Originally Posted by
conrad
Not sure on the details, but basically more expensive/higher quality batteries will have higher capacity for the same weight as well as being able to go through more charge cycles without losing capacity. Pellenc literally invented the lithium OPE industry so to say that they have it sorted is probably an understatement.
I do have price lists, not handy right now tho... I am going to get the mower this summer, works out to about $4k for the midrange machine plus a big enough battery for the runtime I need (all day). Individual handheld tools from memory are about $7-900 depending.
A fair bit of battery gear discussions starting to happen on Lawn Mowing Contractors Australia Facebook group, a few other contractors have said that their yearly fuel cost is around $15,000 and above. Interesting to compare mine at $3,300 for last financial year, and that includes vehicle, Walker, BR600 and blower vac, Honda power head for tall hedge work. Big upfront cost for good lithium gear, but savings are real. I figure I have potentially saved $66,000 over the last 6 years. Likely more as the battery gear requires zero maintenance.