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The maintenance of lawns and green spaces has become an integral part of modern city life. With the development of technology, zero-turn electric riding lawn mowers are gradually replacing traditional fuel riding lawn mowers with their high efficiency and convenience. Numerous companies have ventured into the lithium-ion riding mower market, bringing more choices to users.
In this market, there are companies that started with power tools and garden tools, such as Quanfeng, Glebe, Toro, MTD Products of Stanley Black & Decker, as well as agricultural machinery giants such as Deere & Company. Next up, we have a few highly rated riding lawn mowers for you to choose from.
1, Spring Peak
Spring Peak Holdings introduced the world’s first lithium-ion zero-steer riding mower with a compatible battery platform in 2021 – the EGO z6. Available in 42-inch and 52-inch models, this mower comes with six removable EGO 56V ARC batteries, and is powerful enough to be the equivalent of a 22-25cc gas engine. It has a top speed of 8 mph and can cover 2 acres (ZT4204L) or 4 acres (ZT5207L) of lawn on a single charge.
In addition, it recharges extremely quickly, filling a 40Ah battery in just 2 hours, four times faster than other similar products. An independent brushless motor provides power and an adjustable hydraulic seat makes the mowing experience more comfortable. This mower also won the 2022 China Outstanding Industrial Design Gold Award.
In 2023, CHERVON followed up with the EGO T6 riding mower with up to six EGO Power+ 56V ARC Lithium™ batteries that deliver up to 20,000 watts of power and can mow up to 1.5 acres of lawn on a single charge.
2, Glibo
Since its inception, Glibo has been specialising in the development and production of outdoor garden machinery tools, and is committed to replacing the original fuel-powered and plug-in outdoor garden machinery tools with innovative lithium battery power.
In 2017, Glibo expanded into the commercial sector with the launch of a large 82V zero-steer mower.
In 2022, Glibo also launched the 82V OPTIMUS Z commercial lithium-powered smart mower and the industry-disruptive commercial energy storage product – a 26KWh mobile commercial energy storage charging vehicle – to further challenge the fuel-powered market and lead the commercial garden market to accelerate the transition to lithium-powered.
Glebe is now launching its 2025 Optimus range, a ground-breaking model developed by professionals for professionals, offering a ‘full trailer solution’ to meet the needs of commercial gardeners. By switching to Greenworks ® Commercial products instead of gas-powered products, professional landscapers can save 15 to 50 per cent or more on gas and maintenance costs in two to three years.
3, Deere
Deere, a globally recognised manufacturer of agricultural machinery, has also launched a lithium-powered riding lawnmower. It is worth mentioning that Quanfeng has reached a strategic cooperation agreement with John Deere, where EGO branded lithium platform products will be sold through John Deere dealers. The two parties will also work together on the co-development of new products.
Deere has introduced the new electric Z380R ZTrak zero-turn mower with a 54-inch deck for more cutting power. This mower also features dual batteries for extended run time. According to Deere, it can handle up to 3.5 acres of lawn, depending on conditions.The Z380R uses two 58V lithium-ion batteries and a 700W on-board charger.
4, MTD Products
MTD Products, a division of Stanley Paterson, is an outdoor garden equipment manufacturer with a number of well-known brands such as Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt.MTD’s line of Cub Cadet-brand riding mowers spans both fuel- and electric-powered products.
5, Dewalt
Dewalt has introduced the Ascent series of commercial zero-turn mowers, which can be switched from an upright mower to a sit-down machine using Dewalt’s PowerEquip battery system and GroundCommand web application.
6, Exmark
Exmark, a brand of Toro Corporation, has introduced its first home electric zero-turn mower, the Quest V Series. This mower has a compact 42-inch electric cutting deck designed for maintaining 1-2 acres. It uses Exmark’s 60V FlexForce power system, and four 10-amp batteries (included) provide approximately 60 minutes of run time.
The Quest V-Series can accommodate up to two additional FlexForce batteries, which extends runtime by up to 50 per cent. The included six-seat rapid charger can charge up to six FlexForce batteries simultaneously or charge each battery in turn to 100 per cent in just 50 minutes each.
7, Mean Green
Generac Power Systems’ Mean Green brand has introduced the world’s largest electric zero-turn mower, the EVO 96, the first lithium-powered, wide-open commercial electric mower with a 96-inch covered rear discharge deck.
With the electronic folding wings, the mower’s width can be reduced to 72.5 inches for easy loading and transport. The deck also includes baffles that allow 80 per cent of the grass clippings to be covered and 20 per cent to be discharged from the rear of the deck, creating a neat and evenly distributed lawn.
The EVO 96 is powered by a 44kWh battery and can mow continuously for up to eight hours. Its lightweight aluminium chassis and deck make it agile and efficient, and the patented battery position helps the mower achieve hillside stability and precise manoeuvrability.The EVO 96 can reach a top speed of 13mph, and the patented Heavy Duty Pulse Drive system provides industry-leading performance and reliability.
Users can electronically adjust turf cutting height with the SmartDeck on-board controls, and the patented blade monitoring system delivers optimal cut quality and efficiency.
Retail prices start at $71,500 at Mean Green dealers, which offers a 5-year limited battery warranty and a 5-year limited mower warranty for the EVO 96.
8, Ferris
Briggs & Stratton’s Ferris brand showed off its new 300e battery-powered zero-turn mower. It will be available in spring 2024.The 300e sit-on ZTR mower is powered by a Vanguard 48V 3.5kW commercial battery, and users can charge the power pack using a 110v socket, eliminating the need for a charging station. The manufacturer says the on-board charger provides the fastest 3.5-hour charge time in its class, and can run for up to two hours or mow 3.5 acres on a full charge.
9, Toro
Toro Inc. is a long-established global company founded in 1914 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S.A. The company specialises in the design, manufacture and sale of professional lawn maintenance equipment, lawn irrigation systems, landscaping equipment and lighting products, agricultural micro-irrigation systems, and residential yard snowplow products, as well as offering lawn maintenance services and professional construction equipment rental Services.
Toro introduced the Groundsmaster 3200/3300 riding lawn mowers with powerful 27.9kW or 18.4kW power and CrossTrax® all-wheel drive to get the job done quickly while achieving superior mowing quality in even the toughest terrain.
10, Daiba Corporation
DAYE currently focuses on fuel-fired riding mowers, but is also actively developing lithium-powered riding mowers. Its acquired AL-KO brand has a ride-on mower powered by a 72V/31Ah battery with a cutting width of 81cm, a grass collector capacity of 190 litres and a working time of up to 150 minutes.