Savagely Testing push mowers in TALLLL Grass

[@kalebyurchak7375]

no one is talking about the E-go's double motor system. While i'd agree that the E-go looked better in this video, even if it did appear stan was favoring it. The E-go has its own motor dedicated to just the blades while the toro splits its power between blades and drive. I'd imagine this means the E-go blades have much better torque resulting in it not getting bogged down as easy in heavy grass and we conditions. The dual motor system is very smart, much like how a tesla car utilizes 2 motors, 1 for each axel. The interesting thing to see here would be the cut quality on a "normal" yard, I would guess the E-go would probably win that too, but realistically these mowers are never going to cut through grass this tall. Last thing, everyone is saying it was unfair because it wasn't the toro super recycler, while that is for sure the best toro push mower, when looking at price points the i'd say that just about the correct mowers were used, the E-go retails for ~$400, the toro super recycler is ~$550-$750, the toro recyclers are anywhere from $250-$500. Again i think the dual motors is the massively underlooked part of this video. This video certainly feels like an E-go ad but I think Stan does do a decent job showing the advantages to a fully designed electric lawn mower.

[@joeblow3939]

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I like many people were not aware of the two motors. Good point. I think Stan should bring this up in his next video. Thanks.

[@joshanderson1019]

Ego has the advantage of dual motors but come on how hard is it to push a lawnmower that only weighs 80 pounds. There is no self propulsion on my lawnmower and its not very hard to push even when going up hills.

[@scotshabalam2432]

Ego wins even if it's not about power. Stan covers all the things that have hacked me off at my Toro mower for years like changing deck height and always engaged blades. I'm not sure about going over to the plastic/electric side though because as annoying as my Toro is it's been kickin' for 25 years and is fixable with common parts around my workshop, a hardware store, or automotive store. Actually reliability and repair-ability are more important than features or POWER to me, fixing a mower when I need to mow the lawn is like a "chore plus a burden".

[@nkth6ars]

I understand where you’re coming from about the dual motors, but the amount of torque that the drive system of the toros needs is probably next to immeasurable. It’s reduction after reduction after reduction - wheels spinning at 6000rpm would be pretty useless.

[@bradleybauder9043]

As far as push mowers are concerned nothing beats a Honda mower. Look at what every lawn service uses for there push mower. It's not a Toro or an Ego. That being said I have used several of the Toro models and honestly I've always been disappointed. The flat deck allows for clogging in wet, tall, or thick grass. Sucking up leaves with one of these is a complete joke. That's partly why you can never get a truly full bag... only ever 3/4.... if you're lucky. The Ego with the double blade set up in theory should bag better because the clippings are smaller allowing the bag to get more tightly packed. I bring this up because even though the Toro is mostly a mulching focused mower there are plenty of situations (especially fall clean up) where the debris from the lawn would be actually harmful to be letting lay on top. The one thing that I would be interested to see compared is battery life between the two electric models. With two moters I'd be willing to bet that the battery on the Ego is greatly hindered even though theoretically it's doing the same job. The other thing I want to know in a side by side comparison is witch has a better warranty on there batteries? Those batteries are $125+ each time they need changed. These electric models more budget friendly competitor made by Ryobi has a bad habit of eating 40 volt batteries every season or so. In addition what is the charge time on one of the batteries and how meny are included? The initial notion of ease of use typically over shadows the judgment of the long term cost of ownership and reliability of these machines. It's great that they can make there way through tall grass but at the end of the day there is so much more that needs to be compared if you truly want to get to know these machines.

[@joshanderson1019]

Lets let Project Farm test these models and he will decide the winner.

[@dennisolsen4507]

I've never seen a mower where you didn't pull the lever to start it Stan. At least not a Briggs and Stratton engine mower, and I've owned several like that.

[@jamesb.8201]

Dennis Olsen toro does have an option for blade stop, but it’s on the more expensive models. But yeah, every mower I have had has not had the blade stop option.

[@dennisolsen4507]

@@jamesb.8201 okay that sounds good, I've never had a Toro, and all the ones I have owned are either ready to mow, or not running at all.

