If you just can’t choose between a corded and cordless lawn mower, the Sun Joe iON16LM-HYB 40V may provide the perfect compromise for you. This hybrid mower can run from a cord or be unplugged and run on its lithium-ion battery.
This light little mower is perfect for yards that require extreme maneuverability, since at around 37 lb and with a cutting swath of only 15 in, you can get into the tightest corners and mow around all of your landscaping and flower beds with ease.
You can take your time and methodically mow the grass closest to your yard while plugged in, then unplug to take care of grass on the borders of your property or on the other side of a fence.
Pros
- Versatile design lets you choose between corded and cordless operation
- Extremely lightweight design is easy for anybody to use
- Folds up for easy storage
- All-terrain Wheels and narrow path make it easy to get into even the tightest corners
Cons
- 16 in deck width is too narrow for many yards
- Not especially powerful either when plugged in or when running on battery
- Expensive for an electric lawn mower
- No mulching capacity
Features & Performance
40 V 4.0 Ah iONMAX rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Sun Joe iON16LM-HYB 40V Specifications
- Deck width: 16 in
- Cutting options: mulch, bag, discharge
- Minimum/maximum cutting height: 1.18 inches up to 3.15 inches
- Amps/voltage: 40 V 4.0 Ah iONMAX rechargeable lithium-ion battery and 6.5-amp electric
- Battery: 1 Lithium ion battery
- Battery charging time: 2.5 – 3 hours (for full charge)
- Battery Run Time: between 25 and 75 minutes depending on workload
- Auto battery switch-over: no, only one battery
- Weight: 37.3 pounds
- Warranty: full 2 year warranty on battery and body
Sun Joe iON16LM-HYB 40V Review
Do you love the features of both cordless and corded lawn mowers? Why choose? The Snow Joe iON16LM-HYB 40V combines a battery pack with a plug so that you can have a revolutionary experience in lawn mowing. This hybrid technology which is exclusive to Snow Joe allows you to choose to be plugged in when mowing near an outlet and unplug to mow wherever you want.
The durable steel blade cuts in a 15 inch path, which is ideal for small yards and for maneuvering around lots of landscaping. A 15-inch path will likely become frustrating if you have large open areas of grass to mow.
All-terrain wheels make it easy for you to maneuver in even the tightest spaces. Choose between 6 height adjustments from 1.18 inches up to 3.15 inches.
This mower is equipped with a 9.25 gallon debris bag that can be easily detached to dispose of clippings. Neither the 6.5 amps provided when plugged in nor the 40 volts of battery are powerful enough to get through thick grass, so this mower is best for lawns that are regularly mowed. The light weight of around 37 pounds means that this will be easy for anybody to maneuver around the yard.
