Honda designed its all-new zero-turn-radius (ZTR) battery-powered lawn mower to help improve the efficiency for lawn care and landscape maintenance companies, while offering an eco-conscious solution with zero emissions and reduced cutting noise. In providing zero-emission alternatives to gasoline-powered mowers that can reduce operating costs and help accelerate the electrification of landscape maintenance equipment, Honda is supporting the sustainability goals of its customers and working toward its own global goal of achieving carbon neutrality. Overall, the Honda ZTR continues the Honda reputation of providing best-in-class cut quality while offering a next-level operator experience.
Honda created the all-new Honda battery-powered ZTR lawn mower with three main objectives: to provide clean, even, best-in-class cutting on the first pass; to provide maximum comfort and convenience for the operator; and to provide maximum durability and reliability for the owner. The Honda ZTR is designed with the human operator in mind, providing the utmost in operator comfort—combining easy handleability with enhanced ergonomics that provide the best, most comfortable driving experience.
The Honda battery-powered ZTR lawn mower incorporates a number of advanced features to groom grass, starting with the MicroCut Twin Blade system with stacked and offset blades. This unique, two-blade system has four cutting edges that make multiple cuts on the blades of grass—and re-snips the cut blades into smaller pieces as the blades spin. Honda offers this unique design that lifts the blades of grass before they are cut, offering a high-level of grass shredding that does not require an extra mulching kit or leave unsightly clumps of cut grass on the turf.
Using one foot pedal, the operator can raise and lower the deck, hands-free. The driver also can use the cut height dial to choose among 15 cut height settings, ranging between 1.5 inches to five inches (plus one storage setting), offering maximum flexibility for any turf and growing conditions. Three different driving modes (Professional, Normal, and Precision) let the operator control mower speed for optimal maneuverability on a variety of turf conditions. The side discharge cleanly disperses the fine clippings while the variable blade speed options save battery power by allowing the driver to select the appropriate blade speed for the cutting need, allowing for longer run time. Further, the offset position of the caster type wheels, along with the blade motor and blade lift, ensure the mower will not leave behind flattened, uncut grass.
The Honda lawn mower is the only battery-powered ZTR in its class with full mower suspension, a mechanical suspension seat, front suspension with torsional dampening, and rear trailing arm suspension. These features work together to reduce vibration and provide a smooth ride that results in less fatigue for the driver. For added convenience, the Honda industry-exclusive Ideal Operator Position System (IOPS) allows the ZTR operator to adjust the seat position, drive controls and handles. All of the drive controls move with the seat, adjusting easily to comfortably fit the operator, whether the driver is less than five feet tall or more than six feet tall. The Honda ZTR includes a touch-control display screen that is easy-to-read, even in bright sunlight. The ZTR mower also features forward speed of 0 mph-10 mph; reverse speed of 0 mph-5 mph; and mowing speed of 0 mph-6 mph.
The Honda ZTR incorporates an ample number of safety features that include an electrically released parking brake. The lawn mower’s low center of gravity increases traction and overall stability, especially on slopes. And ditch navigation is made easy because of the ground clearance and bumper overhang design. Finally, those who have driven gas powered ZTRs will find the Honda battery-powered ZTR footrest position, handle grips and location of controls similar to traditional ZTRs—for a comfortable transition.
Deck and Cutter Housing
The Honda battery-powered ZTR comes in two deck sizes with cutting widths of either 54 inches or 60 inches. The decks feature an optimized housing design and include MicroCut Twin Blades, offering 12 total cutting edges, resulting in finer clippings for a professional finish with less work. The chassis and main components are constructed with a powder-coated, high-strength, low-alloy (HSLA) steel that provides durability in rainy weather, high heat and high-load operations. Ultimately, the durable frame design and low vibration support the longevity of lawn mower components.
E-Power for Premium Performance: Electric Motors
The Honda battery-powered ZTR lawn mowers are powered by five separate electric motors—three deck motors that rotate the exclusive MicroCut twin blades, along with two drive wheel motors that maneuver the vehicle with precise control. These high-performance, 48-volt brushless electric motors stand up to the rigors of commercial landscaping; while some ZTR lawn mowers sacrifice travel speed for grass cutting, the Honda ZTR provides sufficient power to mow at higher speeds and still produce a pristine cut. Operators can work fast without compromising performance. The motors and charging system are fitted with electrical quick connectors for fast and easy connection and disconnection when service is needed. The result is faster and more efficient operation—more ground covered with less work.
Battery Technology
The Honda battery-powered ZTR is fitted with six 48-volt lithium-ion battery packs, each providing 19.2kW/h of energy. Lithium-ion batteries provide steady, robust and consistent power throughout the operating cycle, helping to ensure long performance in demanding operating conditions. A rugged steel battery tray further protects against vibration and helps ensure longer battery life. The batteries can power up to 15 acres of mowing on a single charge (based on low blade speed, depending on load and mowing conditions). The digital display panel indicates the state of charge for each battery, and individual batteries can be swapped out easily without replacing the entire pack.
Charging System
The built-in charging system for the Honda battery-powered ZTR is adaptable for 120 or 240-volt charging. The battery pack can be fully charged at 120 volts in approximately 17 hours and quick-charged at 240 volts in six hours. The ZTR auto-detects the input voltage for easy and versatile charging. The motors and charging system are fitted with quick disconnect plugs for fast and easy connection and disconnection.
The lawn mowers will be sold at selected Honda Power Equipment dealers nationwide in 2025, and pricing will be announced at a later date.
