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So far, all I've seen are these little 15"-20" rechargeable push mowers (the battery-powered ones, not the corded ones), so I was wondering if there are any riding lawn mowers with batteries that can be recharged (I know there are rechargeable forklifts, so I would think there would be a rechargeable riding mower somewhere). If there are any of these, where can I find them and how much do they cost?

In the six years in the OPE (Outdoor Power Equipment) industry, I have yet to see a electric riding mower. I do know that Wheel Horse sold one back in the late 70's But they did not sell well and were hard to maintain. The biggest problem is the cost of the batteries. I hope you can find what you are looking for.

2008-05-26 19:52:07 by paypalcurious

AMP Rider by Ariens, an all-electric riding lawn mower, which delivers as much drive and cutting power as a conventional gas-powered riding mower ...

Its usually printed on a sticker on the battery. Since lawntractors/lawnmowers see alot more heat then a vehicle ( vehicles are cooled with coolant, lawnmowers are aircooled only) , id suggest a high cold cranking amp (CCA) - the more the better, this makes it slightly more expensive, but itll last longer and start easier - anything over 300 CCA's should work fine.
Kidd

2007-08-01 15:52:12 by HarleyRider

listen to the sound it makes when you try to start it. if it is a clicking sound, its the battery. if its turning over and not firing, the problem is elsewhere. Try turning on the choke or checking out your starter. hope this helps!

2006-04-19 11:13:41 by heathertmln

i added a new amp to my car and now my headlights dim at night but they barely dim i almost cant notice it

you shouldnt mix battery types, especially a car battery and lawn mower battery, both batteries will die VERY quickly and be useless... and if they barly dim and you cant notice it, then whats the point? just dont ride with your system on full boar during the night time, shouldnt at night anyways..

2009-04-12 13:37:59 by RJC II

Like a dummy I left the Battery in the mower over the winter in the Garage. I tried starting and it cranked ..but worn down. Can I "Jump Start these 12 Volts from my car battery?

As long as the mower battery is 12v then you can use your car battery to jump start the mower. Many chain auto parts stores (Autozone) will test a battery for free. Some will also charge a low battery for free.

Before doing this I would first check the connections on the mower battery. Remove the terminals from the posts and remove any buildup (baking soda and water is an excellent battery acid neutralizer). Clean both the terminals and the studs with a wire brush until they are shiny and then reinstall them. Also if your battery has removable caps then I would check the water level also. This won't help your starting power now but will extend the life of the battery.

2007-04-21 12:45:05 by DFK