The Toro 20360 e-Cycler Cordless Mower is a push power mower that features superior mulching performance and a lightweight design. Because it's battery powered, this mower will spare you from the hassles of buying gas or oil and will save you money, time, and energy. For further convenience, the e-Cycle is easy to operate and features a durable steel deck that cuts a 20-inch swath and is height adjustable to meet your needs.  |
20360 e-Cycler
Cordless Mower
At a Glance: - Emissions free
- Easy to operate
- 36-volt cordless battery
- Mulch or bag
- Adjustable blade height
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|  | | | Simply insert the key, move the control lever toward the handle, and you're ready to mow. |
The deep-domed deck is designed to increase the performance of the mulching system. | 
Sturdy 7" front wheels and 8" rear wheels make the e-Cycler easy to maneuver. |
Save Time, Money, and the Environment
With the e-Cycler Cordless Mower, you won't have to worry about refueling, buying gas or oil, or dealing with messy spills in your garage or shed. The powerful, emission-free, 36-volt battery will give you up to 10,000 square feet of mowing on just one charge.Easy Starts and Trouble-Free Operation
To start the e-Cycler, simply insert the key and move the control lever toward the handle. The sturdy and thick 7-inch front wheels and 8-inch rear wheels make the mower easy to maneuver, while the small profile of the 20-inch dome allows you to mow in those hard-to-reach places. Choose from Mulching or Bag Collection
The deep-domed deck is specially designed to increase the performance of the e-Cycler mulching system, which minces grass clippings into fine particles, putting them back onto your lawn to give you a healthy, lush looking yard. If you'd prefer to collect your grass and leaf clippings, you can quickly and easily attach the grass bag. Powerful Battery is Easy to Charge
The e-Cycler's battery is charged at the factory, so you can get started mowing right away. After that, it takes approximately 12 to 16 hours to fully charge a depleted battery. It's recommended that you charge the battery after each use with the included charger cord, which plugs directly into a household outlet. To make things simple, a two-color LED tells you whether your battery is charging or is fully charged.  Warranty Information
The Toro 20360 e-Cycler Cordless Mower is backed by a two-year warranty that offers full coverage for the mower and the battery.
What's in the Box
Toro 20360 e-Cycler Cordless Mower, battery, and charger cord.
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 Rechargeable Mower From A Company That Specializes In Mowers |
| Review Date: April 3, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Aero Curtis, Cincinnati, OH |
I grew up learning on my Dad's Toro mower that lasted forever, so I thought I'd check their webpage to see if they make a rechargeable mower. It turns out Toro has just introduced their first battery-powered mower. I expected the Toro to be more expensive than the Black & Decker units I've seen, but it is competitively priced.
I went to a local Toro dealer and was pleasantly surprised to find a mom and pop shop doing maintenance on other customer's Toro mowers and sharpening blades in the back. Compared to the other Toro mowers on display, this was the smallest with a relatively small bag. I'm 6'4" and was concerned about the handle height but found it just tall enough and comfortable.
When I got home with the mower, I set it to the middle 4/7 height, plugged in the safety key and started mowing. I had read online that the battery was charged at the factory, though reading the manual afterwards I found that Toro suggests charging the battery fully first. After I finished mowing the yard, I decided to lower the deck height to the 2/7 setting and went over a small section of the back just to see how it did. It did a good job at both cutting heights, only needing to go over some really tall weeds twice. In total, I mowed for over 45 minutes and didn't run out of the factory charge. After bringing the mower inside, I plugged in the charger for the recommended overnight charging.
Overall, I'm happy with the purchase and recommend you check out Toro as an alternative to the Black & Decker models sold at the big-box stores. This model is assembled in Mexico. The fit and finish is what you'd expect from Toro.
PROS
+ Metal construction with adjustable height on all four wheels. The salesman advised staying away from mowers that only adjust height on one side.
+ Quiet and odor-free. I wouldn't feel bad using this mower at 7 AM and didn't smell like a gas station afterwards.
