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[Muhammad]

That pull video is interesting, but it looks like they're pulling against a Cub Cadet LTX 1045 or 1046M, which sell for $1,700-$1,800 and are at a 240lb weight disadvantage to the Raven hybrid. The Raven is sized like a garden tractor, and priced accordingly.

 

[RobertBrown]

That pull video is interesting, but it looks like they're pulling against a Cub Cadet LTX 1045 or 1046M, which sell for $1,700-$1,800 and are at a 240lb weight disadvantage to the Raven hybrid. The Raven is sized like a garden tractor, and priced accordingly.

How much does the raven weigh anyway?....I'l bet it's heavy.

 

[Muhammad]

Spec says 750lbs.

 

[mullins87]

I may be wrong, but I think the demographic they are shooting for are the small acreage land owners, say less than 5 acres, maybe even less than 3 acres, who live close to a city or are otherwise in a suburban area. They have a need for a decent sized lawn mower, 46" is not huge, but it's not small either. They occasionally have a need for a utility vehicle but don't want to spend $5k even on a well used one, hence the small bed, 17 mph top speed and 500 lb towing capacity. They occasionally have a need for a small chainsaw, if they don't want to mess with a gas powered one, they can use the Raven to power it. And finally, when the power goes out, they just plug in their mower and power at least a portion of their house. I think it's a great idea.

However, I too wonder about its durability and build quality. I also wonder how well will it handle tall heavy grass. And.... what's the service life of the 48v battery and how much will a replacement cost?

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

There are now videos about this "mower": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5muYx3xyw63eNiErr7YFQ?feature=watch

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

 

[metz12]

so i wonder if running the engine generates electricity to the generator. that could play into attaching a generator on a tractor. i just wish the price wasnt so high. i bought my truck for less than half of that!

 

[mullins87]

I got to actually put my hands on one tonight at my local Lowes. The thing that struck me was the fabricated deck rather than a stamped one.