Announcing the first commercially produced battery-operated riding lawn mower built in the United States since Wheel Horse discontinued their models in the mid-1980's.  The METI Classic.  Please see the Products tab for pricing and specifications.

We have taken the original General Electric Elec-Trak concept and design of the 1970's, which is proven, and then advanced it. Our first completed model is the METI Classic.  The new METI Classic has a body-style which is very similar to the original Elec-Trak with minor changes. By following the original Elec-Trak design, the new Classic is compatible with the attachments built for the battery-operated Elec-Trak, New Idea, and Wheel Horse series of mowers of the 70's and 80's. We have upgraded the electronics, beefed up the frame, raised the height of the rear battery box to accommodate taller batteries, and incorporated a stronger lift.

The electrical upgrade uses a proven programmable GE Controller which eliminates the old control-board design. Other notiable improvements on the original Elec-Trak design include a traction motor which is three times the rated HP of the largest model G.E. produced (the E-20 Elec-Trak), the belt-drive is now a cog-style belt, and the new Peerless transaxle has a locking differential. We are using mower deck-motors rated at twice the HP of the units used on the original Elec-Trak design as well. This is a truly awesome, very durable machine intended to last the owner a lifetime.

Our intent is to build and sell high quality machines, which will rival the machines of the 70's and 80's in ruggedness, durability, and flexibility. We are currently working on several other models (a mid-mount model of the Classic, an intermediate-size rider, a small 36" rider, and even an electric-tryke). We have a two-stage snow blower attachment available.  And, we are also working on additional attachments (tiller, push blade, and sweeper).

For those who refuse to give up their original Elec-Traks or want to restore an Elec-Trak, we have Re-Power kits for a number of the large-frame models. So, much more to come.

Thank you all again for your support and encouragement.  Like the prototypes we are working on, this web-site is also a work in progress.  More information will be added as we get closer to production of the different products.  Feel free to contact us for additional information at: information@modernelectrictractors.com or submit the form located on the Request Information page.


The METI Team