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MP4VT2004
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MP4VT2004

They also don't work great during the day.

I've recently watched two neighbors have to split their cordless mowing into two or three sessions while they wait for their batteries to charge. Meanwhile I was able to knock out my yardwork, get showered, and move on with my day.
Posted: 05/17/2023 at 08:38 PM ET
(In response to this post by FfxStationHokie)

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Honda to cease selling gas-powered lawn mowers in U.S. (link)**
MP4VT2004 • 05/17/23 06:05 PM ET
I love mine, that blows. **
VT Pez4Life • 05/18/23 08:45 AM ET
Crap, my Easy Start is the best mower I've ever had**
pburg_hokie • 05/18/23 08:23 AM ET
No issue for them. China will still buy millions of them.**
vt90 • 05/18/23 08:13 AM ET
Stihl is made in America
Spudnut • 05/17/23 10:16 PM ET
they have a huge electric line now as well**
typed by ben • 05/18/23 09:59 AM ET
Yep, but my gas stuff won't wear out before I do.**
Spudnut • 05/18/23 10:10 AM ET
you win, I only have weedeater, blower, chainsaw and pole chain saw.**
UTPr0sim • 05/18/23 08:07 AM ET
Weedeater, blower, MS 170 chainsaw, and MS 290 chainsaw for me**
HokieKip • 05/18/23 09:12 AM ET
FS55R, BR700, MS361, MS201TC, SG20, HSA56, MSA161T
typed by ben • 05/18/23 10:32 AM ET
Their equipment is great. I love their polesaw.**
capitals1 • 05/18/23 07:50 AM ET
Virginia Beach! It's the way we roll in the 757...lol**
EDGEMAN • 05/18/23 06:50 AM ET
it’s Stihl made in America?**
reconhokie • 05/18/23 06:47 AM ET
VA Beach**
Spudnut • 05/18/23 07:54 AM ET
Fuel cell forthcoming?**
MEHOKIE • 05/17/23 07:58 PM ET
You just need a hydrogen supply.**
EDGEMAN • 05/17/23 09:02 PM ET
Eclectic mowers don't work at night**
FfxStationHokie • 05/17/23 07:34 PM ET
They also don't work great during the day. ◄
MP4VT2004 • 05/17/23 08:38 PM ET
Just get another battery. I don't get that. I have enough batteries(2) to
ElbertoHokie • 05/18/23 09:05 AM ET
Agreed, but I guess my neighbors didn't want to fork out the cash.
MP4VT2004 • 05/18/23 09:10 AM ET
Love mine and I have other tools that use the same battery.
ElbertoHokie • 05/18/23 09:19 AM ET
Shhhh. They'll come after you.**
vt90 • 05/18/23 08:55 AM ET
yeah eclectic mowers suck.**
VT Pez4Life • 05/18/23 08:45 AM ET
A better quality for wife**
statmanfromHCyrs • 05/18/23 10:51 AM ET
They're so diverse**
MP4VT2004 • 05/18/23 08:57 AM ET
Won't need it. We will all be under the ocean next year. **
HokieGator • 05/17/23 07:32 PM ET
we got rid of all our grass**
MrBayAreaHokie • 05/17/23 07:21 PM ET
My buddy in Scottsdale did that too
MAHokie69 • 05/18/23 01:13 PM ET
…I bet you did, Panama Red**
chumley • 05/17/23 08:34 PM ET
Their solar and wind-powered models doing that well already?**
PhotoHokieNC • 05/17/23 07:05 PM ET
A don't care. I had one and wouldn't buy another. I was very disappointed->
HOKIERIT • 05/17/23 06:46 PM ET
I've had the same honda lawnmower for 15 years. 3 sparkplugs and blade
UTPr0sim • 05/17/23 08:39 PM ET
That is what I had always heard & why I bought one. Mine...not so much!**
HOKIERIT • 05/18/23 09:55 AM ET
Yeah, I'm on mowing season #18 with my Honda mower.
MP4VT2004 • 05/17/23 11:12 PM ET
The automatic choke is awesome!**
EDGEMAN • 05/17/23 09:01 PM ET
Most definitely.**
MP4VT2004 • 05/17/23 11:12 PM ET
Guess there will be a lot bought towards the end of the year.
EDGEMAN • 05/17/23 06:43 PM ET
Looks like Husqvarna will happily take over that market**
VTMONEY94 • 05/17/23 08:59 PM ET
The Swedes? I’m surprised they aren’t more progressive in that market**
HwoodHokie • 05/17/23 09:24 PM ET
Well, Briggs and Stratton should still be in the market if it all
VTMONEY94 • 05/17/23 09:35 PM ET
New in box deals on the eBay?**
MEHOKIE • 05/17/23 08:09 PM ET