A grass mowing machine (100) comprising at least one mower cutting unit (101,102,103), preferably a cutting reel, on a lift arm (111,112,113) extending from mowing machine (100) characterized by an electric motor (120,121) having a rotatable output shaft (122,123) with a pivot bracket (125) mounted thereto a lift link (131,132,133) having a first end connected to the pivot bracket (124,125) and a second end connected to the lift arm (111,112,113) the output shaft (123) rotatable in a first direction to raise the mower cutting unit (101,102,103) and in a second direction to lower the mower cutting unit (101,102,103).
