Living in harmony with the environment isn’t always easy. But taking little steps each day to live a greener lifestyle can help. We work hard to conserve energy and water (in current Southern California drought conditions); we recycle as well as compost food waste. We also decided to step it up a notch with our yard equipment. We’re happy to partner with Lowe’s (our favorite go-to home improvement store) to tell you all about the newest member of our green family: the Kobalt Cordless Electric Lawn Mower.
We considered getting a battery powered electric mower for awhile. Not only is safe for the environment, it’s extremely easy to start and to use. Gone is the pull-start of a traditional gas mower. And gone are electric cords associated with traditional electric mowers. Green and user friendly!
The official name: Lowe’s Kobalt 40-Volt Lithium Ion (Li-ion) 19-inch Deck Width Cordless Electric Push Lawn Mower. Kobalt is Lowe’s Improvement Center house brand. And Lowe’s recognizable signature logo color is blue. So Kobalt blue seems quite appropriate. And mowing the lawn doesn’t get any simpler than doing so with this “green” blue machine.
Why battery operated? Less noise is one of the many reasons. Is it silent? No, but it’s only 71 decibels compared to the normal 90+ decibels for gas powered mowers. Another great reason: no gas. You don’t have to worry about storing gas or running out. No gas, no oil = no fumes. Maintenance is low to nothing. You won’t be changing spark plugs, air filters or oil. Yet another great reason is Kobalt’s line of garden and power hand tools that are interchangeable with the same battery. The possibilities seem endless.
All these awesome features add up to less weight too. The mower weighs less than 50 pounds and is easy to fold up and store. The handle folds forward twice to the size of the wheel base. It’s easy to fit into smaller garages and garden sheds or to transport.
The Kobalt mower has an easy to use 7-position single lever height adjuster. It’s perfect for all grass types (and easy enough for Cathi to use).
Being environmentally friendly is our favorite thing about this Kobalt. Cathi’s next favorite thing is the push starter button and go!
He said: Quick and easy. The lawn is done in no time. Easy to store.
She said: Pretty blue? Push button start? You betcha! Now that I can start the lawn mower aaaand … it fashionably matches my denims, you’ll find ME mowing the lawn!
Jeanette says
That is something I can easily get behind. Most the time when I do electric stuff for yardwork it’s got have a plug and it’s quite annoying. This is the perfect solve for that.
David says
You’re so right, Jeanette. It’s so much easier not to have to plug it in.
Allie D. says
I need to get this! Then I wouldn’t have to wait until my husband was home to get the lawn mowed. I just can’t operate the old lawnmower of his.
David says
This Kobalt is so easy to use, Allie. And your husband would no doubt be pleasantly surprised to get home to a lawn already mowed.
Ellen Christian says
This looks awesome! It looks so much easier to use and I am absolutely in love with the color.
David says
Much easier to use, Ellen. And the Kobalt blue really does stand out.
Liz Mays says
This would be perfect for smaller yards. I love that the noise is less with this model.
David says
Hi Liz! Great for small yards and the reduced noise level is a big plus.
Sarah Johnson says
1) I wish we had grass lol
2) my husband would LOVE the color!
This is awesome thanks
David says
Thanks, Sarah. It really is a great color. Hopefully, when you do have grass, you’ll be able to use a Kobalt to keep it looking good.
Shauna Torres says
You know, when we moved to a house with a smaller lawn we talked about getting something easier. My FIL likes to mow and tends to have issues with the pulling part of our lawnmower. This would be perfect
David says
This Kobalt is so easy to use, Shauna. Bet your FIL would not have any issues using this one at all.
Gabriel says
My mom just switched to an electric mower and loves it. Her yard is small and as she gets older the lighter weight and easy start means a lot to her.
David says
Your mom is probably very happy she made the switch, Gabriel. So much easier to use and she no doubt gets exercise in without too much extra effort.
Val says
Wow I could really use that lawn mower. Seems pretty easy to use and no more forgetting to get gas to fill the mower 😉
David says
Val, it’s so easy to use. And not having to use gas makes it even easier.
Melissa says
Hmmm I had no clue they made a lawn mower like this. Sure beats putting gas in all the time, I hate the smell and it always drips everywhere!
David says
The advances in technology never cease to amaze, Melissa. There’s really no muss of fuss with this handy Kobalt.
Dawn McAlexander says
I am sure my husband would enjoy a lawnmower like this if we could use a push mower on our yard. Unfortunately it is just too big and we need a riding mower. However, it looks really neat and the fact that it is electric makes it a real energy saver,
David says
Your husband would probably really enjoy it, Dawn. Especially if your area to mow was smaller. The saved energy is really a plus. Enjoy your big green space!
MJ. L says
That lawnmower sounds great and I really like the looks of it and the color!
David says
It really is a great color, MJ. Looks good and does such a great too!
Nancy @ whispered inspirations says
We just bought the same lawnmower and we absolutely love it! Very easy to use, nice and quiet and loving the color!
David says
Isn’t it great, Nancy?! We love ours, too. And for all the same reasons you do.
Melisa says
This is a nice mower. We are in the market for a new one. I’m going to find a dealer near us that has the Cobalt so I can check it out.
David says
Hope you find the Kobalt you want, Melisa. They really are great. Bet you’ll like yours as much as we like ours.
Stacie Vaughan says
We need a new lawn mower. I would love to get a cordless mower. I hate running out of gas.
David says
No running out of gas with this Kobalt, Stacie. And being cordless is another big plus.
Ann Bacciaglia says
This looks like a great lawn mower. I would love to switch to a cordless one.
David says
Totally agree, Ann. It looks great and works great. Once you switch to cordless you’ll be so glad you did.
Tara says
I am loving this lawn mower. So user friendly and better for the environment. No more cords to lug around.
David says
There really is a lot to love about it, Tara. Especially for all the reasons you mentioned, and then some.
Amy Desrosiers says
This is pretty darn cool! Perfect for people with smaller yards to cut!
David says
Yes, Amy, very cool! Great for small yards and for the environment. And so easy to use.
Becca Wilson says
We don’t have much of a yard so this would be perfect for our yard. We live close to our neighbors too and so the noise factor is also great.
David says
Bet it would be great for your yard, Becca. Less noise for you and your neighbors. A win-win!
Jake says
I’m due for a new mower. This looks cool, I will definitely check it out!
David says
It looks great, Jake, and works great. Hope you find a Kobalt you like to replace yours.
Oliver Mowers says
Awesome! It’s perfectly easy to use. Thanks for sharing this. 🙂
Cheers,
Oliver