Worx WG775 Review

(Rated: 4.3 / 5) Review by Frank Lowery
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There are a number of reasons why many consumers are switching to electric lawn mowers like the Worx WG775. Chief among them is the fact that these machines are much more environmentally friendly than gas powered mowers, which are responsible for up to 10% of the carbon emissions produced every year in the United States. Electric mowers do not produce any emissions at the point of use, and electric power is much cleaner than fossil fueled power. In addition, you won’t have to deal with fumes in your yard after you are finished cutting the lawn or smelly gas cans in your garage.

Electric mowers are also much quieter than gas mowers, which is great news if you have neighbors. Unlike a gas mower, which will be very loud, an electric mower gives you the freedom to mow your lawn at any hour of the day without worrying about disturbing your neighbors. That means you can get the job done early in the morning before it gets too hot to do yard work.

Finally, electric mowers save you money compared to gas mowers. Electric mowers need much less maintenance than gas mowers, which require spark plug and air filter changes. And the savings you will enjoy by not having to purchase gas – which is more expensive than ever – will add up so quickly that an electric mower will practically pay for itself.

Review Summary

The Worx WG775 is a battery powered electric lawn mower that is designed to quickly and efficiently cut small lawns without producing gas fumes or emissions, and without requiring the use of power cords. It has overall dimensions of 26.8 x 16.1 x 13.2 inches and a cutting deck width of fourteen inches. The cutting deck is one of the smallest available on a power rotary lawn mower, but if your lawn is small enough then the Worx WG775 could be just the right size for your needs.

The Worx WG775 is far more environmentally friendly than gas powered mowers, and it will not fill your yard with smelly gas fumes after you are finished cutting the lawn. It will also reduce your household’s overall carbon footprint, which will be welcome news to the more environmentally minded gardeners out there. Unlike a gas powered lawn mower, the Worx WG775 runs very quietly, so you will not have to worry about disturbing your neighbors when you are using it. That means you can cut your lawn at any time of day without creating a racket. I will cover all of these great features, as well as a couple more, in the Pros section below.

Because the Worx WG775 is designed for a particularly small yard, there are certain limitations on what it is able to do. Its cutting deck is smaller than most available on power lawn mowers, so if you have a larger lawn you may find that it needs a lot of passes to finish the job, which can take a lot more time. When fully charged, the battery has a run time of just 30 minutes, which may be problematic for homeowners who need more time than that to finish the job. And it is not designed to deal with tougher jobs, but only for small lawns with relatively fine grasses. I’ll talk more about these limitations as well as some other drawbacks in the Cons section.

I will also provide a comparison table so you can get a good idea of how the Worx WG775 stacks up when compared to similar electric lawn mowers, and in the Conclusion I will discuss pricing as well.

Specifications

The Worx WG775 is a battery powered electric lawn mower with overall dimensions of 26.8 x 16.1 x 13.2 inches, which means its footprint will be compact enough that you will be able to find storage space for it very easily in your garage or tool shed. It has a fourteen inch cutting deck, which means it is perfect for yards with postage stamp sized lawns. The Worx WG775 is powered by a 24 volt battery that is removed for recharging. The battery reaches a full charge after just five hours, and when it is fully charged it can power the mower for up to a half an hour and cut up to ¼ an acre. The charger and the lawn mower both have power indicators to let you know how much charge is left in the battery. That is the same amount of area as on six pro tennis courts, and should be more than enough to take care of smaller yards.

The Worx WG775 comes with three grass management options included in the initial purchase price: there is the standard side discharge as well as a mulching attachment that allows you to chop up grass clippings into very fine pieces that will break down into the soil more quickly. And you can also attach a rear bag to collect grass clippings for later mulching or discharge. The mower is maneuvered around your yard manually under human power. The cutting deck is started by inserting a safety key and pushing a start button. The mower has six height adjustment options ranging from 1 4/5 to 3 1/3 inches. The height is adjusted using a convenient handle located on the rear of the mower. The front and rear wheels of the Worx WG775 are 6 1/2 inches tall. The mower weighs 32.2 pounds. It comes with a 2 year limited consumer warranty and is competitively priced.

Description

The Worx WG775 is a battery powered, electric lawn mower that is specifically designed with homeowners who have very small lawns in mind. The lawn mower has overall dimensions of 26.8 x 16.1 x 13.2 inches, which means it will be easy to maneuver it in tight corners of the lawn. And it will be very easy for you to find enough storage space for the Worx WG775 in your garage or tool shed – you can tuck it away in just about any tight space with little trouble. The handle on the lawn mower even folds down so that you can store it on a lower shelf in your garage or under your work bench in your tool shed.

