Peggy Singlemann visits Jim Coate at The Electric Tractor Store in Waynesboro to uncover the history of battery powered lawn care equipment and learn how the technology almost caught on 50 years ago.

A battery-powered mower or tractor is a good green choice because it’s powered by electricity, not gasoline. It’s an even better green choice when it capably mulches—that is, cuts your grass clippings ...

Imagine a lawn mower that whirs instead of roars. Imagine a tiller powered entirely by sunlight. Imagine a tractor that doesn’t spew exhaust. These aren’t idle dreams — such machines exist today. And ...

Most homeowners cutting front- and backyards will get plenty of power and runtime from a battery mower.

Editor’s Note — March, 2026: Before you know it spring will be upon us and the grass will start growing. We’ve checked our mower recommendations to verify that they’re still in stock and competitively ...

With a little work and some parts from a salvage yard, learn electric riding mower conversion from a used lawn tractor to run on electricity. Ken Albright of Columbia, Mo., converted a Case lawn ...

We’ve also added back in electric lawn tractor and zero-turn options for those looking for more robust options for larger properties. If you’re looking to make a change before the upcoming mowing ...

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When you’re thinking about buying a lawn mower, you need to find the mower that matches up with what you need for your lawn. You’ll find that walk-behind mowers have engines that range from 140-cc to ...

There is one place in America where electric vehicles are glaringly absent — the back 40. Today, electric tractors and other farming equipment are hard to find on showroom floors, let alone in the ...