Hart 40V Cordless Mower vs Ryobi 40V Mower: Which One Wins?
If you’ve been shopping around for a new electric mower, then you’ve probably come across the Hart 40V and Ryobi 40V. Both are excellent choices that offer very comparable specs. However, their are a little different, and there are a few other variations that you may have missed. Both mowers are solid options, but you should familiarize yourself with their differences.
Besides having a slightly higher price, the mowers have very comparable runtimes and even an identical warranty. Therefore, your purchase decision will likely come down to which brand you prefer and whose batteries are more beneficial. Another difference is that Hart is exclusively sold by Walmart, while Ryobi is sold by Home Depot.
Hart 40V Mower vs Ryobi 40V Mower: Side-by-Side Comparison
| Model | HLPM061US | RY401140US |
| Deck Size | 21″ | 21″ |
| Price | 598 | 700 |
| Batteries Included | 2-40V 6ah | 2-40V 6ah |
| Runtime (with included batteries) | 60 Minutes (Estimated) | 70 Minutes |
| Warranty | 5 Year Mower/3 Year Battery | 5 Year Mower/3 Year Battery |
We’ve already mentioned that the Ryobi and Hart 40V mowers are very similar, but we will still take a deep dive into all of the similarities, as well as the differences. This includes looking at specific models and then comparing the specs of each.
Power is going to be relatively similar, but the way the batteries work is a little different, as is the pricing. We will also go over the warranties and ease of use for each mower.
Models
Hart and Ryobi both make several different mower models in their respective 40V lineups. These models are all unique, and you can even get Hart mowers in various deck sizes. In the Ryobi 40V line, you will also find a number of different models, with some having extra features, like crosscut. Additionally, you can purchase the mowers in bundles that include batteries and chargers.
Ryobi 80V Self-Propelled Lawn Mower Price
This mower will include an 80V 10Ah battery and an 80V Super Charger. It retails for 450,999 including the single 80V 10Ah lithium-ion battery and charger. Like all Ryobi tools and equipment, you’ll find it exclusively at The Home Depot. Impressively, the mower AND battery carry a 5-year warranty.
The 80V 30-inch Lawn Mower will also be manufactured at Ryobi’s Anderson, SC facility, making it the first Ryobi 80V product to be made in the USA using global materials.
Final Thoughts
Ryobi moves into an interesting position by adding a walk-behind mower to the 80V line. Homeowners with 1/2-acre to 1-acre lawns would benefit from a machine that’s smaller and more manageable than a ride-on mower. On the other hand, professional crews often use walk-behind mowers to get into smaller areas where ride-on mowers won’t fit. In this way, Ryobi cements itself nicely in the Prosumer category between residential and commercial lawn care sectors.
Specifications
Popular Ryobi Lawn Mower Parts
Genuine OEM replacement part, this item is sold individually.As the description says, this is the Steering Shaft for all of the Lawn Tractors shown below.One of the most popular reasons this part is replaced, is that the gear on the shaft becomes worn or stripped.It is advised that you check the part number 717-0622C Steering Gear Segment, before replacing the just the Steering Shaft.
This is an authentic replacement part manufactured for use with Craftsman walk-behind lawnmowers. The blade is angled to allow the clippings to rotate through the cutting deck to produce fine clippings for side discharge and mulching. Lawnmower blades wear out over time and can cause the grass blades to tear making frayed endings that can diminish the look of the lawn. A new mower blade will allow for a cleaner cut keeping the lawn looking good. This blade is sold as an individual replacement part.
This is an OEM part commonly used on Walk Behind Push Mowers. Blade Support fits between the bottom of the blade and the blade bolt to provide support for the blade. It is made out of metal to ensure parts durability. It is recommended to replace this part if the part is worn or damaged. Recommended tools for the repair are: hammer, 5/8” socket, and torque wrench.
This genuine replacement part is sourced directly from original manufacturer. It is used on a variety of lawn mowers. This is the knob that helps to secure the upper handle. It is made out of plastic and it is sold individually.
When replacing this know you will need a screwdriver for the screw securing the knob.
Ryobi Mower Long Term Review
After three years of use, and extensive research on the competition, I believe the Ryobi 40-volt cordless lawn mower is the best mower for the money, for people with small lawns. My mower is the RY40170 20″ brushless mower. It came included with two 4 amp hour batteries, is capable of mulching and bagging, only weighs 44 lbs (plus battery), and comes with a 5 year warranty. It has seven cutting height adjustments (from 1.25″ – 3.75″) that you can easily adjust with a single lever and the handles fold down flat making it super easy to store. This is especially helpful if you have limited space in your garage or shed. Having two batteries included is a big bonus. Based on the reading I’ve done, with the included batteries, the Ryobi has the longest run time of any cordless mower (over 1hr). With a robust 40 volt ecosystem, its batteries can also be used to power other Ryobi lawn equipment, such as a string trimmer and blower.
