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Husqvarna Announces Silent & Eco-Friendly Concept Mower

August 30, 2009 by Jeff Shepard

Husqvarna, a global leader of outdoor power products, has developed what it describes as a quiet, powerful and environmentally friendly ride-on mower – the Panthera Leo. The concept mower, developed by Husqvarna’s designers and engineers, is made of recycled materials and gives an indication how the future of mowing might come to look.

"Husqvarna Panthera Leo™ demonstrates our innovation capacity and ambition to develop high performing products with less environmental impact." said Magnus Yngen, President and CEO of Husqvarna.

The Panthera Leo is a hybrid made up of two ride-on mowers, Rider and Zero-Turn. A battery that can be charged at any electrical outlet has replaced the traditional gas engine. Five powerful electrical motors partnered with a sound absorbing cutting deck, allow the Panthera Leo to glide effortlessly and silently across the lawn. The three individually suspended cutting decks enables this mower to mow smoothly over bumpier parts of the garden, avoiding lawn scalping. The cutting decks each have razor sharp blades for a close cut finish and can be controlled to suit wide or narrow lawns (from 85cm up to 120cm).

All functions and are managed via paddles on the steering wheel. Via an LCD-display gardeners are told everything they need to know to achieve a perfect lawn, from how fast they are driving, cutting height, cutting width, remaining battery time, service needs and warns the user about objects that are too close. With the help of sensors, Husqvarna Panthera Leo can recommend the most suitable speed and cutting height.