Ryobi RY48140
Lawn Tractor · 2024
Overview
The Ryobi RY48140 is designed for residential property owners seeking reliable mowing performance. With 18 horsepower, it handles residential mowing tasks effectively. The direct drive transmission delivers reliable power transfer.
Owner Ratings
Based on 270 owner reviews
Best For
- ✓Residential lawn maintenance up to 2 acres
- ✓Homeowners wanting low-maintenance operation
Not Ideal For
- ✗Properties requiring loader work or tillage
- ✗Commercial or agricultural applications
Key Features
48V 115Ah battery system
A standout feature enhancing overall performance.
5 brushless motors
A standout feature enhancing overall performance.
54 inch deck
Engineered for a clean, even cut across your property.
3.5 acres per charge
A standout feature enhancing overall performance.
Discontinued
A standout feature enhancing overall performance.
Ryobi Electric Riding and ZTR Series
This Ryobi electric series groups the brand's riding and zero-turn battery-powered models into one buyer-friendly view. It supports comparisons for users prioritizing quieter operation, reduced fuel handling, and residential convenience while still targeting meaningful mowing productivity.
Electric-First Ownership
All listed models are battery-electric, centered on simplified residential mowing ownership without fuel storage, carburetor maintenance, or startup issues.
- •No gasoline fill workflow required
- •Quieter operation in typical use
- •Convenient for electric-tool ecosystem users
- •Eliminates cold-start and fuel-storage concerns
Riding and Zero-Turn Coverage
Includes both steering formats so buyers can choose between traditional riding mower handling and zero-turn agility based on property layout.
- •Traditional riding options included
- •Zero-turn option included
- •Broader electric fit across property layouts
- •Both formats in one electric family
Homeowner Convenience Focus
Ryobi's electric lineup is frequently selected for practical routine mowing with less setup friction and lower noise than gas-powered alternatives.
- •Simple start-and-go operation
- •Reduced ongoing fuel-related tasks
- •Good fit for recurring neighborhood mowing
- •Lower noise level vs gas equivalents
Modern Listing Discoverability
Grouping improves search consistency across model-code naming formats used in Ryobi electric listings, which vary significantly across sources.
- •Model-code normalization support
- •Easier cross-listing comparison
- •Improves confidence in electric model matching
- •Handles RY and RYRM code variants
What Owners Say
- •The Ryobi 80V HP electric zero-turn delivers genuine mowing performance without the noise, emissions, or fuel costs of gas alternatives
- •Battery power is consistent — brushless motor maintains constant blade tip speed throughout the full charge cycle
- •Zero-turn maneuverability is just as precise and productive as gas-powered equivalents — no performance compromise
- •Maintenance is dramatically simplified — no oil, no fuel, no carburetor, no seasonal prep or storage concerns
- •Ryobi's 80V HP battery platform is mature and well-supported — a genuinely practical electric mowing solution
Complete Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Gross Horsepower | 18 HP |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Transmission & Drive | |
| Transmission Type | Direct Drive |
| Drive Type | 2WD |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Operating Weight | 796 lbs |
| Compatibility | |
| Mower Decks | [54] |
Specs & Compare
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| Specification | Ryobi RY48140 | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Gross HP | 18 HP | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Electric | — | — |
| Transmission & Drive | |||
| Transmission | Direct Drive | — | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | |||
| Weight | 796 lbs | — | — |
| Fuel & Performance | |||
| Max Speed | 7 mph | — | — |
| Pricing | |||
| Typical Price | $4,599 | — | — |
| MSRP From | $4,599 | — | — |
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