Part of the reason the Worx WG775 has such small dimensions is because its cutting deck is just fourteen inches wide. That makes this one of the narrowest cutting decks you can find on a power rotary style lawn mower, which can be advantageous or problematic depending on the size of your lawn. If you have the kind of very small lawn that this lawn mower was designed for, the narrow cutting deck will not be a problem and can even be a plus. But if you have a larger lawn, the fourteen inch cutting deck could mean you will have to make a lot more passes to finish the job – and more passes means more time spent cutting your lawn.

The Worx WG775 eliminates the need for gasoline and produces far fewer emissions than gas powered lawn mowers. This has a number of advantages. In the first place, this is a lot better for the environment. Gas powered lawn mowers are responsible for producing as much as ten percent of the total carbon emissions in the United States every year, so switching to electric power will go a long way to reducing your family’s carbon footprint. You also will not have to store smelly gas cans or messy oil cans in your garage. Your yard will not be filled with gas fumes or exhaust after you are finished cutting your lawn. And electric lawn mowers need a lot less maintenance than gas powered ones, which need spark plug and air filter changes. And because they do not need gas, electric lawn mowers save you a lot of money over the long term on fuel costs – so much so that they practically pay for themselves.

The Worx WG775 is very quiet, even for an electric lawn mower, and it is considerably quieter than any gas powered lawn mower. That means you will have the freedom to mow your lawn at any time of day, even very early in the morning, without having to worry about disturbing your neighbors if they are sleeping in. You can get your lawn care chores finished before the day gets too hot, and get back to enjoying your weekend with your friends or family before the morning is gone.

Because it is battery powered, you will never have to deal with bulky extension cords, which seem to get all tangled up no matter how carefully you wind them up before putting them away. And you will never have to worry about accidentally running over a power cord that is hidden in longer grass or yanking the cord out of the socket when you reach the limit of its range. The battery on the Worx WG775 gets fully charged in just five hours, which is a lot quicker than many other cordless lawn mowers. And it will hold its charge for a half an hour and provide enough power for the mower to cut up to 1/4 an acre. That’s six thousand square feet, or the same amount of area as six pro tennis courts.

The Worx WG775 comes with a limited two year consumer warranty, so if you ever encounter any problems, the excellent customer support department at Worx will be right there to help you out. And the Worx WG775 has a very competitive price tag, especially when compared to other battery powered electric lawn mowers. When you add the savings you will keep over the years on maintenance and fuel costs, the purchase price of the Worx WG775 is one of the most competitive you can find for an electric powered lawn mower. Overall this is a good lawn mower at a great price for homeowners with smaller lawns.

Pros

There are a lot of excellent features on the Worx WG775 which taken one at a time or all together make this the perfect lawn mower for the homeowner with the right kind of lawn. The Worx WG775 never needs gas or power cords to run, which frees you from fumes and leaves you untethered to a power source. It is quiet and great for the environment, which will satisfy both your neighbors and your green sensibilities. It has three convenient grass management options so you can take care of your clippings however you want. The battery charges very quickly compared to other cordless electric lawn mowers. And it is compact and lightweight enough to easily find storage space for it and maneuver around your yard without difficulty. Let’s take a look at each of these pros in more detail.

