New (2024) Ariens Zenith E 48R Battery Rear Discharge Zero Turn Mower.   Overview - Battery-powered zero-turn mower. Particularly maneuverable between narrow obstacles and contoured, undulating areas. Installing batteries in a mower is one thing. Achieving the performance, durability and reliability of a proven professional petrol model is another. Our models with the FusionCore replaceable battery system meet this demand.   The ZENITH E 48R is the first professional electric zero-turn mower with interchangeable batteries. Designed to mow medium to large lawns for a whole day. The “R” on the ZENITH E 48R stands for “rear-discharge”. Advantage: The clippings are not thrown onto paths or into flower beds. The mown grass is discharged to the rear, between the wheels. Adjustable comfort seat for maximum driving comfort. With a cutting width of 122 cm, it is particularly manoeuvrable between narrow obstacles and on contoured, undulating surfaces.  Professional warranty included.   Powered by four interchangeable FusionCore lithium-ion 56V DC, 4kWh batteries. Features patent-pending spindle technology, designed to absorb impact with minimal damage to spindles. Achieve five hours continuous cutting on one charge (dependent on cutting conditions). Charge time of 5.3 – 12 hours (depending on charger). Features a 122cm (48″) fabricated rear discharge deck constructed of strong 7-gauge steel. Industry-leading frame design. ROPS fitted as standard for added operator protection. Foot-operate​d, vertical pin selector deck lift system with 15 cutting positions. High-back, full suspension seat. Range of optional accessories is available. 5-year or 1500 hours warranty/ 3-year battery warranty.   Specification - Model Number - 997306. Drive System - Ariens FUSIONCORE™ brushles electric wheel motors with reduction gear, 2 x 5 kW max. Max. Speed Forward / Backward - 17.7 km/h / 8.9 km/h (11 mph / 5.5 mph). Deck Type - Rear discharge. Deck Material - 4.5 mm sheet steel. Deck Construction - welded. Deck Lift System - foot operated. Number of blades - 3. Spindle Material - Forged Aluminium. Spindle Shaft - Steel, StressProof®. Spindles drive - Ariens FUSIONCORE™ direct electric drive brushless, 3x 3.5 kW max. Spindle Clutch - Electric Ogura®. Cutting Width - 122 cm (48"). Cutting Heights - 3.8 cm - 12.7 cm (1.5" - 5.0"). Cutting Positions - 15. Wheels Front Axle - optional. Front Wheels - 13 x 6.5-6. Rear Wheels (inch) - 22 x 12. Seat - Full suspension, adjustable seat with high backrest and armrests. ROPS Rollover Protection. LED Interface w/ Hour Counter and 2 USB Charging Sockets. Weight - 584 kg. Length - 211 cm. Width - 124 cm. Height - 125 cm w/ ROPS folded down; 183 cm w/ ROPS up. Limited Warranty Machine - 5 years / 1,500 hours. Warranty Battery (Years) - 3. Battery Type - 56V Ariens FUSSIONCORE™ Li-Ion swappable. Battery Capacity - 4 x 4 kWh. Number of Batteries - 4 quick-change. Charge Time - Fast charging: 5.3 hrs.; standard charging: 11 hrs.