I was sick of high repair bills and maintenance on fairly new lawn mowers every year. I have a large lot, about 3/4 of an acre much of which is sloped. I'm also a 49 year old female. I was pleasantly surprised at the battery life, although I am not one to cut my lawn all at one time. I use the turbo mode all the time and can easily cut for 45 minutes. It's lightweight and the wheels on this model make it very easy to maneuver over rough terrain. I initially ordered this model directly from the manufacturer but after excessive delays due to back orders, I cancelled the order and purchased on eBay and had it in 3 days. For the value and considering I never have to pull a cord to hear crickets, I would highly recommend this lawn mower