Toro 20360 e-Cycler 20-Inch 36-Volt Cordless Electric Lawn Mower Review
Ladies, before I got this Toro e-Cycler, I had never, ever, ever cut the grass before . . . never, ever, ever . . . not even once. (Maybe just like you. ) This probably goes back to high school, when one of the girls in my neighborhood told me her father had cut off two of his fingers, while cutting the grass. Not being a brave child, I internalized what she said, and forever saw a lawn mower as being totally dangerous! (Not to mention, you can always find a guy to cut the grass for you.)
I decided, however, it was high time to overcome this childhood fear. I heard that electric lawn mowers were easier for females to use, due to the cord thing you have to pull to start gas lawn mowers. Yes, that is a sexist observation, but I'm afraid I do have weak arm muscles. (Maybe just like you.) Thus, electric was the way to go. The e-Cycler is also only a 20-inch lawn mower. And it is quite pretty! It's bright red with a deep black grass bag. I would have preferred hot pink, but I don't think Toro makes hot pink lawn mowers.
Okay, ladies... when Amazon ships these lawn mowers, they use UPS, and the UPS guy will be quite happy to put your big lawn mower box in the garage for you. It comes almost totally assembled. All you have to do is unfold the handles and tighten the handle knobs by hand. If you want to do this yourself, do it right away before any guys see the box. Yes, to many guys, a big Toro box is like a big Christmas present with a big bow on it. They will be fighting over who gets to open the box and assemble the lawn mower.
Next, it is VERY important to read the directions, especially all the safety warnings. And it was worse than I feared! Not only can you lose fingers or toes while cutting the grass, objects can shoot out from under the lawn mower, and injure or kill you, children, pets or innocent bystanders. I'm not joking! Even a worn grass bag can "result in serious personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders". You're suppose to wear shoes, long pants, safety glasses and no jewelry, while cutting the grass. Today, when I cut the grass for the first time, it was very hot, so I'm afraid I wore shorts instead of long pants. I also had no safety glasses, so that was out, too. (Of course, though, if my friend in high school had told me her father was blinded while cutting the grass, I would have run right down to the hardware store and bought safety glasses!)
Starting the lawn mower was very easy. You just put the key in the key slot, and pull out a plastic lever on the handle, which turns on the lawn mower. When you let go of the lever, the lawn mower turns off in three seconds. What could be easier? I first checked the lawn for rocks, sticks and baby bunnies, and then just pulled out the lever. After pushing it for approximately 60 seconds, one of my neighbors suddenly appeared , with her dog on a leash, just a couple of feet away from me, and announced: "It is quiet!" Totally shocked someone was standing so close to me and my operating lawn mower, I just stared at her at first, but then asked: "Do you mean the lawn mower?" She replied: "Yes, it's very quiet." Okay! Ladies . . . if you are looking for a quiet lawn mower, this is the one to get, according to my lovely neighbor, who along with her dog, wasn't injured or killed by me and my operating lawn mower.
Mowing right along, I discovered cutting grass is a lot like vacuuming, only it takes more arm strength. It's actually sort of like a cardio workout, too. Instead of feeling tired after cutting the grass, I actually felt energized. Yes, ladies . . . it's good exercise! And it will build up your arm muscles! In the fall, you can also use it to mulch all the pretty leaves in your yard, too, when they are no longer pretty. Then, after the yard cutting season is over, the directions say you can store your Toto for three months, without recharging it. I guess that means in the dead of winter, if you have a winter where you live, you are going to have to recharge it every three months. You also much recharge the battery after cutting the grass every time. But, hey, there's no gas to buy or spill, and no gas cord thing that needs yanking! Also, remember to sweep off the surface of the lawn mower after each use, and check the blade area for anything caught up in the blade. And don't listen to any guy who tells you to wash it down with a hose! It's electric . . . and the coolest, easiest lawn mower a girl could get!
Toro 20360 e-Cycler 20-Inch 36-Volt Cordless Electric Lawn Mower Feature
- The 36 volt cordless system is powerful and emissions-free.
- The 4-inch deep-domed deck design is specially designed for superior mulching performance.
- Weighs only 77 lbs – lighter than most other battery/cordless mowers.
- Simple two-step operator controls – integrated one-handed control assembly with two-step action – safe and easy to use.
- 2-Year Full Coverage Warranty.
Toro 20360 e-Cycler 20-Inch 36-Volt Cordless Electric Lawn Mower Overview
No Gas, No Oil, No Emissions No more refueling mess; keeps the air clean while mowing...
Toro 20360 e-Cycler 20-Inch 36-Volt Cordless Electric Lawn Mower Specifications
The Toro 20360 e-Cycler Cordless Mower is a push power mower that features superior mulching performance and a lightweight design. Because it's battery powered, this mower will spare you from the hassles of buying gas or oil and will save you money, time, and energy. For further convenience, the e-Cycle is easy to operate and features a durable steel deck that cuts a 20-inch swath and is height adjustable to meet your needs.
