Greenworks MaximusZ electric mower packs five motors but comes with trade-offs
The $8,799 MaximusZ electric riding mower from Greenworks features five motors, a 54-inch cutting deck and a claimed four-acre range, though its real-world performance falls short of the advertised range.
Greenworks unveiled the MaximusZ, a high-priced electric riding mower that employs five electric motors—two for propulsion and three for a 54-inch cutting deck. Powered by an 80-volt system comprising four 6.0 Ah and two 16 Ah battery packs, the company claims a four-acre range on a single charge, though field tests achieved roughly three acres at maximum speed. The mower delivers up to 8 mph, 41 hp, and operates more quietly than comparable gas models, while also providing a small rear dumper, front and rear hitches, and USB charging ports.
Drawbacks include a proprietary charger, a dim 4-inch LCD, misaligned steering handles, and a battery-discharge hierarchy that may wear the smaller packs faster. Weighing 767 lb, it handles tight turns but loses grip on steep grades beyond the rated 15 degrees. Priced at $8,799, it rivals premium gas zero-turns and offers utility-vehicle features, though potential buyers are advised to wait for discounts.
Why it matters
It shows how electric power is entering high-end lawn-care, affecting consumers and traditional gas mower markets.
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