?

[@briantidey2225]

Looks cool. And I've just bought a cub cadet tractor.. this would have been ideal, but it's $8.5K here in New Zealand

[@BROutdoorz]

Acreage per full charge is based on flat surface, no obstacles. So many variables can change this for better or worse 😎👍🏻good vid PS.. blade speed has 5 settings, once you get to top speed, push and hold the plus button for a few seconds til turbo appears .

[@Rebel9668]

Thank you for the review. I think I'll keep using gasoline powered mowers for a while. The only "updates" they need are simple things like changing the oil, filters, plugs, etc. and I enjoy doing the maintenance work on things. Take the blades. I don't buy new ones, I just use a grinder and sharpen the old ones. It's easy to balance them. Hang them from a nail in the wall horizontal. If one side starts to lower as the other side raises you know to grind a wee bit more off the side that's lowering. Perhaps in a few years when I see what kind of longevity electrics provide I'll re-evaluate. Right now my current riding mower is still running great and I bought it new in 2010. My lawn in only about 1.5 acres and I can mow it about 3 times on a 2.5 gallon tank.

[@stargazer7644]

You don't have to update the firmware if it is working fine for you. Other than sharpening the blades, there is zero maintenance on these. No belts. No clogged carbs. No lead-acid batteries. No oil.

[@Rebel9668]

@@stargazer7644 And when they wear out, no way to replace anything to keep them going. Never had a clogged carburetor, but I use ethanol free gas. I've had to buy one new battery in the last 11 years, but I bring my battery indoors over the winter months and use a 1amp trickle charger on it about once a month. Only change the oil, plug, etc. once a season and that takes all of 30 minutes.

[@stargazer7644]

@@Rebel9668No way to replace anything? There isn't anything to replace, except blades and eventually batteries. And the batteries literally plug in. If you've never had a clogged carb, then you don't own any. I use ethanol free gas too, but yet I have to tear apart every gas powered yard device I own every 2-3 years to clean the carbs. Some of them have to be done every year. I run my batts on maintainers too, but 11 years of life for lead acid is ridiculous. 5 years, if you're lucky. Hell, batts don't last 11 years in a car. 30 mins for maint sure would be nice (I have one generator that I have to literally tear to bits to do the carb and plugs), but even 30 minutes is 30 minutes more than zero minutes.

[@Rebel9668]

@@stargazer7644 Perhaps you don't drain your fuel over the winter and run the machine until it quits? I repeat, I have never had a clogged carburetor and my Briggs & Stratton push mower is even older than my riding mower as I bought it new in 2001. The only part of it I have ever done anything to is replace the diaphragm/gasket. And yes, that brushed or brushless motor will wear out and then your stuck, and good luck getting that plastic crap back together. Also, read the actual comment. I NEVER said the battery lasted 11 years, I SAID in 11 years I've replaced the battery ONCE, meaning I replaced it in that time, not just now. The rider has two screws to turn 1/2 turn each to take off the breather cover, , one twist lock/pull to drain the oil and I need a spark plug socket to change the plug. Big deal. Have you looked at the price of replacement batteries for one of those things you have? You could buy a new push mower for less, LOL! I just looked up the Z6...$7,000 on Amazon, lmao. I guess some folks just have more dollars than they have "sense".

[@Rebel9668]

@@stargazer7644 The only carb I have ever had "clog up" was on a Champion 3200 psi pressure washer and that was because I made the mistake of using Sta-Bil in it one winter instead of running it dry. 20 minutes in the ultrasonic cleaner and it fired back up on the second pull.

[@josephppopp7493]

Boy’s and more Toys. Does it have a mulching kit for Midwest leaves?

[@kristoferbrown8007]

Great video Ben. Looks like it is $5500 + tax now at Ace (12/3/21). Sheesh. Was hoping it would be closer to $4k but I guess supply and demand isn't in our favor right now.

[@sj7601]

Yeah, it use to be 4999 when it came out 😢

[@Rockshredder]

@@sj7601 You folks should count yourself as being lucky that you aren't in Canada. The mower is $7000.00 CDN plus 13% tax so almost $8000 when tax is included!

