I have an E10M. (Belly mounted, 2blade motor.) My batteries are about three years old and maintained by a Guest 12v/12v/12v three bank charger. The batteries are wired in three sets of two. Needs water about once a year or less.
I can mow about 2+ acres of mostly flat ground with some hills before the batteries start to show signs of weakening. The E10M is very maneuverable with a small turning radius. Its been fairly reliable. Mower deck motor, axle seal, drive belt and slipping steering arm is about all in the last few years.
I also have a front blade for it and snow chains. Works well on snow up to about 6" deep. Above that I usually opt for the 20 Hp gas Sears with a 36" wide snow blower. The blade also works to push a little dirt around, but no heavy landscaping.
Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
Dennis
From: "Robert" <euclid delhitel net>
To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2013 7:55:15 PM
Subject: (ET) DIY ET's
I have several ET motors of different sizes. I was thinking of moding a
conventional mower using AGM batteries. My friend has a relatively small
yard and I can contour the battery size to her application. Does anyone have
one of the small ET mower only riders? I was wondering how they worked, not
everyone needs an E20 in fact I wasn't thinking of restoring my E15's first
using AGM batteries too. While I have over an acre to mow I'm retired and
can do the lawn over two days or half in the morning and the rest later in
the day.
Rob
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From: Jay Donnaway <jray3 aol com>
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Anyone familiar with this Cub Cadet electric ZTR mower? I just noticed it
for the first time in the new issue of Pop Mech.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/reviews/outdoor-tools/review-cub-cadet-rzt-s-zero-electric-mower-15553232?click=main_sr
Similarly, is there a site that tracks all manufactured electric mowers?
There are a lot of no-name electric riders popping up- here's one.
http://www.sears.com/recharge-mower-g2-30-inch-36-volt-cordless/p-07197466000P?sid=IDx01192011x000001&kpid=07197466000&kispla=07197466000P
None near the quality and durability of an ET, but I'd like to see some
impartial reviews. Personally, I'm working on a Simplicty Sovereign 48V
conversion, as I couldn't afford an Electric Ox (even if they do enter
production someday), and Elec Traks are pretty rare in the Pacific NW!
Jay Donnaway
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