I use ryobi 40v for trimmer, blower , etc.. but am still using Honda

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May 1, 2024
1:01:51pm

cougarfann888 All-American

I use ryobi 40v for trimmer, blower , etc.. but am still using Honda

Gas mower. If my Honda ever dies I may consider electric mower.

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cougarfann888

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Author

Time

Yard Equipment

Tsisquan

May 1, 12:56pm

I much prefer the battery trimmer to messing with a gas engine. But you might

Great38

May 1, 12:59pm

Unless it’s a very large yard, I’d go with battery today.

Submariner

May 1, 1:01pm

I have a small yard- bought electric. HATED IT! Went back to echo gas. Stronger

SouthernBlueBlood

May 1, 1:23pm

I prefer gas to messing with batteries and having them crap out every couple years

WDaddy

May 1, 1:45pm

I prefer getting a new battery every couple of years over cleaning a

Submariner

May 1, 2:00pm

I started using the pre mixed gas and it has been a problem

SouthernBlueBlood

May 1, 2:15pm

20 years on my current mower and never cleaned the carb bowl. What were you putting in it?

WDaddy

May 1, 3:10pm

Probably gas station gas that sits in his garage. I did the same and it was a pr

SouthernBlueBlood

May 1, 3:55pm

Most will disagree but for mower I still say gas. Electric for blower, trimmer, edger, etc. is good though.

Tokolosh

May 1, 1:00pm

I do most of my mowing with a DeWalt electric, but still have the gasser in

NarfUte

May 1, 1:15pm

I actually think most agree with you on this. My eco warrior brother in law even

NumbersGuy

May 1, 1:29pm

I use ryobi 40v for trimmer, blower , etc.. but am still using Honda

cougarfann888

May 1, 1:01pm

How big is the lot?

May 1, 1:05pm

Just .3 acre.

Tsisquan

May 1, 1:10pm

Battery will be fine. Plenty powerful but you need to get a powerful system.

May 1, 1:17pm

Same size as my lot and my Ego trimmer will do it twice on one charge and I feel like it has more power than my old gas

Bar7h

May 1, 1:20pm

I have 1/4 acre. My battery powered mower is amazing and handles it fine.

bleedsblue

May 1, 1:50pm

Gas will have more power, electric for ease and quiet

volleyjiver

May 1, 1:09pm

I love my Ryobi 40v trimmer, blower, mower, etc...

crimedog

May 1, 1:09pm

This.

BlooCoug

May 1, 1:22pm

Use of blowers should lead to automatic jail sentences

May 1, 1:11pm

???

NumbersGuy

May 1, 1:31pm

Get the biggest lawn tractor you can afford

May 1, 1:16pm

Are you invested in any current tool battery brands? I use all DeWalt but

NarfUte

May 1, 1:16pm

I had same thoughts as you until I decided to try a blower

DrBYU

May 1, 1:17pm

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Scores

May 1, 1:41pm

Agreed. My blower runs on only one of the mower batteries and is a beast!

bleedsblue

May 1, 1:51pm

Ryobi 40 volt for all 3 needs. Ego is good, too. But Ryobi is most affordable &

BlooCoug

May 1, 1:21pm

Ego trimmer I don't even use on full blast. Too powerful. Mower also works great

ochobeeguy

May 1, 1:22pm

Husqvarna robot mower

Taxrulz

May 1, 1:33pm

I use battery for all three…this is the way!

May 1, 1:33pm

+1 for EGO tools

Scores

May 1, 1:42pm

My trimmer is 30 years old and always works. My mower is like 15. Use Ethanol

DiamondMo

May 1, 2:48pm

Easiest decision in the world. 40-80 volt battery.

OmahaOmaha

May 1, 3:10pm

Let me add. Try Costco greenworks 80v mower. Have a 4 and a 2

OmahaOmaha

May 1, 3:13pm

My recommendations:

BYUMizzou

May 1, 3:14pm

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