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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ => Topic started by: stevenh on July 30, 2017, 12:19:05 AM

Title: New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
Post by: stevenh 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?

Steve
Title: Re: New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
Post by: ctrlburn 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://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=5141.msg35716#msg35716)
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/showthread.php?t=41351 (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.
Title: Re: New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
Post by: stevenh 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.

Cheers

Steve
Title: Re: New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
Post by: Quiet rider 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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Title: Re: New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
Post by: stevenh on August 06, 2017, 04:35:36 PM: Quote from: Quiet rider 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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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.

Steve
Title: Re: New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
Post by: Erasmo on August 07, 2017, 11:25:16 PM: Do they have Lithium batteries or are they still rocking lead-acid?
Title: Re: New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
Post by: stevenh on August 08, 2017, 01:09:15 AM: Old school lead acid. 4 x 12v Glass Matt in series.

Steve
Title: Re: New Zero (sort of, Cub Cadet that is)
Post by: togo on August 08, 2017, 02:07:07 AM: Quote from: Erasmo on August 07, 2017, 11:25:16 PM
Do they have Lithium batteries or are they still rocking lead-acid?

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