Here at GGM Groundscare our sales team often get asked which is the best ride on mower for sale in the UK and what are the best commercial battery lawn mowers on the market. This question is a difficult one to answer as everybody’s needs differ and each lawn mower has qualities that suit different situations, terrains and needs but in our opinion the best value for money when looking for the best ride on mower for sale in the UK is the Ariens Zeneth E due to its battery life and ease of use. It is built upon the fully commercial Ariens ‘Zenith’ platform, well known for its strength, durability and cutting performance.
Combined with next-generation battery technology commercial lawn mowers, the Zenith E is a formidable competitor to conventional commercial petrol and diesel zero-turns. It is one of the first battery-powered commercial zero-turn mowers developed by an outdoor power equipment company, making it one of the top choices when choosing one of the best ride on mowers for sale in the UK.
The Zenith E has all the power and performance of its petrol counterparts without the noise, vibration, and exhaust. Coupled with the increased productivity of a zero-turn, it is perfect for commercial operators looking to capitalise on the growing number of ‘green’ contracts.
Fully electric, the Zenith E’s FusionCore lithium-ion 56v DC battery system has four interchangeable, easily removable, sealed for life batteries, each with a 4kWh capacity. Operators can work with minimum interruption by swapping depleted batteries with fully charged ones in seconds.
The Zenith E features patent-pending spindle technology. This system is designed to protect the spindle motors from damage in the event the blade strikes a hard object, such as a manhole cover or large rock.
The two proprietary hub and wheel electric motors work with a dual reduction planetary gearbox to produce an exceptional level of torque, providing the operator with the same feel and driving experience of a petrol zero-turn.
The increasing cost of fuel at the pump means it is more expensive to fill up a petrol or diesel mower than ever before, couple this with the new laws being implemented preventing the horticultural industry from using red diesel in their machines, using battery powered mowers has never made more sense.
As battery technology advances, so, too, have commercial battery lawn mowers. While hi-tech versions have a higher price tag than petrol or diesel mowers, the ongoing cost is cheaper, they have no emissions, are quiet and require very little servicing other than sharpening the blade occasionally and giving a quick clean.
There are also a lot of advantages for using a zero-turn mower when looking for ride on mowers for sale in the UK over a traditional ride on lawn tractor. When it comes to mowing, having better manoeuvrability can help increase your efficiency. Thanks to lap sticks, a zero-turn can go from forward to reverse in no time compared to other mowers. Zero-turn mowers can manoeuvre around in small tighter areas. No more wiggling forwards and backwards to work yourself out of a tight situation.
The advantage that most people talk about when it comes to zero-turn mowers is that they save time. Let me tell you, they are not wrong. Zero-turn mowers usually have faster ground speeds than other mowers. Manufactures equip them with this capability because they are safer at higher speeds due to their lower centre of gravity.
They also have options for larger decks. With a larger deck, you’ll be able to cover more ground in fewer passes. Fewer passes mean less time mowing and less hours put on your machine. The less time it takes for you to turn around, shift direction, or to get from point A to point B, the faster you will get the designated area mowed.
Zero-turn mowers bring a lot of comfort features. One of those features is power steering in every model. No more wrestling a steering wheel to get where you need to go. Often, they will have a more comfortable seat. Some even have weight adjust seats like the Ariens Zenith