R43ELElectric Mowers

• Push mowers are the economic choice within the lineup and come with the least weight
• Achieve straight lines with minimal effort: the straight-handle design makes it easy to push the mower forward.
• The clean design of the handlebar makes operation very intuitive.
• The stiff handlebar enables precise steering and efficient mowing under trees, around obstacles, and into corners, even on hills.

• Deeply contoured deck design provides excellent grass lift and maximum airflow for good mowing performance in all types of grass
• Made of durable and lightweight polymer
• Made of lightweight aluminum, it prevents rust and retains an attractive appearance for many years. The smooth shape of the mower deck allows cleaning it with a brush or scraper without getting stuck on molding imperfections or undulations in the design. This also ensures minimal grass accumulation during mowing, again avoiding any blocking situations.

Aluminum deck with smooth underside

• The mowing deck allows mowing to the edge, eliminating the need to tidy up edges with a trimmer. Use the left side of the mower for the cleanup path; it gets closer to the edge than the right side due to the discharge chute on the right.

Cleaning edges – good on the right side, will be even better on the left

• In residential applications, aluminum decks come with a 15-year warranty (refer to the branch’s warranty manual)
• Commercial mowers feature steel plates outside the mower deck to protect the exposed surface from damage by walls, benches, lamps etc. Inside, a steel ring extends lifetime in the cutting area of the mower deck.

Commercial mower with exchangable steel reinforcment on aluminum chassis

The durable and attractive rear-discharge bag makes grass collection easy.

• Large capacity provides long intervals between emptying of clippings.
• The bag design allows installation and removal in seconds.
• The large mouth and the molded in grip at the underside make dumping grass clippings easy.
• Textile baggers limit dust accumulation while plastic bags with their larger openings allow dust to exit easier.
• A fill indicator signals the operator when it is time to empty the bag.

Bag with fill indicator up shows that the bag can still collect grass and when being full

• Bags are colored black to keep them looking clean.
• No grass falls when taking the bagger out (operators will appreciate this especially in parks where people walk their dogs; having pushed back the grass from the discharge chute manually into the bagger is usually a steep learning curve).

Empty bagger and lip carrying the lose material from within the chute

• Compared to a plastic bag, the textile bagger does not open when going up steps (e.g., between patio and garden); the rear of the bag will be pushed up by contacting ground, but the flexible textile bag remains on the mower. A plastic bag will be completely pushed up at the rear, resulting in grass dumping.

Textile baggers always stay on the machine

• Made of high-impact plastic for long life.
• Rim caps keep dirt outside the bearing area and are very easy to clean.
• The tread ensures good traction and steering while also reducing buildup of cut grass.
• Ball bearings or high-quality bushings ensure minimal push and pull effort.
• A small section in the middle of the tread sticks out to provide smooth and silent movement on hard surfaces - especially during initial assembly as well as transporting to and storage.

Front and rear wheels on consumer mower (R47V shown)

Controlling the machines is easy thanks to the intuitive design created purposely for the operator

• Grab the handlebar in many ways, eliminating fatigue effect
• Guide the mower from either side – perfect to cut along bushes, trees etc., without getting scratched by overhanging branches
• Rubber-covered bar and soft grip levers provide high comfort
• Long-lasting material will not leave sticky black crumbs in the operator’s hands
• Bowden cables are kept tight to the handlebar so they do not catch branches on the side when mowing along bushes
• Operating elements are color coded for intuitive operation as on any John Deere machine: orange elements are for drive (variable-speed control in case of Walk-Behind Mowers); yellow elements control the implement (the blade).
• Drive-engage lever (if equipped) is located directly under the handle for fingertip control instead of extra arm movement to grab the lever
• Steer, maneuver - stiff handlebars give good feedback; weight balance makes turning simple
• Mowing out edges/near walls - Bowden cables well fixed to the machine, not catching branches

Handlebar lets operator rest hands comfortably during operation with main elements in reach