Charlotte, NC - October 5, 2004 - Jacobsen®'s new electric lift kit for aerators makes it easier than ever for landscapers and groundskeepers to create superior conditions.
The electric lift enables operators to lift a 36-inch pull-behind aerator from the ground without leaving the seat of their zero-turn mower. With the lift kit installed, landscapers can perform the usually time-consuming task of aeration at 7.5 mph to 9 mph - and they won't have to leave the mower in order to lift the aerator from the ground when making turns.
"Being able to use the zero-turn mower gives you a lot of maneuverability and flexibility," said Tony Weber, product manager for Jacobsen Commercial Grounds Care. "The Jacobsen electric lift makes aerating a lawn no more difficult or time-consuming than mowing it would be."
The kit is compatible with most 36-inch manual aerators. It can be towed behind most zero-turn mowers and small lawn tractors, provided the vehicles have at least a 10-horsepower engine. The kit uses a quick-connect system that allows it to be hitched to or detached from a mower in seconds.
Jacobsen manufactures a full range of vehicles and turf maintenance equipment for golf, turf, professional lawn care, sports field, municipal and industrial applications. The company markets Bob-Cat®, Brouwer®, Bunton®, Cushman®, Jacobsen®, Ryan® and Steiner brand products internationally through an extensive distribution network. Jacobsen is a Textron company. Additional information is available at www.jacobsen.com.
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is an $10 billion multi-industry company with 44,000 employees in 40 countries. The company leverages its global network of businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services in industries such as aircraft, fastening systems, industrial products and components and finance. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others. More information is available at www.textron.com.