
BILT HARD 40V 17" Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower, 2-in-1 Electric Lawn Mower, Push Lawnmower with 6-Position Height Adjustment, 2 x 4.0Ah Batteries & Dual Charger Included
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AVERAGE
72
Winnowl Index
Winnowl Verdict
Our product audit of the BILT HARD 40V 17" Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower positions it at an AVERAGE (72) Winnowl Index, where the price and capability sit at or above average. The Exceptional Value index combined with the 53 brand strength from BILT HARD and an Average Performance rating is a balanced purchase. The Number of Batteries of 2 count is above the 1.56 and means you should be able to swap packs instantly or benefit from double the runtime without returning to the garage, while on the lower end the Total Run Time is below the class average and may mean you will likely struggle to finish a standard suburban lot without stopping to swap batteries or recharge. We recommend staying with this purchase; it captures 28% better cost to Performance than the standard entry in this class.
Market Value Index
Exceptional
$199.99
Overpriced
Fair
High Value
Our audit highlights Exceptional Value, as the utility you get for a $199.99 investment beats the class average by 28%.
Performance Rating
Average
With an Average Performance rating, the 2 count Number of Batteries indicates you should be able to swap packs instantly or benefit from double the runtime without returning to the garage; and with the 30 minutes Total Run Time, you will likely struggle to finish a standard suburban lot without stopping to swap batteries or recharge.
Brand Strength
Average
Data for BILT HARD confirms overall Average Brand Strength; backed by Average Brand Trust tells us the manufacturer is a known, reliable brand.
Available At
$199.99
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The Winnowl Lab Report
| Specification | Value | Rating | Vs. Average | Winnowl Insight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Run Time | 30 minutes | Average | 27% worse | Small-batch endurance. These runtimes are intended for townhomes, patio lots, or small patches of grass under 2,000 square feet. |
| Number of Batteries | 2 count | Strong | 38% better | Dual-battery advantage. Provides a critical safety net and allows for continuous work on larger residential properties. |
| Charging Time | 120 mins | Average | 2% worse | Slow-recovery charging. Common in value-tier bundles where the charger lacks active cooling or high-amperage circuitry. |
| Warranty | 3 Years | Average | 2% better | Standard industry protection. This coverage aligns with the market average and offers a fair level of consumer security. |
| Cutting Height Adjustment | 6 settings | Average | 6% better | Standard precision. Offers enough variety to handle the transition from spring growth to summer dormancy. |
| Cutting Width | 17 inches | Average | 3% better | |
| Battery Capacity | 4 Ah | Average | 4% worse | |
| Battery Voltage | 40 V | Average | 2% better | Standard residential output. This range represents the industry sweet spot for balancing battery weight with reliable cutting torque. |
Ranking Factors
Insights
- Value Rank: #45 out of 45.
- Performance Rank: #52 out of 45.
- Winnowl Quadrant: Budget
Strengths
- Including batteries puts this in the Top 10% for out-of-the-box runtime.
Neutral
- A Battery Voltage of V is about average (39.08 V) but below the highest in class at 80 V.
- A Battery Capacity of Ah is about average 4.17 Ah but below the class max of 6 Ah.
- A Cutting Width of inches is about average (16.57 inches) but narrower than the widest in class at 21 inches.
- A Warranty of Years is about average 2.95 Years but below best in class at 5 Years.
- A Cutting Height Adjustment of settings is about average (5.68 settings) but not as many as the class max of 10 settings.
- A Charging Time of mins is about average 117.19 mins but below the fastest at 30mins.
Weaknesses
- At minutes, the Total Run Time is shorter than the average of 41.30 minutes and much shorter than the class maximum (70 minutes).
Comparison
| Name | Winnowl Index | Value | Performance | Brand | Price | Total Run Time | Battery Voltage | Battery Capacity | Cutting Width | Warranty | Charging Time | Number of Batteries | Cutting Height Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILT HARD 40V 17" Brushless Cordless Lawn Mower |
AVERAGE
72
|
Exceptional | Average | Average | $199.99 | 30 minutes | 40 V | 4 Ah | 17 inches | 3 Years | 120 mins | 2 count | 6 settings |
| Kobalt Gen4 40-volt, 20-in Push Lawn Mower |
STRONG
86
|
Fair | Strong | Exceptional | $0.00 | 60 minutes | 40 V | 6 Ah | 20 inches | 5 Years | 180 mins | 1 count | 6 settings |
| PowerSmart 80V MAX 21in. Cordless Push Lawn Mower |
STRONG
80
|
Mediocre | Strong | Average | $399.99 | 60 minutes | 80 V | 6 Ah | 21 inches | 4 Years | 75 mins | 1 count | 7 settings |
| LiTHELi Electric Lawn Mower |
AVERAGE
71
|
Exceptional | Average | Average | $119.99 | 30 minutes | 40 V | 4 Ah | 17 inches | 3 Years | 120 mins | 2 count | 6 settings |