Greenworks (20") 12-Amp Electric 3-In-1 Lawn Mower

I finally made the move to an electric mower. The Greenworks 12 Amp model (20") has plenty of power for my small/medium yard. I have the choice of rear bagging, side discharge or mulching. Once you figure the best cord pattern, so that you're not getting tied up every turn, it's a breeze to use. About half the noise and about 1/3 the weight of my old gas model, it's easy to handle. The only thing I want to do next is sharpen the blade. From the factory, it lacks a good edge.

Yes, it's true. I've never mowed a yard before in my life. EVER. My dad and brother did it when I was growing up, then I lived in apartments. Now I'm renting a house and I have to take care of the yard. There's a very scary Freddy Kruger gas powered mower in the shed that I don't want to use, so bought this cute little green mower.

WOW!!! It's truly amazing. I was mowing the grass in just a few minutes of pulling it out of the box. The grass was a bit long, and since I live in the Great North West, it was also still damp. The mower just cut right through it all.

My son tried it with and without the bag attachment. He got tired of emptying the bag (it's a really big yard) and just let it shoot out the side.

This is a fantastic mower. The front and back yards are done. I'm thrilled with my new mower!!

Yes, it's true. I've never mowed a yard before in my life. EVER. My dad and brother did it when I was growing up, then I lived in apartments. Now I'm renting a house and I have to take care of the yard. There's a very scary Freddy Kruger gas powered mower in the shed that I don't want to use, so bought this cute little green mower.

WOW!!! It's truly amazing. I was mowing the grass in just a few minutes of pulling it out of the box. The grass was a bit long, and since I live in the... more

I needed a mower that was efficient and quiet and easy for a 65 year old to handle. This little mower has exceeded my expectations. Way to go GreenWorks! I'm green with pride!

Great mower. Takes me half the time to mow then the old mower. Love the grass catcher, no more raking. I am a 71 year old female, and the big wheels make it move over soft ground so nicely. Only thing I see wrong is that the foam covering on the handle is not strong and after 3 uses is starting to tear.Still gets 5 stars from me. Site was easy to use and shipping was quick.

I'm 75 years old and had a heavy gas mower that was hard starting. This electric is light weight and easy to use on a grade. Plug in and
go. I love it and should have switched to electric much sooner.

I love this lawn mower! The mower itself is so easy to use! I've never owned a lawn mower before because I have trouble starting anything that has a pull cord. This is easy to start, and it's light weight, so it's as easy as just walking through my yard. It's very simple to change the mowing height. I cancelled my yard service, and by doing so, this lawn mower will pay for itself in less than 3 months. After that it's saving me $$.
I did realize it's best to start mowing near the outlet and move further out. That way the cord is not in the way.
Last week my neighbor came over to look at it. He said it was so quiet he didn't even know I was mowing until he saw me when he looked out the window.

I love this lawn mower! The mower itself is so easy to use! I've never owned a lawn mower before because I have trouble starting anything that has a pull cord. This is easy to start, and it's light weight, so it's as easy as just walking through my yard. It's very simple to change the mowing height. I cancelled my yard service, and by doing so, this lawn mower will pay for itself in less than 3 months. After that it's saving me $$.
I did realize it's best to start mowing near the outlet... more

I bought this mower yesterday and tried it out right away. This was my first time with an electric mower and my first time bagging. The mower performed well. My grass was past due for cutting and was wet from several days of rain. The mower slowed only in a couple of spots, which are the same spots my 5.5 HP gas mower always bogs down too. I think this is the lowest amp rating that will get the job done. Any lower amperage the mower would have struggled. Mowing with a cord took some getting used to but by the end I had developed adequate techniques for dealing with it. The part that I didn't like was the bagging. I do not think it is this mowers fault, I am just not used to stopping so often to empty a bag. Bagging the thatch made the job take more than twice as long. That said, I cut my grass really short and with no thatch it looks and feels better that it ever has. I bought the mower because I am over the maintaining and repairing of gas mowers and the ecological benefit is a bonus. I have heard of many people keeping electric mowers for 20 years and if I get half that I will be very happy. It feels like it will be able to make the 10 year mark, we shall see.

