What will they think up next!

[deepNdirt]

I recieved a sales Flyer yesterday advertising a new design of lawn tractor, actually it's a Hybrid APV, If it will hold up it could certainly save space by eliminating multiple machines in the garage, who's the first to get one

 

[unbidden]

Needs a dump body.

 

[deepNdirt]

Needs a dump body.

I think it has a manual dump, though it does seem like they could have design a larger bed with an electric dump,
here is a video on it's features, Not at all trying to advertize this thing, only pointing out how it is designed,
Raven 46-in Hybrid Riding Lawn Mower.mp4 - YouTube

 

[AchingBack]

Check out this other thread on the Raven. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/general-lawn-garden/272033-anybody-got-one-these-yet.html

 

[jerrybob]

What are they selling for??? Anybody know??

 

[AchingBack]

What are they selling for??? Anybody know??

$3,000.00

 

[skspurling]

It is definitely interesting. I like the genset and electric drive combo. I have my Kubota tractor and my Cub Cadet lawn tractor, so I'm trying to think how I can get some of these "features" into my current stable without having to buy another "tractor". One more and I am sure I'll be classified insane by my wife. Maybe I'll mount my little generator into my carryall, or make a module I can add on to my lawn tractor that includes a generator and cargo box.... DANG IT, they are just too neat. Just the kind of thing I like to buy that ends up being a piece of junk after 1 year of use. Even if I had the money I'd be hesitant. Every time I get the new latest thing like that it ends up being a dud in some way.

 

[AchingBack]

Here is a forum offering more food for thought. One of the members works for the USA company which manufactures the plastic panels. It sounds as if they are very busy. Raven 46-in Hybrid Riding Lawn Mower/ATV/Genny - Page 1 - AR15.COM

I've wanted a riding mower for a long time. However, my property is too rough for the average rider. The suspension of the Raven, the versatility, and the price, are tugging at my impulses.

 

[/pine]

Like I said in the other thread...the biggest issue I see with the concept (mower/UTV) is the single seat...

 

[deepNdirt]

Like I said in the other thread...the biggest issue I see with the concept (mower/UTV) is the single seat...

I can see your point, but I see it more as an ATV with a steering wheel, ATV/
mower, actually I think would been better if had handlebars.