"It’s got a security key to prevent unauthorized mowing"

Unauthorized Mowing? What is that?
If anybody wants to come over an mow my lawn, you need no authorization. Come on over and get to work. I may even give you a beer or two afterward!

Can I use this in the HOV lane?

laennonrev wrote:get a HONDA gas mower - who cares about carbon footprints

i bought my CE6 when i got tired of screwing around with the gas engine. the only gasoline powered thing i want to spend time screwing with is my antique land rover.

none of our other cars and sure as heck not a mower.

every spring it would need some major work. this thing? drop in the battery and go. that said i dont have a giant lawn, but i can do the whole thing in half a charge.

consumer reports didnt give it a great score, and they got most of it right. the bagger doesn't speak to me, its meh on mulching.

i bought this model because its got a removable battery. 1) if you keep these things plugged in 24/7, you will kill the battery 2) if you leave the battery in the cold, you will kill the battery. so if you buy some of CR's higher rated battery mowers you have to store the whole mower inside during the winter or you kill the battery.

neuton also has a new trickle charger that keeps the battery from overcharging and killing itself

i store the battery inside, the mower lives outside

would i buy this again? yes. until someone makes a better mower with a removable battery this is the one

I bought this off here about this time last year. When I tried 2 weeks ago to cut my grass for the first time this spring, the mower wouldn't start. Mower is awesome in theory, but I don't need a disposable lawn mower, I need one that will continue to work a few months after I bought it.

For $350 I could rent a herd of goats to manicure my lawn and get free fertilizer in the process along with a bunch of curious neighbors.

One of the Amazon reviewers indicated that some states offer a Clean Air Rebate as high as 50% of the cost for a battery-powered mower. If you live in such a state, that would certainly make this a worthwhile purchase. Regretfully, I checked Georgia, and we don't appear to recognize this particular invention yet

I bought one of these a couple of seasons ago. Once the battery was conditioned after a few uses, it lasted the entire yard (not a postage stamp, an actual yard). It's real easy for my daughter and wife to use the mower, and my garage no longer smells like gasoline fumes.

One of the problems for me, however, is that I like to finely mulch the clippings as I mow. This means that I cannot mow the entire lawn in one charge if it gets too long. Yes, this mower clogs up some when mulch wet grass, but so did my gas mower.

The quality of cut with this mower is about as good as my old Craftsman 6.75 HP Tecumseh mower. Its track is a little narrower, but not as narrow as the CE5. Keep the blade sharp and you'll do pretty well. Oh, and mowing in reverse gives a better cut than mowing forward. (???)

I used to have an old Black & Decker battery mower and this unit is better because you can swap out the battery.

If I wanted a better mow, sure I'd go back to gasoline. But for a convenient mow with less hassle, this one is pretty decent. At $100 for a battery, think about the price of gas, oil, filters, etc. and overall you might end up even, even if you buy a new battery every couple of years.

alexei27 wrote:Can I use this in the HOV lane?

In California, only if you have stickers for it.

Just to throw my two cents in. We got one last year from Woot and it's served us well so far. We do have a sizable yard, so we (meaning mostly my husband) usually have to make two passes to mow it. It does get bogged down in long grass and does less well on our inclines (mostly I think because we rarely trim those). And yes, you do need to make a few more passes due to it's narrow width.

That said, we like it. It just feels cleaner to use. When you're done, you don't stink like all sorts of nasty fumes and neither does the house (the fumes tend to waft in).

Have had the 6.0 and then had to exchange for the 6.2. Warranty covered with ease. Battery lasts enough for a half acre plot and trimming. I have a bad knee and 2 messed up shoulders and have no issue using it. Like the fact of not having to store gas anymore.

What ever happened to lawn mowing robots?

This mower sponsored by Al Gore "I recommend you use this mower but my yard is so huge I'll just hire a professional."

