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New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
« on: July 30, 2017, 12:19:05 AM »

I picked up a new Zero today, a new Cub Cadet RZT-S Zero Electric.  It's an electric zero turn riding mower.  Works well.  48V system with glass matt lead acid batteries.  Not cutting edge, they have been making them since 2013.  I already like it much better than my old John Deere D105.  The Zero turn cut down my cutting time by at least a third.  Nice and quiet and a really good cut.

Any one else have one?

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Re: New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2017, 10:08:15 PM »

Welcome to the Double Aught Club!

Bought our Cub Cadet RZT-S Zero Oct 2015
http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=5141.msg35716#msg35716
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=41351

291 miles on the odometer. Serial Number "...003"

Not a day in the shop, not a drop of oil.   
Sharpened the blades about 4 times.
Couple temporary motor faults that clear with a restart.

I mow and then cross cut at top speed until the blades cut out because even a turbo blade settings it doesn't lift the grass the tires lay down.

Then to stay on forum - I hop on the Zero S and blow on the grass clippings off  my pants.
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Re: New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2017, 11:34:57 PM »

Just joined the CC forum!  Thanks for the pointer.  I have not seen my battery meter drop below 100% yet from what I can see.  I was thinking perhaps it was not working correctly (still thinking that).  My lawn only takes 20 minutes so perhaps I just did not try hard enough.  I have a couple of additional questions.  I'll ask on the CC forum.

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Re: New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2017, 02:24:33 AM »

Amazing! Can you mulch or bag leaves? I'm planning to convert a gas Craftsman LT1000 to E.

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Re: New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2017, 04:35:36 PM »

Amazing! Can you mulch or bag leaves? I'm planning to convert a gas Craftsman LT1000 to E.

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You can mulch (with a kit, blades + cover), but there is no bagger kit.  I've mowed twice now and really like the mower (great cut and fast).  It also pulls my lawn sweeper really well.  The only complaint I have is the charger.  It's pretty in-efficient and gets VERY hot while charging.  I hate to waste electricity heating my garage in the summer time!  I'll be looking for something more efficient.

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Re: New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2017, 11:25:16 PM »

Do they have Lithium batteries or are they still rocking lead-acid?
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Re: New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2017, 01:09:15 AM »

Old school lead acid.  4 x 12v Glass Matt in series.

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Re: New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2017, 02:07:07 AM »

Do they have Lithium batteries or are they still rocking lead-acid?

OP: "48V system with glass matt lead acid "
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