Gas vs Battery Lawn Mower - Which is better?

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[mellowjammer]

A big difference is probably that the gas and cordless models get a different blade. Although at a quick glance they may look similar, the cordless blades are almost always a bit thinner and have a less aggressive sail (curved part) on the back of the blade. This causes less air resistance for the electric motor and lets it run longer. A more aggressive sail as on the gas model will lift the grass better and discharge and bag better because the taller sail is pushing the air/grass more. That taller sail also means longer edges on the Toro Atomic blade's sail teeth (the "gator" teeth), which helps to cut up debris better resulting in superior mulching. I don't know the exact model numbers for the 2 mowers you are showing but Toro uses different blades between it's gas and 60v models for this reason. Almost all battery mowers have these thinner, less aggressive blades. Toro's 60v Super Recycler even has 3 blade choices which they tell you will get you different run times based upon the aggressiveness/size of the blade's sail curvature.

[jacobpina]

The electric powered is perfect for small lawns quite for the neighbours but the gas is overall better when it comes at industrial use

[randyevans]

Really good review, guys! You have helped me make a decision. I was going to try a battery mower until I watched this review, but not now. I mulch 100% of the time, because it is better for the lawn and the environment. I have about 10k sq ft to mow weekly, and it takes one tank of gas in my Honda self -propelled mower. That is one third of a gallon a week, to mow 10k sq ft., so I don't use a whole lot of gas anyway. The quality of the mulching going from gas to battery will keep me from buying a battery mower, at this time. Maintenance is not much of an issue. I change the oil once a year and sharpen blades once a year, and that's pretty much it! My mow time is about an hour and a half, and I mow about 32 weeks of the year (in Kansas). So 48 hours of run time a year, is what I average. That also amounts to about 11 gallons of gas a year, so I wouldn't save much money by going to batteries (electricity isn't free!)

[ericbulington]

Dude - the yell made me jump out of my skin! “What’s up everybody!!!”

[MinecraftProk]

Gas powered mowers...

The satisfying sound

[mrspeigle]

I bought a greenworks 40v electric chainsaw, after a few weeks i bought the mower, string trimmer and snow blower. If your lot size is 1/4 acer or smaller battery electric all the way. My mower is so quiet i can listen to a audio book while i work. Worth every penny.

[Hockeyfiend]

I’ve had both. Got rid of the gas and kept the battery. Quieter, cuts the same( idk why your mulching was bad), no gas-oil-spark plug-air filter-fraying pull string.

[andybub]

Its very cool that Toro was able to use the recycler 22 inch deck w/ personal pace for the battery system.

[edwardinedgewood]

I have a 56 volt EGO and it’s no better at cutting leaves than the electric Toro. Fall is the only time I miss the old Honda mower.

[ravisriram]

I have the Toro Flex force 22" 60V battery mower. Replaced my gas mower (it wasn't a Toro) nearly two years ago and never looked back, as this machine gets the job done: no more gas fumes, no more messy oil changes. I have a batteryToro string trimmer as well.

[The_McNoodle]

For the home owner, electric is great for the usual weekly maintenance of a lawn. Gas is better for the occasional uses such as mulching leaves, scalping a lawn, or knee high grass. I pretty much transferred over to completely electric for home use, but I still keep a gas mower for those ugly jobs. For bigger lawns, electric zero turns are starting to become an option, but I hope a company decides to create an electric mower that is similar to a belt driven walk behind SCAG. Those were my favorite commercial grade mowers.

[aceburgers]

I got 1/4 lot, i bought toro 60v 6.0 battery and it works fantastic

[flyboy]

Handy review as I head to the store. Just a note, years ago I asked handy dandy father why the wheels locked up when I wanted to walk backwards. He said it's technique. We went to hill and he said walk behind it up the hill. Then just let go of the propel handle. I did it and it stayed right there. It's a safely brake on all mowers so it's less likely to run you over while the blade could be running. If you walk on the straight and level let that propel handle go about a foot before you want to pull it backwards. No brake if you let it roll just a bit.

The other bit of useful information he gave me was if your mowing uphill buy front wheel drive so the mower is less likely to raise up on you in the front. Rear wheel drive for flatter lawns.

[timraber]

I have been using the Toro rear wheel drive gas mower for three seasons. I mow about three to four yards a week. The main problem I have found is the gas tank. If you overfill it, it runs into the air filter. Then it doesn’t want to start. I stopped trying to fill it completely up after the first few months. Other than that, it starts on the first or second pull and runs great. (Even after it sets all winter.). I replaced the drive belt this year. I would probably buy another one if needed. I’m not sure I would consider the electric one. I will check on the price. Thanks for your review.

[eosjoe]

Another big advantage for electric that I don't think you've mentioned is the ability to mow on a steep slope without risking lubrication issues. Remember the old 2-stroke Lawn Boy mowers, with no crank case oil they could be operated almost vertically with no issues. Most gasoline engine mower manuals warn against mowing on steep slopes due to oil starvation in the engine. An electric mower can operate at any angle without worries.

[steviem]

I purchased the Ego 56 V push mower with the 5.0AH battery last year and the negative for me is the suction, especially on the higher height settings and you end up with matted down grass which then can cause other issues. I purchased the high lift blade hoping that it would fix the issue and IMO, the differences isn't that great either as it still mats down the grass. I like to mow my grass at 3 inches but I really can't do it with the Ego and have to mow at the #3 setting which is 2.5 inches.

[chavt]

Lots of comments saying electric is better for small yards or homeowners, etc. You also have to consider the type of grass regardless of yard size. In TX, most lawns are a very thick-bladed grass like St Augustine which an electric mower will struggle with regardless of lawn size. Throw in a little slope or a slightly overgrown lawn and the electric is no bueno.

[fred]

i like can cut real early morning neighbours dont hear shit lol

[ChrisKelly]

You had me at the leaf challenge. GAS!! I own the older model of that Toro and love it. Thanks for going 4K!! I can finally see shit on my monitor.

[thomastessier]

WOW. For yards that big you need a riding type mower.