RE: (ET) Should I get an Elec-Trak?

["Pestka, Dennis J" <Dennis Pestka mkg com>]

Jeff;
 
I cut with a Wheelhorse C-185, similar to an E-20. It also has the front
mounted mower.
 
I don't think you will have any trouble cutting your 1-1/2 acres if you 
stay
with a large frame E-12 or above model.  I can cut for 2 hours or more and
it is mostly a lot of hilly area's. I am using Trojan T-105 batteries. 
 
As far as the trees: I also use my tractor for a lot of trimming work. The
front mounted  mower if great for some of the trimming around the house,
etc., because you can pull straight up to things and then back up. For 
going
around things it is not so good. a lot of back and forth is required. The
turning radius is quite large because of the front mount mounted mower.
 
I would suggest finding a mid mount mower, E12M or other if you have a lot
of trees to trim around. By design it has a much tighter turning radius.
 
Anyone have any other thoughts on this ?
 
Dennis
Elsberry, MO

-----Original Message-----
From: W. Jeffrey Wilson [mailto:Wjwilson albion edu]
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 7:50 AM
To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
Subject: (ET) Should I get an Elec-Trak?


Hi all -
 
I'm new to the group - I found it in searching for info on Elec-Traks.  I
mow about 1 ½ acres, mostly flat but with LOTS of trees.  I like the idea 
of
the silence and (at least local) environmental friendliness of the
Elec-Trak, but wonder about running time and maneuverability.  With my 
(BIG,
noisy) 48" Scag walk-behind mower I can finish my mowing in about 2 hours,
and work around the trees without too much difficulty.  Will I be happy 
with
the E15 with its front-mounted mower?  Will I finish the job on one charge?
Will I constantly be backing up to work around trees?
 
Any guidance or suggestion will be apprciated.  Thanks!
 
Jeff Wilson
wjwilson albion edu <mailto:wjwilson albion edu>