Torvy
Super Member
Not much battery stuff is made in USA, even if it is a US nameplate.
Your real tradeoff depends on a few factors.
1) Engine maintenance/repair. Gas will be more expensive to maintain. DIY will save a bit if you have the skills.
2) Battery life. Even the best batteries only have so many years they can be recharged. Also risk of discontinued batteries. Replacement batteries are almost as much as new equipment.
3) Local/state regs. You may get a gas model and be unable to use it down the road.
I have a Honda mower. It didn't like ethanol, but is great when it runs. We had a electric mower. Gave it to daughter when we got out of the city.
Anything I can't get with my flail mower I can get with my Echo battery string trimmer...or it remains natural.
Your real tradeoff depends on a few factors.
1) Engine maintenance/repair. Gas will be more expensive to maintain. DIY will save a bit if you have the skills.
2) Battery life. Even the best batteries only have so many years they can be recharged. Also risk of discontinued batteries. Replacement batteries are almost as much as new equipment.
3) Local/state regs. You may get a gas model and be unable to use it down the road.
I have a Honda mower. It didn't like ethanol, but is great when it runs. We had a electric mower. Gave it to daughter when we got out of the city.
Anything I can't get with my flail mower I can get with my Echo battery string trimmer...or it remains natural.