+ Toro quality, local service.
CONS
--The mower is 77 lbs. and is not self-propelled. On hills, it takes some effort - not too hard for an adult, but pre-teens might not be up to the task.
--Enough power for cutting grass but not excessively powerful. It doesn't feel like it will rip right through large fallen branches like some gas mowers can (not that you should).
--Battery is not quickly removable. This isn't the mower for you if you'll need two batteries to mow your lawn. The Black & Decker CM1936 has a quick release battery pack if you need that feature. |
Great Cordless Mower
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| Review Date: April 12, 2010 |
| Reviewer: James Ellison Shepherd, Mason OH United States |
The Toro 20360 e-Cycler is a very competent cordless mower for mulching lawns under 10,000sqft. I have owned a Neuton CE 6.2 mower since it came out two years ago. I loved the ease and convenience of a cordless/battery powered mower (easy start, no trips to get gas, no exhaust smell, quieter), but its mulching performance was poor on our <10,000sqft dense fescue lawn and the battery only held enough charge to finish the entire yard when the grass was very dry and not very tall. After probably not charging the battery correctly the first year, the battery now holds only enough charge to mow half the lawn at best. Due to the poor mulching performance (it is more of a cut and clump process) requiring me to use a leaf blower to spread out the clumps (15-20 minutes of effort) and the now short battery life, I looked for a replacement.
Based on a review by a well known consumer magazine and the published specs, I purchased a Toro 20360 despite my reservations about the lack of a large number of customer or professional reviews. After the first mow, I am relieved that I made a good purchase. This mower is substantially better than my Neuton 6.2 for my mowing needs.
- The mulching performance is excellent. Not a single clump after mowing the entire yard. The extra high/deep deck of the Toro seems to be the biggest design advantage for the improved mulching performance. The Neuton's deck is very shallow and when the grass is long, the grass sticks to the bottom of the deck enough to put more load on the motor, draining the battery faster. The Toro also picked up and mulched leaves and other debris that the Neuton had left behind after previous mowings.
- Occasionally when going through a dense, tall section the Toro mower would leave a couple of grass blades standing, but it didn't clump or bog down the blade. A slower pace results in a more even cut.
- The battery capacity was large enough to allow the entire lawn to be mowed on a single charge (45min). Unfortunately the Toro does not have a charge gauge, so I have no idea how much longer it could have gone.
- The Toro is a bit quieter than the Neuton. They are both quieter than a gas mower, but not so quiet that you can hear a bird chirp like you will see in some advertisements.
- The Toro has a larger range of specified cutting heights (1-4") compared to the Neuton (1-3"). The 2.5" height position on the Toro seems to be equivalent to the 3" position on the Neuton. The extra high height settings on the Toro will come in handy on those times that we can't mow the lawn for long of periods due to rain or vacation. Trying to cut long grass will kill the battery on a cordless mower, so the high settings are a big advantage (though you will still have to mow the lawn again at a lower setting). To adjust the height on the Toro, each wheel needs to be adjusted with a lever/detent mechanism. It doesn't take much time or effort, but it's not as easy as the single lever on the Neuton.
- The Toro's metal deck construction and handle bar design makes the mower feel stiffer and of higher quality than the Neuton that has become "looser" over the last couple of years.
- The handles on the Toro fold for storing the mower in a small space, but you have to loosen two knob-ed screws quite a few turns. The Neuton's single lever actuated folding handles are much faster and easier to use and allow the mower to quickly be stashed away in a small area of the garage.
- The on/safety lever on the Toro is easy to use and doesn't require a tight squeeze to keep it engaged, but since it is only on the right hand side, you can't push/pull/turn with just the left hand like I sometimes would do to get under trees.
- The Toro takes more effort to push than the Neuton. The Toro is 8 lbs heavier than the Neuton and the rolling resistance seems worse on the Toro. Another possibility is that I mow faster with the Toro since it handles the thicker grass much better.
