Electric Tractor Mowing Performance Test
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What happens here
The presenter starts the Solectrac electric tractor for a real-world mowing test in a field with deep, dense grass, estimated to be about 5 feet tall in some sections. He sets the timer to track the mowing duration and continuously monitors the battery percentage. The mowing operation is conducted in low gear using the 540 economy PTO setting for efficiency in the challenging conditions. The tractor's quiet operation is highlighted as a significant advantage, though hearing protection is still recommended due to the noise of the mower implement itself. The video shows time-lapse footage and aerial views of the tractor effectively cutting the thick grass. Battery statistics are displayed at various intervals: after 30 minutes, the battery is at 92%; after 1 hour, it's at 80%; after 2.5 hours, it drops to 34%; and after 3 hours, it's at 22%, demonstrating consistent performance under heavy load.
Goal: The electric tractor is put to the test, mowing a dense, 5-foot-deep grass field for several hours while monitoring battery drain and providing a quiet, comfortable operational experience.
Tools and materials
- Ear Protection
- Smartphone
- Solectrac 25G Electric Tractor Solectrac
- Tar River Mower Tar River
- Deep Grass Field N/A
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