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Has anyone used any of the electric lawn mowers? If so, do they cut
well? Are they durable, and can they handle heavy weeds and tall
grass? I'm considering buying one because I am tired of fighting with
gas ones that dont want to start, not to mention I never have gas when
I need it. What brands are good? Do they use a regular power mower
type blade?
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We have three lawnmowers--An electric start Toro gasoline mower and two
corded Black & Decker
mowers--the cheaper green one and an upgraded red one. My favorite of the
bunch is the green B&D. It has more power, is much
lighter to push than the Toro and will cut the highest weeds on our property
and we have some pretty high ones from time to time. We bought the Toro
after the the chute cover broke on the green B&D and it spews grass
clippings all over. I can't fix that chute cover. It attaches to
a plastic 'o' on the mower body. The 'o' broke and won't hold the rod
anymore. The red B&D is larger and heavier than the green one.
My son likes the red one. I love the green one and still use it even with
the clippings flying. The Toro doesn't like grass over a few inches long.
It stalls all the time if it's not on the highest setting. I guess that's
why they sell it with an electric start. I hate having to mess with gasoline
as well
and the electric products are getting much more durable than they used to
be. You can't beat the cheap green B&D corded mower. It's the
best lawnmower I've ever owned for tall grass. That thing just doesn't quit.
I've had it for several years and it keeps on going, even when its
left out in the rain. Just wish the chute cover was more durable.