As summer comes to a close, I'm curious to hear from anyone who has used the 60V rear-wheel drive mower for a full season. How has its reliability and cut quality held up? I've seen a lot of mixed reviews online, particularly about it being 'flimsy' or struggling to perform, but I'm not sure if I can trust those. Any firsthand updates would be appreciated!
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I had the first generation of the mower a couple of years back. I'd rate the cut quality around a 7 out of 10. Unfortunately, it died on me and I had to return it, so I can't really comment on reliability. But I’ve heard they fixed those issues in the newer models!
I upgraded from the Gen III 2x20V model to the latest 2x60V this season for the adjustable blade speed feature. So far, I haven't bogged it down at all, and it cuts well, but I did notice that even on high speed, it doesn't have as much suction as a gas mower. Most electric mowers tend to have this issue. The Gen III models seem to be better at discharging or bagging rather than mulching, which might be a drawback if you prefer finely mulched grass. I usually do a double cut to make my stripes nice, so it works fine for me, but it may not satisfy everyone.
Have you compared it to the Milwaukee? Those are on my list too, and I already have batteries for both!
I still have my first-gen model, and it's been running like a champ for years now!