This Pro Lawn Care Company Used EGO TOOLS FOR 2 YEARS! Are Battery Lawn Tools better than Gas?

[@WallaWillie]

One of the biggest problems with electric tools is that the batteries are proprietary which leads to the tool companies to charge insane prices. The cost per Wh for name brand vs knock-off batteries is about double. It's so sad since electric tools are just on the verge of being able to really compete with gas tools, but the inflated costs of batteries really tips the scales when compare the cost for running both systems.

[@jasonwiltjer9]

Interesting perspective. Honestly I think you should do a follow-up on this. Yes I understand that there are downsides to electric, mainly runtime and battery longevity. But since he just got gas at the time of your video, he hasn't had to deal with all the maintenance that comes with that. Also, I can't really see any way that electric wouldn't be cheaper than gas, and with the 700W charger, it might be just as quick to put energy back into the battery as it is to make a trip to the gas station

[@markwoodward3560]

I personally find it silly to even think about purchasing electric yard tools for commercial use. Just the initial startup cost alone wouldn’t warrant that purchase unless you’ve got a tremendous amount of money to throw at projects and then just decide to go another route. Sure there’s a few companies that are manufacturing nice battery powered products and they’ll work well for residential use, but deciding to use battery products for commercial use seems ridiculous to me. I’d like to know where all his financial startup costs came from. 😂

[@jeffmorefield]

GreenWorks has a commercial grade 60 and 80 volt lawn mowers, trimmers, zero turn mowers. I have the 60 volt 25" wide self propelled mower and the 750 cfm blower. They are going on two years running strong for me. But the Dewalt 60V 17" FlexVolt weed whacker smokes everything. It's in a different class. Absolute beast.

[@UltimateToolReviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@rkgsd]

I'm assuming you've used the Dewalt 60V trimmer and aren't just going by Project Farm's comparison test, so in what way is it that much better?

[@jeffmorefield]

@@rkgsd I own both. The Dewalt FlexVolt 17" universal attachment capable trimmer is a power house. I bought it before I ever watched Project Farm's video on it.

[@rkgsd]

@@jeffmorefield I just wanted something non-gas that can handle the toughest weeds I throwing at it. I see the Dewalt detachable unit with 3ah battery for $300. Will probably be order a higher capacity 3rd party battery too. Thank you.

[@sotiriosthagreat]

I own and operate a small lawn care company in VA. I am also on my second year for mowing all electric. My clients love it as it is much quieter than gas powered equipment. I've had to send in my ego blower for repair but was covered under warranty. I do love the electric side of things as now I don't have my vehicle smelling of gas fumes. Very low maintenance. All I have to do is sharpen blades and make sure my tire pressure is good. I don't have to worry about spark plugs, oil, carburetor, etc.. All in all, I do think electric is cheaper than gas comparing all the maintenance costs as well.

[@soulja617]

I was going to get a battery powered pole trimmer but the stihl one only runs for approximately 45 mintes that’s not enough

[@sotiriosthagreat]

@@soulja617 ego is great! I have hella battery backups so it’s easy and can be used for an all day thing. But if you don’t have the batteries its hard

[@deniroroberts6974]

Thanks this really helps trying to start a side hustle doing lawn care and was looking into trying the ego brand

[@sotiriosthagreat]

@@deniroroberts6974 I highly recommend it! If you get a push mower I would get the one they just came out with in 2024. It’s heavier and does a better job at cutting. Ryobi also has a 30” push mower which is nice as well!

[@deniroroberts6974]

@@sotiriosthagreat thanks

[@justme76437]

Commercial cutting is 100% gas, the speed and power saves time too, that Wright equipment he went to is the best.

[@tonyslawncare]

I put my batteries in a cooler with a yeti ice pack to keep them cool!

[@mattc5647]

Things like Mowers, string trimmers, edgers, I prefer gas. things like Hedge Trimmers, Pole Saws, and small chainsaws I prefer battery.

[@rkgsd]

Don't forget about Echo.

[@riba2233]

Gas might be a bit cheaper... Until you consider the price pollution has on our health. Also Ryobi has a new mower that has a crazy battery capacity lol

[@rkgsd]

It's not about battery capacity, it's about battery longevity.

[@riba2233]

@@rkgsd they are using ok cells, I know they switched to eve but people have tested them and they are fine (not perfect ofc but still)