I have owned the smaller 16" version for over a year now. Its great, my neighbors actually want to borrow it sometimes. Its not as queit as one would think but much better than a gas mower, and as long as you have birds that chirp in the morning it would be no more a distraction to neighbors than that. Replaced 2 gas mowers and a corded one I had with this. Only problems I have had is the The battery has degraded a little and now required 2 charges to completely do my yard (about 6500sqft). Other issue is the bag is a little small (I own the smaller 16" version though), and after PineCone season the nut on the blade got a little loose (easily fixed). Would Highly recommend one.

rage8767 wrote:I just tell my grass Chuck Norris will come over and kill you if you grow......... needless to say my grass dose not grow.... NOW THAT'S GREEN

You want to come talk to my weeds?

Soapie0 wrote:Two years ago I broke my neck and then picked up mono in the hospital while recovering. It has taken a LONG time to get any energy back. I used to love to mow our little back yard, but I never had the strength to pull the starter on our regular mower. That's why I've been thinking about this mower. But, at 69 lbs. is it too heavy to push or since it's electric does it kind of "drive itself" along while you steer?

Thanks for helping this 30 year old gal not feel 60!

It is definitely NOT self-propelled. However, it weighs about the same as most gasoline mowers. The solution for you is a self-propelled gasoline mower with an electric starter. Just turn the key, and it starts. They aren't any more money than this mower.

I don't see the Al Gore seal of approval any where.

GetOffMyLawn wrote:How many litres of fuel does it hold and do you have to premix it?

It will hold up to 3.9 litres of plutonium. Make sure you have your lead suit on before filling it up!!!!

Got one 3 weeks ago, Overall I like it. Quiet as a fan, easy to maneuver, and it is quick to go.

It did struggle with my grass that was getting thick. but, I realized I was at the level 1 cutting depth, I raised it to 2 (out of 4) and it does not struggle and gets a good cut.

I use the CE6 (19" cut), works for me!

I've got the 19" WORX battery powered mower and I love it. Online at SEARS it's $459, BUT I've seen last year's model in the store for around $260.

I've had one for over 2 years now. Overall I love the mower despite a few drawbacks. I mow with it weekly(sometimes more). My yard is about 100'x 100' minus the house, landscaping, etc and takes me about one hour. The battery usually lasts if the grass is not overly tall.

Pros:
- Very low maintenance
- Easy to push around(very lightweight even with the battery)
- Battery lasts about an hour(w/ new battery)
- Easy to change the blade
- Very quiet, you can actually hold a conversation with the neighbor!
- Folds up for easy storage in the winter
- Latest batteries made for this are made by Duracell(although I'm not sure this one has one)

Cons:
- Doesn't feel very sturdy although nothing has broken or fallen off of it over the past 2 years. Made mostly of lightweight plastic to keep the weight down.
- Doesn't mulch very well, tend to use side discharge or bag it
- Narrow mowing width. Wish it was a few inches wider.
- Wish it had one higher height setting (has 4" max)
- You will probably need to buy a new battery for it every 3-5 years
- Battery only lasts about 30-40 minutes(after 2 years of weekly use). Would recommend buying an additional battery if you have a bigger yard.
- String trimmer attachment is useless(do not buy this)

My wife made me buy one of these and I thought I'd try it out. The battery lasts for about 35 minutes and that's ONLY on the part of the lawn that is as thin as George Castanza's head. If you have anything bigger than a 1/8th of an acre or thick grass, be prepared to spend, literally, ALL day mowing grass. Mow, charge, mow charge, repeat. I had to go buy a gas powered one to do any real mowing. This is just a "feel good" product.

We have an older version of this mower when the city wanted people to "recycle" their old gas powered motors to get a Neuton one for $100.

Best investment ever. The only downside is that even with a small lawn, you might need to empty the bag a little more often than your old gas guzzler.

It's half the weight of a regular mower...easy to push, and the edger attachment works great! I been using this mower for 7 years and love it.

Slap a solar panel onthe top of that thing and I bet you could get it to mow an acre or more without dying

We've had this for a couple of seasons and like most people, got this through our Electric Utility provider for less than offered here. The mower is easy to use. I do have one complaint. The handle has little dots and you always have to grip the handle with the button slid to the left to keep the motor on. I find this hard on my hands after a while. I don't have wimpy hands, so it us unusual for me.

