Grasshopper released its new PTO-drive Aera-vator, a coreless aerator for its FrontMount zero-turn mowers. Oscillating steel tines deep-fracture hard, dry soil to create a more resilient surface and improve permeability and drainage, Grasshopper said. Available in 40- and 60-inch models, this front-mounted aerator helps aerate playing fields, turf and compacted soil in hard-to-reach areas. By eliminating cores left behind by... read more
Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. company, has launched its Professional Series commercial-grade mowers and utility vehicles. Built for a wide range of turf professionals including sports fields, the new Professional Series mowers and utility vehicles includes three lines of zero-turn mowers and six different models of utility vehicles. “One of our main goals with the launch of these exciting new products... read more
John Deere and Michelin Tweel Technologies debuted the Michelin X Tweel Turf for commercial ZTrak mowers during GIE+EXPO. The new Michelin X Tweel Turf is an airless radial tire sold exclusively for John Deere ZTrak 900 Series models with 54-, 60- and 72-inch deck sizes. The Michelin X Tweel Turf has the same dimensions and bolt pattern as a standard... read more
Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. company, announced its global sales full line of quality turf equipment increased 13.7 percent in 2013. This marks the second straight year the company saw double-digit sales growth. In addition to global sales, 68 percent of Jacobsen’s North American sales territories saw year-over-year sales growth. Jacobsen said the increase is partly the result of significant investments... read more
