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With its rear-wheel drive and large wheels, the mower steers easily on both level ground and inclines.
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you could discharge the clippings to the side, bag them in the included bag, or mulch them.
The mower’s brushless motor requires no upkeep and is powered by a 60-volt battery.
One feature we loved is the ability to monitor the battery level.
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When the battery is fully charged, four green dots will light up.
Thanks to the visual images in the manual, the mower took around 15 minutes to set up.
Its always an option if you decide you need one later.
The Toro 7013897 has easy push-button operation.PHOTO: The Spruce
We also liked the adjustable handle, making mowing more comfortable.
We found it can easily handle mowing the lawn three times without requiring a recharge.
Even when it does need to be recharged, it only takes around 20 minutes.
As this was our first time using a self-propelled mower, there was a bit of a learning curve.
At first, it felt like the mower was pulling us along.
However, we soon got the hang of it and enjoyed the ease of adjusting the mowers speed.
Aside from that, it delivers a precise and crisp cut that is sure to impress.
The mower feels solid and well-built, with heavy-duty plastic construction for weather and rust resistance.
It might not be as durable as steel, but it felt very sturdy.
We also love that it folds up for easy storage when you’re done mowing.
The mower’s high-traction 9.65-inch rear wheels made driving on our uneven ground and sloped lawn easy.
However, we had some difficulty making tight turns around the trees along our fence.
We simply moved the mower to a different spot and turned it back on with no issues.
We always kept the cutting height in the middle since we felt it trimmed nicely without being too low.
We only tested the mower using the bagger, which worked perfectly for our needs.
Despite this, we found the bag to be simple to install, lift, empty, and reattach.
If you choose to side-discharge your clippings, you’ll need a discharge chute.
The oil is included, so you don’t have to worry about purchasing it separately.
Despite the maintenance requirements, we believe the mower’s exceptional performance is worth it.
The mulched clippings are then left in place tonourish your lawn.
If you want to use these modes, the mower comes with a bag to catch the clippings.
We love the speed adjustment on this mower, which we used to maintain a comfortable walking pace.
Each mower was evaluated on its design, performance, usability, safety, and value.
Performance:For our initial testing, we used the mower on three separate occasions to mow our lawns.
The Hart 40 Volt Cordless Self-Propelled Mower has held up well through over two years of testing.PHOTO: The Spruce
We then indicated how manageable it was to store the mower.
What Deck Size Does Your Yard Need?
The deck of a lawn mower is the base that holds the blade.
The Hart 40 Volt Cordless Self-Propelled Mower has held up well through over two years of testing.PHOTO: The Spruce
The deck size determines the width of the mowers cutting swath.
There are mowers with 24- or 25-inch decks and even commercial mowers with decks as large as 30 inches.
Keep in mind that the larger the mower, the harder it is to maneuver.
Bravo says, “When looking for a self-propelled lawnmower, of course, you want a reliable engine.
Most gas lawn mowers have engines ranging from 140 to 190 cc.
The higher the number, the more powerful the mower.
Battery-poweredelectric mowerscutting power is best estimated by looking at the voltage of the batteries.
Higher voltage mowers have more powerful blades and more power available to the self-driving mechanism.
Batteries for residential lawn mowers generally range from a low of 2.5 Ah to a high of 7.5 Ah.
Regardless of voltage, a larger Ah value indicates a longer runtime for the battery.
For example, a 40-volt, 5.0-Ah battery might run twice as long as a 40-volt, 2.5-Ah battery.
Bravo adds, “Another thing to look for in a self-propelled lawn mower is a purposeful design.
This way, you’re able to efficiently mow your lawn in any direction.”
Rotary mowers use a gas or electric motor to spin one or more blades on a horizontal plane.
The spinning blade creates a slight updraft that lifts the grass, which is then cut.
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For this piece, Laukkonen relied on his extensive hands-on experience and insights from our mower tests.
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