[@mikeknoeber6507]

right...every mower i've had is the same way.....of course i think Stan deals with larger mowers that must have "blade engage"

[@HbEthan.]

Yeah I figured this would be common sense lol

[@jayroberts5705]

Honda commercial push mowers don't use a bar to start. You just pull the rope and go. When you're ready to mow you then engage the blades.

[@TampaAnimalLovers]

Your testing methodology is flawed and therefore any comparisons. For example with the "wet grass test" starting at 17:26 you run the Toro mowers straight into the grass until the engine stops, fair enough. But then when you push the Ego through you lift the front up and down several times as you push through the grass. Appreciate the attempt and effort to put them through "real world" usage scenarios,.

[@feelingold2995]

I seen that also.

[@marcmcilveen8796]

Yeah it lifts up easily cause it’s very lightweight and leaves a very rough cut in long grass

[@blackwolfnews1722]

I would say him lifting it up was turning it to get it around the other two mowers, once he got past them, he pushed it straight ahead just like he did the other two and went twice as far.

[@stevemellinger3776]

The Ego will automatically send more power to the blade. Gas won't do that. The Toro battery powered doesn't have the same power as the Ego. The Ego is as good and in many cases superior to gas. Yes I own an Ego push and yes I'm partial to Ego. I will also be purchasing the Z6 rider. Yes you should be jealous.

[@DAKOTA_BOWLIN24]

Hey what's up Stanley I love your videos keep it up❤❤❤

[@nateroyer6247]

I've never ever seen a mower where you don't have to pull the handle down to start it

[@maxclement1502]

I had my face in my plams when you were trying to start that mower. Great video :)

[@69Bowhunter]

The EGO is dang near unstoppable. I’m truly blown away by these torture tests. I’m sold

[@noahchiasson7809]

I love the videos, but it wasn’t hard to tell that you made the ego look like a better mower. The toros got pushed through the grass faster and without the front wheels getting lifted, whereas the ego was pushed slower with lifting, significantly helping it cut the thick stuff. This is especially apparent during the thick grass test at 17:21. The two toros get pushed straight through, obviously bogging due to speed. The ego on the other hand gets lifted and dropped, allowing for the mower to “catch up” with the work load. I’ve had the awd version of the gas powered toro for about 4 years, and put in the range of 500 hours or more on it, and in that time I never once managed to bog it as demonstrated in the video

[@feelingold2995]

im 6 minutes in and it sure looked like the Toros were pushed into the thick clover twice as fast as the other mower was babied through it.. Love the channel but come on now..

[@PatrickFaricy]

Enjoyed the video Stan, especially the comedic relief part when you tried starting the toro gasser. lol

[@chasemichaelpaulson]

But when you used the Ego you “chomped down on the taller and wet grass, and pushed the Toro straight through? Not a fair contest at all.

[@josipjanega457]

You are right

[@igrifaldo82]

Ego simply has a better rear discharge system that does not bog down the mower. All good mowers for normal yards.

[@dbblackkaiser]

Favorite part “Why do people still make these”. I got 3 of em in my garage (not toro brand, Craftsman) and I love them to death. I grew up around em. Never seen a push mower run without the safety bar as y’all call it being held in. Work of art.

[@lonewolfsstuck]

I generally enjoy your content, but it seem you did not give all mowers a 100% fair shake. On the Toro you didnt not "RTFM". Never in my life have i ever seen a mower where you don't have to hold down the handle to start it.

[@kareemadams2486]

I honestly don't know why I'm staring at a lawn mower comparison video when I don't have a lawn....Oh wait sorry I don't even own a house yet so yeah thanks lock down for bringing me here.

[@SeanBrennan007]

Love his videos. Also the OCD part of me, someone that knows the difference between an "Engine" from a "Motor"...........

[@dennisolsen4507]

An engine is a gas powered piston or rotary engine. An electric motor is a motor.

[@kevinbarry71]

Engine and motor mean the same thing; so maybe you don't know it

[@kevinbarry71]

Dennis Olsen Engine means a machine with moving parts that converts power into motion. Same as a motor

[@46wireboy]

@@kevinbarry71 No, Dennis is right. Just because all the ignorant people continuously get it wrong, doesn't make it right.

