Remote-operated Electric Slope Mower Maintains Large City Properties with Zero Gas Emissions
The Raymo Remote Electric Slope Mower at the Sprain Reservoir Dam. Photo Courtesy: City of Yonkers
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and the Yonkers Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced the City acquired the Raymo Remote Electric Slope Mower to tackle steep terrain on large City properties, such as the Sprain Reservoir Dam.
The mower is remote-controlled and equipped with all-terrain wheels. Use of the unit minimizes the risk of injury to DPW employees who no longer need to traverse hills with maintenance equipment. The battery technology also eliminates fuel costs, and workers who operate it will no longer have prolonged exposure to fumes from gas-powered maintenance equipment.
“This initiative helps protect our employees while getting the job done effectively and efficiently,” said Mayor Spano. “We are continually researching ways to reduce our carbon footprint and remain ecologically sensitive to larger properties like the reservoir – and the electric slope mower gets that done. I applaud DPW’s efforts in moving the city forward to a cleaner, greener, more sustainable Yonkers.”
Department of Public Works Commissioner Thomas G. Meier said, “Utilizing the latest innovations in clean energy technology, this powerful remote-operated slope mower enables us to more efficiently maintain City properties with significantly reduced labor and fuel costs, lower risk of injury to our workforce, and contributes toward achieving Mayor Spano’s ambitious climate action goals.”
“Under the leadership of Mayor Spano, the City of Yonkers continues to be on the cutting edge of innovation,” said Director of the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability William Serratore. “This new vehicle is fast, efficient, and dramatically lowers our carbon footprint.”
