(ET) reliability

[wombat <wombat dssinternet net>]

FWIW, I've been running a John Deere E90 (electric rider) for over 30 
years mowing about an acre plus, very little trouble, had to replace one 
mower motor bearing and the connectors from the chassis to the mower 
motors (they got pretty well corroded).  On my 4th set of batteries, 
will rplace again this spring as one has gotten tired.

My E12 has been more problem,  lost several relays and a couple 
microswitches over the last 15 years.  Only mechanical problem really 
has been replacing the lift straps occasionally.

Basically, with both a lot less troubles than most gas tractors.

wombat