Which Mower Rules? Ryobi Takes on Ego!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

What features do you like best in a walk-behind mower? Single or dual blade?

[@txvet7738]

I’m liking the switch to change between bag/mulch, no more mulch plug to possibly lose…lol! I like dual blade as long as I don’t let the grass get too tall!

[@101ThunderRock]

I did about a two week study on my Ryobi before buying. My 13 year old Craftsman had given out the day before I bought the new one, LOL. I'm happy with the Ryobi using it for the last part of summer. It also did a good job picking up leaves this past fall, so overall, I'm happy with my purchase. Good job on the video & best of luck to you in the future.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks, glad to hear your experience with their mower.🙌

[@jessemcnabb8356]

Getting new Ryobi mowers this spring

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I'm sure you'll be very happy with it! I was impressed with how well it worked.

[@colemangolf1]

Mark...For the bag removal without the cross bar getting in your way...just activate the green handle on the side that you showed earlier, to move the handle out of the way to remove the bag.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Good to know, thanks for sharing!

[@txvet7738]

Ryobi is really making their newer mowers look swoopy like the Ego mowers! I still wish they would have a metal deck option!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yeah, I like the idea of a metal deck option.

[@txvet7738]

@ I remember they used to have one but stopped making it.

[@matthewholzmueller6292]

I've had plastic decks for a decade. No problem, I don't miss the steel deck anymore.

[@txvet7738]

@@matthewholzmueller6292 I don’t have any problems with mine either it’s just the feel for me I guess! My generation of Tonka trucks were made of metal, this new generations are made of plastic. Yeah it’s a tough plastic but it just doesn’t feel the same for me…lol!

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Cross cut blades fail in thick spring grass around here. I would take my upper blade off the Honda until summer. Then in 2004 bought a used troybilt wide cut. Worked for 20 yrs finally the Briggs 9hp motor gave out. Using a wide cut cub now

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's interesting to know. It gets pretty thick here in the spring too. I've always had good luck with my Briggs mowers.

[@theanswerone863]

How did you end up getting the new ryobi model early? On their website it says coming soon

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I was able to test it for the day. This is a early prototype that Ryobi brought over.

[@theanswerone863]

Oh nice, I might get the push model if I do get one. I do like the new command center

[@jeremynguyen2346]

Hey 👋 Mark Thomas is there livestream tonight

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Hey Jeremy! Sorry my zoom meeting went long tonight. I will try to get one early next week sometime.

[@jeremynguyen2346]

@ ok 👍

[@jeremynguyen2346]

Hey 👋 Mark Thomas when’s the livestream

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Hey Jeremy! I have a lot going on this week, but I'll try for this Thursday night.

[@jeremynguyen2346]

@ what time is livestream

[@jeremynguyen2346]

Hey 👋 Mark Thomas what time is livestream

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Hey Jeremy! I have a few outdoor projects I need to get done before Thanksgiving. I will know by 2pm tomorrow if I can get prepared for my livestream. If I can make it happen, it will be around 9pm. Otherwise I'll for sure do one early next week.

[@jeremynguyen2346]

@ ok 👍

[@ZELDAMAN1000]

Reeeobi or Ryobi? 😮

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Reeobi!💯💯😁

[@ZELDAMAN1000]

@MarkThomasBuilder lmao

[@dougbiese3936]

You sure don’t like ego.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Ryobi really put some work into this mower and did a nice job competing against the Ego mower. I have nothing against Ego.

[@Thecaptainblackadder]

Ego wins because of the battery. However, manual mowers will not exist in 2 years.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

It will be interesting to see what trends come along in 2 years.