GE-CM 18/33 Li-Solo | Cordless Lawn Mower (2024)

FAQs

What size mower engine do I need? ›

Look for a mower with at least 14-16 hp and a wide mowing deck – at least 38 inches – to get your lawn work done quickly. Yards larger than three acres are best handled by a larger zero-turn rider or a garden tractor. Look for models that have at least 18hp engines and mowing decks in the 44-54 inch range.

During your search, you'll probably run into terms like 2-in-1 and 3-in-1, particularly when looking at walk-behind lawn mowers. A 2-in-1 mower generally will be side discharge- and bagging-capable, while a 3-in-1 mower also will generally be compatible with a mulch kit.

The 18V battery takes 75 minutes to charge to full power and is recommended for lawns of up to 200m2.

A good starting point for a medium-sized yard – an acre to an acre and a half — is a 42” mower. With a larger mower, you'll spend a lot of time maneuvering into position and around tight corners.

Gas engines sizes run from 140 cc to 190 cc. Larger engines produce more torque and are less likely to stall in tall grass at the beginning and end of the cutting season. A larger engine also helps drive self-propelled mowers more effectively uphill.

Front wheel drive models are easy to operate and allow you to turn the mower by simply tipping the front wheels back and lifting them off the ground. They are ideal for flat lawns. Rear wheel drive tends to provide better traction when mowing across slopes in a back-and-forth (vs. up-and-down) pattern.

You could leave your lead-acid lawn mower battery on the charger all winter long if it has a float setting. The charger will top off its charge for months and keep it from losing power while it sits on the shelf. A smart charger will recharge a lawn mower battery in hours.

Additionally, you want to use a charger with an output of 10 amps or fewer to charge your lawn tractor's battery. If you use one with a greater output, you risk damaging your mower's battery.

How long do batteries last on cordless mowers? ›

The average lifespan of a lawn mower battery is approximately three years. The typical estimated life of a Lithium-Ion battery is about two to three years or 300 to 500 charge cycles, whichever occurs first. Some high-quality lithium-ion batteries can last up to five years with proper care and maintenance.

Getting the best cordless lawn mower for you means ensuring it has the correct cutting width, range of cutting heights, and weight plus a battery run time that matches the size of your lawn.

LiFePO4 lithium lawn mower batteries last approximately 4-6 times longer than lead-acid batteries. Lithium batteries have a higher power density level and a slower rate of capacity loss. Lithium batteries can last for 10+ years or 3,000 charging cycles at 80% DOD.

It is possible to use a push mower on a ½ acre yard, but a riding mower will be much easier for you to use, maintain, and it's more time-efficient.

With their faster speeds and wider cutting widths, zero-turn mowers can mow approximately 1.5 to 4 acres per hour, depending on the specific model and conditions.

In general, a mower with a 42-inch deck is sufficient to cut a 2-acre lot (that takes into account that the house, driveway, outbuildings and various landscape features are taking up some of that space). Use a mower with a larger deck to cut anything over 2 acres.

1 – 2 acres: A riding lawn mower with a 42″ or 46″ deck and a 14 – 16 HP engine is required for yards in this size range. 3 Acres or More: You'll need a garden tractor with a 46″ – 54″ deck and an 18 – 24 HP engine for this size lawn.