Mean Green Rival
Commercial mower · Commercial-duty · Battery
Mean Green doesn’t publish a list price for this model — it’s dealer quote only. The Mean Green product page is the place to start.
- Weighs 1,179 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 2,079 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 15 min (11 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Mean Green Rival is a commercial-grade battery commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 60-inch deck and a 48 V battery. It weighs 1179.5 lb (535 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | battery |
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Electrical
| Voltage | 48 V |
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Deck
| Cutting Width | 60 in (1524 mm) |
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| Deck Material | Aluminum |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 0.5 in (13 mm) |
Drive
| Ground Speed | 11.5 mph |
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Dimensions
| Weight | 1179 lbs (535 kg) |
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Professional use
How the Rival fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 60 in |
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| Ground speed | 11.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 13 mm – 127 mm |
| Weight | 535 kg |
| Deck construction | Aluminum |
Mean Green doesn’t publish 14 of these for the Rival: engine make, engine displacement, engine power, transmission, drive type, fuel capacity, warranty, commercial warranty, deck gauge, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — meangreenmowers.co.uk.
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from Mean Green’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre4 min 3 min
- ½ acre8 min 5 min
- 1 acre15 min 11 min
- 2 acres31 min 22 min
- 5 acres1 h 17 min 54 min
- 10 acres2 h 34 min 1 h 48 min
About 15 min per acre at 3.9 acres/hour, mowing at 8.0 mph. The second figure is at the published 11.5 mph top speed (5.58 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight1,179 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight2,079 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,421 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 4,921 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 2,079 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 66 in of clearance (estimated).
Mowing times assume 3.9 acres/hour: deck width x 8.0 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 8.0 mph is 70% of the 11.5 mph top speed Mean Green publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 11.5 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Mean Green doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.
Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Mean Green's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.
Mean Green Rival questions
What size deck is on the Mean Green Rival?
The Mean Green Rival has a 60-inch (1524 mm) cutting deck with aluminum construction.
How much does the Mean Green Rival weigh?
The Mean Green Rival weighs 1,179 lb (535 kg) as specified by Mean Green.
What size trailer do I need for the Mean Green Rival?
At 1,179 lb, the Mean Green Rival on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 2,079 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 2,079 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.
How fast is the Mean Green Rival?
Top ground speed is 11.5 mph. With its 60-inch deck that works out to about 5.58 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Mean Green Rival take to mow an acre?
About 11 min per acre, from its 60-inch deck at 11.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 5.58 acres an hour, so five acres is about 54 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.
How much does the Mean Green Rival cost?
Mean Green doesn't publish a list price for the Mean Green Rival — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.
What is the Mean Green Rival built for?
Commercial-duty commercial mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
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