Earthwise 60020 20-Inch 24 Volt Cordless Electric 3-in-1 Lawn
March 5th, 2010
24V cordless mower features 3 in 1 system (mulch, side discharge, rear bag), easy On and Off mulch plug, grass catcher, and discharge chute. Single lever height control from 1 3 4″ to 3 3 4″. Handle mounted safety blade control and safety key. Comfort V h
Earthwise 60020 20-Inch 24 Volt Cordless Electric 3-in-1 Lawn Mower with Grass Bag
Features
- Single Lever Height Control 1-3/4-inch to 3-3/4-inch
- Easy On & Off Mulch Plug - Grass Catcher - Discharge Chute
- Handle Mounted Safety Blade Control and Safety Key
- Comfort "V" Handle, with Cushion Grip, Soft Touch Operation - with Easy Fold Handle
- Ball Bearing Wheels - Rolls Easy - Last Longer - 7-Inch Front and 8 Inch Rear
User Reviews
I previously owned a Black and Decker cordless electric mower, which worked well. When it came time to replace the battery again I had to decide if I wanted to spend the money for another battery or spend a little more for a new mower. I decided to get a new mower. This mower was $100 less than the B & D model so I bought it. I'm not convinced that I really saved much.
I've had this mower for 2 1/2 seasons now. I have no qualms with how it mows, it is adequate. However, I have gone through 3 mower handles. They break near the place where the flattened part attaches to the mower. A friend of mine was able to weld the pieces back on but one of them broke again, and not where the weld was done.
Other than that, the mower works as it should. It holds a charge well. I store it inside during our harsh Wisconsin winters to preserve the battery power. I don't expect it to go through tall grass. Mowing more often is better for the lawn anyway. -- Mower ok, handles break easily
I've had my mower now for a couple of years. I had a small Black & Decker before this one. It worked well, but was not nearly as powerful.
I read in a few reviews saying it no longer held a charge. Well after 2 years same thing happened to me. Batteries should last much longer than that, so I was disappointed. BUT, it was my fault. I assumed the charger was a trickle type and could be left plugged in all the time, not so. I took the top off the mower and I could visually see the batteries were bad. They were puffed out from overcharging. So I put new batteries in and it works great. Unfortunately it cost me $150 in batteries. The other thing I discovered is there is nothing to this mower. I mean this in a good way. My last mower had a electronic board inside. This with age went bad. The Earthwise has 2 batteries and the motor. That's it. No other electronics to make it go. This should mean very little to break down. Besides the on/off switch and the plug on the back to recharge, there is nothing to break.
So just plug it in, charge it up then unplug it. Or as I'm thinking of doing. Get a auto shutoff timer similar to this. http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Touch-C30001-Shut-Off-Setting/dp/B002KKCVYQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I31GWD24YWGW4W&colid=162XLD43BM6NQ
Then you can plug it in, set the timer for 8 hours and forget it.
All in all I'm very happy with my purchase.
-- Great Mower
I like the mower but I am concerned abouts its durability. The third time I used it the wheel cracked. I have some steep hills on my property and I don't know if the mower will hold up. I just called Earthwise and got a very good response. They anwered promptly and said I had a two year warranty and can expect to get the wheel in 3-5 days -- Broken Wheel
I see the manufacturer has now discontinued this unit. After one season, I had to order new back wheels and a new "custom grip" for it because it rips. Wheels can't handle turns over time - they're made of plastic and the fins that are supposed to lend support tear and break over time. I was able to get parts from American Lawn Mower last year but it's website is broken these days. Wish I'd ordered more wheels! Otherwise, the unit works as advertised and handles a medium-sized front and back yard without a problem. Recharge takes a few hours but really not an issue. If anyone knows who is selling parts these days, please include them in the reviews.
-- Discontinued - where to get parts??
