Meet a new generation of battery-powered riding mowers

As a specialist in garden machinery and spare parts, EuroGarden is an official importer of the CRAMER brand. For many years, this brand has guaranteed high-quality garden machinery, such as chainsaws, brushcutters, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers and ride-on mowers, tailored to both professionals and consumers. In this article, Johan Teeuwen, category manager OPE at EuroGarden, introduces two new riding mowers. And they turn out to have many strong assets....

Before zooming in on the advantages of the new mowers, Teeuwen wants to briefly highlight Cramer's 82V battery range. Because through this range, CRAMER shifts up a few gears in terms of quality, safety, reliability and power for garden machinery.

Says Teeuwen, "The machines of the 82V platform deliver more power with less current than comparable systems with a lower voltage. Indeed, thanks to a lower current, battery cells do not have to operate at maximum load, generating less heat during operation. This has a positive impact on a battery's efficiency and lifetime. It also reduces the risk of sudden interruptions due to overheated cells and motors. All things a garden professional appreciates!"

Launching compact riding mowers

In the offering of high-performance riding mowers, CRAMER has been a leader for years. "In 2022 at EuroGarden, we launched the CRAMER 82ZT132, a professional zero-turn riding mower powered solely by a built-in 82V battery. This was the first professional riding mower of its type to operate on an 82V platform, which also features a 132 cm steel mulching deck and three 1.5 kW motors. On one battery charge, you can mow up to four acres."

As a follow-up to this robust and heavy-duty machine, Eurogarden presents two new, more compact riding mowers: the stick-controlled 82ZT107 Zero Turn and the hand-controlled 82LT107 Lawn Tractor. Meet a new generation of riding mowers that boast impressive figures in terms of range, durability and cost savings.

Tailored by garden professional

Both riding mowers have a lot in common. Teeuwen explains: "Both the 82ZT107 and 82LT107 have a cutting width of 107 cm, with the mower blades driven directly by an electric motor. They both have interchangeable batteries: from a minimum of three batteries, you can gradually build up to six in order to determine the power of the mower yourself. An important advantage here is that the batteries are not built into the machines, so you can recharge them externally (and thus protected)."

"Both riding mowers are built steel-rugged, which means a huge added value for the professional. He can count on machines that can take a beating, and thus are well worth their investment. The stick-controlled version - that is, with levers - is very maneuverable, although it also requires the necessary agility of the user. The version with handlebars - which is priced slightly lower - is available for users who have a clear preference for 'normal' steering."

Investment in sustainability

In terms of sustainability and cost savings, the numbers speak for themselves. "By using one of these new ride-on mowers, you avoid up to 8.5 tons of CO2 emissions annually," Teeuwen points out. "Moreover - taking into account a five-year useful life - you realize a Total Cost of Ownership savings of no less than 7,600 euros. These figures convince a lot of dealers and customers to invest in a CRAMER riding mower. The trend toward battery-powered garden machines is unstoppable anyway."

Focus on ergonomics and safety

It is not only in terms of performance, durability and TCO that CRAMER ride-on mowers score high marks. Everything is also on point in terms of ergonomics and safety. Teeuwen: "With an adjustable driver's seat, functional LED lighting, a clear driver display within easy reach and a handy cargo box for extra garden tools, the user has plenty of interesting features. And how about seven adjustable cutting heights - from 38 to 114 mm - 90 kg load capacity and a speed of about 12 km per hour? CRAMER's new riding mowers set the tone, that much is clear!"