Reviews on YouTube have been overwhelmingly positive. Uses a lead acid battery. The only reason I didn’t bite. Well that and all those ego batteries I have laying around.
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Electric mowers, tractors and other lawn and farm equipment
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Solarman004
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DFibRL8R
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Polaris just released the details of their new side by side Ranger XP Kinetic, now taking reservations for June 2022 delivery. Partnership with Zero Motors (electric motorcycles). Looks like a very full featured, powerful side by side but at a premium price ($25k or $30k depending on battery size).
ranger.polaris.com
2024 Polaris RANGER XP Kinetic UTV
The all-electric 2024 RANGER XP Kinetic is the world’s most capable, most durable, and highest performing electric UTV. The all-new electric powertrain boasts uncompromised capability and unrivaled durability.
ranger.polaris.com
I was helping a friend compare the Intimidator Classic EV UTV to the new Polaris Ranger EV Kinetic to see if the massive price premium was worth it and we concluded only if the much longer range or higher speed was necessary.
| Item | Intimidator Classic EV | Polaris EV Kinetic |
| Price | $16,889 | $25k / $30k (sold out) |
| volt | 48 volt | ? |
| motor | 120 lb peak torque, 30 hp | 140 lb torque, 110 hp |
| Wheels | 14" alum | 14" aluminum |
| tires | 27" | 29" |
| Bed capacity | 700lbs | 1250 |
| bed | Electric dump | Manual dump |
| Bed size | 36" x 56.5" x 13" | 36.75 x 54.25 x 12.5 |
| payload | 1200 lbs | 1500 lbs |
| hitches | 2" front and rear | Just rear? |
| Towing | 1,500 lbs towing | 2500 lbs |
| Top speed | 21 mph | 49 mph? |
| Length width | 113 (length) x 63 (width) | 120x62.5 |
| height | 78 high | 78 |
| clearance | 12" | 14" |
| batteries | 8 x 6 volt golf cart | 14.9 or 29.8 kWh Lithium |
| weight | 2069 lbs | 1730 lbs, 1980 |
| charging | House plug | J1772 3 kW / 6 kW |
| Range | 20 miles | 45 miles / 80 miles |
| Accessories | Lots | Even more |
| # times website uses phrase "Get the job done" | 7 | 5 |
I just got the 52" EGO zero turn mower. Looks great so far. We will see if the 4 acre coverage on the included set of 6 12ah batteries works out.
Ulmo
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That ad released in 2020, 2 years ago. Any entities able to buy it yet? It should be an obvious purchase for municipalities that do street landscaping pickup using these kinds of tools. Also, some bigger construction companies could try to purchase these types of electrified tools, but mostly these kinds of (non-electric) tools are owned by smaller contractors, so that would take a while to introduce and would need some solid experience reviews before that would be possible (before smaller companies are willing to make such a gamble). It would take a while for the municipal experience line to make it to the local small op contractor base, since they don't interact much, so getting the munipalities on it first and fast would be key to getting this experience in the bag and interactions on the road possible (small op flagging down a bored government union worker who probably doesn't want to talk much and talking anyway).
Ulmo
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The current website product description at POWER+ Nexus Portable Power Station says "Pure sine wave, safe for sensitive electronics", which means this power station should be able to supply a variety of needs without damaging equipment. That's pretty good news!
Ulmo
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From that comparison, looks like the less expensive option is a better deal for most tasks.
