[palmer]

but battery-powered lawnmowers are a LOT quieter, are cost-competitive, and you don't have to worry about keeping a gas can or getting a blast of pollution in your face. I really don't know why anyone would buy a new gas-powered lawnmower.

Because you can't ride a battery mower. You also can't get the same power as a walk-behind (e.g. Swisher) with batteries. Gasoline has much higher energy density than batteries.

[gathersnomoss]

Hey, Palmer. Can’t you just step away from logic and reason for a moment, and embrace your inner unicorn and rainbows?

[dangus]

>> Gasoline has much higher energy density than batteries. << Not counting the weight of an engine, it doesn't, so that's completely irrelevant.

>> You also can't get the same power as a walk-behind (e.g. Swisher) with batteries. <<

Yes, you can. Some battery mowers have as little as 18V motors, giving them a bad rep. But 80V motors are getting more and more common. So many FReepers have bad experiences with bleeding-edge tech, and then write it off permanently.

>> Because you can't ride a battery mower. <<

I can't vouch for them, but they do exist. Ryobi RY48110, for instance.