[@kevinbarry71]

46wireboy I suggest you consult a dictionary. Instead of just recirculating your own ignorance

[@bladesofglorylawnmaintenan6354]

Great freakin video @Stan!! I seriously would never have guessed a battery powered push mower would have out done a gas powered.. that’s technology at its finest!! Definitely sharing this one with my buddies here around my area!! Stay blessed brother!!

[@jamesb.8201]

How much did EGO pay you for this? FYI, I have an ego leaf blower and edger, I like their products.... But you acted like you had never used a self propelled push lawnmower before.... definitely far from a non-biased and fair comparison.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Details then- what was biased? They both mowed in the exact same spots without camera brakes- how is that bias. please explain

[@cheesebone82]

Well, you know, those six figure checks he apparently gets from EGO every time he says the name, don't have any impact on whether or not the thing will stop cutting after 10 feet in the weeds.

[@cheesebone82]

If anything I'm more confused by the fact that he's never had to pull the throttle arm on a mower to start one.

[@stephenfarynaz7229]

@@Dirtmonkey cause u GENTLY pushed the 2-BLADE ego n lifted it 2 clear it, then u literally SHOVED the SINGLE BLADE Toros right & DID NOT LIFT THEM 2 allow them 2 catch up. Also, u did NOT talk about how the battery Toro applies more torque as it gets bogged down as u walk faster.....we know u didn't get paid, but this was not even REMOTELY FAIR!!!

[@nickyklaps1151]

Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek I love you’re vids but not even caring who won I did notice that you did seem to favor the ego like when you were going through tall stuff you would lift the front and put it back down or you would do the full 22 inches of pure grass and would overlap and I mean this with the most respect I love you’re vids

[@terrymcgillicuddy8056]

Love the test videos Stan. Keepem coming 💪

[@jasm.5823]

Also not a fair comparison, it isn’t the super recycler. Ego is cheating here. I have Ego line trimmers, hedge trimmer, and blowers.

[@feelingold2995]

Not sticking up for Toro or anything as i got rid of my recycler years ago. Sure seemed like you did everything in your power to make the Toro look bad.. Pushing Toros twice as fast.. Lifting the front end of the ego in the heavy stuff so it had no chance to bog.. The raise lower does suck, my mower has a 1 lever action thats so much easier. But hell, you made it look almost impossible, my 10 year old boy raised our Toro with no issues at all.. just took longer with 4.. The Ego didnt need any help beating the Toro, just wish you gave them both the same challenge..

[@TheAbilities]

Word.. and he really sisnt need too.

[@jasm.5823]

This was too funny watching you struggle with consumer grade mowers. Going to watch again as you struggle. Oh, and you cut the box so you can roll the mower out. Now hit it with the wright!

[@JohnR9965]

Lucky the bag didn’t get sliced by the knife Which I’m pretty sure it says no knife on the box LOL

[@thomasw8400]

Probably help to read the instruction manual.

[@DibsRibs3279]

whats that?

[@biohazard.gaming3499]

That’s just a recommendation

[@huntertaylor1851]

A what?

[@lawncaredave4492]

🤔 No

[@rodw]

LMBO 🤩😁😆 I love it !!! I found myself trying to help you through the screen. There is NO DOUBT who won. I really want a EGO but I don't have a big enough yard 😭😭 to justify the cost. I'm sick and tired of pulling and pulling trying to start my mower and trimmer. I finally got a KOBALT 40V Mower and 24V Trimmer and blower. They have all worked great so far. It has the same one lever to change the deck height. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos Rodney

[@MDPrice-el3uz]

If i was a new nieghbor of yours and saw you running these mowers thru this test , without knowing you were testing them,, i would think you done fell and bumped your head ... great test tho , hands down , I would go with the Ego

[@grandpalarry7776]

Most of the mowers I have seen for home use only run when the blades are engaged. Mowers with blade brakes that allow the engine to run without the blades being engaged are far fewer and are usually more expensive.