1. No need for gas or power cords : Because the Worx WG775 is a battery powered electric lawn mower, you do not have to worry about keeping smelly gas cans or bulky extension cords in your garage. Those extension cords seem to always get tangled no matter how carefully you wind them up, too – and you’ll never have to worry about that with a battery powered mower. And your range is not limited by the length of your power cords, either: instead you can go as far as you like while the battery is charged. You also do not have to deal with the hassle of mixing oil and gas or pulling on heavy recoil starter cords. You simply charge up the battery, pop it into the lawn mower, turn the key and you are on your way.
2. Quiet and environmentally friendly : The Worx WG775 runs very quietly, especially when compared to a noisy gas powered lawn mower. That will be welcome news to any of us who have neighbors just on the other side of the fence. You will not have to worry about disturbing them if they are sleeping in and you want to get your weekend started early. The Worx WG775 is so quiet that you can mow your lawn early in the morning without having to worry about waking them up. That means you can finish your lawn care chores before the summer sun gets too hot. Then you will be spending the rest of your valuable free time enjoying the weekend with your family or friends while your neighbors are sweating in the summer sun.
3. Three grass management options included : All too often, lawn mower manufacturers cut corners on accessories and other bonus features on their machines in order to save money – and grass clippings management options are usually the first ones to go. At the very least, manufacturers will make you buy them separately as optional accessories. On the Worx WG775, three grass management options are included. You can use the standard side discharge and leave clippings in neat rows on your lawn, or you can engage the mulching attachment, which will allow the blades to slice clippings into tiny pieces that will break down more quickly into the lawn. Finally you can attach a rear bag to collect grass clippings for later composting or disposal.
4. Battery recharges quickly : Many battery powered lawn mowers have batteries that take more than twelve hours to fully charge. Often you are expected to plug in the battery and leave it overnight before it will have enough charge to run even for a half an hour. In our busy lives, we may not always have the time to wait for a battery to charge for that much time before we want to mow the lawn. The Worx WG775 has a battery charger that takes just five hours to get the battery fully charged. That means you do not have to plan too far ahead for your lawn care chores or wait overnight before you can mow your lawn. It’s ready to go quickly enough that you can mow your back yard in the morning, charge the battery, and mow your front yard that same afternoon.
5. Lightweight and easy to maneuver : The Worx WG775 has overall dimensions of 26.8 x 16.1 x 13.2 inches, which means it will be easy to maneuver in tight corners of your yard. You also will not have any trouble finding adequate storage space in your garage or tool shed for this lawn mower. In addition, the handle folds down so you can even store it on a shelf or under your work bench. And at just 32.2 pounds, this is one of the more lightweight battery powered electric lawn mowers you can find on the market today. That means just about anyone will find that the Worx WG775 light enough to maneuver around their yard fairly easily, regardless of their size, age, strength level or body type.

Any one of these pros would make the Worx WG775 an excellent option for homeowners who have fairly small lawns to keep looking great. With this mower, you get a clean, professional looking cut for your lawn without the hassle of power cords and gasoline. You can choose from one of three convenient grass clippings management options so that you have the freedom to process them however you want. And you will not have to wait for hours and hours before the battery has enough charge to get the whole job finished. And you won’t have to worry about finding enough storage space for the Worx WG775 in your garage or tool shed, or deal with a mower that is too heavy to use easily.

Cons

Because the Worx WG775 is designed to take care of a particular type of lawn, there are a number of limitations to the lawn mower that may affect its ability to take care of other jobs. The Worx WG775 has a very narrow deck width, which will increase the number of passes you need to make in order to finish the job. On bigger lawns this may increase the amount of time you have to spend on the job. But the battery only has a thirty minute run time, which will limit the amount of area you can cover before it needs to be recharged. The lawn mower is not made of very heavy duty materials, and as a result it is not designed to be used on tougher jobs. And it could struggle if it is used to cut denser patches of grass or varieties of grass that are tougher such as St. Augustine or Bermuda grass. But if you do have the kind of lawn the Worx WG775 is designed for, these should not be serious problems. Let’s take a look at each one in more detail.

1. The deck size is fairly narrow : The cutting deck on the Worx WG775 is only fourteen inches wide, which makes it one of the narrowest rotary power lawn mowers on the market today. That means it will take several extra passes to get your lawn mowed with this mower as compared to a bigger one. If you are shopping for a lawn mower to take care of a postage stamp sized lawn, then the cutting deck width should not be too much of a problem for you. But if you do have a larger sized lawn, you should be prepared for the fact that this lawn mower will require you to spend a bit more time mowing it than you would with a larger lawn mower.
2. The 30 minute run time may not be adequate : In a half an hour, most of us would be able to cut a lot of grass with the Worx WG775. According to the manufacturer the battery’s run time is long enough to use this lawn mower to cut up to six thousand square feet on a single charge. That is 2,000 square yards, or the same area as six pro tennis courts. Of course, in order to be able to do this you will have to cut the lawn at a relatively brisk clip. If you are a bit slower with your lawn mower – or if you like to cut your lawn in a crosshatch pattern to make sure every blade is cut – half an hour may not be quite enough time for you to finish the job.
3. Body and wheels are not very durable : The body and wheels of the Worx WG775 are made of plastic, which is frankly not the most durable material that lawn mowers can be manufactured with. Of course, this lawn mower is not designed to be used on heavy duty jobs: instead it is designed for use on smaller residential jobs that do not require a very tough lawn mower. Still, you should be prepared for the fact that the Worx WG775 may not hold up to long term wear and tear over the years the same way a lawn mower that has an alloy steel body or composite frames. But it does have a durable cutting deck and solid frame, so I do not expect that it will fall apart even after several years of use.
4. Mower may have trouble with tougher grass : There are a number of reasons why the Worx WG775 may end up struggling with tougher varieties of grass such as St. Augustine or Bermuda grass. These varieties are more common in the Southern United States because of their ability to hold up to drought and heat waves. The Worx WG775 is battery powered, which means it will not have an engine that can always provide the kind of torque necessary to reliably cut through these varieties of grass. And its cutting deck may not have the power to slice through these grasses either. It may also struggle with very dense patches of grass. But if you live in an area of the United States where finer varieties of grass such as fescues or Kentucky bluegrass are more common, this should not present a problem for you.
5. Charger does not shut of automatically : One major problem with this lawn mower is the fact that the battery charger does not shut off automatically once the battery is charged. That means that if you leave the charger unattended or charging the battery overnight, you run the risk of overcharging. When that happens, the battery can overheat, which can result in either the batter or the charger – or both – becoming damaged. The single best way to avoid this is to recharge your battery as soon as you are finished mowing your lawn and removing it from the charger as soon as it is fully charged. You can just set an alarm or a timer to remind you to check the charger after a few hours. Of course, this can be a bit of a hassle, but it certainly beats having a damaged battery.

