The new John Deere Z370R Electric ZTrak zero-turn electric mower promises to deliver the power and performance Deere's ICE customers expect in a quiet, maintenance-free electric package.
The new Deere electric has a 54-inch cutting deck, providing higher cutting power than the previous Z370R (which had a 42-inch deck). The updated mower has two 3.2 kWh rechargeable li-ion battery packs instead of one, allowing the new version to mow 3.5 hectares of grass instead of 2.
“With the introduction of the Z380R Electric, we're rounding out our portfolio of zero-turn residential mowers, offering our customers both gas and electric options to suit their unique needs,” said Eric Halfman, commercial manager, lawn mowers, John Deere. “The new model builds on the proven performance of the Z370R, updated with a larger deck to improve efficiency, making it the perfect choice for homeowners looking for a powerful, low-maintenance solution to keep their lawns looking pristine.”
The Z370R's electric transaxle, maximum forward speed of seven meters, and three different driving modes controlled on the large LCD screen carry over from the previous model. It comes with a comprehensive two-year/200-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty and a five-year/200-hour battery warranty from Deere, with a 10-year/400-hour warranty available.
Electrek's Take
When John Deere introduced the first Z370R last year, Peter Johnson wrote that lawnmowers should be a priority, citing EPA data showing gas-powered lawnmowers produce five percent of total air pollution in the US (despite very little coverage 5% of total miles driven on that gas). He writes: “In addition, about 800 million gallons of fuel are needed each year (an additional 17 million gallons were spilled) to fuel these machines.”
It should go without saying, then, that states like California, which ban off-road small combustion engines, have the right idea.
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