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Today's news is not about another 60 volt tool, but rather a series of new single and dual port rapid chargers. When Greenworks first introduced their 60 volt lineup, the largest capacity battery was 4 Ah, and it took two hours to recharge it with the standard 2 A charger. They have since...

The price has just dropped further to $24.39. Since I already own one plus one each of the standard GMAX and Elite 2.2 A chargers, I won't be buying another. Over the last several years I've switched my attention to the Greenworks 60 volt lineup, and that's where I've been spending my money.

Your pump is leaking oil, which means that it will eventually fail due to lack of lubrication. These are sealed units, so there is no way to add oil. So, basically, you need to return it to Greenworks for repair or replacement.

I think the individual 10 Ah batteries cost $450 to $500, and you need a minimum of two to power the mower. It comes with four batteries and has room to install up to six. Assuming a five year lifespan, this works out to $400 / year to replace four batteries every five years

So, we now know where the new EGO 56 volt 10 Ah batteries will be used, since they are too large to fit in the current walk-behind mowers. It will be interesting to see how much this will cost, since the current offerings from Greenworks and others are priced in the stratosphere. Assuming each...

That is a 2nd generation (GMAX) Greenworks 40 volt li-ion battery. The 1st generation has a silver side panel and doesn’t say GMAX.

Nope. The OP bought the battery at Lowe’s, so there’s no chance it was anything other than a genuine Kobalt OEM battery. Also, the OP noted that the battery worked properly in another Kobalt 40 volt tool. Besides, I’ve never seen any aftermarket equivalents to the Kobalt 40 volt batteries.

I seriously doubt this. All the batteries in a given series should be the same such that they are interchangeable in all tools that use that battery. Regardless of how the battery is wired internally, the terminal assignments should be the same. However, it is remotely possible that there are...

It sounds like there's something wrong with the mower's circuit board.

I assume those are SLA (sealed lead acid) batteries. Some of those older lawn mowers have dumb chargers that can overcharge the batteries if left connected too long. Although your batteries showed a high initial voltage, if they were damaged due to overcharging, they would not hold a charge and...

Well, that's because they use the same size case for all their different capacities. The larger capacity 60 volt batteries have twice as many cells, so the smaller ones fill only half of the case. The newer 40 volt Elite batteries are also made that way, with a single size case for all their...

So, now Greenworks has introduced another 120 volt AC/DC hybrid tool that uses two of their 60 volt batteries connected in series. This time it's a wet/dry vacuum that looks a lot like my old ShopVac from the distant past. I've decided to try one out, but I'm buying it this time from Lowe's...

The fuse is probably integrated into the removable safety key. If the key is missing, the mower will not run. If the key is present, remove it and check it with an ohmmeter for continuity (zero resistance). The relay coil is 24 Vdc, so it does not operate directly from the 80 volt battery. The...

Don’t bother answering a question on the GreenworksTools website that corrects an erroneous answer by the official Greenworks tech staff. They will refuse to post your answer, stating that it did not meet their website guidelines. No foul language, no insults, just a statement that they are...

Security Alert Back in March I bought a 60 volt blower from the Greenworks Tools website using my credit card. Approximately two weeks later my card number was used fraudulently on another website, requiring me to cancel the card and go through the tedious process of assigning a new card to...

Right now Amazon has the blower/vac on sale for $70.97 >>>...

This is about the only choice you have if you want a Greenworks 40 volt, variable speed, brushless and lightweight blower >>> https://www.greenworkstools.com/40v-cordless-brushless-blower-2400302 I don't think that you can buy one tool only. My own experience with the brushed version of this...

Actually, Lowe's now sells the EGO lawn mowers as well, although you do have to purchase them online. For example >>> https://www.lowes.com/pd/EGO-21-IN-PUSH-MOWER-SELECT-CUT/1003130740 As to why they don't seem to sell that many, it's simply because they cost a lot more than other brands such...

DEAL ALERT !!! https://www.lowes.com/pd/Greenworks-Pro-60-volt-Brushless-Lithium-Ion-Push-21-in-Cordless-Electric-Lawn-Mower/1000179065 This is 50% off MSRP, and one of the best deals I've ever seen on a full sized cordless mower with a steel deck. Update on 9/12/2020 - The sale is over...

I did a search on eBay, and the only thing I could find was the Greenworks 82 volt commercial bare tool for $259. CPO doesn't even carry Greenworks 60 volt tools.

So, today I visited the greenworkstools website and discovered that the 60 volt edger is no longer listed. It is also no longer to be found on the Lowe's website. Instead, it has been replaced with a more expensive 80 volt version that is the same price as the 80 volt Kobalt version being sold...

So, today the seller of the defective battery agreed to issue a refund w/o having to return the battery. Since it was a free return, the seller would incur the return shipping cost and it makes sense not to waste money on something that they could not resell. Since I did not need to return it, I...

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It’s 10 cells in a 20 volt battery, so wouldn’t it be 2 volts. Perhaps you didn’t see my edited post. Anyway, I’m trying to get the eBay seller to accept a return.

I think these batteries have about 20 cells, so I would need at least three of those laptop batteries, right ? All this assumes they are the correct physical size, voltage and capacity. How much does a good quality OEM laptop battery, not a cheap Chinese knockoff, cost ? If the total cost is...

