Comments on: Best Cordless Mower – Check out What Tools in Action Found

By: Sarah Listi

Sarah Listi — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 04:39:33 +0000

In reply to Todd Gemskie. I don't believe we looked at that particular mower, Kobalt has come a long way with their mowers, but we would always recommend sticking with EGO. Since this post, we've looked at several other mowers and still feel it is the best cordless mower.

By: Todd Gemskie

Todd Gemskie — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 17:31:51 +0000

Appreciate the reviews! I was wondering if you had checked out the Kobalt KMP 2580-06, which is their self-propelled, rear wheel drive model with 2×2.5amph batteries, which I would assume would give you a little more run time than 2×2.0amph batteries. Would this model run closer to the Ego? I got it for $450 with 5 year mower and 3 year battery warranties.
Thanks and appreciate any feedback.

By: Eric Jopp

Eric Jopp — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:30:46 +0000

In reply to SawdustTX. I saw your other comment. That's a great question on the abuse part. I was always told they can take it but I think next spring we are going to have to put them to the test and see what they can really handle. I have the first generation Ego. In the spring and the fall, I lower the deck and always hit a paver and two tree roots. So far I haven't had issues with that mower. Not saying I won't but so far it has held up. I just run through blades and am always sharpening them.

By: SawdustTX

SawdustTX — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 19:58:57 +0000

Hi Eric, if you get a chance, see my ridiculously long comment I posted on your post of the Echo 58V mower review from 2016. My question is durability. So I’m wondering, how well do these mowers hold up to accidents like that. I’ve hit roots and stakes, and the occasional pavestone or curb with my 20+ year old John Deere mower, and never had it break anything. But just a few hits (two tree root “nicks” and one good hit on a stake) and the Echo is trashed. Is it the same for other cordless mowers? Do any of these have a belt drive, or sheer pin or something to protect the motor shaft in case of a hit? IDK – for me anyway, accidental blade strikes are unavoidable. Wondering if these mowers can take it? (obviously my Echo couldn’t, unless I just happened to get a bad one). Any insight you have would be appreciated.
Also – love your reviews and especially the videos.

By: jimbos1ice

jimbos1ice — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 01:10:48 +0000

Great write up guys, really top notch, the ryobi is a surprise just by the name and style of it but if it works you can’t argue it right? #tiacrew

By: Eric Jopp

Eric Jopp — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:02:55 +0000

In reply to lordbaal. Sorry, I should have been more clear. OPE = Outdoor Power Equipment.

By: lordbaal

lordbaal — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:48:43 +0000

Question. What is an OPE tool?