PROS OF BATTERY MOWERS IN GENERAL
Three years ago, my Ryobi mower was among the first cordless electric mowers I had seen. Now, however, it seems that the cordless revolution has truly arrived. Battery operated mowers offer everything you like about mowing a lawn without all of the things you hate. No gas, oil, cords, or noise.
They are environmentally friendly and require none of the yearly maintenance that traditional mowers require. They start instantly with the press of a button, run much more quietly and, of course, do not emit exhaust fumes. Everyone I know who has made the switch has said that when they owned a gas mower they weren’t particularly offended by the noise and inconvenience of gas, however after switching, they couldn’t dream of going back.
The main advantages of the Ryobi mower are that:
- It’s very lightweight and maneuverable
- Its folding design makes it very portable and easy to hang
- Its runtime is very long, amongs the best on the market
- Its rechargeable lithium-ion batteries can be used to power your other compatible Ryobi cordless lawn equipment.
CONS OF THE RYOBI
- There is no option of a side discharge
- It’s not self-propelled. Although it is lightweight, it may be difficult for some to maneuver on hills or steep grades. A self propelled version is now available, which I will hopefully get a chance to test
- Its charge rate is good, however a ‘quick charge’ option would be good
Over a three year period, I’ve used this mower in wide range of conditions – super thick grass, wet grass, new sod, new seed, mulching leaves, bagging, different cut heights etc, and its power and performance did not disappoint.
It can handle tough grass without any issue, and given how light it is, it did well on newly seeded areas as well. When the mower hits a patch of lawn that is tougher it adds more power. You can hear the motor speed up to compensate. This is done automatically in order to conserve battery usage.
In my experience I get approximately 40 minutes from a full charge of one 4 amp hour battery. My lawn can usually be done in about 30 minutes, so I’m able to do it all with one battery. And that usually leaves enough juice left to do the trimming as well. Not that I need to use one battery for both. The mower and trimmer both came with 2 batteries, so I could easily do my neighbors lawns as well if I needed too. I bought the blower without batteries, when I realized how much extra capacity I had. I believe the current model of this mower now comes with a single 5.0 Ah battery.
Ryobi’s batteries charge to full capacity in 90 minutes. So technically, if you had three batteries, you could basically mow indefinitely. The batteries each have 4 led lights on them so you can check their power level and you can see their charge progress as they’re charging. Even though the mower could be used to mow 1/2 acre or larger; in my opinion, it is best suited for lawns that are between 1/3 of an acre to 1/2 an acre. That leaves you plenty of capacity for those days when the grass is super thick, or if you need to cut when it’s wet. And, truthfully, I think most people would want a self-propelled mower for lawns larger than 1/2 an acre.
DURABILITY
Over my three years of ownership I only had two things break on the mower. The first item was the plastic battery cover. One of the hinge pins broke when I was opening it. It doesn’t open quite far enough in my opinion. I was able to fix this simply by putting a bent nail in it’s place. The other item that broke, was the rear protective shield. See photo. It basically ripped off. This item receives a lot of wear, so perhaps it should be made from metal instead of plastic and rubber. I called Ryobi about this problem and they mailed me a new one free of charge, so that wasn’t too big of a deal. It was fairly easy to swap out.
ALTERNATIVES
The starting price of the Ryobi is comparable to gas mowers, while also having comparable power. It cuts just as good as a gas mower. In fact, it is the same style blade. Similarly sized gas push gas mowers, however, weigh between 60 and 70 lbs. So the Ryobi pushes a bit easier than a push gas mower in my opinion. In comparison to other battery powered mowers, it’s main competitor is the more espensive EGO mower. The design of the Ryobi isn’t quite as refined as the EGO, however it offers a more appealing value proposition in my opinion. Other 36V cordless mowers look like reasonably good alternatives, but their power and feature sets just don’t compare.
In conclusion, I highly recommend this mower. Ryobi offers a great combination of features at a reasonable price. It’s perfect for a small to medium-sized lawns, and especially attractive if you plan to buy other tools that can use the 40-volt battery architecture. It’s very light, very portable, does an excellent job cutting, and has ample run time. On top of that, it has all the benefits of a cordless electric mower – ie. quiet, no maintenance, easy storage, easy to start, etc.
