As promised, commerical landscaping equipment is going to be getting a bit of spotlight here.
Why? So you can get a better understanding of some of the tools and machinery we use to keep a large landscape looking neat, tidy and professional.
To start things off, we'll take a look at one of the ride-on lawnmowers we use: The Etisia Hydro100D.
Why Do We Use The H100D?
After thinking about all the things we like about this mower, it became apparent, we couldn't say it any better than Etisia themselves. So the next couple of paragraphs come from their website.
Compact
The H100D ride-on mowers are only 2 920 mm long and 1 050 mm wide, for a height of 1 270 mm. Without any overhang, they can be steered with fingertip control, and their compact size means they are at home on all surfaces.
No rear axle
The rear axle has been eliminated, leaving the way clear for a central ejection channel and making blockages a thing of the past.
H100D cutting system, 30% extra collecting performance!
The cutting deck's shape is designed for low turbulence, and is formed by two mouldings with a progressive discharge into a rear central ejection channel. There are two contra-rotating blades mounted at 90° to one another and which overlap by 4 cm, this combination produces an extremely powerful vacuum and blowing effect: the result is a perfect cut and all the grass is collected no matter what the circumstances.
12,000 Sqm2, 33% extra hourly output!
The efficiency of the cutting system of the H100D allows professionals to work even faster (up to 12 km/h in optimal mowing conditions) and to improve productivity and output (wet grass or rain).
100% emptying: The grassbox is mounted between the rear wheels; a special flap holds the grass inside when the box is raised. The grassbox is then opened to allow the grass to be emptied.
Emptying with the Hi lift box up to 1.83 m from the ground. The hydraulic lift and emptying of the grassbox are carried out via the simple operation of a hydraulic spool valve from the driver's seat. The grassbox may be emptied at any height from ground level up to 1.83 m.
Efficient use of engine power
Two hydraulic motors supplied by a variable flow pump, guarantee maximum power is transmitted to the rear wheels.
Differential lock and power regulator: The H100D ride-on mowers are equipped with a hydraulic flow divider, to ensure an effective differential lock, enabling maximum drive in difficult situations (slopes, slippery surfaces, etc.). Furthermore, a power regulator prevents the engine from stalling by adjusting the speed to suit the transmission torque demanded.
Engine: the model is equipped with the LOMBARDINI FOCS 702 twin cylinder diesel engine, water cooled and achieving 18 HP at 3 600 rpm. These diesel engines are built in Europe and are particularly reliable and robust. Strong and economical, they will allow you to work effortlessly throughout the entire day in normal working conditions.
What Does This Mean For You And Your Landscaping?
The compact size and the cutting performance means we can deliver a better standard of grass cutting. The axle means that we can also negotiated tight corners, so regardless of your lawn's shape, we can mow it.
The efficient engine means it costs us less to run it. And these savings mean you can have a most cost effective landscape maintenance contract