[@markofthejt1995]

When I had my toro, I just got old school and measured the blade height from the concrete. 3.5" is where I keep my lawn when I mow (when its supposed to be a good wet season), if its dry I tend to cut 4.25" on purpose to help keep the dirt moist from the thicker and taller grass.

[@MattNis1]

Entertaining video. I think the gas mower was much cheaper than the ego. I would compare only same price mowers.

[@markrwc6185]

Your son is a good sport. You are a great dad.

[@Dirtmonkey]

You are so kind

[@paula.2422]

I'm so glad I'm subscribed to your channel and stumbled across this because I'm trying to decide whether to go with gas or battery and which mower. I was leaning towards the Ego and this video made my decision. Thank you 👍 😊

[@kylegibbs243]

I was hitting my head against the wall watching stan figure out how to run a toro

[@9856CB]

Dirt Monkey should have known the lever was the engine cutoff. I personally wouldn’t have shown that, How embarrassing 🤪

[@albertklose572]

Stanley get yourself a wearable go pro or something so you can two hand those mowers and not get hurt. Love everything you do to show different brands. Keep up the great work! 🌴🌴🌴🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@charleswise5570]

Eco won hands down. No competition! I've always bought and used Briggs& Stratton lawn mowers. I had a brand-new mower, and I've become an expert at taking the carburetor apart every year to clean it, so it will work. ( Troy Built) Never again! You've made me a believer for the Eco battery powered mower. I think I'm going to get one in the spring. Thanks!

[@npm0219]

The speed difference on the way Stan pushes these mowers onto the tall grass is on the mower. EGO has a set speed, with the Torro the harder you push the faster it wants to go. The EGO out performs the 2 Torro mowers by having 2 blades. Multiple blades reduces need hp to do the same job. Also by having a speed adjustment dial it constantly runs at the same speed vs the personal pace system.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Well said!

[@mcshaft2760]

I feel like EGO payed you more for sponsorship

[@jml8975]

I doubt it. Ego tools are really as good as he says. I love the hedge trimmer I have.

[@qcan8468]

Which one will still be running in 10 years? The batteries will never last that long ... the B & S will still be running.

[@wadeb.5509]

Fun to watch and that's about it for me. Residential lot that I mow two times a week minimum and I just relegated my 17 y/o mower to light and side duty and bought a super recycler. All I have ever done on the 17 year old briggs powered mower was regular oil, spark change and keep the air filter blown out and the blades sharp. A new top end battery costs more than the entire mower and no way lasts 15 + years. Ego looks like an outstanding product, but seems to get an unfair push in the "review" world.

[@liamslawncare9300]

Love the videos keep them coming

[@joeblow3939]

Stan, how about a coast comparison on the three push mowers. I say E-go is the winner 🏆

[@robprice6573]

I love my ego hedge clipper, trimmer, and blower. I have a pretty small yard nice not to have to mix fuel. Good video going to check the cost on the ego lawnmower.

[@maxjamieson3341]

I noticed on the first test the ego was on its 3rd from bottom cut setting and the toros look like they were set at there lowest setting when you changed cut height

[@cullenpodolan6626]

That is bull crap you all are just a bunch suck ups to toro and you just don’t like ego

[@maxjamieson3341]

@@cullenpodolan6626 I live in the UK we don't have Toro or ego here as far as I know. I use a Flymo lmfao so how am I a suck up?

[@cullenpodolan6626]

Not you all these other people that say toro souod have won nothing against you

[@rubiconoutdoors3492]

This dude been away from push mowers to long lol

[@georgemadros4914]

One sided test. You didn’t install the side discharge on both Toros. Blades filled up with grass tell it stop motors.

[@georgemadros4914]

Glad you bring that up. It’s a failed test. You must be getting a bonus for this add.

[@scorpio6587]

Wow, what a beast! I want one.

[@mac-vy1iv]

I will stick with my 30 year old lawn boy ,i like my 2 stroke

[@209Control]

Dang it Stan .. you're getting roasted in the comments😂.