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Комментарии и мнения владельцев
JC after 3 years…my only problem is that my “circuit” breaker keeps popping. I need to wait about 2 minutes to reset it. Any idea how to get this fixed?
Kevin Not sure. It should still be under warranty. If it can wait until winter you that’s a more convenient time to get repairs done
Joseph J Dear JC, I was also facing similar problem with my old Ryobi lawn mower. After a proper servicing by a local expert fixed the issue. So I suggest you to do the same.
Diane Romanski Hi I brought the newer Ryobi push lawn mower yesterday and after charging the battery to full capacity I mowed my yard. It was 88 degrees and hadn’t rained here in days. I noticed that my passes of cutting had grass that had never been cut. I am not understanding why this is happening. I tried googling it and it talked a lot about sharpening the blade. I just took it out of the box yesterday. Any ideas? Thank you.
Joe Anshien Let me say that there are some very good things about this mower but if you serch YouTube or other sites for problems they are there. Mine kept cutting out and I tried all the DIY solutions and eventually took the thing part. The inside had tons of grass clippings indicating it is sealed very poorly. Eventually I gave up and brought it to Home Depot for service. Even though it has a warranty they charge a 20 evaluation fee. Then they send it to Atlanta for repair. After about 6 weeks I finally got the # for the repair depot in Atlanta and called. They said they had not received it. I could have pushed to mower to Atlanta from Richmond in less than 6 weeks. At the end of this saga I fanally got it back after over 3 months and they tried charging me over 70 for stuff that I did not authorize such as that protective shield. I met a guy on the way out that heard me complain and said his trimmer was MIA for over 6 months. Better have a backup mower if this one ever needs service.
Ego LM2150SP Cordless Lawn Mower
Several features allowed the Ego to clinch Best Overall, no small achievement in our mower tests. First is its outstanding cut quality. Healthy grass looks like velvet after it has been mowed with the EGO. Even when the mower is used in mulching mode, we did not find clumps of accumulated clippings after the mower was finished (it’s important to specify here that these tests were performed on dry grass). We attribute that cut quality to the X-shaped blade (a design developed decades ago on Honda’s gas engine mowers) and to the smooth and unobstructed deck surface surrounding the blade.
This mower is also an excellent bagger, gathering pounds more grass per square foot of test area than most mowers. You have to be aware of that when operating this mower. Its bag will fill more quickly than you might think. Although we spend most of our time testing mowers in mulch mode, we recognize that bagging is particularly important to people who have a lot of foot traffic in parts of the yard and want to prevent grass clippings from getting dragged into the house, garage or onto patios. If that’s you, the Ego is probably a good fit for you.
Like many battery mowers today, the Ego is equipped with an all-plastic deck that will never rust, and a tilt-forward handle that also telescopically adjusts to suit the user’s height. To make it even easier to use, it has single-lever deck height adjustment with a large T-shaped handle. The combination of the spring-loaded adjustment and one of the better speed-control mechanisms we’ve seen–a simple dial that you rotate forward and back.
Since this model is sold without a battery and charger, it’s up to you how much battery to put in it. The brand recommends a battery with a minimum of 7.5 Ah of capacity, and that’s what we used to arrive at the cut area you see below. You can easily do better than that with a larger battery such as the company’s 10-Ah, a whopper of a power pack. Given that the Ego’s motor and drive system are both quite efficient, enabling it to accomplish nearly 1500 square feet of mowed surface per amp hour of battery capacity, that would translate to nearly 15,000 square feet of mowed surface with such a large battery. That’s a lot of lawn. With a 10-Ah battery, the manufacturer estimates run time as 75 minutes. That strikes us as plausible, particularly on level ground, in mulching mode.
With decades of mower testing behind us, we’ve seen just about every type of drive control imaginable. It’s difficult for us to assess these, since what one person finds comfortable someone else may not. We found the Ego’s dial-adjusted speed control (the company calls it Touch Drive) to be simple and intuitive. Move the dial forward with your left or right thumb to increase speed. Move it back to decrease. The slowest speed is a leisurely pace (.9 mph), the top speed requires a comfortably-fast walk.
The Ego is powerful, fun to operate, and cuts so well—it’s difficult to find anything to complain about. We suppose its big batteries could use a handle (like the Toro) but at least they are well shaped and have a lot of rubber-coated surface, to promote a good grip.