Greenworks’ MaximusZ electric riding mower has five motors and a few compromises

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MaximusZ Specifications and Features":"The MaximusZ electric riding mower from Greenworks features five motors and a 54-inch-wide swath. It can cut four acres on a single charge and has a maximum speed of 8mph. The mower has a dumper bed on the back and a tow hitch.","

Battery and Charging":"The MaximusZ uses four smaller 6.0Ah and two large, 16Ah packs to offer a combined battery capacity of 56Ah. The charging process is handled by a proprietary charger that takes 3.5 hours to fully charge.","

Controls and User Experience":"The MaximusZ has a 4.0-inch LCD display that shows the current state of charge, maximum mower speed, maximum blade speed, and total runtime. The controls are simple, with a key to boot up the mower and buttons to toggle the blade and mower speeds or enter a menu to change a few settings.","

Mowing Experience":"The MaximusZ is designed for agility and speed, with a pedal on the right to lift the entire mower deck and a grid to define the height in quarter-inch increments. The mower is tested in various settings, including a half-dozen small patches and a larger pasture. The user interface is described as crude but works well."}