As the world continues to make the about-face to electrification, the electric lawn mower is gaining even more popularity. Are you ready to abandon gasoline? If so, you may be surprised to find a mind-boggling number of electric options from push mowers to riding mowers.
One example is Cub Cadet. The company has a storied rep in the mowing world and the name can be traced back to 1960 when it was established as part of International Harvester. You know, IH, the company known for legendary farm equipment. Cub Cadet’s first garden tractor was simply known as the “Original” and it was powered by a 7 hp Kohler engine.
Fast forward to today and Cub Cadet is still producing machines that help you tame your grass. Not only that, the company has jumped onboard with electrification and is producing a wide range of electric lawn mowers. One of the Cub Cadet mowers that caught our eye is the XT1 LT42E rider.
Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E Electric Mower
At a glance, the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E riding mower looks similar to its gas-powered sibling, but the machine is powered by an efficient brushless electric motor that draws power from a 56 Volt MAX, 60 Ah, 3,000 Wh lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged by a 110V outlet. Drivability is said to be super easy thanks in part to the fully electric transmission that requires no shifting. Deck cutting width is 42 inches and 12 deck positions allow it to be adjusted from 1-4 inches so you can sculpt your lawn the way you want. The mower is said to have a maximum forward speed of 5.5 mph and a top reverse speed of 3 mph. The XT1 LT42E also has push-button start and cruise control.
We know what you’re thinking. What’s the range of this electric lawn mower? Well, Cub Cadet says the XT1 LT42E has a run time of 1.5 hours or up to 3.5 acres. The lithium-ion battery is said to charge in 4 hours (if fully depleted) using the included fast charger. And the company also notes that there’s no power fade as the battery discharges.
Of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t note that an electric mower like the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E offers several benefits over a gasoline mower, including less maintenance and fewer trips to the gas station. This eliminates two things that’ll give you more time to do stuff you want to do. And by taking the gas engine out of the equation it’ll be quieter while you’re mowing (Cub Cadet says up to 64-percent quieter).
Want more electric mower options? Read on.
Cub Cadet ZT1 42E Electric Mower
If you’re drooling over a zero-turn electric riding mower like we are, check out the Cub Cadet ZT1 42E. It’s battery specs and performance are identical to the XT1 LT42E specs, but the machine has dual brushless motors and a faster 7 mph forward speed. The ZT1 42E offers 15 deck positions, a 1- to 4.5-inch cutting height range, and that drool worthy zero-degree turning radius.
Cub Cadet CC30E Electric Mini Riding Mower
If you don’t need or want a full-size electric riding mower, Cub Cadet offers the CC30E Mini Riding Mower. Cub Cadet says it’s runtime is 1 hour, or 1 acre and it uses a 56 Volt MAX, 30 Ah, 1,500 Wh lithium-ion battery to power the brushless motor. Recharge time is said to be 4 hours using the included fast charger. Top forward speed is 4 mph, and the max reverse speed is 2 mph. The CC30E has a deck cutting width of 30 inches, 5 deck positions, and a cutting height range of 1.5 to 4 inches.
Cub Cadet SCP21E
Are you a push mower fan? Or do you need a small push mower for mowing those hard to reach places? Well, if you need or want an electric cordless push mower, Cub Cadet offers the SCP21E. The SCP21E’s motor is fed by a 60 Volt MAX, 5Ah, 300 Wh lithium-ion battery. This is said to give the mower a 50-minute runtime and the included fast charger is said to charge the battery in 2.5 hours from fully depleted. The SCP21E has a 21-inch cutting width and 6 deck positions that offer a cutting height range of 1.25 to 3.75 inches.
But Wait, There’s More!
At the beginning of this story, we noted that there are several electric lawn mower options available today. The list below digs into some of the many companies that offer electric riding mowers and/or cordless electric push mowers. Check out the 19 links below to find a wide variety of mowers that cover a very wide feature and price range.