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Ariens AMP™ Rider (34") Electric Battery-Powered Riding Lawn Mower
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- The First Eco Friendly Electric Riding Mower
- Absolutely zero carbon/gas emissions
- 50% quieter than gas engine mowers
- Finally A Clean Riding Mower
- Requires no gasoline or oil to manage
- Eliminates fumes, spills, mess and fire hazards
- No more annual maintenance
- 34 Twin-Blade Cutting Deck w/ Marbain® Steel Cutting Blades
- Specially hardened to extend optimum cutting sharpness
- Quarter-inch height adjustments from 1.5" to 4.5"
- Plenty of Battery Power
- Five 48-volt packs, comprised of four 12-volt VRLA AGM batteries
- Cutting time averages up to 75 minutes
- Three Brushless DC Motors Specially Built for the AMP Rider
- A single 4.0 hp traction motor and two 1.7 hp spindle motors
- Delivering the same power as a conventional riding mower
- Includes Battery Charger
- Fully recharges electric mower in 16 hours
- Batteries are designed for 200 charges
- Padded Seat, Easy Steering and Hydorstatic Transmission
Specifications
916002
Engine
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start
HP
7.4 HP
Motor
Battery Included
Included
Overview
Weight
530 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Length
61 Inches
Product Width
44.5 Inches
Product Height
41.25 Inches
UPC
751058026640
Deck
Cutting Options
3-in-1 (Side-Discharge/Bag/Mulch)
Deck Material
12-Gauge
Deck Construction
Stamped
Spindle Material
Steel
Blades
2 Blades
Deck Positions
13 Positions
Cutting Width
34 Inches
Cutting Height
1.5-4.5 Inches
Deck Lift System
Manual Hand Operated
Engagement
Fixed
Deck Drive
Direct
Drive
Speeds
Variable
Maximum Speed
5 MPH
Maximum Reverse Speed
2.5 MPH
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheels
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic
Drive System
Hydrostatic
Accessories
Rear Bagger
Sold Separately
Seat Type
Mid Back w/ Seat Springs
Mulcher Kit
Sold Separately
Headlights
No
Wheels
Front Tire Size
11 x 4 Inch
Rear Tire Size
18 x 6.5 Inch
Tire Type
Pneumatic Wheels
Reviews
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Totally unreliable in every way
By James B.
Hollywood, Florida
Purchased 08/20/2011 |
Review Posted 07/27/2012
I have a 22,000 sf lawn, about 40 minutes worth, supposedly.
Purchased from Mowers Direct in September 2010 for all the right reasons. On first use the Amp riding mower wouldn't operate for more than a few seconds at a time, so it immediately went into the warranty-servicer. After much dickering with Amp/Ariens and the intervention of Mowers Direct, Amp/Ariens agreed that the servicer should replace the 5-pack batteries and charger, which had to come from Wisconsin to Florida and took two months.
Still the mower seldom took a full charge, and rarely did the charge-gauge reflect battery strength. In the last 18 months, the mower has, in fits and starts, cut my lawn maybe 20 times. Plus the blades are all but impossible to remove for sharpening. As of today, the Amp Rider is good for perhaps 5 minutes of use on any given day. I'm thankful that I have my Homelite battery push-mower as backup, because that is how I have to cut the grass most of the time. It's a lot of work to push-cut 22,000sf, but the exercise is beneficial, and the Homelite mower gets the job done.
As the warranty-servicer said to me, this is a scaled-down golf cart with blades, one would think a big equipment manufacturer could make a battery-powered riding mower which actually functions. Fortunately for the public, the Amp Rider has been discontinued.
Purchased from Mowers Direct in September 2010 for all the right reasons. On first use the Amp riding mower wouldn't operate for more than a few seconds at a time, so it immediately went into the warranty-servicer. After much dickering with Amp/Ariens and the intervention of Mowers Direct, Amp/Ariens agreed that the servicer should replace the 5-pack batteries and charger, which had to come from Wisconsin to Florida and took two months.
Still the mower seldom took a full charge, and rarely did the charge-gauge reflect battery strength. In the last 18 months, the mower has, in fits and starts, cut my lawn maybe 20 times. Plus the blades are all but impossible to remove for sharpening. As of today, the Amp Rider is good for perhaps 5 minutes of use on any given day. I'm thankful that I have my Homelite battery push-mower as backup, because that is how I have to cut the grass most of the time. It's a lot of work to push-cut 22,000sf, but the exercise is beneficial, and the Homelite mower gets the job done.
As the warranty-servicer said to me, this is a scaled-down golf cart with blades, one would think a big equipment manufacturer could make a battery-powered riding mower which actually functions. Fortunately for the public, the Amp Rider has been discontinued.
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Exactly as advertised
By Erik
Whitewater, Wisconsin
Review Posted 05/20/2011
Last weekend, mid-job, the left hydrostatic drive on my Cub i1046 died. I went looking for a new mower, and the Amp caught my eye. I hate hauling gas cans in my car, and I am not fond of $4 gas either. A lack of belts and a quieter mower sounded good too.
