California’s New Motor Law

[Maxwell-8 4,276]

Looks like Cali is introducing a new law, mostly effected on garden-equipement.

Sad to see they are going to forbid sales of small-engine equipment..

I wouldn't want to see the effect of this on the lawn-care business. 

Don't now were they draw the line, but it seems hard to believe they are going to forbid riding mowers, which I believe only 2 brands make electric and they seem to ber underpowered and have a very short run-time...

Or a big chainsaw (+70cc) which is somthing completly diffrent then an electric chainsaw, The biggest electric chainsaw you currently an buy is comparable to a 40-50cc gas powered chainsaw.

PLEASE KEEP THE POLITICS AWAY FROM THIS TOPIC

 

 

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[Snoopy11 5,714]

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[ranger 1,750]

Been watching this on another forum. Imagine trying to hang on to a 25 hp chainsaw!

[Maxwell-8 4,276]

I do believe we need to do some efforts for the climate, but I do think this is going a bit to far.

 

I commute to work with my bycle. Have changed a lot of lights for LED. But not being able to buy a replacment motor for my Wheel Horse would hurt hard!

 

[Maxwell-8 4,276]

11 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said:

What is everyone going to do with their Wheel Horses? ...and such?

 

Don

I believe keeping, running and repairing them isn't against the law, but you will not be able to buy a new replacement motor nor buy new equipment.

[ranger 1,750]

If it’s internal combustion engines that are to banned, go external, (steam, etc) and burn The smokiest fuel you can to annoy the neighbours!

[Snoopy11 5,714]

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[ACman 7,618]

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[ranger 1,750]

I had read that engines under 25hp were to be banned, so big power upgrades will be the order of the day!

[Snoopy11 5,714]

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[stevasaurus 22,759]

I submitted this thread to the Mods and Admins before it turns political. 

[ACman 7,618]

..thanks Steve 

[Snoopy11 5,714]

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[SylvanLakeWH 25,594]

Should be good for ‘s in the long run… just keep em going!!!

[Snoopy11 5,714]

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[Maxwell-8 4,276]

5 minutes ago, stevasaurus said:

I submitted this thread to the Mods and Admins before it turns political. 

I didn't want this to  be political, cause I am from Belgium and have no know-how of the American politics

 

I just want to give people a heads up about what is going on. I am not intrested in politics, just would love to keep my Wheel Horses and chainsaws. Which me everything for me 20year old youngblood.

 

Thanks

[Snoopy11 5,714]

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[nylyon-(Admin) 7,288]

While the other moderators chime in, I'll put my 2 cents in on this thread.  The topic is relevant to the forum, and of interest for those who are unaware of the legislation. BUT I am almost certain that it will derail (and probably quickly) and be locked down, removed and members banished into the 5 day suspension category.

 

Please don't politicize this, post memes of Greta or begin the comi-fornia comments.  That post will be removed and the poster receive a 5-day reprieve from forum participation. Second offense will be 30 days and 3rd permanent.  

 

 

[Snoopy11 5,714]

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[Maxwell-8 4,276]

46 minutes ago, ranger said:

I had read that engines under 25hp were to be banned, so big power upgrades will be the order of the day!

Which 25hp engine will fit in a Wheel Horse? 

[Snoopy11 5,714]

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[Snoopy11 5,714]

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[Maxwell-8 4,276]

Just now, Snoopy11 said:

Well, you have 212's, 390's, etc...

 

Don

But stock? 

 

 

This new law, could have a big impact on Wheel Horses, as they can do so much stuff, that we often have seperate small engines for: generator, waterpump, mower, woodchipper, snowblower, tiller,...