I bought this mower yesterday and tried it out right away. This was my first time with an electric mower and my first time bagging. The mower performed well. My grass was past due for cutting and was wet from several days of rain. The mower slowed only in a couple of spots, which are the same spots my 5.5 HP gas mower always bogs down too. I think this is the lowest amp rating that will get the job done. Any lower amperage the mower would have struggled. Mowing with a cord took some getting... more

I used this mower for the first time this weekend. Since I am a petite woman over 60, I wanted something that was easy to start, move, and required minimum maintenance. This mower fits the bill and I love it, but I would recommend it for a smaller lot because the cord needs to be maneuvered around at times.

Easy to Order on line, the reviews were helpful in selecting the right mower for us. Previous gas Yardman mower, which gave good service, but became a reliability issue and servicing costs made us change. With our son & daughter now at college, back to my wife and I to mow the small yard so it had to be something easy, quick and clean for us. First cut of the season in North West Oregon is always a damp affair, but the high cut worked like a treat. A trim a few days later made the front grass look groomed. Very pleased with the product and the shipping was on time. Getting used to keeping the chord out of the way takes some getting used to, but we use it as an activity we can do together and still hold a conversation as it is much quieter than the gas engine mower. All in all first impressions are good, we'll wait and see how it does over time in the wet grass cutting tests we get every year in the beautiful Northwest.

Easy to Order on line, the reviews were helpful in selecting the right mower for us. Previous gas Yardman mower, which gave good service, but became a reliability issue and servicing costs made us change. With our son & daughter now at college, back to my wife and I to mow the small yard so it had to be something easy, quick and clean for us. First cut of the season in North West Oregon is always a damp affair, but the high cut worked like a treat. A trim a few days later made the front... more

I am a 60 year old female that has never mowed a lawn. I ordered this mower since there is no way I could crank up a gas mower. I unpacked it and was ready to mow when I noticed that the front left wheel was loose. I called the manufacturer and they are sending me a replacement ring. Hopefully this will do the trick. I mowed my lawn that day with only 3 wheels on the mower. It worked fine! The mowing was easy except for some hard to reach areas that needed the 4 wheels to maneuver. Can't wait to see how easy it will be with the 4 wheels!

I am a 60 year old female that has never mowed a lawn. I ordered this mower since there is no way I could crank up a gas mower. I unpacked it and was ready to mow when I noticed that the front left wheel was loose. I called the manufacturer and they are sending me a replacement ring. Hopefully this will do the trick. I mowed my lawn that day with only 3 wheels on the mower. It worked fine! The mowing was easy except for some hard to reach areas that needed the 4 wheels to maneuver. ... more

I've only had a chance to use it once, but so far I like it very much.

Pros: Light, easy to push and maneuver. Cutting height adjustment (after I fixed it) is very convenient. Mulches well (but not quite as well as my gas-powered mower). Very quiet compared to gas powered mowers. I chose this brand and model because it has a metal deck as opposed to the plastic deck that the competing Black & Decker model has. Plenty of power for small and medium residential lawns. No gas, oil and little maintenance required. Zero effort required to start it. No emissions!

Cons: Channel that height adjustment lever moves through when height is being changed was too narrow as it arrived out of the box. I couldn't change the cutting height. It took me about an hour to figure out what exactly the problem was and pry the channel wider (about a sixteenth of an inch) with a large screw driver. Now it works fine. Power cord (as with all corded electrics) is a nuisance, but not nearly as much as most people might expect. Unknown reliability and durability.

Tips: Spray the under deck with silicon spray lubricant to reduce grass cutting buildup under deck. I think most people will need a 100 ft cord, and if you do, be sure to use a the proper gauge (14 gauge) power cord to get all 12 amps of power from the motor. This may also increase the motor lifetime over a 16 gauge, 100' cord. These heavier cords are kind of expensive though.

I've only had a chance to use it once, but so far I like it very much.

Pros: Light, easy to push and maneuver. Cutting height adjustment (after I fixed it) is very convenient. Mulches well (but not quite as well as my gas-powered mower). Very quiet compared to gas powered mowers. I chose this brand and model because it has a metal deck as opposed to the plastic deck that the competing Black & Decker model has. Plenty of power for small and medium residential lawns. No gas, oil and... more