On Wednesday, I had decided. I checked Mowers Direct, they had one in stock. I ordered it via the website, and I got it the next day. Wow. Plugged it in overnight, and let it charge the required 16 hours for the first charge.
My lawn is an oddly shaped acre, full of trees, slopes and hills. It did the job in 50 minutes, with 30-40% charge left on the clock. Another reviewer here said it wasn't powerful, but I have my doubts he actually tried this mower. Up and down hills, semi-deep grass in spots (like I said, the Cub died mid-job), no issue. A real nice cut from the deck too.
They say it's half as loud as a gas mower. I think it's quieter than that.
Is it a 60" zero turn monster? NO! It's a nice small riding mower, for a reasonable price, with zero upkeep until the batteries need replacing in 5 years-ish. Who knows what battery technology will be like by then? (Hint- A lot better). So if a gas mower like this would work for your lawn, there are zero compromises in owning this mower.
Awesome Job, Ariens. And Mowers Direct is excellent. Great price, delivered quicker than a local store. Awesome.
On Wednesday, I had decided. I checked Mowers Direct, they had one in stock. I ordered it via the website, and I got it the next day. Wow. Plugged it in overnight, and let it charge the required 16 hours for the first charge.
My lawn is an oddly shaped acre, full of trees, slopes and hills. It did the job in 50 minutes, with 30-40% charge left on the clock. Another reviewer here said it wasn't powerful, but I have my doubts he actually tried this mower. Up and down hills, semi-deep grass in spots (like I said, the Cub died mid-job), no issue. A real nice cut from the deck too.
They say it's half as loud as a gas mower. I think it's quieter than that.
Is it a 60" zero turn monster? NO! It's a nice small riding mower, for a reasonable price, with zero upkeep until the batteries need replacing in 5 years-ish. Who knows what battery technology will be like by then? (Hint- A lot better). So if a gas mower like this would work for your lawn, there are zero compromises in owning this mower.
Awesome Job, Ariens. And Mowers Direct is excellent. Great price, delivered quicker than a local store. Awesome.
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Thank You Ariens
By Doug
Omaha, Nebraska
Review Posted 07/31/2009
If one isn't able to "think" beyond their box, they probably don't get how great an advance this is.
I doubt the guy from NJ actually got to try one out, or at least shouldn't have compared it to an actual lawn tractor.
I have an acre+ and this electric mower does a great job on a single charge.
Prior to this unit I ran a Black & Decker cordless push mower and did my lawn in sections, as it's 19" path didn't cover as much in an hour to 90 minuntes which is what I averaged per charge.
I doubt the guy from NJ actually got to try one out, or at least shouldn't have compared it to an actual lawn tractor.
I have an acre+ and this electric mower does a great job on a single charge.
Prior to this unit I ran a Black & Decker cordless push mower and did my lawn in sections, as it's 19" path didn't cover as much in an hour to 90 minuntes which is what I averaged per charge.
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How to Quietly Cut Your Grass
By Jon Hoch, Founder
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Review Posted 07/15/2009
When I was a kid, my next door neighboor always cut his grass at the worst time of the week -- during Saturday morning cartoons.
I'd shut the windows and crank up the volume, but the noise- and air-polluting lawn mowers still drowned out Scooby Doo.
To make matters worse, my neighbor was older and slower. It took him 2-3 times longer to cut his lawn.
I'd always missing the fantastic finish... if it weren't for those meddling kids.
Zoinks!
Now, imagine if my neighboor had an electric scooter that actually cut the grass...
No more smokey engine. No more excessive noise. No more effort.
If my neighboor had an Ariens Amp electric riding lawn mower, I'd actually volunteer to cut his grass!
It is cooler than the Mystery Machine!
I'd shut the windows and crank up the volume, but the noise- and air-polluting lawn mowers still drowned out Scooby Doo.
To make matters worse, my neighbor was older and slower. It took him 2-3 times longer to cut his lawn.
I'd always missing the fantastic finish... if it weren't for those meddling kids.
Zoinks!
Now, imagine if my neighboor had an electric scooter that actually cut the grass...
No more smokey engine. No more excessive noise. No more effort.
If my neighboor had an Ariens Amp electric riding lawn mower, I'd actually volunteer to cut his grass!
It is cooler than the Mystery Machine!
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Electric Slide
By Jack
Townsend, New Jersey
Review Posted 06/16/2009
Save your money- this is a gutless wonder.
I got to try one out. Even on a flat lawn it has barely enough power to get out of it's own way. What you think you will save in fuel will be more than made up in your time.
Nice idea, but bad implementation.
I got to try one out. Even on a flat lawn it has barely enough power to get out of it's own way. What you think you will save in fuel will be more than made up in your time.
Nice idea, but bad implementation.
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