I've learned the hard way you can't trust a Woot such as this. Any referbished item of this size, with a rechargeable battery will be shipped with a defective battery that the customer will now have responsiblity to dispose of. Not the seller. It's cheaper for them to unload these liabilities on us, rather than pay the enormous disposal fees themselves.

Environmentally speaking the cordless electric mower has many more positives than it's gas alternative. Yes these batteries tend to drain quick and I have no problem mowing a 1/3 acre yard on 1 charge. I have rigged up a power cord to my mower to enable me to operate it plugged in if I run out of juice before I have finished my mowing. Batteries last about 2-3 seasons for me and cost about $80 to replace. Over all I feel that the mower is a good fit for me and my yard, however your yard may be larger and therefore not a good candindate. The lack of gas smell and exhaust with out the noise is such a benefit to you and your neighborhood. I wish all my neighbors had one of these.

Anyone notice how this is shipped?

All of my comments may have been covered previously, but here goes.
I have the older, smaller, red version. It's about 8 or 9 yrs old. Works great! No gas, oil, spark plugs, rust, noise. Mine has been outside most of all summers (I bring it in when raining because of the elect.). In the winter I fold down the handle and store it upright in my laundry room. Since there's no gas etc, you can bring it inside and not worry about it.
Re the smaller cut path, if you don't need a little extra exercise, then buy one of those big noisy, riding mowers :-{
One suggestion, which may not be applicable to the newer models: Take the top half off once or twice during the summer - you'd be surprised how much dust and small grass clippings accumulate inside (where they're not supposed to be).
Re time/area available with the battery. This is supposed to be for an average 1/4 acre. If you want to do more, keep an extra battery ready. I find that my battery is so good, I keep wondering why it won't lose juice so I can take a rest :-} I just replaced the original battery this year - my old one lasted 8 yrs! - you have to run it down and recharge completely (out of the mower is better/faster). And charge at least once during the winter when not using.
This is so much better than the regular gas mower I had previously. I would never buy another gas mower. I love my Neuton! I would buy a new one in a heartbeat, but I can't seem to kill the one I have.
BTW, a few years after I bought mine, the company sent out a new circuit board to upgrade. Since I didn't care about the safety features etc, I just hardwired the motor to a switch that I placed on the side of the handle. Now it's just on or off.

missellienc wrote:I said this the last time Woot had it for sale.... Don't mow wet grass or it will clog up and it's kinda heavy to push if you have sloped property. It also clogs up in heavy fescue grass. I think it would work well if you have a small, level lawn.

If you spray some nonstick or food spray underneath, you won't have a big problem. My old gas mower used to get clogged too, so what's the diff? I just keep an old dish brush handy to loosen anything underneath.

It's not any heavier (probably lighter) than a gas mower for sloped yards.

Soapie0 wrote:Two years ago I broke my neck and then picked up mono in the hospital while recovering. It has taken a LONG time to get any energy back. I used to love to mow our little back yard, but I never had the strength to pull the starter on our regular mower. That's why I've been thinking about this mower. But, at 69 lbs. is it too heavy to push or since it's electric does it kind of "drive itself" along while you steer?

Thanks for helping this 30 year old gal not feel 60!

It's only 69 lbs when the battery is in. The separate mower itself is not heavy. It's only when you combine the two. Take the mower outside and set it up. Then bring out the battery and put it in. I have absolutely no problem with it and I'm dealing with 2 major chronic diseases. Good luck

fyredriftwood wrote: Also - how loud is the motor?

My landscaper uses these (charged by solar-panels on his truck) and my wife tells me she never even knows the landscapers are here when they're mowing; my 1-yr old naps through it all.

I've been using one of this for about three years now, here is my input:

- non-powered wheels make moving the mower hard at time, especially when bagging.

- does not like tall grass or wet grass. This will gunk up the bottom of the mower causing you to scrape it out and also drian your battery faster.

- becareful with the blade, it is very thin and bends easily also needs to be sharpened freqently.

