WORX ECO WG780 19-Inch 24-Volt Cordless Electric Lawn Mower

Comment: I hate dealing with gas and extension cords so have been hunting for a decent cordless mower. I experimented with a human-powered reel mower: way too much work in 90+ degree heat on a thick lawn. I tried a Lowes-bought Black and Decker cordless mower which worked fine for the first season but died after a winter in the garage, even though I had looked after the battery as the manual instructed. So I was a little bit worried about trying yet another battery-driven mower, but decided to purchase this machine after reading the reviews on Amazon and elsewhere. It is now more than a year since my purchase and I am still pleased with the mower.

Things I like:
* The battery is way better than my previous Black and Decker mower: it has lasted 1.5 seasons -- probably about 40 cuts -- so far and I have not yet noticed any diminishing charge. I have always assiduously charged the battery according to instructions in the manual (it needs to be charged at least every 2 months... I set my cell phone calendar to remind me during the winter).
* I can mow all my grass (about 1/3 acre) on a single charge. Admittedly, my lawn is pretty scrappy, with a huge number of weeds in places (inherited from previous residents!), but some weeds can be tough to cut and this mower manages.
* It is very easy to raise and lower the height of the deck
* I love being able to remove the battery: I can take it into my basement to recharge while keeping the mower in the shed. I also keep the battery in the basement in the winter.
* The indicator lights showing the level of battery charge are a simple but useful feature.

Things I wish were different:
* The wheels are positioned in such a way as to make it difficult to cut right up to walls and the edges of flower beds. I end up having to take my strimmer to these areas.
* It is fairly heavy. Mostly this is not an issue but on one slope, I can feel the weight as I mow (I always mow across the slope). Also, the weight means that the wheels sink in and make ruts on soft soil.
* I wish I could pull it backwards a few feet without the rubber flap at the back of the mower always dragging underneath the mower body.
* The plastic body feels somewhat cheap. Mine developed a crack on one side at some point last year; this appears not to have affected the machine's effectiveness, but makes me question the quality of the product.

On balance, however, I am pleased with the mower and have recommended it to family members looking to move away from gas mowers.

Comment: Easy to start, easy removal and replacement of the bag. A little heavier than I thought it would be. Easy to raise and lower the cutting blade.

Comment: I just got this mower a short time ago. So far, so good it seems to me. I wish they made this in this country! I had a CHICOM made cord mower I bought two years ago from big box store about this time of year. It is now dead! I tried replacing the ceramic resistor, after taking some readings, and still nothing. I paid about the same as much for my new Worx cordless machine. I really like this mower. First, it is super quiet, and easy to move. Secondly while it is heavier than the cordless. However, once you use this machine, you will be very happy with the new cordless freedom. READ THE DIRECTIONS FIRST BEFORE CHARGING! The power source is very easy to remove and put back in place. The design and flexiblity is excellent! Safety features are good, as is construction. I bought it from a local business who sells and services these! If I have a problem, I will take it back to them! REMEMBER TO READ THE DIRECTIONS FIRST. Now, what I don't like about this mower is it is made by RED CHINESE SLAVE LABOR! It should be made by AMERICAN FREE LABOR making a fair living wage, union or not. All things considered those Chinese folks make a hell of a machine, so God Bless them! NOW, LET'S START MAKING GREAT MACHINES IN THIS COUNTRY AGAIN!

Comment: I bought this mower to upgrade from a reel mower as an alternative to borrowing my neighbors gas mower. I really wanted to stay green, but the reel mower was too hard to cut our 1/3 acre lot. This was a wonderful upgrade to make my life easier while still staying green.

The mower does a great job cutting the grass, and while I have only used the mulching feature so far, it seems to make very fine pieces even in longer grasses. The blade definitely slows down a bit in longer grass but still cuts just fine. It is very easy to raise and lower the bed if needed to go over it a trouble area a couple of times.

The battery life is the best thing about this product. We have 1/3 of an acre lot, so I was concerned about getting a mower where I could cut the whole yard at once without having to stop and recharge. Cutting our whole yard takes a bit more than an hour, and the battery status led still shows 1/2 battery left!

Amazon had super fast shipping and the best price (by far) as usual. Make sure you check around, as Worx constantly has rebate deals going on. Recently there was a $100 off this mower, and I saw at the end of last year you could get a free trimmer/hedger/blower ($199 value) when you bought this mower.

Comment: I read the reviews before I bought my Worx mower. I was prepared for a decent product and lousy customer service. That's what I got, although in the end the Worx people did resolve my problem to my satisfaction - after many months. I live in western Montana and have about 1/3 acre of lawn to mow. I used to use a 21" push Sears gas mower. The Worx does my lawn on one charge and I find that it pushes about like the gas mower. I have used it with and without the grass catcher and have no complaints - the bag actually empties easier than the one on my gas mower. I like that it is quiet and doesn't pollute the air. I have used it weekly for 2 months now and so far I give it a thumbs up. I still use the gas mower to do the hard stuff like dethatching and cutting a weedy section of my yard. My problem was that the mower arrived with a bent part on the handle that I tried to have replaced with a new part rather than shipping mowers across the country. After a month of discussion with Customer Service, they agreed with this approach, but sent the wrong part. I emailed them pictures of the problem part and spent months following up with them about the part. Finally, after 3 months, they said that they were not able to provide the part or replacement mower because this model mower (WG780) was no longer in production. They offered a partial refund of my purchase price, which I accepted. Fortunately, the bent part does not interfere with safe operation of the mower. If it had, I would have shipped the thing back to them months ago. My main complaint with Customer Service was that they never returned phone calls or responded to emails. I had to initiate all of the contacts. I hope this helps you.