Packard V8
Well-known member
Some might recall I've mentioned my problems with Ryobi tools, batteries and chargers. However, a new neighbor took it to new heights; he gave away a new Ryobi electric mower.
Yesterday was pickup day for our garbage, recycling and yard waste. Heading out in my work truck, one block east of us, beside their household waste bin, sat a like-new Ryobi 20" electric mower; "FREE".
I always need another Ryobi battery, so I had to investigate and yes, it was complete; the battery and charger were included. "Works OK", so into the back of my truck and on to the shop. Once there, I checked it out; the battery was 3/4-charged and it ran.
Coincidentally, the first guy in the door asked how I liked my new Ryobi mower. Told him it just followed me to work, knew nothing about it. Turns out, he'd just bought one for a postage-stamp lawn. "Won't cut grass higher than a week old, won't cut wet grass, but seems OK for my little place. I paid $329 at Home Depot."
Of course, I always need another Ryobi 40-volt battery and will put the charger in reserve, but the mower would seem valueless without them. However, a look at the HD website shows them selling mower only for $250. Maybe someone with other Ryobi 40-volt system tools might pay something for it. Goes against my grain to junk a new mower, but it's lightweight for even trimming my edges. Guess I'll give it a try before I toss it, but hey, thanks for the new battery and charger!
jack vines
Yesterday was pickup day for our garbage, recycling and yard waste. Heading out in my work truck, one block east of us, beside their household waste bin, sat a like-new Ryobi 20" electric mower; "FREE".
I always need another Ryobi battery, so I had to investigate and yes, it was complete; the battery and charger were included. "Works OK", so into the back of my truck and on to the shop. Once there, I checked it out; the battery was 3/4-charged and it ran.
Coincidentally, the first guy in the door asked how I liked my new Ryobi mower. Told him it just followed me to work, knew nothing about it. Turns out, he'd just bought one for a postage-stamp lawn. "Won't cut grass higher than a week old, won't cut wet grass, but seems OK for my little place. I paid $329 at Home Depot."
Of course, I always need another Ryobi 40-volt battery and will put the charger in reserve, but the mower would seem valueless without them. However, a look at the HD website shows them selling mower only for $250. Maybe someone with other Ryobi 40-volt system tools might pay something for it. Goes against my grain to junk a new mower, but it's lightweight for even trimming my edges. Guess I'll give it a try before I toss it, but hey, thanks for the new battery and charger!
jack vines