Want a Battery-Powered Riding Mower? Check Out the Environmentally Friendly Recharge Mower

Today I received an email from someone with Driven By Solar Inc. about the Recharge Mower. They asked if I would like to post a press release for their product, and I agreed.

The Recharge Mower is a battery-powered lawn mower that looks a bit like a yellow Mars rover. Sexy, anyone?

Anyhow, enough of my ramblings. Let's see what Recharge Mower has to say about their product:

A greener lawn. A greener planet. That’s what the revolutionary new riding Recharge Mower™ is all about. With up to 3 hours of continuous operating power between charges, you can beautify your property while doing your part to protect the environment.

Unlike a majority of push and riding mowers, the Recharge Mower™ uses NO GAS- NO OIL – NO SPARK PLUGS – NO TUNE UPS and operates Extremely Quietly. That means you can care for your lawn without adding to Air or Noise Pollution.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a traditional gas powered lawn mower produces as much air pollution as 43 new cars each being driven 12,000 miles. The EPA states that 17 million gallons of fuel, mostly gasoline, are spilled each year while refueling lawn equipment. That's more than all the oil spilled by the Exxon Valdez. In addition to groundwater contamination, spilled fuel that evaporates into the air and the volatile organic compounds spit out by small engines, make smog-forming ozone when cooked by heat and sunlight. Also, according to the Noise Pollution Clearinghouse (NPC), the 85 to 90 decibels of noise produced by a typical gas-powered mower can be heard a quarter mile away or more. In other words, mowing a quarter-acre lot with a gas-powered mower pollutes 100 acres of the surrounding neighborhood with noise.

Over 3 years of engineering, design, and development combine in the release of the Recharge Mower™. The unit features a proprietary electronically controlled 36v38Ah power system. This system can be fully reenergized overnight by simply plugging in the included Smart Charger into a standard wall outlet. For an average cost of only 55 cents, the Recharge Mower™ will be fully repowered and ready to provide dependable service.

The Recharge Mower™ features a 27-inch wide cutting deck and has 5 selectable cutting heights for precision lawn care. Unlike other riding mowers, the Recharge Mower™ has been specifically designed to pass through standard fence gates for convenient access to front and rear yards. Even the included rear mounted grass catcher is easily emptied and installed without tools or special skills. This ideal width combines with smooth, nimble handling to make maneuvering around trees and shrubs effortless.

The resilient moulded body is fitted over a coated and welded metal frame providing long dependable life. The three sealed batteries are positioned both low and center, improving balance and weight distribution. The Twin long life and powerful 900 watt cutting blades are housed within the metal shrouded deck. Additionally, the powerful rear wheel drive electric motor provides abundant forward and reverse momentum. The entire system is operated through uncomplicated hand controls which are easily accessible from the driver’s seat. Ultimately, this makes the Recharge Mower™ perfect for both physically fit and mobility challenged adults.

Having undergone exhaustive testing, the Recharge Mower™ meets or exceeds UL1447 and ANSI B71.1 safety standards. Safe operation of any machine is paramount and the Recharge Mower™ includes many safety features including a Operator presence switch, blade activation safety control, an audible reverse warning indicator and many more.

The Recharge Mower™ is covered by a 2 Year Limited Residential Use Warranty.

For more details, a collection of custom accessories and to watch the full length video,
to go the website:
www.RechargeMower.com
or contact Dealer/Media Relations at:
1.647.884.3300

Pretty cool stuff. Here's a 20 point list of the features of the Recharge Mower to summarize the press release:

1. Up to three hours of continuous operating power between charges

2. Uses no gas, no oil, no spark plugs, and needs no tune-ups

3. Operates extremely quietly

4. Zero air/noise pollution

5. The unit features a proprietary electronically controlled 36v38Ah power system

6. The electricity used to power the Recharge Mower costs an average of 55 cents a charge

7. Has a 27-inch wide cutting deck

8. 5 selectable cutting heights

9. Has been specifically designed to pass through standard fence gates

10. The rear mounted grass catcher is easily emptied and installed without tools or special skills

11. Easy handling

12. Resilient moulded body, fitted over a coated and welded metal frame

13. The three sealed batteries are positioned both low and center, which is good for balance and weight distribution

14. The 900 watt cutting blades are housed within the metal shrouded deck

15. Rear-wheel drive

16. Has good forward and reverse momentum

17. Operated through uncomplicated hand controls, which are easily accessible from the driver's seat.

18. Meets or exceeds UL1447 and ANSI B71.1 safety standards

19. Safety features include an Operator presence switch, a blade activation safety control, an audible reverse warning indicator, among others

20. This product is covered by a 2 Year Limited Residential Use Warranty.

I haven't ever actually used the product. I don't know a whole lot about riding lawn mowers, either. So I'm not even going to TRY recommending it to you.

However, I still think this mower could be an interesting option if you want to buy a battery-powered riding lawn mower.

If you are interested in this kind of equipment, just make sure you do your homework and check out all the options available.

Keep the Recharge Mower in mind, though.

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