Lowes[lowes.com] has Kobalt 48V 20" Cordless Self-propelled Lawn Mower w/ (2) 5 Ah Batteries & Charger on sale for $289 with free store pickup.
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Product Description:
The Kobalt 2x24V (48 Total Volts) Brushless Motor Self Propelled Lawn Mower provides superior performance without the noise, mess, and fumes of gas. The 2x24V=48 Total Volts mower offers versatility with 3-1 cutting modes along convenient push button start. Offering up to 50-minutes of cut time, the 2x24V mower has you covered. The included batteries and charger are compatible with all Kobalt 24-volt max tools and are backed by a 5-year warranty on the mower and a 3-year warranty on the batteries and charger. Kobalt 48-volt, 20-in Cordless Self-propelled Lawn Mower with (2) 24-volt, 5 Ah Battery Included Batteries Included | KLMS 2524A-03
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692042012358
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This is a good deal, so thumbs up for the find and the value. I think I paid $400 for mine and I feel it was not quite worth it at that price. On the positive side it's fairly lightweight and can fold up so it's fairly compact if you're pressed for space. I'm 6'2" and I don't know if other people have this issue with traditional gas mowers, but the handles are always too low for me so I am generally hunched over while mowing. This mower fixed that issue. The extendable handle is much closer to an upright walking position for me and I love that. The single handle for raising and lowering the deck is handy and I prefer it to my older gas mower that requires individual adjustments at every wheel. That may be a negative to some people, though, as there may be use case scenarios where you'd want wheels at different heights. The self propelled aspect of this mower is good, and it's quick, but you won't ever go at top speed for reasons I'll explain shortly. You are also able to use the self propelled functionality without the blade being engaged so you're able to walk it back to where you store it more easily. As a final "pro" there are a ton of tools in the 24v line and they make fairly good weekend warrior level products. So with that in mind, and especially if you already have tools in that line, the 2 5ah batteries and dual charger is easily worth $125-150 alone.
Still, I'd only rate this a 3 star product for the following reasons. Design flaws that personally annoy me. The cross bar spanning the handle sucks and if you bag your clippings to compost you'll be constantly annoyed that you have to reach around under the handles rather than through the top to grab the bag and remove it. It won't fit through that opening. It's a first world problem, but it's annoying, trust me. The angle of the discharge into the bag isn't right. You'll regularly notice the mower bogging down because the clippings will begin backing up into the tube. So you then empty the bag only to see it's maybe 60% full. Then you get pissed again because you had to reach around under the handle to grab the bag and then... I'm getting sidetracked. The point is, if the discharge tube was at a better angle it would eject the clippings further into the bag to prevent them backing up and it would fill the bag better.
The mower has a decent amount of power, but you won't be cutting through super thick lawns with ease. I have sections of my backyard that I haven't redone yet that are zoysia and this mower struggles with those sections. Fescue is fine, even if it's fairly thick. You won't want to try cutting the grass if it's damp, though, because it'll bog down quickly, though I'll say this should be expected and if that's troubling to you then you should stick with a gas powered mower. The cut is not always the most even. I find it sometimes leaves uncut grass in areas I for sure covered. It's not terrible, but it's there if you're looking for it. If you mulch, I'd look elsewhere. This can do it, but it's not ideal and the mower will absolutely bog down and you'll burn through your batteries more quickly.
So all things considered, I like the mower, I just think it has some design flaws that prevent it from being a 5 star product. The value is in being in the 24v line as there are a lot of very decent products to buy and having a couple 5ah batteries around for other lawn care products is awesome and the dual charger is super handy. For reference my property is about 1/4 of an acre and in general I'm usually able to get through the entire lawn without needing to change batteries. Not always, but usually.
TL;DR - decent but not amazing product with a few design flaws that hold it back. Overall a pretty good value, especially if you have a smaller property.
I bought this yesterday at $299. Of course it went another $10 off today. I chatted with Lowe's customer service and reasonably quickly the adjusted the $10 back to my credit card.
This is a good deal, so thumbs up for the find and the value. I think I paid $400 for mine and I feel it was not quite worth it at that price. On the positive side it's fairly lightweight and can fold up so it's fairly compact if you're pressed for space. I'm 6'2" and I don't know if other people have this issue with traditional gas mowers, but the handles are always too low for me so I am generally hunched over while mowing. This mower fixed that issue. The extendable handle is much closer to an upright walking position for me and I love that. The single handle for raising and lowering the deck is handy and I prefer it to my older gas mower that requires individual adjustments at every wheel. That may be a negative to some people, though, as there may be use case scenarios where you'd want wheels at different heights. The self propelled aspect of this mower is good, and it's quick, but you won't ever go at top speed for reasons I'll explain shortly. You are also able to use the self propelled functionality without the blade being engaged so you're able to walk it back to where you store it more easily. As a final "pro" there are a ton of tools in the 24v line and they make fairly good weekend warrior level products. So with that in mind, and especially if you already have tools in that line, the 2 5ah batteries and dual charger is easily worth $125-150 alone.