I think that it’s important to point out that none of these cons really represents a lack of quality in the design or manufacturing of this lawn mower. Instead, they simply limit the kind of jobs the Worx WG775 can take care of – and that is because it is designed with a specific type of job in mind. The lawn mower is meant to be used on small residential jobs where the lawn is not very big. If you have a lawn that is bigger than a few thousand square feet, or if your lawn has tougher varieties of grass like St. Augustine or Bermuda grass, then the Worx WG775 may not be the perfect mower for the job. But if you do have a small lawn with a finer variety of grass, then this lawn mower should be able to consistently get the job done without presenting any problems.

Product Comparison

I always make a point of recommending doing some comparison shopping to my readers. There is really no better way to get a clear picture of the quality of a particular product than by comparing it to similar models made by its competitors. And not only do you get a better understanding of how a given lawn mower stacks up to similar machines and where it offers excellent or just average product specifications by comparison shopping, you also get a more informed idea of what the market offers as a whole. That way you can be absolutely sure that the purchase decision you end up on will be the best one for your lawn’s needs. In order to help you do some quick and efficient comparison shopping, here is a product comparison table. It looks at important product specs for the Worx WG775 as well as the Greenworks 25092 and the Sun Joe MJ40C. Let’s take a look.

	Worx WG775	Greenworks 25092	Sun Joe MJ420C
Dimensions	26.8 x 16.1 x 13.2 inches	37.6 x 18.7 x 21.5 inches	48.4 x 22.2 x 35.4 inches
Power	24V Removable Battery (Inc. 1 battery)	24V Removable Battery (Inc. 1 battery)	24V Removable Battery (Inc. 1 battery)
Charge Time	5 Hours to 100%	15 Hours to 100%	16 Hours to 100%
Deck Size (cutting swath)	14-inch	18-inch	16-inch
Mulch/Bag/Discharge	Mulch, bag, and discharge	Mulch and bag	Rear bag
Cutting Area	up to 1/4 acre	up to 1/4 acre	up to 1/4 acre
Runtime charge (conditions may vary)	up to 30 minutes	up to 35 minutes	up to 60 minutes
Drive System	Manual Push	Self-Propelled Motor	Manual Push
Starter	Key + Push button	Key + Push button	Push button
Height Adjustment	Handle (6 positions)	Single lever (7 positions)	One point (4 positions)
Height Settings	1-4/5- to 3-1/3-inch	1-1/4- to 3-1/2-inch	1- to 1-4/5-inch
Wheel Size	6.5-inch front / 6.5-inch rear	7-inch front / 8-inch rear	8-inch rear
Weight	32.2 pounds	90 pounds	40 pounds
Warranty	2 years	4 years	2 years

As you can see, the Worx WG775 has the smallest cutting deck of the three lawn mowers, while the Greenworks 25092 has the widest. In addition the Worx WG775 is the smallest lawn mower overall, which means it will be easier to find storage space for it in your garage or tool shed. All three lawn mowers include a 24 volt rechargeable battery. The Worx WG775 will get fully charged much more quickly than the other two mowers, at just five hours to 100%, while the Greenworks takes 15 hours and the Sun Joe takes 16 hours to 100%.

All three lawn mowers can cut up to 1/4 of an acre on a single charge, but the Worx WG775 will require you to finish the job a bit faster than the Greenworks and in a lot less time than the Sun Joe. The Worx WG775 when fully charged will last for half an hour, while the Greenworks will last for 35 minutes and the Sun Joe will last for a full hour. The Worx WG775 is the only one of the mowers that offers three grass clippings management options in the initial purchase price. The Greenworks is self propelled, while the other two lawn mowers require the user to maneuver them around the yard. The Greenworks has the widest range and highest number of height settings. It is also the heaviest lawn mower, at 90 pounds, while the Worx WG775 is the lightest.

