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Davey Bulletin July-August 2019

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13 July/August 2019 | THE DAVEY BULLETIN trailers with charging stations, so the batteries are recharged over night while the equipment is stored. Maintenance of the electric mowers is also easier than their gas counterparts. Oil changes are a thing of the past. Air filters, carburetors and other moving parts were eliminated. The cutter housing that contains the blades is a self-contained universal unit that easily bolts on and off if it needs replaced. Chris Moushey, branch manager, Alexandria/Washington, D.C., territory, said Davey crews use the large, commercial electric mowers on a variety of properties in the Capitol, including parks and government buildings. "One crew has all Mean Green Mowers and all Oregon battery-powered handheld tools, so they are running with no gas equipment whatsoever," Moushey said. "Then we have another crew with traditional mowers but all battery-powered hand tools." Moushey said they are starting to see a requirement for electric landscaping tools in bid requests for some government properties. "Everybody who has seen the electric tools has liked them," he said. "We're working to get the crew that runs on all electric equipment to more properties, including around the National Mall, so they are more visible to the public and potential clients. As we move them around a little bit, to where more people can see them, I think we'll hear even more feedback." Aside from the obvious environmental benefits, the electric mowers provide another advantage – differentiating Davey. "This battery powered equipment is definitely an advantage and a selling point we can pitch from Davey as salesmen to potential clients," Bassler said. "It's not only going green for emissions, but clients should have a better customer experience due to the equipment that we can bring in and use at their properties." Above: Ronnie Earle operates a battery-powered commercial backpack blower in Babcock Ranch, Florida. HOW DOES IT WORK? Mean Green Mowers' SK48 "Stalker" (stand on/walk behind) runs on Lithium Energy Modules (LEMs). It is charged with a standard 25-amp (110 volt) or 35-amp (220 volt) eight-hour charger. The LEMs provide a peak 24 horsepower. The battery hour life is approximately 9,000 hours, according to the manufacturer. The CXR-60 zero-turn mower also runs on LEMs that provide a peak 36 horsepower with a top speed of 10 mph.

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