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0 Epic EP21H 21-Inch 24-Volt Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower

Review Epic EP21H 21-Inch 24-Volt Cordless Self-Propelled Lawn Mower


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Technical Details

- Most advanced electric motor technology equals more power and longer run times
- 7 position height adjustment from 1.5-inch to 3.5-inch
- Removable Batteries Featuring On-Board And Off-Board Charging
- Push Button Start With LED Battery Level Indicator
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
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Customer Buzz
 "Comparison and FAQ..." 2010-05-18
By Y. R. Wu (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
I've used three different cordless mowers and based on that experience I have to say I'm skeptical that 24 volts will work well with a 21" blade. I Have the 20" Toro with 36 volts which works very well and a 19"/24V B&D, which I found to be adequate 80% of the time - with only 24V it struggled with tall grass. The Greenworks 24v/18" self propelled mower may be a better bet.





I've put a quick guide of the most popular models on Amazon. All info reported by manufacturer. Amazon won't let me put prices in my review, sorry!



MOWER............Path/Volt/Watt-hr......WT............COMMENTS



Neuton CE5.3............14"/24V/240......48#....Plastic deck, Removable batt.

B&D CM1836..............18"/36V/NA.......64#....Plastic deck

Greenworks 25092......18"/24V/480......95#....Self Propel, Removable Batt

Worx ECO WG780.......19"/24V/408......80#....Removable Battery

Haussmann CLM46NU...19"/24V/NA........94#....Haussmann who?? Metal deck

B&D CMM1200.............19"/24V/432......76#....Update to our old CM1000

B&D CM1936...............19"/36V/360.......72#....Plastic deck, Removable Batt

Neuton CE6................19"/36V/360.......88#....Plastic deck, Removable Batt

Earthwise 60120..........20"/24V/480......92#....Metal deck, Removable Batt

Toro 20360.................20"/36V/432......77#....Metal deck

Solaris/Epic EP21H........21"/24V/NA......106#....Rmvble batt, self propel, steel







>>Why SHOULD I get a cordless electric mower? They are super quiet, clean, and convenient. No fumes or exhaust- because gas mowers don't have catalytic converters, they can pollute as much in a year as 43 cars!!!!. They aren't necessarily cheaper than a gas mower since they cost more up front but there is basically NO maintenance. (We spent $80 over 10 years for a set of replacement batteries.) Corded electric mowers are a cheaper but having a cord is a pain.



>>Why SHOULDN'T I get a cordless mower? They weigh a LOT more than gas mowers so if you have a hilly lot or have difficulty with physical exertion, forget it. They don't have as much power as gas and re-fueling means charging for a few hours so if your lot is over ½ acre you may want to reconsider.



>>Why do they all come with mulching PLUS bagging? Electric powered mowers have come a long ways but mulching still takes a LOT more power than discharging, so bagging is pretty much a standard feature.



>>What is a watt-hour? It's basically how big your gas tank is - the more watt-hours, the longer you can mow before you have to recharge.



>>Is the cutting path a big deal? Yes - for two reasons. 1) The first thing manufacturers do when power is marginal is reduce the blade size, so I tend to see the smaller mowers as more likely to be underpowered. Second, when you consider that you have to overlap each pass by ~3", a 20" blade now effectively cuts 13% more on each pass. If you have a larger yard, you definitely do NOT want anything under 18" Also, my measurements show most mowers overstate their blade size by 1/2" (Our 20" measures 19-5/8, our 19 measures 18-1/2)



>>Why might I want a removable battery? If you have a large yard, this means you can have a second battery charging while you are using the first. A second battery typically costs $100-$150 but it can make the difference between going electric or not. Finally, if you keep the mower in a shed that doesn't have power, a removable battery will let you bring it in for charging.



>>How long will my batteries last? That depends on your climate and usage. We had a small lot for many years and were religious about recharging right after use. We also live in a cooler climate (Michigan) so it's cooler and the mowing season is shorter. Our batteries lasted ~7 years. Most people should get 3-4 years easily but if you're careless and live in Arizona, you might be able to kill the batteries in a year or two.



>>Why should I care about higher voltage? Higher voltage = more power, PLUS you can recharge the mower faster. With the same chemistry and current, a 36V mower will charge 50% faster than a 24V mower.