- battery lasts for about an hour or about 1/4 - 1/3 of an acre depending on what you're doing. If you need more mowing time, go to newtonpower.com and buy another battery and charger.

- very quiet, can talk with people easily while mowing.

- pretty dependable, only had 2 small issues with mine and newton was eager to help, but part shipping took a long time.

The only things I would look for improvement on are the wheels and the blade. The current wheels can be hard to manuver on rough or bumpy areas and larger ones would make it easier. If the blade was perhaps angled more, the underside of the deck might get less grass stuck to it and the mower might actually throw the grass a bit further. Overall I do like it, just be aware that this does not have the power of a gas push mower.

If the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence. It's probably artificial turf!

I got one of these refurbs last year from Woot (may have been in June). Here is my take:

Location: Chicago area
Grass: Normal midwestern mix (rye? a bit of bluegrass? some other stuff?)
Size: It's a 70x120 lot with a normal (1800 sqft?) 3-bedroom with attached garage. You do the math. But when buying fertilizer and stuff like that I use a 5000 sq ft bag and it fits perfectly.
Cutting habits: weekly. mulching. I hate using bags.

- Loudness: It's little quieter than my Toro gas mower. I used a sound meter last year when I got it, and they had comparable decibel ratings. However, given how the sound meter works, lower frequency sounds are under measured. So, it's probably quieter. It's definitely a more pleasant sound.

- Cutting time/performance: I am able to complete my lawn with one charge. The grass has been growing pretty good the past few weeks and there were a couple of times I wasn't sure I was going to be able to complete on one charge. But I did with just touching on the red zone.

- Mulching capability: It's not the greatest mulcher. It tends to leave a line of clumps along the right side of the path. I find that if I shuffle my right foot as I go, it breaks up the clumps just fine. Of course if you are a bagger type, then this is a non-issue. But, the bag is kind of small.

- Charging: I charge it for no more than 4 days after a mowing. In other words, I am conscious about disconnecting the charger and not leaving the battery on there forever. And in the winter, I brought the battery inside and gave a few days of charging every 3-4 weeks.

- General Feelings: I love the thing. I love the idea of just being able to just wheel it out, flip a switch and start mowing. And, if I have to stop it to pickup a toy or something, it's not a big deal. The clumping is kind of annoying, but I'm not that anal about such things, so a few clumps here and there don't bother me.

I've always wanted something like this since i was a kid mowing. now if they could just cut the grass with lasers...

After reading all these comments, I kinda wish I had one of these mowers....but got 1.5 acres to mow and I'm too lazy to do it. Leave that job to hubby and his earth pollutin' riding Deere. Anyways, in the February woot-off I scored my first Bowl of Cereal and it contained a Neuton MA-3.6 trimmer attachment with two extra spools. So if anyone is interested in it, I would so love a trade (if you've got something from a previous wootoff that you don't need or have several of them) or pay for shipping. Message me if you're interested.

How long till someone gets their hand or foot chopped off cause they didn't realize it was running.

My first Woot purchase puts this thing to shame.

The Friendly Robotics Robomower RL500!!!

80lbs of lawn chomping power. Just set it loose and go do more important things, like check Woot, read the Woot blogs, clip my toenails, taunt my neighbor struggling with his gas mower and where to dump his clippings.

Talk about being "green". The added benefit is that I won't wear out the soles of my shoes by walking back and forth mowing, which would result in me having to buy more shoes, which are made in factories by mistreated workers in third world countries that have no pollution controls.

And for all you Negative Nancies out their crying about how bad batteries are and the pollution from electric generation...I guess your computers/laptops/iPhones all run on magic fairy dust?

cosmictrucker wrote:It's cheaper for them to unload these liabilities on us, rather than pay the enormous disposal fees themselves.

There is no "enormous disposal fee" on lead acid batteries. When the battery dies, take it to your local auto parts store and they'll GIVE YOU $5 for it. Lead acid batteries are nearly completely recyclable. There is absolutely no reason to send the battery to a landfill.

The refurb units being sold on Woot come with a 6 month warranty so if the battery is bad it's up to the manufacturer to replace it.