[@MyersWoodshop]

I got it for 4999

[@Rockshredder]

@@MyersWoodshop Nice price! So have you tried mulching yet Myers?

[@Kimbrough87]

@@MyersWoodshop $499? Or $4999?

[@12345678947424]

Great review

[@korhing1066]

Real Pretty Mower with led lights and all the digital information , can it be left out in the elements , How long do the Batteries last before they have to be replaced , If something malfunctions can the owner fix it him self ?? What is the price of replacement Batteries ? Just considering one but I have cut my lawn and have plowed the snow from my driveway with a 1987 Wheel Horse Garden Tractor i rebuilt the motor one time at the coast of $ 125.00 , Gas price for summer mowing $ 20.00 to 25.00 Winter time Plowing out Driveway $ 10.00 to 15.00 , What is the price to replace the Battery or Batteries on the Electric Grass Cutter ?

[@Clay_333]

These are super cool, but I am not sure making them run off of the standard Ego battery packs were the best way to go. I understand they wanted to keep it consistent with their other tools and it's also nice that you can have a separate set of batteries to keep going (that is a large investment tho). But if they would have built the batteries into the mower they could have easily fit twice as many amp hours at a similar cost. There is a reason EVs don't rely on removable battery packs. They are built to get the most range while staying in the weight and space restrictions they have to work with. There are benefits to both, but most people who buy one of these want to be able to cut a full yard without interruptions and over $1000 for an extra set of batteries.

[@katherinedai5911]

Have you considered LiFePO4 battery in your mowers? such as 48v30ah , MAX support 10units connections in parallel

[@ltphilipg]

Great video What are the dimensions of the mower? I am trying to figure out if it will fit in my garage. Thanks!

[@daltonwells39]

Just randomly came across this vid JB, AR here

[@MyersWoodshop]

Close close by

[@ddeboy002]

As for me with this mower the turning function is so quick it's sort of disliked, but it's probably because I'm not used to it. Other that that-I love it!

[@harrypalms9491]

Seems with a proper update the power could come on more slowly instead of that instant torque

[@ccattrn]

Just change the mode and the speed. No real need for max speed when cutting…reduces efficiency and cut quality.

[@Sirrod1999]

I really enjoyed seeing this program that you presented. I understand so much about it now thank you and I'm ready to get one. You made it so easy to relate to thank you you're really good at this

[@Big.Ron1]

Damn, where I live a 2 acre place would cost in the multiple millon dollars. I have a 1140 ft 3 br house on a 5k sq ft lot and its over 330k. My back yard gets mowed with a plugin mower & weed eater in 15 minuts. All I can say is I want a 2 acre lot. Thank you for showing this to us and yes according to the downloadable brochure of their entire line it does take all 6 10 amp batteries. Be safe.

[@MixingGBP]

If I were to do something dumb like drive away before I unplugged it, does the display warn me?

[@roncozz2081]

Where can I see an ego zero turn mower I live in Essexconnecticut.

[@jakubciba6858]

Hey thanks for review how you like it now ?

[@MyersWoodshop]

I love it

[@davidaubin3449]

Great job

[@audigex]

If you're not running it full of the max power batteries, it makes sense that you're not gonna get the full 2 acres, and of course the manufacturer always includes the maximum possible under ideal circumstances. Still, 1.5 acres isn't bad at all

[@FSXflyermaster]

Most people will also have back up batteries so you would only swap them and not have to wait for the charge.

[@shortyorc121]

@@FSXflyermaster backup batteries lmao what this thing uses 6 who has 12 batteries that's cost over $500 dollars laying around?

[@MrConrad1950]

I’m gonna stay with my Skaggs 61 inch cut 27 hp holder. All the power you would ever need.