[@davidbennett7724]

Hey stan basicall every consumer gas mower u have to pull that handle to start and the blades run at the same time some honda pushmowers have blade break clutches along with the newer craftsman pushmowers with honda engines your used to top of the line commercial mowers that are outta the budget of alot of us

[@warrenfogleman9962]

A Honda would outcut all 3 of these mowers. The ego is a pos I have owned 3 and none of them can live up to my expectations

[@stetsonspurs4680]

I'd like to see your review on Kobalt's 2x24v self propelled or 80v max self propelled mowers. Your torture tests would be a good watch before buying. Keep up the good work 💪.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Maybe I can get a few mowers to do that with.

[@stetsonspurs4680]

@@Dirtmonkey Ill look forward to it if so!!

[@christianlee406]

Grey and green colored is winner, did not seem to hesitate no matter what you pushed it through

[@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP]

Hey my Brother I what to know what kind of Ego is that, I need one for my yard Bro,Awesome video I love it take care Family I will see you again later :)

[@michaellanglie5502]

the new toro gas mowers are all under powered in their attempt to make them quieter. I have a 3yo Toro it is loud, but powerful it has a 238cc engine on it. I think the new ones are all 143cc or close to that. That Ego is an impressive unit, but how long is the charge time after you drain the battery ?

[@99unclebob]

it takes about 30 minutes, I bought this one last year and have never had any issues and only charge it after every 2nd cut and when you get in thick or deep grass they throttle up until you are out of the deep grass

[@MacAttack2010]

There goes his TORO sponsorship .....

[@MacAttack2010]

but don't forget EGO sent him the TOROs, so maybe they might be unfairly matched???

[@kb7722]

The blade is bolted directly to the crank shaft like all gas push mowers for the last 50+ years.

[@olivercotton347]

For casual homeowner who isn't mowing small bushes and saplings, which is best based on price? I don't need a bulldozer to push a pebble.

[@Jimmermahomoney]

Hahaha 😂 I was laughing with you bud I thought he had it right at first too! Cool to see you show the love of your family

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks 👍

[@aarong678]

Watching the video shows you are sponsored by EGO. While I believe it's a wonderful mower you were pulling back and raising the front of the mower when it started bogging. I have the TORO mower you are testing and it's a great mower. I will say when it gives out I will buy the EGO mower, weed whacker, and chainsaw. Love the vids Stanley!!

[@k-9tiger386]

Hey stanley you should invest in a mustang skid steer loader a 2600R they are great for heavy work and they are very good when it comes to snow plowing or a Takeuchi track loader TL12 they do great

[@iowalivin13]

There is a model from the Toro line that has the blade stop feature where the engine and personal pace still run and work but blade is off until you pull back the handle for the blade

[@luismancilla650]

lol stanley is so used to the commercial mowers that he doesnt realise that residential gas mowers dont have blade and mower engagement. its just an all in one

[@mikeandnoleane07]

Didn't expect the EGO to do that good

[@scottforgues8711]

i dont know if its just me, but ive never used a push mower that didnt have the blades running all the time the mower is running, if that makes sense?

[@roy40oz]

Awesome video! Let's see the ego take on the Makita next time?

[@jamesfalzon9364]

I bet Ego were just laughing at this when they saw that their mower is better than the no.1 seller in the states

[@thehappytexan]

I have the e go, so this video doesn’t surprise me at all. You can go nuts and do a triple cut on your lawn to get cool stripes and still enough battery to do it again.

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

Dang, I was expecting grass that tall. Push mowers are the best, you get to cut the grass and get a workout.

[@Megellin]

Most push mowers the blade is directly attached to the shaft of the engine, so there is no way to run the mower without the blade engaged.

[@chrisforthy]

No brainer, Ego is a far superior mower.

[@That.96.parkave]

Yes up I have been waiting for one of this type of vids

[@Dirtmonkey]

hope you like it!

[@That.96.parkave]

Of course I will like it. Your videos are the best

[@robertsweet584]

I'm buying all ego after this

[@mikeadams9641]

I will stay with gas unless I have a tiny a$$ yard lol

[@douglasbuhr5741]

I like the EGO, I just wish there was a turbo button to spin the mower up to full speed prior to going into tall grass.

