[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.

[palmer]

I have an 80v mower. In fact I have ten 80V batteries so I never run out of power. But even if I used all 10 batteries at the same time I would not get the same power as my old Swisher. No comparison.