Conclusion

All things considered, the Worx WG775 is a well designed cordless electric lawn mower for yards with fairly small lawns. It will be able to handle smaller residential jobs with ease, and it offers a number of advantages for the right kind of lawn over other power lawn mowers. In addition to being easy to use, quiet, and environmentally friendly, the Worx WG775 is a small enough lawn mower that it will not get in the way in your garage or tool shed. But at the same time, because it is designed to handle fairly small jobs, it may not perform as well as some users with larger lawns may want. Because of that, it’s important to understand where this lawn mower shines and in which areas it comes up short. In order to make sure you are aware of exactly what this lawn mower can offer its owner, let’s take another brief look at the Pros and Cons before we wrap up this review.

Conclusion Pros

1. No need for gas or power cords.
2. Quiet and environmentally friendly.
3. Three grass management options included.
4. Battery recharges quickly.
5. Lightweight and easy to maneuver.

Because it is battery powered, you will never have to worry about keeping smelly gas cans in your garage or deal with bulky, tangled power cords. You just charge the battery, turn the ignition key, hit the start button, and you’re ready to go. Not only that, the Worx WG775 is very quiet – quieter than many other electric lawn mowers and much quieter than gas powered lawn mowers. That means you will not ever have to worry about disturbing your neighbors while you are mowing your lawn, regardless of how early in the morning it is.

And the Worx WG775 is far better for the environment than a gas powered lawn mower. Electric lawn mowers produce far fewer carbon emissions than gas powered lawn mowers, which are responsible for up to 10% of the emissions in the United States annually. It’s also very easy to use. There are three convenient grass management options, and the battery is easy to get fully charged in just five hours. Overall, this is a good battery powered lawn mower for homeowners with smaller lawns – and it has a very competitive price as well.

Conclusion Cons

1. The deck size is fairly narrow.
2. The 30 minute run time may not be adequate.
3. Body and wheels are not very durable.
4. Mower may have trouble with tougher grass.
5. Charger does not shut of automatically.

But because it is designed for smaller jobs, the Worx WG775 has a few areas where some users may feel it does not quite stack up to other power lawn mowers. The deck size on the Worx WG775 is only fourteen inches wide, which makes it one of the smallest cutting decks on a power rotary lawn mower. While users who have very small yards will not find this is a real problem, those with somewhat larger yards may see this as a drawback. Smaller lawn mowers require more passes to finish bigger jobs, so you may find yourself spending more time getting these jobs done.

The Worx WG775 also has a rather short run time, at only 30 minutes. Again, if your yard is small enough this will not be a problem, but if you have a medium sized yard or if you like to take your time cutting the lawn, you may have an issue with this. The body and wheels of the lawn mower are not designed to handle heavy duty jobs, and the cutting deck could struggle with tough varieties of grass like St. Augustine or Bermuda grass. Finally, you have to take care when using the battery charger, as it can overheat if it is not monitored.

Final Word

When your yard is small enough to warrant an affordably priced electric lawn mower with a narrow cutting deck, a lawn mower like the Worx WG775 can be an excellent choice. This lawn mower will help you save money on fuel expenses over the long term, and it will also considerably reduce the amount of carbon emissions your household is producing. In this age of high pollution and global climate change, many consumers are reframing the relationship their purchases have with the environment. With a battery powered electric lawn mower like the Worx WG775, you can do your part to help the environment and enjoy a number of other advantages.

The Worx WG775 is designed to cut very small lawns quickly and efficiently. It has very compact dimensions, so it will be easy to find storage space for it in your garage or tool shed. The battery for the Worx WG775 charges in just five hours, which is one of the fastest charging times you can find on a battery powered mower. It comes with three grass management options included in the initial purchase price, and it is lightweight enough that just about anyone will find it’s easy to maneuver around their yard. All in all this is a good lawn mower for homes with very small lawns.

Best Price

Battery powered electric lawn mowers can get rather pricey, but the Worx WG775 is one of the more competitively priced ones I have come across. It is at the lower end of the price range for battery powered electric lawn mowers, and it is considerably cheaper than many gas powered mowers. This is not only because of the initial purchase price but also because it will save a lot of money over the long term on fuel costs. It also has three grass management options included in the initial purchase price, which makes it functionally cheaper than other models that will make you buy these separately. If you have a small lawn, this lawn mower can be a great way to save a lot of money on keeping it looking great.