New Greens Mower – the Leak Is Out

Golf course superintendents know that even a single hydraulic leak can disrupt weeks of hard work. The John Deere 2500E Hybrid Tri-Plex Greens Mower was designed to respond to such problems with an innovative solution. As the industry’s first hybrid greens mower, the 2500E features electric reel motors that significantly reduce hydraulic leak points, reduce sound levels and increase fuel efficiency while maintaining the highest quality of cut. Quiet, efficient, electric reel motors replace the reel hydraulic pump, hydraulic motors, backlap valve, oil cooler and all associated hoses, fittings and hard lines. This eliminates more than 100 of the potential leak points while still providing the superior reliability, power and cut quality superintendents expect from a John Deere mower. While the word “electric” has traditionally been perceived by the industry as meaning less power, this is definitely not the case with this hybrid unit. The 2500E operates on a traditional diesel-powered engine that drives an alternator, which in turn powers electric reel motors to drive the cutting units. This constant power from the alternator allows the 2500E to be used for verticutting and overseeding operations. It also means no batteries to charge – just a powerful system without the hydraulic leak points.

The 2500E is equipped with a diesel-powered 18-hp, three-cylinder John Deere Series 220 engine. The advanced electrical reel system allows the cutting units to be powered independently of the traction speed, unlike hydraulic reel circuits. This allows users in sound-sensitive areas to reduce their engine RPM without slowing reel RPM, reducing sound levels while maintaining cut quality and productivity. This type of operation can also reduce fuel consumption by an average of 10%.

Ride In Comfort With Kubota

With the increasing emphasis on occupational health and safety issues, Kubota Australia has introduced a new air suspension seat on Kubota 25 and 32 horsepower commercial front mowers. Kubota Product Manager, Michael Hilleard, said the introduction of the air suspension was made to improve the level of operator comfort as front mowers are often required to cut grass for extended periods. “With some of our front mowers operating continuously for hours at a time, operators need a seat that will reduce both, the amount and severity, of jolts and bumps encountered while mowing rough terrain,” he said. “As we consider operator comfort to be of prime importance, we took the decision to offer the air suspension seat as standard equipment rather than offer as an expensive option.” The fully adjustable air suspension seat with high back and armrests is now available on all Kubota F2560 and F3560 models, at no extra cost.