Still, I'd only rate this a 3 star product for the following reasons. Design flaws that personally annoy me. The cross bar spanning the handle sucks and if you bag your clippings to compost you'll be constantly annoyed that you have to reach around under the handles rather than through the top to grab the bag and remove it. It won't fit through that opening. It's a first world problem, but it's annoying, trust me. The angle of the discharge into the bag isn't right. You'll regularly notice the mower bogging down because the clippings will begin backing up into the tube. So you then empty the bag only to see it's maybe 60% full. Then you get pissed again because you had to reach around under the handle to grab the bag and then... I'm getting sidetracked. The point is, if the discharge tube was at a better angle it would eject the clippings further into the bag to prevent them backing up and it would fill the bag better.
The mower has a decent amount of power, but you won't be cutting through super thick lawns with ease. I have sections of my backyard that I haven't redone yet that are zoysia and this mower struggles with those sections. Fescue is fine, even if it's fairly thick. You won't want to try cutting the grass if it's damp, though, because it'll bog down quickly, though I'll say this should be expected and if that's troubling to you then you should stick with a gas powered mower. The cut is not always the most even. I find it sometimes leaves uncut grass in areas I for sure covered. It's not terrible, but it's there if you're looking for it. If you mulch, I'd look elsewhere. This can do it, but it's not ideal and the mower will absolutely bog down and you'll burn through your batteries more quickly.
So all things considered, I like the mower, I just think it has some design flaws that prevent it from being a 5 star product. The value is in being in the 24v line as there are a lot of very decent products to buy and having a couple 5ah batteries around for other lawn care products is awesome and the dual charger is super handy. For reference my property is about 1/4 of an acre and in general I'm usually able to get through the entire lawn without needing to change batteries. Not always, but usually.
TL;DR - decent but not amazing product with a few design flaws that hold it back. Overall a pretty good value, especially if you have a smaller property.
This was on clearance for $124 in store a month ago. There are a lot of plastic pieces so expect that you will be using the 5 year kobalt warranty. So far, used it once and it cuts fine. I think even $289 for this mower is too much and it will be on sale in the spring
This was on clearance for $124 in store a month ago. There are a lot of plastic pieces so expect that you will be using the 5 year kobalt warranty. So far, used it once and it cuts fine. I think even $289 for this mower is too much and it will be on sale in the spring
Holy crap! $125 for this whole kit is insane. Good find for you! For what it's worth I've had mine for 3 seasons and I've had zero issues with any part breaking. I mow weekly from late March until, well, I'm still mowing due to the weather, but usually around this time. It starts up every time for me without issue and all of the plastics, despite being in a small cold albeit insulated shed over the the past two winters have yielded no discoloration or weakining. It seems okay from a longevity perspective in my own personal experience. Of course results may vary.
Holy crap! $125 for this whole kit is insane. Good find for you! For what it's worth I've had mine for 3 seasons and I've had zero issues with any part breaking. I mow weekly from late March until, well, I'm still mowing due to the weather, but usually around this time. It starts up every time for me without issue and all of the plastics, despite being in a small cold albeit insulated shed over the the past two winters have yielded no discoloration or weakining. It seems okay from a longevity perspective in my own personal experience. Of course results may vary.
Yes, Lowe's typically clears out mowers (in-store) in early October. I just returned to Lowe's (under warranty) an 80v push that crapped out in season 4 (that one was bought for less than $120 a few years ago but it was a beast compared to this one!). I'd be thrilled to get 3 years out of this one so I'm encouraged by your experience. I'm particularly worried about the plastic self-propelled handle and can see it snagging on a piece of clothing rather easily. good luck!
