John Deere Press Room 2007

This year is the 21st anniversary of John Deere’s groundscare division in the UK and Ireland. The company’s comprehensive range of golf and turf equipment will be represented at the show by dealers Alpha Plus Groundcare and The Double A Trading Company.

New machines from John Deere include the TH 6x4 Gator and Pro Gator 2030A utility vehicles, 580 materials collection system, B Series triple greens and utility mowers, C Series walk-behind greens mowers and rear roller walk-behind mowers.

Improved operator comfort and serviceability plus a new traction system are features of the new 2653B professional utility mower, which builds on the durability, performance and quality of cut of its predecessor.

This three-wheel drive triplex machine is particularly suitable for the more difficult areas of grass on golf courses and other amenity turf areas, including slopes and rough terrain. The new 20hp Tier 3 diesel engine is designed to meet the most up to date emissions and noise regulations, while improved grip and stability on wet or hilly terrain are provided by the new traction system.

A number of detail changes have also been made to John Deere’s greens triple mowers for 2007, designed to improve operator comfort and safety. Powered by the same engine as the 2653B, the new 2500B diesel and 2500E hybrid diesel/electric greens mowers are now fitted with a standard ROPS frame, seat belt and locking seat pan to meet the latest safety standards.

Both machines incorporate a larger muffler to reduce noise levels, down to as low as 79dBA, while rubber-mounted hydraulic lines provide additional reductions in both noise and vibration. Other features include common hood styling, a new radiator and a new hydraulic tank design, which is also shared with the 2653B.

John Deere has also introduced its first ever range of walk-behind mowers featuring a rear roller. These three new rotary mowers feature a perfectly balanced, heavy-duty roller to provide a professional looking striped finish. Integrated at the rear of the mower deck, the full-width roller supports the weight of the mower, allowing it to follow ground contours for a perfect patterned cut.

Cutting widths on the R43RVE, R47RKB and R54RKB mowers are 43, 47 and 54cm (17, 18.5 and 21in) respectively, and all three models feature John Deere’s established TurboStar mowing system. The entry level R43RVE model offers electric start, while the two larger models incorporate a blade brake safety clutch.

September 2007