John Deere is expanding its range of commercial walk-behind mowers with the launch of the new PRO 53MV model, which was shown in public for the first time at SALTEX 2016 at the NEC this week.
Featuring a steel deck, this robust and powerful rotary mulching mower is designed for use by local authorities and larger landscaping businesses, and addresses the need for reliable machines to cut longer grass less often. Equipped with a Briggs & Stratton engine rated at a nominal 3.2kW at 2800rpm and variable speed drive for maximum efficiency, the mower can easily tackle a range of conditions in grass areas of up to 5000m².
Weighing 45kg, the PRO 53MV has a cutting width of 53cm and cutting height of 30 to 95mm. It has a good weight balance and wheel profile, while the cutting angle is adjustable on each axle. With no grass clippings to dispose of and the fertilising effect of mulching, using this type of mower saves time and gives a clean cut.
The operator can also work longer hours without tiring thanks to the mower’s anti-vibration system (AVS) handlebar, which reduces the level of exposure to hand-arm vibration. A strong crankshaft protection system also ensures that the machine can be kept running even in tough conditions.
John Deere will also be showing the latest version of the X950R rear-discharge diesel lawn tractor at SALTEX. This is now equipped with a new, modern digital dashboard which has the look and feel of a car and means important machine notifications are clearly displayed, helping to ensure maximum performance, prevent damage and reduce operating costs.
Increased productivity is also ensured with the ‘best cut zone’ feature, which enables the operator to always run the machine at its optimum speed, while still maintaining a high quality cut.
In addition, a newly designed bagger empty assist system uses an ultrasound sensor in the bag and a digital display on the dashboard to indicate the filling level. This tells the operator how much material has already been collected in the bagger, and helps to determine the best possible moment for it to be emptied.
With this time-saving, operator friendly system, blocking of the grass chute is reduced and machine re-adjustments for different grass conditions are not required.
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