[@Rockshredder]

I have a couple questions for you before we shell out almost $8000.00 for this mower. Have you tried mulching yet? If so, how did it do? Also do you have any hills and how does it do on them? Your video doesn't show any hills so maybe someone else knows about this? Would you recommend it if someone has some smallish or medium sized hills? Should I be majorly concerned if the foot pads come off after a year or two? Will that make the machine unsafe? It seems like a cool mower but it is a lot of money to spend on something like this!

[@channell11]

I think this mower lists for 5500. That's still a lot of money for what it is-a low end residential mower that happens to be electric. That kind of money will get you into a "pro-sumer" Husqvarna MZ, Spartan, Gravely, or similar gas mower that will be more capable and last a lot longer.

[@jeffstanley4593]

@@channell11 My Hustler is 16 years old and runs like a new one. I just change the oil every year filter too and blades as necessary. I have changed all three drive spindles but after probably 10 years they do go bad. I have only changed the belt maybe twice but not three times. It was $3600 16 years ago. Who knows what one like it would cost now.

[@mmrodeo1957]

4500 in east Texas

[@chriscrystalhood6260]

There is no mention of cost, which leads me to think it must be overly expensive, I can see where this would be nice to have and has it's advantages but I would not like the constant bouncing rattling mower deck. It seems that would effect the cut since the blades are part of the deck they would be bouncing up and down all the time. I think the seat is one of my favorite things, having a bad back and spine it would really help. How are you liking this 10 months into owning it? Thank you for sharing.

[@MyersWoodshop]

I 100% mentioned cost in the video. I bought mine for 4999.

[@SahilMalik]

Do you feel comfortable using the wash port + hose + water to clean the mower deck?

[@jeremysmith6200]

I could use this!! I mow about 2 acres with a push mower,but for $6,000+ I cant afford that....bummer

[@prometheus8010]

Are there not places where you have to grease the blades or something?

[@nikkimathews6577]

so the power unit says 1600 watts and the extension cord is rated at what 1400 watts max..I think they tell you not to charge through a extension cord.

[@marvinelder3828]

i have Ego trimmer and self propelled push mower. Love no gas or oil to mess with. Deck looks kind of suspect. How hard is it to clean bottom of deck and change to sharper blades? I realize it has a clean out port, but assuming that can only do so much. I also wonder how hard it would be for a tall person to get on and off of. I have ben running Simplicity and love the cut it gives me.

[@bob_atwestmi_fl_us7812]

Do you know what is recomended in cold areas for winter storage. Leave it pullged in all winter in the garage?

[@attilasuto6013]

Just charge it fully at the end of your cutting season, check the battery status in January or so to see what level your battery is. You might need to charge it one more time before spring. The e-steer just came out, that's much easier to steer than the older model. Just bought that in March, used it 4 times so far on 1 acre with 4 12ah batteries. Still have 29% power after cutting my yard. You could charge the batteries fully, and take them inside where the temperature is more moderate, that way they would be fine until spring.

[@bob_atwestmi_fl_us7812]

@@attilasuto6013 Thank you, for taking the time to answer. Taking them inside is what I would want to do,. We cloase up our house and go south for the winter around October then don't come back to northern MI until May. Sold my farm and building a smaller house and a 1/2 - 3/4 acre yard so not sure just what my replacement mower might be yet. It would be so nice not to have to do oil changes and mess with gas. Worried about getting repairs on one if they were needed..

[@rbnjr]

First thing i do when i get new gardening tools of any kind is remove all decals and i mean all decals.

[@indogoUI]

That poor bastard in the trailer trying to record 🤣🤣

[@bobd.]

