Ryobi 48V Brushless 54 in. 115 Ah Battery Electric Riding Zero Turn Mower

chching

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Wow $5000 off! I too would buy this probably just for the kids to mess around. Unfortunately nothing in stock around me.

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parmarsaab

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parmarsaab

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Which location, op?

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beware

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Massive price mistake? Full price near me. I would buy two at this price.

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Jerky_san

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Quote from beware

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Massive price mistake? Full price near me. I would buy two at this price.

Just terrible reviews honestly.. Read the newest ones. The batteries don't last but a season(when the warranty runs out) The extended warranty doesn't seem to mention whether it's covered or not and they are expensive to replace. I saw one at ours today but it looks like it had sat for a least a year and the plastic was whitening. Could be cosmetic but if they left the battery dead that whole time then would probably need a replacement pretty quickly but they only give a single-year warranty on the batteries.

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elite-fusion

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Quote from beware

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Massive price mistake? Full price near me. I would buy two at this price.

Possibly, but not 100% sure. There were 2 types, one for 3999 MSRP and one for 5499 MSRP, both listed at 499, so I opted for the more expensive one which happens to be wider, which I hope will help with moweing the yard faster.

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elite-fusion

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Quote from Jerky_san

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Just terrible reviews honestly.. Read the newest ones. The batteries don't last but a season(when the warranty runs out) The extended warranty doesn't seem to mention whether it's covered or not and they are expensive to replace. I saw one at ours today but it looks like it had sat for a least a year and the plastic was whitening. Could be cosmetic but if they left the battery dead that whole time then would probably need a replacement pretty quickly but they only give a single-year warranty on the batteries.

Saw that as well, but for ~600 with extended warranty and tax, out the door, I would take my chance. And, if extended warranty would not help with any issues within the 3 year period, American Express would hopefully step in and assist, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it lol

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Jerky_san

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Quote from elite-fusion

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Saw that as well, but for ~600 with extended warranty and tax, out the door, I would take my chance. And, if extended warranty would not help with any issues within the 3 year period, American Express would hopefully step in and assist, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it lol

Yeah if I didn't have a gas one I might of bit just to try it since it was only 499 but the only one they had was the 42". I told my dad about it(guy with the trailer) and he was laughing saying he doubted it was even worth that given once the battery goes it's a brick. Wish there was a way to use the 40v batteries or something that ryobi sells(the new 80v does that for some reason). It seemed pretty nifty for the price just nowhere to put it + guess the risk. If you could get the extended to basically give your money back if the battery dies then guess it would be worth it in a way since then you get a year of "free" mowing lol..

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soby

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Quote from elite-fusion

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Saw that as well, but for ~600 with extended warranty and tax, out the door, I would take my chance. And, if extended warranty would not help with any issues within the 3 year period, American Express would hopefully step in and assist, but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it lol

Just beware that most extended warranties exclude batteries. Read the T&Cs to be sure.

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mircury

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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank mircury

This is an amazing deal if you can get it. The batteries aren't proprietary and you can swap the lead acid in them for LiFePo which will last even longer than LiPo. I've had the 54 inch for 3 years on a half acre yard and still going strong on the lead acid. I will swap to LiFePo when these die and it will have more power and last many years. The frame will give out before the batteries do. All for a fraction of what a new LiPo mower is going for.

There are facebook groups dedicated to supporting these mowers and transition to LiFePo. It's fairly easy with everything from Amazon. Most of the reviewers on homedepot write negative reviews because of the batteries but don't know you can juice this thing with LiFePo. The voltage drop on LiFePo batteries is much less than lead acid so a 100ah battery that lasts 3 hours will last 4 or more hours with LiFePo.

Last edited by mircury March 9, 2023 at 12:06 PM.

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firehawk407

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Where are you located OP?

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mircury

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Quote from Jerky_san

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once the battery goes it's a brick

That's what a lot of people think. The batteries in these are standard and you can swap them for LiFePo which is HUGE. They are easily accessible from the rear of the mower and made to be replaced at the end of their life. They look like car batteries. LiFePo is the same battery chemistry Tesla is using in some of there newest cars. If you do the swap you will get performace gains and the batteries will last for many more years. The batteries are available on Amazon.

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HonestPicture8060

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HonestPicture8060

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What store? Brickseek not working for me.

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wighty

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wighty

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Dang. Who wants to buy one for me? Lol

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elite-fusion

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Quote from mircury

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That's what a lot of people think. The batteries in these are standard and you can swap them for LiFePo which is HUGE. They are easily accessible from the rear of the mower and made to be replaced at the end of their life. They look like car batteries. LiFePo is the same battery chemistry Tesla is using in some of there newest cars. If you do the swap you will get performace gains and the batteries will last for many more years. The batteries are available on Amazon.

Hey @mircury, mind dropping me the facebook group as well as the parts that are needed by chance Smilie

feel free to PM me if thats easier

Jerky_san

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Hey @mircury, mind dropping me the facebook group as well as the parts that are needed by chance Smilie

feel free to PM me if thats easier

I found the group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2756962307675482 <- though it's about 1350 in batteries, also needs a charger, charger port, and a few other odds and ends. Plus some shunts and resistors to get it working properly. Looking at probably around anywhere between 2400-2600 with the price of the mower and the extended warranty. A nice gas john deere(expensive) with a 54" deck & a Kawasaki motor runs around $3300 here. If you're good with electronics and stuff I suppose it's fairly straight forward but still. That is before anything else goes wrong. The gas could also have problems of course but I know I can work on the gas one since I understand mechanics really well though Kawasaki is a very well-known brand and high quality. I figure the warranty is voided on the mower itself if you doing the battery conversion and the 3rd party is probably as well. So you'd have to either wait 3 years or something I don't know.

https://diysolarforum.com/threads...ics.22922/ <- forum post

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Product Description:	Create the perfect look for your yard when you use this 48V Brushless 54 in. 115 Ah Battery Electric Riding Zero Turn Mower. With one charge you can use this mower for up to three and a half acres of grass. It features three steel blades, a control panel and a speed option. This is a great alternative to a gas-powered mower. It offers zero-emission performance.
Product SKU:	314846874_314846874
UPC:	46396035745

Ryobi 48V Brushless 54 in. 115 Ah Battery Electric Riding Zero Turn Mower - YMMV $499

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