Mean Green Mowers introduced the new electric Nemesis NXR mower with zero gas emission, no gas, low noise and little maintenance at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky.
“We’re looking at this as the downfall of the gas mower,” said Joe Conrad, president.
The all-aluminum mower is available with a 48- or 52-inch deck. The 48-volt battery gives a 24 horsepower at its peak. It comes with an LEM 4880 and LEM 48140, which have a 2,000 to 3,500 mowing hour capacity.
The mower has a top speed of 8.5 mph and weighs 590 to 650 pounds. A light system shows operators how much power is left as they mow. It takes three to six hours to recharge.
Another innovation is the optional solar-assisted mower canopy on the CXR that will charge the battery while crewmembers mow, making it the first solar and electric mower. The canopy may qualify owners for a 30 percent federal solar tax credit.
When used on the Nemesis NXR, the mower produces net zero emission.
The new green lithium batteries can function as a backup generator to charge handheld electric equipment with an inverter.
And, Mean Green's new rite-ride suspension ensures a smoother ride on mowers.