Interesting. I have had their self-propelled 21" mower for 4 years now. I've been thinking about the Zero-turn but two things I notice right off are no ROPS and no way to use a bagger. I need the power flow bagger on my JD X534 to handle all the leaves in the Fall and for those times when I need to pick up grass clippings because they are too long. That only happens when rain or something else prevents me from cutting before it gets to where I am cutting off 2 inches or more. Only 42" cut which is less than what I have now. Realistically you'd get about 36" inches of cut it you allow for some overlap when cutting. I see that you can only cut close on the left side, the deck doesn't extend out past the wheels on the right. Without a way to bag clippings and leaves I can't even consider this. Maybe they will come out with something soon. 19:50 "Professionals" don't necessarily do what's safest. Holding the deflector up could result in someone, maybe you wife or kids, getting hit by a stone or whatever the mower blade picks up and throws across the yard at 70 MPH. Hit the neighbors kid with a rock and you might be in court explaining why you had to lift that deflector and defeat one of the safety features of the mower. And it can happen. I caught a rock in the windshield of my truck while driving down the road that was kicked up by a mower. I saw it coming right at me but couldn't avoid it. Stopped and told the person mowing and their HO insurance paid for a new windshield.

[@MyersWoodshop]

The bagger is already out for it: amzn.to/3DNQ8Ra What’s rops?

[@bobd.]

@@MyersWoodshop Roll Over Protection System. Good on the bagger.

[@mattkemp5765]

Lol i take the rops off of all my z turns?? Lol who's gonna flip a baby electrician ego lol🤣🤣 now my scag cheetah that does 16mph yeah keep rops and jd is the worst mowers in the industry get a Spartan thank me later

[@flash1259]

@@mattkemp5765 I don't take the rops off but, I do keep them folded down unless I'm using it to carry around my weed eater on my commercial grade 61" Bad Boy Outlaw XP. It's a rude awakening when it gets hung on something and starts flipping over backwards. One of the lawn care professionals I watch use scag. They like them it from what I can see. They did replace one of them with a gravely though.

[@zaprowsdower3911]

@@mattkemp5765 right... pathetic

[@tomsmith3047]

This is a very timely video, I will be getting one next spring. Thx P.S. did I miss some of your shop updates?

[@MyersWoodshop]

Nice! Nope, i'm just way behind on the shop update videos!

[@zaprowsdower3911]

Lol buy a real mower for 1/3 the price

[@bofkaycee1970]

Saw one (battery powered mower) that had 10 hours and needed a $1400 battery. May not have been an ego.

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

Um ok

[@Begreen9]

Waiting for a heavy-duty electric lawn tractor for hilly uneven terrain.

[@robertfletcher11]

I mow residential lawns for a living. I have had 2 of their self propelled 21inch mowers break down within 3 months of purchase. In the first case the wiring melted. They replaced it with a new one. The second failed yesterday in a similar way, I don't have the diagnosis yet. I was considering the zero turn but I no longer trust their quality.

[@bofkaycee1970]

Don’t buy one! Get a Wright

[@terryharleyrides6109]

Battery replacement cost is crazy!!!!!!!

[@g.o.a.tbusters4927]

it says "up to 2 hours" which means all 6 batteries with your settings set to save the most battery will give you the longest mow time. They didn't lie.

[@jlamm2223443]

I wonder if this mower pulls from all batteries at once, or unevenly. If the latter, maybe one could get more range by starting to recharge some batteries before all are out. In any event. I would think if one has other tools one could be recharging some, (while using only 4) or something like that. Anyway, I wonder if that is possible.

[@ccattrn]

Yes, it’s possible, and maybe beneficial. I’ve never tried it.

[@dragnridr05]

Don't get me wrong, but these mowers will handle your basic yards with no problems. Yards out in the country with field grass will be a tougher test. Our neighbor who owns his own lawn care business even says that field grass is a challenge for even gas powered mowers. So the real question will be can it handle 2 to 2 1/2 acres of field grass on the same battery capacity?

[@bofkaycee1970]

Nope Well, maybe 1-3 times. Not a whole season and don’t even think about mowing over four hours a day up and down a trailer ramp all day. Not gonna happen.

[@rbeehner2]

I have and use several EGO Lawn tools and am considering this mower. I love my EGO system and like the high quality of those tools. However, it seems based on this review that the mower is still at the bleeding edge of the technology sword. My concerns are: the deck bounce, sticker quality, and battery replacement cost (battery longevity not talked about here.) I hope to see an update HERE showing a few accessories, perhaps a bagger and if and how it affects performance. Thanks to Myers Woodshop for making and sharing.