I’ve opened these particular batteries, and it’s not easy to replace the battery cells. They are encased in a framework with elaborate metal connectors that are destroyed when you separate them. Also, soldering directly to lithium-ion batteries can be very dangerous, as they can ignite and even...

I've always wondered how long lithium-ion batteries could sit on the shelf before they self-discharged to such a low level that they became bricked. I've bought old stock batteries before, but never more than five years old based on their date codes at the time of purchase. Well, I now have one...

So, today I looked at some images of this pressure washer, and it looks like the hose was actually supposed to include a velcro strap for storage. Just another example of crappy quality control.

When I first bought Greenworks cordless electric tools with Li-Ion batteries, the warranty policy was 4 years on tools and 2 years on batteries. Recently, I bought some new Greenworks 60 volt tools and batteries, and discovered that the warranty policy had changed to 4 years on both the tools...

I doubt it would be a fire hazard when charging, as long as the charger shuts off when it reaches the max voltage setpoint or if it overheats. I have experienced SLA batteries overheating and leaking acid when their chargers failed to shut off and overcharged them. I've never seen this happen...

Right now you can pick up a new Greenworks Gen II 60 volt 4 Ah battery for $143.99 with free shipping and no state sales tax >>> https://www.greenworkstools.com/shop-by-voltage/60v/60v-batteries-accessories Also, Lowe's has a sale on the new Greenworks Gen II 60 volt 21" self-propel lawn mower...

You got a bad one, it happens. Quality control on Chinese li-ion cells can be spotty. It only takes a couple of weak cells to take down the entire battery. Unfortunately, you are outside the Greenworks 2 year warranty. The new generation Greenworks 60 volt batteries now carry a 4 year warranty...

Well, according to Greenworks, it is a 60 volt system, but the behavior suggests that they are wired in series as you suggest. And, no, it definitely won't run with only one battery installed in either compartment. Also, remember that this is a hybrid system, that also runs on 120 Vac, so it...

Today I used the 60 volt pressure washer for a second time, and determined that it definitely needs two batteries to operate. It also drains both batteries at the same rate, so if different capacity batteries are used, then the lower capacity battery is depleted first and the pressure washer...

With all this COVID-19 and China trade war stuff going on right now, it may be a long wait before the unicorn blade is once again a reality. :(

Funny thing is that there are also items that are listed as "In Stock" with the green "ADD TO CART" button highlighted, that also have the "No Longer Available" banner beneath them. For example: https://greenworks.ordertree.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=36305847

So, last Friday I received the hybrid pressure washer, and eagerly assembled it. At first everything seemed fine, but then I noticed something strange. The pressure washer pump was resting on top of the detergent tank filler cap, and when I inspected it the entire motor/pump assembly was...

I have a Greenworks 60 volt 21” deck mower with a heavy duty blade that does exactly what you are saying. As soon as the mower senses any load, it kicks into high speed mode and stays there even when the load is removed. The blade has chevron shaped detents, so if your blade is like that, then...

According to the specs for the Honda GCV160 engine, it produces 6.9 lb-ft of torque at 2500 rpm, which doesn't seem all that wimpy to me. What is the torque rating of your B&S engine ? Is it push or self-propel ? In any event, I mow my lawn every two weeks, the grass never gets close to a foot...

Well, I guess we live in different worlds, because my experience is quite different. I used to own a Husqvarna push mower with a Honda GCV160 engine, and it struggled and stalled out in longer grass when I set the deck height to its lower positions. The cordless electric mowers that I’ve owned...

Either that, or he's trying to mow foot long grass with the mower set to its lowest cutting height. That will stall out any lawn mower, electric or gas.

You can order the 6 Ah right now directly from greenworkstools online for just $169.99 with free UPS shipping and no sales tax if you order it today with the MERRYJULY 15% discount. Their MSRP is $199.99, which is $30 less than Lowe's.

@riverguy - It looks like you got a great deal on that mower. Did you get the new 610 CFM model blower ?

Great idea ! Actually, the maximum flow is only 1.1 GPM, so a 5 gallon tank would last about 4-1/2 minutes.

Another consideration is whether @riverguy even needs a self-propel mower for its intended purpose. It's going to be used for trimming where the tractor can't go, which is probably a lot of forward and reverse motion where a self-propel is more of a hindrance than help. Unless the terrain is...

So, Greenworks has just introduced another innovative 60 volt OPE. This time it's a hybrid AC/DC pressure washer that uses their 60 volt batteries for DC operation. There are two battery ports, but I don't know if the pressure washer uses them sequentially or concurrently. If it's the former...

@dougmacm - Just to be clear, @riverguy was considering the Greenworks 21” single blade dual battery port 60 volt lawn mower, and not the 25” dual blade model.

The controls seem fine to me, but I’ve never owned a self-propelled lawn mower, so I can’t really comment on them. If this is for your wife, perhaps you might consider a smaller lighter mower that is easier to handle.

Well, the Greenworks battery weighs about 4-1/2 lbs, whereas the overall weight of the mower including battery is over 70 lbs. So, the battery is a small percentage of the overall weight, and I doubt you would notice the difference with the battery position. The mower comes with only one...

So, you got a dud, no doubt a few weak cells. This is not typical of most Li-Ion batteries. I’m not sure about the quality of Kobalt batteries, but I’ve had excellent luck with my Greenworks batteries that are made by the same Chinese conglomerate. As to long term storage, I’d recommend...