- Since the battery cannot easily be changed and you are supposed to charge the battery for 16 hours between mowings, the Toro would not work well for larger yards unless you want to mow separate parts on different days.
-Jim |
Just What I Was Looking For
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| Review Date: April 15, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Jack, OR |
I've long been wanting to replace my gas-powered mower with one that runs on a battery. Such products have been available for several years but, for me, all had disadvantages (high cost, narrow cutting width, longevity questions, etc.) that kept me from buying them. Toro has long had a reputation for well-designed lawn maintenance products so when they introduced the e-Cycler I decided that the time had come to make the switch.
I have approximately 4500 sq. ft. of lawn and here are my observations after using the e-Cycler in its mulching mode:
The Good:
*Delivers a very even cut and the grass particles are finely cut, which should make for efficient mulching.
*The sound of the mower is like that of a large fan and is considerably quieter than a gas model.
*The wheels are inset into the deck, which allows the mower to cut very close to bushes, trees, etc.
*Although the machine weighs approximately 75 pounds, it is well-balanced and easy to maneuver.
*The handle is covered with a thick, foam-type rubber and is the most comfortable I've ever used.
*The handle-mounted on-off switch requires a minimum effort to hold in the "On" position. Releasing it stops the motor within a second or two.
*I've found that after mowing my moderately-sized lawn, the battery completely recharges in only 2-3 hours. The 10-16 hours that Toro recommends must be for severe service.
*The handle easily folds, making it possible to store the mower in a relatively small space.
The Not-So-Good
*Each wheel must be separately adjusted to set the cutting height. The levers with which you do this are made of spring steel and even though they have rubber grips, quite a bit of effort is required to move them.
*If you intend to bag rather than mulch, be aware that the well-designed grass catcher is quite small, with a capacity of less than one cubic foot, so be ready to have to empty it often.
One other point: The mower has a "key" (it looks like a large spade fuse) which must be inserted into the side of the machine before the motor will start. This is a good security feature and can keep unauthorized people from operating the mower. However, it isn't very big and is a dull red color so it could be hard to find if dropped or mislaid. It does have a small hole for hanging; however, I'd suggest instead that you get or make a key tag in a bright color and attach it to the key. I made a tag by cutting out a 2" x 2" piece of yellow Lexan plastic and attached it to the key with a loop of sturdy cord. The bright yellow makes the key hard to miss and the looped cord makes it easy to hang on a nail.
Summing up, I am very much pleased with the performance of the e-Cycler. The "fit and finish" seem to follow in the tradition of other Toro products and the unit appears to be well-built and sturdy, suggesting a long service life. Toro mowers have long been noted for their effective deck design and this was demonstrated to me after I'd finished mowing my lawn for the first time. I was pushing the mower toward my garden shed when I noticed that I was still holding the switch in the "On" position. The machine is so much quieter than my old gas mower that I hadn't noticed at first. As soon as I released the switch and the motor stopped I noticed that the mower was a bit easier to push. Apparently, the deck and blade design creates a lot of suction, which pulls the grass blades up for efficient cutting. So you could say that this mower really sucks. But in a good way.
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Great blend of form and function. Cordless/Electric mower that doesn't act like it.
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| Review Date: April 20, 2010 |
| Reviewer: P. Mason, Chicago |
The first four reviewers have done a great job of summarizing this product, and I just wanted to chip in and provide my support with another 5/5 rating based upon an excellent first experience using it.
I weighed several different options in cordless mowers before buying the Toro based upon past experiences with their lawn products during an old landscaping job, and I truly believe in their quality, especially when compared to other big box brands. Someone on the Amazon.com boards put it this way, comparing the Toro e-cycler to the 36V B&D mower, "if it was a toaster oven, I'd go B&D, but for the same price, I'm a little torn." Well, consider me convinced in the e-Cycler's place among excellent Toro lawn products.
