a greensmower having a cutting reel and a traction member and an independent electric circuit and motor for driving each . a handle is attached to the reel for mower guidance by an operator in a walk - behind position . separate electric controls are connected to each motor for separate speeds for each motor and thereby control the clip rate of the mowing . there are low battery power read - outs and automatic shutoffs . provision is made for traction powering of the mower even when the reel motor is not operating because of low battery power . a lift - out battery pack is shiftably mounted on the mower for producing the desired force of the mower on the ground .