Challenge for a techie

mike0422 · 05-05-2006, 08:24 PM

I just got done mowing my grass. I estimated I am using about a gallon of gas per acre. Is there a technoid out there who can come up with a grass attachment for the Prius? I bet I could get 55 apg (acres per gallon).

keydiver · 05-05-2006, 09:55 PM

Sorry, that sounds more like a challenge for Monster Garage!

Canuck · 05-05-2006, 10:11 PM

There is a threaded hole in the left front bumper into which you can insert and turn in a towing bolt. Just tie a line to your mower. Put the Prius in reverse and you are all set to mow using your GPS Nav while listening to your entertainment center and between you and your passenger seat you have container holders for your beer. Hope this is of some assistance.
Gary

ml86 · 05-05-2006, 10:26 PM

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There is a threaded hole in the left front bumper into which you can insert and turn in a towing bolt. Just tie a line to your mower. Put the Prius in reverse and you are all set to mow using your GPS Nav while listening to your entertainment center and between you and your passenger seat you have container holders for your beer. Hope this is of some assistance.
Gary
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I like the way you think.

V8Cobrakid · 05-05-2006, 11:14 PM

lol. if you try it. take pics

hdrygas · 05-05-2006, 11:24 PM

Saw a article that John Deer is working on a hybrid lawn tractor. Will also be used to power electric power tools, chain saw, trimmers etc at place away from a plug. Can be used as a emergency generator. I am not going to let my car get grass clippings on it!

samkusnetz · 05-06-2006, 03:06 PM

i have a neuton electric lawn mower. its dead silent, gets about an hour of mowing on a single charge.

definitely not a good choice for someone with a lot of grass to mow, but if you've only got a small patch (or a lot of spare cash for extra batteries) it's a pretty good option.

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05-05-2006, 08:24 PM	#1
mike0422 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 83 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I just got done mowing my grass. I estimated I am using about a gallon of gas per acre. Is there a technoid out there who can come up with a grass attachment for the Prius? I bet I could get 55 apg (acres per gallon).

05-05-2006, 09:55 PM	#2
keydiver Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hobe Sound, Florida Posts: 508 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Sorry, that sounds more like a challenge for Monster Garage!

05-05-2006, 10:11 PM	#3
Canuck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vancouver Island,BC,Canada Posts: 562 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	There is a threaded hole in the left front bumper into which you can insert and turn in a towing bolt. Just tie a line to your mower. Put the Prius in reverse and you are all set to mow using your GPS Nav while listening to your entertainment center and between you and your passenger seat you have container holders for your beer. Hope this is of some assistance. Gary

05-05-2006, 11:14 PM	#5
V8Cobrakid some guy... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,427 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	lol. if you try it. take pics

05-05-2006, 11:24 PM	#6
hdrygas Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 3,650 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Saw a article that John Deer is working on a hybrid lawn tractor. Will also be used to power electric power tools, chain saw, trimmers etc at place away from a plug. Can be used as a emergency generator. I am not going to let my car get grass clippings on it!

05-06-2006, 03:06 PM	#7
samkusnetz Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 85 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	i have a neuton electric lawn mower. its dead silent, gets about an hour of mowing on a single charge. definitely not a good choice for someone with a lot of grass to mow, but if you've only got a small patch (or a lot of spare cash for extra batteries) it's a pretty good option.