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The innovation from AS-Motor: Electric high grass ride-on mower with rechargeable battery system

The innovation from AS-Motor: Electric high grass ride-on mower with rechargeable battery system
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The innovation from AS-Motor: Electric high grass ride-on mower with rechargeable battery system

IMAGE SOURCE: AriensCo GmbH; AS-Motor GmbH

  • AS-Motor introduced the AS 920 ESherpa 2WD, an electric high grass ride-on mower with an interchangeable battery system, at GaLaBau 2024.

  • The mower is powered by four 56-volt LI-ion rechargeable batteries, offering a total capacity of 16 kWh and high efficiency in both electric and blade drives.

  • The FusionCore battery system from Ariens allows the batteries to be used in other professional mowers like the Zenith E and Arrow E, optimizing seasonal use.

  • The mower features a 3.3 kW quick charger, a type 2 charging socket, and an optional mobile charging station, enabling flexible and efficient charging options.

  • The AS 920 ESherpa 2WD is 100% emission-free, offers lower maintenance costs compared to combustion models, and is compatible with government subsidies for electric machines.

  • The mower retains proven components from the combustion engine model AS 920 Sherpa 2WD, ensuring reliability and comfort with features like a mechanical differential lock and a suspension seat.

At GaLaBau 2024, AS-Motor presented the first electrically powered ride-on mower for use in high grass areas with an interchangeable battery system. The AS 920 ESherpa 2WD thus opens up new possibilities for emission-free, extensive green space maintenance.

The innovation from AS-Motor: Electric high grass ride-on mower with rechargeable battery system<br>IMAGE SOURCE: AriensCo GmbH; AS-Motor GmbH

Exchangeable rechargeable batteries - strong and reusable

The new battery-powered AS 920 ESherpa 2WD high grass ride-on mower is equipped with four 56 volt LI-ion rechargeable batteries with a total capacity of 16 kWh. The electric drive and blade drive is highly efficient and ensures a professional mowing performance that even slightly exceeds that of a combustion engine.  The electric drive provides enormous blade power and guarantees an excellent mowing pattern. The two possible driving speeds of 0 to 7 km/h and 0 to 11 km/h enable area outputs of up to 6,300 m² or up to 9,900 m² per hour. The AS 920 ESherpa 2WD also impresses with its powerful and efficient wheel drive with a torque of 600 Nm.

The innovation from AS-Motor: Electric high grass ride-on mower with rechargeable battery system<br>IMAGE SOURCE: AriensCo GmbH; AS-Motor GmbH

The FusionCore battery system from Ariens not only offers above-average performance in all areas, it can also be used multiple times. The exchangeable batteries of the AS 920 ESherpa 2WD are compatible with the professional Zenith E and Arrow E zero-turn mowers from sister brand Ariens. This enables optimum seasonal use and utilisation of the cost-intensive batteries.

The innovation from AS-Motor: Electric high grass ride-on mower with rechargeable battery system<br>IMAGE SOURCE: AriensCo GmbH; AS-Motor GmbH

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Innovative energy and charging management

With the exchangeable battery system, you can mow for many hours without interruption, as full power is achieved even with just two batteries. Empty batteries can be replaced in just a few seconds. When developing the ESherpa, the engineers orientated themselves on the classic electric car standard for the charging modalities. With the integrated 3.3 kW quick charger, the charging time for a full charge of 16 kWh is just under five hours. The type 2 charging socket enables charging at a wallbox (optionally available), at public charging points or with an adapter at a conventional 230 volt socket. The optional mobile charging station allows additional batteries to be charged outside the machine. The integrated LED interface on the steering column allows the driver to keep an eye on the charge status and capacity of each battery. Faults are diagnosed automatically. Energy is recovered during braking and the batteries are recharged (recuperation). To ensure that the smartphone never runs out of power, the developers from the high-grass experts have also thought of two integrated USB charging sockets (USB-A and USB-C) for mobile devices.

The innovation from AS-Motor: Electric high grass ride-on mower with rechargeable battery system<br>IMAGE SOURCE: AriensCo GmbH; AS-Motor GmbH

Sustainable in the long term

The new battery-powered ESherpa is 100 per cent emission-free and therefore guarantees a significantly reduced CO2 footprint, depending on the energy mix used. The extended seasonal usability of the rechargeable batteries on other machines also contributes to sustainability, as does the virtual elimination of plastic parts. The electric drive also has advantages for the driver in terms of comfort. Operating noise is considerably lower and body vibrations are greatly reduced. The driver will certainly also find the long-desired integrated cup holder comfortable.

The innovation from AS-Motor: Electric high grass ride-on mower with rechargeable battery system<br>IMAGE SOURCE: AriensCo GmbH; AS-Motor GmbH

The innovation from AS-Motor: Electric high grass ride-on mower with rechargeable battery system<br>IMAGE SOURCE: AriensCo GmbH; AS-Motor GmbH

AS 920 ESherpa 2WD- The calculation works out

Compared to combustion models, the maintenance costs for a battery-powered mower are considerably lower. The wheel and blade drive of the AS 920 ESherpa is completely maintenance-free. The mower is also ideal for utilising self-generated solar power, thus saving additional operating costs. Government subsidies are also available for electrically powered machines.

The innovation from AS-Motor: Electric high grass ride-on mower with rechargeable battery system<br>IMAGE SOURCE: AriensCo GmbH; AS-Motor GmbH

The innovation from AS-Motor: Electric high grass ride-on mower with rechargeable battery system<br>IMAGE SOURCE: AriensCo GmbH; AS-Motor GmbH

No experiments - Tried and tested high-quality components

The combustion engine model AS 920 Sherpa 2WD naturally served as the basis for the ESherpa. Many components have proven themselves there and can also be found in the new battery-powered ESherpa: the mechanical differential lock, the double blade bearing and the overload protection of the reliable AS Sherpa cross blade system. The high-quality all-round tubular steel frame, the tyres in combination with an oscillating front axle ensure very agile handling and a turning circle of just 0.65 m. The surfing mower deck compensates for unevenness and the track widening of the rear axle ensures increased tipping stability. The ESherpra also fits in perfectly with the popular Sherpa family in terms of comfort, with its comfortable seating position on a suspension seat and the convenient driving lever with parking brake and cruise control function.

The innovation from AS-Motor: Electric high grass ride-on mower with rechargeable battery system<br>IMAGE SOURCE: AriensCo GmbH; AS-Motor GmbH

The innovation from AS-Motor: Electric high grass ride-on mower with rechargeable battery system<br>IMAGE SOURCE: AriensCo GmbH; AS-Motor GmbH

The new member of the AS Sherpa family, the AS 920 ESherpa 2WD, will be available from the 2026 mowing season.

The innovation from AS-Motor: Electric high grass ride-on mower with rechargeable battery system<br>IMAGE SOURCE: AriensCo GmbH; AS-Motor GmbH

The innovation from AS-Motor: Electric high grass ride-on mower with rechargeable battery system<br>IMAGE SOURCE: AriensCo GmbH; AS-Motor GmbH

Source: AriensCo GmbH; AS-Motor GmbH