This was on clearance for $124 in store a month ago. There are a lot of plastic pieces so expect that you will be using the 5 year kobalt warranty. So far, used it once and it cuts fine. I think even $289 for this mower is too much and it will be on sale in the spring
Do you mind me asking how to use the kobalt warranty? I bought a 40V mower 3 years ago and this year it quit starting. I went to Lowe's and asked about the warranty and was told they don't know anything about it
Do you mind me asking how to use the kobalt warranty? I bought a 40V mower 3 years ago and this year it quit starting. I went to Lowe's and asked about the warranty and was told they don't know anything about it
call Kobalt directly and get a return authorization number. Take the mower in with the receipt to Lowe's (along with return authorization number) and they will exchange for a new mower
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Still, I'd only rate this a 3 star product for the following reasons. Design flaws that personally annoy me. The cross bar spanning the handle sucks and if you bag your clippings to compost you'll be constantly annoyed that you have to reach around under the handles rather than through the top to grab the bag and remove it. It won't fit through that opening. It's a first world problem, but it's annoying, trust me. The angle of the discharge into the bag isn't right. You'll regularly notice the mower bogging down because the clippings will begin backing up into the tube. So you then empty the bag only to see it's maybe 60% full. Then you get pissed again because you had to reach around under the handle to grab the bag and then... I'm getting sidetracked. The point is, if the discharge tube was at a better angle it would eject the clippings further into the bag to prevent them backing up and it would fill the bag better.
The mower has a decent amount of power, but you won't be cutting through super thick lawns with ease. I have sections of my backyard that I haven't redone yet that are zoysia and this mower struggles with those sections. Fescue is fine, even if it's fairly thick. You won't want to try cutting the grass if it's damp, though, because it'll bog down quickly, though I'll say this should be expected and if that's troubling to you then you should stick with a gas powered mower. The cut is not always the most even. I find it sometimes leaves uncut grass in areas I for sure covered. It's not terrible, but it's there if you're looking for it. If you mulch, I'd look elsewhere. This can do it, but it's not ideal and the mower will absolutely bog down and you'll burn through your batteries more quickly.
So all things considered, I like the mower, I just think it has some design flaws that prevent it from being a 5 star product. The value is in being in the 24v line as there are a lot of very decent products to buy and having a couple 5ah batteries around for other lawn care products is awesome and the dual charger is super handy. For reference my property is about 1/4 of an acre and in general I'm usually able to get through the entire lawn without needing to change batteries. Not always, but usually.
TL;DR - decent but not amazing product with a few design flaws that hold it back. Overall a pretty good value, especially if you have a smaller property.
Still, I'd only rate this a 3 star product for the following reasons. Design flaws that personally annoy me. The cross bar spanning the handle sucks and if you bag your clippings to compost you'll be constantly annoyed that you have to reach around under the handles rather than through the top to grab the bag and remove it. It won't fit through that opening. It's a first world problem, but it's annoying, trust me. The angle of the discharge into the bag isn't right. You'll regularly notice the mower bogging down because the clippings will begin backing up into the tube. So you then empty the bag only to see it's maybe 60% full. Then you get pissed again because you had to reach around under the handle to grab the bag and then... I'm getting sidetracked. The point is, if the discharge tube was at a better angle it would eject the clippings further into the bag to prevent them backing up and it would fill the bag better.
The mower has a decent amount of power, but you won't be cutting through super thick lawns with ease. I have sections of my backyard that I haven't redone yet that are zoysia and this mower struggles with those sections. Fescue is fine, even if it's fairly thick. You won't want to try cutting the grass if it's damp, though, because it'll bog down quickly, though I'll say this should be expected and if that's troubling to you then you should stick with a gas powered mower. The cut is not always the most even. I find it sometimes leaves uncut grass in areas I for sure covered. It's not terrible, but it's there if you're looking for it. If you mulch, I'd look elsewhere. This can do it, but it's not ideal and the mower will absolutely bog down and you'll burn through your batteries more quickly.
So all things considered, I like the mower, I just think it has some design flaws that prevent it from being a 5 star product. The value is in being in the 24v line as there are a lot of very decent products to buy and having a couple 5ah batteries around for other lawn care products is awesome and the dual charger is super handy. For reference my property is about 1/4 of an acre and in general I'm usually able to get through the entire lawn without needing to change batteries. Not always, but usually.
TL;DR - decent but not amazing product with a few design flaws that hold it back. Overall a pretty good value, especially if you have a smaller property.
This was on clearance for $124 in store a month ago. There are a lot of plastic pieces so expect that you will be using the 5 year kobalt warranty. So far, used it once and it cuts fine. I think even $289 for this mower is too much and it will be on sale in the spring
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This was on clearance for $124 in store a month ago. There are a lot of plastic pieces so expect that you will be using the 5 year kobalt warranty. So far, used it once and it cuts fine. I think even $289 for this mower is too much and it will be on sale in the spring
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