[@DIGGER19860]

Only the nice pro honda's have a fuction to let the mower run but not spin the blades, as far as gas mowers are concerned. Did you have all the mowers at the same height? You didnt mention it.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I did. I showed me setting them up to the same height

[@chyraxion]

thats ego tho for just a plastic mower man it would be great for small yards like mine

[@sarlon51]

the ego won, full stop. Even when you purposefully tried to kill it, it just ate the tall grass alive and asked for more. I am so glad that i bought an ego mower and string trimmer.

[@brianvassar2556]

There is just something Grady about cutting tall grass

[@michaelnash1067]

The sped up assembly sounds like my bird feeders being eaten by the swarm of squirrels in my yard...

[@olegig5166]

Only running and starting with blades turning is a total deal breaker on the Toro! Gonna be law suits.

[@robertcarey4178]

Imagine needing a manual to change the height on a commercial z .. 😂😂

[@Chimonya]

So many Toro fans. Tons of other content providers have tested the cordless mowers and the ego brand is highly rated in most of their tests.

[@vpetronella04]

Where’s our discount code for watching this infomercial?

[@larrycroft470]

Ha Stan you always seem to come out with interesting videos. It really is amazing. Thank you for taking your time to make them. Your friend down South.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad you like them-Thanks!

[@brandonswan9247]

Wow. That ego is a real beast.

[@HsingSun]

If your lawn mower did not work for the tall grasses, you could plan to return it.

[@jordanschuster6601]

Do you have a video of you raising a side walk slab?

[@mikebullock5156]

Definitely the Ego mower is the best

[@Lucas-ol9ft]

if you wanna walk away from the mower youre gonna need some duct tape stan. haha

[@jsdouglas83]

Like father like son, he doesn't fall far from the tree.

[@hemansteve]

“What am I doing wrong?” ... ummm try reading the instructions haha

[@chevyon37s]

Leave it to a guy with a mustang to not know how to start a lousy ole push mower 😂

[@lonewolfsstuck]

I have a mustang and i know how to start a push mower. Difference is i worked for my mustang and likely didn't get it on lease or paying on it.

[@chevyon37s]

lonewolfsstuck yes because paying cash for a vehicle comes with an extra skill set for running push mowers.... no one cares you paid cash for it. Realize what I posted was satire.

[@colonelkfc33]

Can't wait for the EGO zero turn and 2 stage snow blower. I'm gonna camp out at Lowe's the day before release...

[@lynnanderson2683]

Ego hands down winner

[@merrymanrc]

There you go having more fun again testing out lawn equipment. I think Ego win by a long shot.

[@twentytwolrguy1891]

Lets all be real here you treated the ego way differently then the toro.

[@chucksebook]

Ok so I think the EGO worked out better than either of the 3 mowers. The toros did not even come close to the performance of thr EGO. I do have one question. If they were bladed the same would the outcome have been the same. Because two blades are better than one. Would the TORO mowers perform better with a double blade set up. Do they even sell a double blade set up. I personally electric 60 amp GREENWORKS PRO SERIES MOWER, BLOWER AND WEEDWACKER. The mower works about as well as the TORO models but without the self propel. As long as I cut my grass early enough I can do the whole yard on one battery for the mower. I need the second battery for the othe 2 pieces of equipment to finish the job. Great video Dirt Monkey.

[@stevezwemer1262]

Intentionally bumbleklutzing around with the gas model to make it look bad. Have a good mind to unsubscribe I question the objectively of your comparisons.

[@eugenecrabs3954]

People always think that gas is the bad option. That's because no one knows how to do simple maintenance anymore! I know some friends who cant even change oil in the freakin mower!! Everybody thinks electric is simpler, NO, you cant do any maintenance on electrics. They're meant to be thrown out, not to last 30+ years! I dont know anybody my age who can tear a carb apart and put it back on. "What if I break something.", well just figure it out. Nobody really knows mechanics anymore, young folks are on their phones all day, and dont even know whats going on around them!!!

[@BobbyMac78]

The future of America...

[@ryanbreadguy16]

Ego all the way. Do they make a riding mower that be awesome