>>Metal deck or plastic? Metal rusts but with minimal care it's not an issue. Plastic ends up giving you a more stuff to trim since you can't cut as close to fences, etc.



If you've found this review helpful or have questions/comments, please let me know!

Customer Buzz
 "Great Mower; Bad Accessory Availability/Support" 2010-05-12
By Greg Moreau (Vermont)
First, I love this mower. It powers through some very tough Vermont grass and steep grades. I have about two acres, and it does an excellent job. The problem is the battery aspect. They last about 45 minutes, give or take, depending on how much the wheels are engaged. I'm fine with that, I need more juice, so I bought a spare "two battery pack." The problem is the lead time required for charging. It's 12 hours. And unless you have a few chargers, and a few battery packs, you'll have to wait for the charge. This leads me to my biggest complaint: The "rapid chargers," which take a few hours to charge the battery packs, are never available. I asked for the company last year and the company told me that they were sold out for the season. Okay, fair enough. So, I contacted the company again--today, in mid-spring--and was told that the rapid chargers were sold out "for the season." Apparently all the lawn care/landscaping companies have snatched them up (again). The thing is, there's a clear demand for these chargers unlike, say, the "solar" charging stations, which take literally *days* to charge up your batteries. If, in May, their manufactured quantity has been sold out basically for the year, shouldn't that tell you that they need to stock up and manufacture more? I have no idea why this is the case, but it's annoying, and speaks of bad logistical management. I would have given the mower 5 stars had it not been for this pretty egregious failing on the company's "part"...





Customer Buzz
 "bad packaging- not bad product" 2010-05-11
By Jeff A. Van Es
the box was open the batteries were just sitting in bottom of box the mower deck was bent the 1st time I started mower blade hit the deck but i bent deck out so blade would go around once I got thru all the bad stuff I really like the mower it has a lot of power good self propelled I have a small lawn but hilly and the batteries last real good

Customer Buzz
 "Great mower." 2010-05-09
By Coach Larry (Ohio, USA)
I have had this mower for about a month now. It is the model that is self-propelled.



First impressions: The mower is a little light-duty compared to my conventional Toro. The deck height adjusters, wheels, bagger and controls all seem a little cheap. Time will tell if they will hold up.



I have to say it was great not having to pull the rope to get the thing started. Just press a button. Pretty cool. It is about half as loud as my 6HP Toro.



Battery installation was very simple. I purchased a spare pair of batteries.



Two main things I was worried about was cutting power, and duration of the battery charge. It is Spring in Ohio, and you have to cut the yard every 5 days or so with all of the rain, etc. The grass grows fast and thick. This mower has been keeping up just fine. My lot is .26 acres. I use the self-propelled feature the entire time. It is pretty heavy to be pushing. It has enough "umph" to cut through the thick grass. I get about 75% done with the yard, then I change out the batteries. It is easier and cleaner to change out the batteries than it is to refill a gas tank. And no smell. The first time I cut the yard and came into the house, the wife said "hey, you don't smell like gasoline".



I have not used the bagger yet. I just mulch. It does leave a little bit of clippings behind, nothing major. I am sure in a month I will not see any clippings left behind at all (once the rain stops and the grass stops growing so darn fast).



So, in summary, the good definitely outweighs the bad.

-If you have a lot approaching .25 acres, and plan to use the self-propulsion, you will need a spare set of batteries.

-Mower hoses off easily

-Very quiet compared to gas engine

-No smell

-Very little vibration

-Cannot adjust the walk-behind pace. I am 6' tall, and the pace is just a little slow for me. But not bad.



I would highly recommend looking into this mower if you are replacing a gas engine mower. Very little maintenance, quiet, little vibration. Good stuff.

Customer Buzz
 "green, lean and mean" 2010-05-08
By jorge (waynesboro, VA)
Thanks to all previous reviewers, who convinced me to give this great mower a try. Bought mine and couldn't be more pleased with it. No gas, no cables, not much noise at all, self-propelled is a must though. Power is excellent, I have cut through high and wet grass. I did need to purchase an extra set of batteries for my lawn size. If your lawn is small, you may want to start with one set and see if you need another later on. Batteries take close to 24 hours to recharge. I absolutely recommend it for cleanliness, environmental impact and low noise.


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