EGO 52" Electric Zero Turn Mower - An Ongoing Review

[MegaVan]

So for those who use electric zero-turns, I have two questions.

HISTORY. I normally clear our driveway (about 100ft) with a snow blower, but have used a plow mounted on a garden tractor in the past. Lately, I've been contemplating finding a used zero-turn and mounting a blade on one of those for two primary reasons - maneuverability, and the weight is at the right place (over the driven wheels) - plus it seems like it would be fun.

FIRST QUESTION. For those who have used a zero-turn with a snow blade - does it work well (I don't mind adding chains to the wheels)?

SECOND QUESTION. Would something like the EGO work - does it have enough power to push snow? I would assume so, given my garden tractor used to do it. How does it/would it do given that battery capacity goes down quite a bit in cold weather?

I've been using the Handozer behind mine with no issues for dressing the driveway. Power is certainly not an issue.

With Ego the stock tires spin on wet grass. I suspect the batteries weigh less than an ICE motor. I aired down some which helps, but not enough for me to consider plowing with it.

I'm guessing you'd have to use chains?

I can drag the Handozer behind the mower for an hour grading the driveway and it uses <10% of the battery. I don't believe battery capacity would be an issue. Only traction...

 

[JeepYJ]

With Ego the stock tires spin on wet grass. I suspect the batteries weigh less than an ICE motor. I aired down some which helps, but not enough for me to consider plowing with it.

Have you considered filling the tires with liquid ballast? Windshield washer fluid is cheap and won’t freeze if you’re in a cold climate.

 

[MegaVan]

Have you considered filling the tires with liquid ballast? Windshield washer fluid is cheap and won’t freeze if you’re in a cold climate.

I have considered it. I have not tried it. Low on my priority list.

 

[weldtoride]

Sorry to delay a response to you. I take a couple weeks off and things go crazy....


...I'd do it again. But that's just me. Do you have any other specific questions I can support?

MegaVan, Thanks for all the info, and the offer of answers.

After more reading about the EGO mowers, I pulled the trigger and ordered an EGO 52 inch zero turn from Ace. I set the delivery to the store that services them.

Not wanting to complicate your thread here, I'll start my own with my experiences in a day or so.

 

[MegaVan]

MegaVan, Thanks for all the info, and the offer of answers.

After more reading about the EGO mowers, I pulled the trigger and ordered an EGO 52 inch zero turn from Ace. I set the delivery to the store that services them.

Not wanting to complicate your thread here, I'll start my own with my experiences in a day or so.

Post a link when you do. I'm interested to read about it.

 

[weldtoride]

My EGO review is here now: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...turn-mower-a-different-ongoing-review.537092/ Thanks again, MegaVan for your sharing.

 

[captain14]

MegaVan,

I’ve been following this thread and your front porch project. Time for a new mower for me. I’m looking at this Ego mower (21” push) and having having you mower for 3+ years, how are the original batteries holding up?

This model is a 56 volt single battery. I have about 1/4 acre to cut. I do not need a walk behind, borrowed a friends Honda 21” self propelled and it was heavy compared to my Old Craftsman 21” push mower.

Lowe’s only have the display models up high so you can’t feel how heavy they are.

I do not know how to link this to Lowe’s site.

 

[Beerhippie]

MegaVan,

I’ve been following this thread and your front porch project. Time for a new mower for me. I’m looking at this Ego mower (21” push) and having having you mower for 3+ years, how are the original batteries holding up?

This model is a 56 volt single battery. I have about 1/4 acre to cut. I do not need a walk behind, borrowed a friends Honda 21” self propelled and it was heavy compared to my Old Craftsman 21” push mower.

Lowe’s only have the display models up high so you can’t feel how heavy they are.

I do not know how to link this to Lowe’s site.

FWIW, an electric walk-behind mower weighs less than an IC push-mower! Our Stihl (I know that's not what the review is about) walk-behind is a joy to use in the numerous tight areas around the pub lot--also about 1/4 ac. When it comes to the open areas, it goes at a fast walk.

 

[MegaVan]

MegaVan,

I’ve been following this thread and your front porch project. Time for a new mower for me. I’m looking at this Ego mower (21” push) and having having you mower for 3+ years, how are the original batteries holding up?

This model is a 56 volt single battery. I have about 1/4 acre to cut. I do not need a walk behind, borrowed a friends Honda 21” self propelled and it was heavy compared to my Old Craftsman 21” push mower.

Lowe’s only have the display models up high so you can’t feel how heavy they are.

I do not know how to link this to Lowe’s site.

Captain14,

I just pulled this out for the year. A little late. Two mows on it now.

I was late pulling the batteries in last year and they went through a few frosts.

The lawn took about 54% each mow - but it's the first few mows and I had to go slow in a few places due to wetness and overgrowth.

Mostly I'd make sure it comes with a decent size battery for heat management. More cells is less stress on the batteries. My parents have been using EGO for several years (chain saw, snow blower, etc) and have had no issue with the tools, but some of the smaller batteries don't handle the heat well, and that kills them on the high load machines.j

Register the batteries for the warranty immediately. It's a pain but they likely won't honor much if you don't.

Also I agree. I used an old Craftsman push mower for years and was genuinely shocked at how difficult to maneuver and heavy a self propelled mower was. I'd try to find a way to get back to that older feel.