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Re: (ET) Reliable, heavy-duty electric tractor?

I've mowed through some pretty heavy stuff with my E15 and E20. The only thing I don't like is in rough areas, sometimes when backing up, the rear roller mounts catch a branch, rock, divot, etc and the mower deck tips up :-O
An advantage to the front deck is that it has the ability to run over pretty rough ground since it floats independent of the tractor.
Reliability is a problem. I have bought tractors that look really good but find out connectors are all corroded, etc. Of course, given the options, you can afford to spend some money on one in truly great condition (if you can find one). 

Of course I am biased....

- SteveS



Steve Gaarder wrote:


Our gas tractor just died, and we're wondering about a replacement.  I
really want to get another electric - we have an E-15 also - but I have to
convince some skeptics.  The key issue is reliability - people are nervous
about the age of the Elec-traks.  The next issue is ruggedness for mowing
trails - the E-15's front deck does not do this well.

I can think of a few options:

1.  Find an E-12M in really good shape (if I can).  The mid-mount mower
will be better for the trails than the front deck, I think.  The trick
will be getting something reliable, and convincing people that it will
stay that way.

2.  The Electric Ox.  Lotsa bucks, and the front-mounted mower is not so
good for trails.  It seems designed for groomed lawns, which we do not
have.

3.  The Gorilla.  It will go anywhere by the looks of it, but can it mow?

Wasn't there a company mentioned a few months ago that was going to sell
conversions?  Other ideas?

thanks,

Steve Gaarder




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