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Greenworks 40V 16 in Mower, 25322 review

The most-rated battery mower here, with over 12,000 ratings: light and simple, with a poly deck, a 3-year warranty and a bold 1/3-acre claim.

Why it sells

With 12,300 ratings at 4.2, this has by far the longest record of any battery mower here. For about $240 you get the mower, a 4.0Ah battery and a charger, covered for three years.

Size and weight

The deck is sold as 16 inches and listed as 15.67 inches in the table. At 37.5 pounds it can be hung up or lifted over a step, which is hard to do with a 21-inch machine.

Check the area claim

The table gives 35 minutes of runtime, and Greenworks claims up to 1/3 acre. A width and a runtime do not prove an area, so take that number as a best case on a dry, short lawn.

Before you tip it

Remove the battery or safety key and wait for the blade to stop before you turn the mower over or clear a clog.

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Strengths

  • More than 12,000 ratings at 4.2
  • 3-year warranty covers tool and battery
  • Works with 75+ Greenworks 40V tools, per the listing
  • Light enough to carry at 37.5 lb

Compromises

  • 1/3 acre sits oddly with a 16 in deck and 35 minutes
  • Poly deck rather than metal
  • No side discharge
  • A step down in width from the 19 in LawnMaster

Specifications

Battery40V 4.0Ah, included with charger
Cutting width16 in in the title, 15.67 in in the table
Runtime35 minutes in the details table
Stated areaUp to 1/3 acre on one charge, varying with grass and operator
Cutting height1.25 to 3.75 in, 5 positions, single lever
Clipping optionsMulch and rear bag
Weight37.5 lb
Warranty3-year limited tool and battery, stated
Amazon referenceB00BBQVL5U

What this machine usually gets asked

Can it really cut 1/3 acre?

Greenworks says up to 1/3 acre, varying with grass and operator. A 16-inch cut for 35 minutes covers that only under good conditions, so plan for less.

Is the battery covered by the warranty?

Yes. The listing says the 3-year limited warranty covers the tool and the battery.

Can I use other Greenworks batteries?

The listing says it works with Greenworks 40V tools. The 24V and 48V systems are separate, so check the voltage.

Our score

7.6/ 10

A safe, simple choice. Plan for smaller lawns than the 1/3-acre claim suggests.

This one and its buyer, among lawn equipment

A small yard and a buyer who values a long record and a real warranty.

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Sources

Specifications: the Amazon.com listing, read from a US address. Live prices: Amazon.com, through Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.

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