What I'm trying to put together is an electrical battery-powered mower that I have so that I don't need to be buying gas for 5 different yards if people can't afford it.  This way, once I get a solar or wind power system put together (hopeful project evolution path), I can just plug it right in and charge it up in 14 hours to mow about 2/3 of an acre in a single charge.
Now, the reel mower...that would be a viable alternative.  But I would have to get one as opposed to the batteries.

How far East on I-70 are you?  O_o