Thursday, October 29, 2009

WORX ECO WG780 Cordless Electric Lawn Mower


Hi all,

Well, it looks like its time for another Worx Electric Lawn Mower Review. Today I bring you a review of the Worx ECO WG780 Electric Lawn Mower. Worx is one of those companies that does it’s best to be environmentally friendly and help it’s customers be as kind to the environment as well. To that end, Worx as developed one of the better Electric Lawn Mowers on the market today so you don’t have to use a carbon powered gas guzzling lawn mower.

Let’s start off with what I like about this lawn mower. First, the Worx ECO WG780 Lawn Mower cuts more than an acre’s worth of lawn with a single battery charge. That’s about 10% more than other electric lawn mowers in the same price range. How Worx does it? I don’t know. All I do know is that it works and works better than most other electric lawn mower batteries.

Like all good mowers, the Worx ECO WG780 Electric Lawn Mower has three functions, it can mulch, which basically means it chews the clippings up twice so they’re small, discharge clippings on the side, or collect clippings in a collection bag. The collection bag is kind of located strange place, but a few mowing sessions with this mower and you’ll get the hang of things.

One thing I really like is the ergonomically designed handle. Ergonomics is the study of what’s comfortable to the body. Basically, Worx has made the handle of the ECO WG780 Mower as human-friendly as possible so your hands don’t hurt afterwards. Sorry robots, you’ll have to look for another lawn mower.

One thing I definitely don’t like is the price. I would like to see the price dropped about $30 bucks to be a little more competitive with a couple other Black and Decker Electric Mowers, but hey, I guess the good stuff is always going to cost you more money. Overall, this is a well made lawn mower for people with small to medium sized lawns and you’ll get a lot of miles out of it.



Technical Details

  • 24-Volt 17 Ah Removable Battery
  • 19-Inch Cutting Path Deck
  • 3-Function Mowing (Side Discharge, Bag and Mulch)
  • Ergonomic Handle Design With Height Adjustment Feature
  • Six Position Height Adjustment With One Lever For All Four Wheels

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Reduce costly mower maintenance and eliminate emissions with the WorxECO 24V Cordless Lawn Mower. A high powered 24-volt battery lets you mow up to 17,500 square feet on a single charge and frees you from the hassle of messy oil and gasoline motors with traditional mowers. And because the mower produces zero emissions, you'll be doing even more to keep your environment, not just your lawn, green and healthy.

Environmentally Friendly, Maintenance Free
Because it has an electric motor, the WorxECO Mower eliminates the hassle with a traditional gasoline engine--just push the start button, and go. The rechargeable battery provides enough power to mow up to 17,500 square feet on a single charge. Purchase additional rechargeable batteries to cover larger jobs, so you don't have to waste time waiting for your battery to recharge to complete the job. The electric motor emits much less noise than a gas engine, protecting your hearing and reducing noise pollution.

Versatility to Cut, Mulch, or Bag
The 19-inch deck offers plenty of cutting surface, with easy all-wheel height adjustment between 1-1/2 and 3-1/2 inches. You can collect your clippings in the included grass bag, slip in the mulch insert and recycle clippings back into your yard, or take advantage of the side discharge chute to quickly clear grass from the cutting deck.

Added features include a safety key to prevent accidentally starting of the mower, and a power level indicator that keeps you informed on how much charge you have left in your battery.

Ergonomic, Adjustable Design

The WorxECO 24V Mower features ErgoSum Design Technology, allowing you to adjust the handle to the most comfortable operating angle without using any tools. Thanks to the electric motor, vibration is minimal, and the included soft grips reduce vibration further to minimize fatigue. The handle also folds for easy storage.

The WorxECO 24V Cordless Lawn Mower is covered by a two-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
WorxECO 24V Cordless Lawn Mower, 24-volt Powertank battery, battery charger, safety key, mulch insert, side discharge chute, and grass bag assembly.

From the Manufacturer

The WORX 24 volt cordless mower with 3-function mowing (side discharge, bag and mulch) is the perfect eco-friendly way to mow your lawn. Eliminating the need for gas and oil this clean alternative has a 19" cutting width so you don't have to sacrifice on cutting time. The 17 amp hour battery provides excellent run time also. Eco-friendly WORX battery powered mower comes with a 24 volt removable battery, providing ample power to cut through your tough lawn care jobs. There are no long power cords dragging behind you or beside you, getting all tangled up and making your lawn care job tougher than it already is. There are no messy gas cans left hanging around in your garage and you can be sure there will be no messy oil spills on your driveway or in your garage. This is the clean, hassle free alternative to lawn care. Believe it or not, voltage is not everything. So the next time you're looking at a cordless tool, pay attention to the Ah value. It indicates the quantity of energy that can be stored in the battery pack; so the higher the better. The WORX cordless mower comes with a 17 Ah removable battery, providing excellent run time before recharging. The 6-position height adjustment will provide you with plenty of options. What makes it even better in this mower is those height adjustments can be made with just one lever to adjust all four wheels at the same time. Did you know that batteries are affected by weather? Extreme heat or extreme cold can damage your battery. That's why the WORX mower was designed with a removable battery pack. If you will be storing the unit for winter or for any extended period of time, the battery pack can be removed and placed in a more suitable location.

Product Description

19" cordless mower offers 3-N-1 functionality; the mulching feature chops clippings and distributes them evenly to help the lawn hold moisture and nutrients, the side discharge allows clippings to be swept away from the cutting chamber, and the bagging feature allows grass to be collected in the included 1.6 bushel grass catcher. Push button starting with a 24V removable battery that lets you charge the battery anywhere without moving the entire mower. Ergonomic, adjustable handle folds for compact storage. Cutting height can be adjusted from 1.5" to 3.5". Cuts up to 12,000 sq. ft. on a single charge. Overnite initial charge. Battery charger, safety key, mulch attachment, side discharge chute, and bagger with frame included. Unit weight: 80 lb. 2 year limited warranty. Replacement blade model No. WA0021.