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20360 e-Cycler
Cordless Mower
At a Glance:- Emissions free
- Easy to operate
- 36-volt cordless battery
- Mulch or bag
- Adjustable blade height
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| Simply insert the key, move the control lever toward the handle, and you're ready to mow. |
The deep-domed deck is designed to increase the performance of the mulching system. |
Sturdy 7" front wheels and 8" rear wheels make the e-Cycler easy to maneuver. |
Save Time, Money, and the EnvironmentWith the e-Cycler Cordless Mower, you won't have to worry about refueling, buying gas or oil, or dealing with messy spills in your garage or shed. The powerful, emission-free, 36-volt battery will give you up to 10,000 square feet of mowing on just one charge.
Easy Starts and Trouble-Free Operation
To start the e-Cycler, simply insert the key and move the control lever toward the handle. The sturdy and thick 7-inch front wheels and 8-inch rear wheels make the mower easy to maneuver, while the small profile of the 20-inch dome allows you to mow in those hard-to-reach places.
Choose from Mulching or Bag Collection
The deep-domed deck is specially designed to increase the performance of the e-Cycler mulching system, which minces grass clippings into fine particles, putting them back onto your lawn to give you a healthy, lush looking yard.
If you'd prefer to collect your grass and leaf clippings, you can quickly and easily attach the grass bag.
Powerful Battery is Easy to Charge
The e-Cycler's battery is charged at the factory, so you can get started mowing right away. After that, it takes approximately 12 to 16 hours to fully charge a depleted battery.
It's recommended that you charge the battery after each use with the included charger cord, which plugs directly into a household outlet. To make things simple, a two-color LED tells you whether your battery is charging or is fully charged.
Warranty Information
The Toro 20360 e-Cycler Cordless Mower is backed by a two-year warranty that offers full coverage for the mower and the battery.
What's in the Box
Toro 20360 e-Cycler Cordless Mower, battery, and charger cord.
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Customer Reviews
More power than suggested. - T. Fain - Massachusetts, USA
I bought this mower after a lot of research and reading reviews. Based on those I figured I'd probably have to do my lawn in two different days with a recharge in between...the local dealer even warned me as much...not a chance. I have a much larger lawn than reviews suggest you can cut and it made it through with left over power to spare. The only complaint is a little uneven cut in a few spots...that didn't go away slowing down or even with a second pass, just not as crisp as a gas mower. The blade doesn't seem to create as much upward lift to pull grass up and even. But, overall I'm more than sold and very happy to cut down on the noise, gas, fumes, etc.
Fantastic Deal and Item - Carol -
It is always a pleasure doing business on Amazon. I have never had a bad deal in all my many purchases. When there is a problem they respond and correct is right away. The corless lawn mower has made me life so much easy. Receive quick updated emails and arrived supper quick. Don't ever worry about purchasing on this site. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Mixed Feelings - Catman - Oregon, USA
The Toro was purchased to replace a 5 year old Neuton. The Neuton worked but the less said about it's mulching performance the better. Toro has a good reputation and the E-Cycler's mulching capability was rated favorably. After 4 mowings or our modest urban lawn, I agree that it mulches very well. Overall I have mixed feelings towards this mower. In spite of Toro's claims, it's a heavy machine and pushing it even on a modest slope is not easy. I mentioned this to my wife who thought I was exagerating. She managed 20 feet on level ground before giving it back.
Another thing I've noticed; the blade dulls quickly. Possibly mine was not properly heat treated but two mowings of our rye grass lawn in mulch mode is enough to dull the edge. I haven't tried bagging but expect it would stay sharp longer. Lastly, it has a lot of vibration, much more than the old Neuton. It is a more powerful machine so maybe that's normal? I emailed Toro's help line and they advised to take it to a repair center but didn't offer any advice on how much vibration to expect. I haven't taken it in so far, assuming the local repair center has yet to see one and wouldn't know how much is normal. Blade balance, tracking and shaft runout seem good but that's the limit of my trouble shooting ability.
I do like the cordless electric idea. No gas to store, no oil to change, no air filter to clean. It does mow and mulch quite well but there are some definite drawbacks. Lead acid batteries are what really hold back the current crop of cordless electric mowers. Lithum Ion batteries could cut perhaps 20 pounds off the weight but are currently price prohibitive. Until they or even better batteries become more affordable using this mower is, at least, a good workout.
Excellent mower: Review and a few tips... - Karen - Connecticut, U.S.
I bought this mower based on Consumer Reports recommendation. When it arrived, the grass was very tall due to spring rains -- I was concerned the mower wouldn't get through it effectively -- however, it cut through tall and thick grass without any problems! I also worried the battery might not last long enough to cut both front & back yard lawns, but not a problem -- I just charge it after each time I mow.
Because I don't like to apply lawn chemicals, I use the mulch function. When mulching, it's easier to push the mower in thick grass if the front wheels are raised 2 notches higher than the back wheels (each wheel can be independently adjusted). The mower also cuts well when being pulled (backward) -- just be sure to pull the mower smoothly so that the plastic safety bar (back, bottom end of mower) doesn't fold under the mower.
It's fairly quiet, much quieter than gas-powered mowers. This is important to me as I live in a neighborhood with long, narrow lots -- my neighbors' houses are close to mine (and my yard).
Worth mentioning, this is the only lawn equipment I've ever had shipped to me. As another reviewer mentioned, the lawn mower comes fully-assembled -- you'll just pull back the handle, tighten the handle screws (no tools required), charge it, and you're ready to mow!