[@qwe304]

as long as it doesn't use lead acid batteries, you don't need to worry too much about longevity.

[@schizy]

@@qwe304~ Lithium batteries last 4 times longer than lead-acid and cost 5 times more.

[@qwe304]

@@schizy I've just heard really bad things about people with mowers and lead acid batteries

[@schizy]

@@qwe304 Yes. All flooded, Gell Cell and AGM (lead-acid) batteries can't be discharged beyond 50% without damage to the battery and degrading service life.

[@Wolfiecolada]

i have shopped in that ace store. Nice machine!!

[@MyersWoodshop]

The best! It's like visiting family!

[@speedwagon7562]

..I think you’ve sold me on the EGO…:) On the rattling deck, I think you should cut an old bicycle tube, and wrap it like a rope, tightly around the hankers of the deck… then put zip Ty’s on the inner-tube, and just cut the zip-ties whenever you remove the deck..

[@ccattrn]

Based on mine, I believe the deck is designed to “float”. However, I couldn’t agree more with need for bushings to quiet the jostling, ruins a relatively quiet ride.

[@darrenking7111]

£6200.00 in the UK. That includes 6 x 10 a/h batteries.

[@MyersWoodshop]

Welcome to living on an island :(

[@Sirrod1999]

My yard is pretty big I think I'd enjoy a 50-inch at least

[@jameskelly9457]

Can you turn headlight off to save battery?

[@Clemson-rc2yq]

14:48 my recommendation is leave it one so it don’t get lost my advice take as you want

[@waldogtv5486]

Just FYI your youtube vids don't get recommended to me anymore and I am subscribed, but for some odd reason, your stories are blasted on my FB feed. :/

[@mrfister2916]

Good luck with your scrap mower. Remember recital that scrap.

[@RedneckRepairs]

You're gonna need those other two batteries.

[@bruteforce2671]

Do you know to replace the batteries over $500 each

[@paulseverson2307]

You should do another UPDATE after two years, three years, four years, etc. Battery use and longevity is probably an issue over time.

[@jellyboy123]

how long does it take to charge

[@edwardsmith5650]

Christmas in July!!

[@999benhonda]

The amount these cost, yet still come with a thin, stamped steel deck...just to expensive. Stamped steel decks, especially on a zero turn, don't hold up well.

[@cliffs1956]

why can't I get it with the mulch kit

[@JoePalumbo221]

Sweet! I have the blower and weedeater and soooo love not dealing with gas.

[@MyersWoodshop]

yes, it's a perfect thing to compete the set!

[@farcroft100]

Could it be adapted so wheelchair user’s could get on it? Thanks

[@danssv8]

Man that mower is fast

[@feyenwilly1683]

how do you clean the bottom ???

[@ccattrn]

Hook a hose to the wash port coupler and turn on the blades. Works like a charm.

[@generynkewicz4871]

Nice review. Shame it doesn't last longer. I would like to go electric but I have almost 3 acres of uneven terrain that is often wet. Doesn't seem this could handle it.

[@MyersWoodshop]

Naw, i think it will do fine. I have no issues when it's taller or wet (i just didn't have those conditions when filming). It's done everything i've thrown at it.

[@Fanta....]

Just buy two. Easy peasy.

[@pauliusvindzigelskis2224]

Just buy more batteries and 4 bay charger (which doubles as backup inverter for appliances) so You can swap them on the go

[@Rockin4D]

Speed 2, blade speed 1 gets me decent range time also run with 6 batteries for extra time. Also the charge times are pretty fast when plugged in I’ve learned

[@travwill]

Man, been on a back in stock waiting list for this thing at Lowes in the TX area for months now.

[@MyersWoodshop]

Have you checked out ace hardware?

[@jaidyng1264]

Does this include a bag? Or is it just for mulching?

[@ccattrn]

Mulching and bagger kits are sold separately.

[@l.t.4844]

How do you change the blades