Pros are the 36-volts, great mulching capability and deep 20" metal deck, all of which contributed to me being able to knock down a tall, overgrown (albeit small) lawn with ease. Despite having lots of grass and weeds to chop through, I never felt the mower to be underpowered or ineffective. The deck especially gave the mower a great feel - I couldn't imagine taking a plastic-topped mower through the same experience. And, I found the mower just as easy to push as the gas counterparts that I've owned. Maybe the only difference was in the quality of the wheels, which are a hard coated plastic with deep treds. The only time I even noticed them was when I clacked over a couple concrete steps. While on grass the mower functioned just fine, but it struck me that these wheels weren't made of a seemingly more durable rubber compound.
Commenting on the noise - or overall lackthereof - it was a little lounder than I expected. Much like you'd hear from a very fast fan. It's much more a WHIIIIIZZZZZ, than the deeper, louder chug of a gas mower. I'm sure it's MUCH harder a noise for the neighbors to pick out, but it's certainly not silent.
I did use the bag to collect clippings - it was very easy to attach and it caught everything i needed it to for my small, very overgrown lawn. But, as others have said, I imagine that it might struggle to contain longs clippings from a medium/large lawn. Anyhow, mulching is a healthier option for promoting lawn growth, and since I primarily intend to use this mower for that, I'm glad that it excels in this area. I had intended to purchase a new mulching blade to replace the Toro's, but after great first-time results, I expect to put that purchase on hold and see if this works well enough alone.
I was happy that the supplied power cord reached far enough to allow me to charge the mower while in a convenient location within my garage. From that position, I could just leave it plugged in overnight without making a hassle of it. The included key is a fine enough safety feature, although I do agree that I'm afraid that I will misplace it some day, since you need to remove the key to charge. Though, it could be an easy fix with a Carabiner or something.
Bottom line, I was actually very relieved that this product performed to such satisfaction. I purchased it mostly based upon my experience with older Toro products, and I'm happy to say that the e-Cycler met all expectations. I don't see any reason to go back to a gas mower again. |
Not Perfect; but A Very Good Option
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| Review Date: April 23, 2010 |
| Reviewer: A. Perry, |
Here is my quick take on this product. First, the previous reviews and spot-on in their assessments (other than the one about WiFi). Second, I purchased the Toro based on their reputation for quality and because my personal experience with B&D products has been only fair. After two uses, I am very satisfied with the initial quality and do not miss my old gas mower at all! Despite a coupld of concerns listed below, I rated this product 5/5 and would recommend it to anyone looking for an electric mower.
My first run with the Toro was through fairly long (4-6") and thick grass set at the 5/7 height. The Toro performed very well. The mulching performance was excellent. Although a little harder to push through the taller grass, the cutting performance did not suffer. The second use was even better. I set the height down to 3/7 and cruised through my yard (about 30 minutes worth of cutting time). Manuvering the Toro, I feel, takes a little getting used to because it feels so different than my old gas mower - but I am quickly appreciating this new-found freedom from the noise and hassle of the gas powered unit.
Pros:
- Initial setup was very easy.
- East start and stop; the control lever requires little effort operate.
- The mower feels light and easy to manuver (when compared to gas models) on flat surfaces and slight inclines. It is a little more difficult on hills and uneven surface.
- Excellent cutting and mulching performance.
- Metal deck give this mower a solid construction that is worth a extra few pounds.
- Wheel placement allows for decent edging.
- Noise level is very acceptable.
- Handle bar height and padding is good.
- Front wheel adjustment levers are easy to operate.
Concerns:
- Rear wheel adjustment levers are difficult to use. One of the plastic lever covers was damaged upon arrival which made adjusting the rear wheel more challenging.
- Plastic rear lever covers slipped off during height adjustment. This will require a repair or some home modification to make it easier to set the rear wheel height.
- The wheels are plastic and I have some concern about the durability of this part of the mower from wear and tear of several cutting seasons.
- How many years will the rechargable batteries last and how expensive will it be to replace them when the time comes.
If you are in the market for a new mower; I recommend considering the Toro. |
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