NEW PRODUCTS mercial for the dealer channel only. We feel that’ s fair to support dealers.”
Chen calls this a long-term investment, even though he knows that manufacturing people don’ t like the idea.“ Why are we creating something uniquely for them? Because we know it’ s right in the long term and will pay off. This organization always wants to do the right thing.”
Mowers
Greenworks Optimus new zero-turn and walk-behind mowers:
Optimus Z zero-turn mowers Greenworks has used the Optimus Z name on its zero-turn mowers for a few years, but the 2025 lineup includes three commercial mowers – Series 5, 7 and 9 – and the Series 3 consumer model. The Series 7 and 9 lineups include both sitdown and stand-on mowers, while Series 5 includes sit-down models. These models use on-board batteries, up to 36kWh. The Series 3 consumer model features a rear dump bed. And it uses removable 82v batteries.
All these mowers feature the Greenworks Electronic Take Off, or ETO, that acts like a PTO but using battery power. Users can attach a blower or a leaf vacuum to the ETO or can charge batteries needed for handheld tools.
Features: Constant 19,000 ft per min. blade tip speed 16 mph max drive speed 2,000 hours maintenance free brief test on the hilly proving grounds, we found Chen’ s analogy apt. The mowers are available in 22-in. and 30-in. deck sizes. The 30-in. models use two independent cutting motors spinning two blades each.
Features: Dual rear-wheel motors In 22-in. and 30-in. sizes Front locking caster wheels on 30-in. model Adjustable drive and blade speeds Steel deck on 30-in. Aluminum deck on 22-in. Optimus ATM All-Terrain Mowers Greenworks calls its new commercial walk-behind mowers the“ world’ s first allterrain mowers.” The dual rear-wheel motors use sensors to maintain consistent wheel speed that helps the mowers track straight and controllably on sidehills and descents and also ease uphill mowing. It’ s like walking the dog, said Chen. In our
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