Zero-Turn Mower offers residential owners commercial-grade quality and features
Charlotte, NC - October 6, 2004 - Half of all Americans still mow their own lawns, and the new Jacobsen® Z-Fast Cat Plus ESTM is the ultimate mower for many of them. The Z-Fast Cat Plus ES is a commercial-grade machine built with the needs of residential owners in mind.
The Z-Fast Cat Plus ES is quieter and handles better than its predecessor, and is one of the only commercial zero-turn mowers on the market to offer PowerLinkTM, a mobile power generator capable of supplying up to 1000 watts of continuous 120 AC power. PowerLink eliminates the inconvenience and safety issues of stringing extension cords across lawns to power blowers, hedge trimmers and other equipment. It can also be used in emergencies to power household appliances such as a refrigerator or freezer.
The mower also features new Transaxles by Hydro-Gear with built-in charge pumps, improving handling and providing a smoother, quieter ride. The Z-Fast Cat Plus ES has a maximum speed of 7.5 mph, and cuts up to three acres per hour. Its deck and body share the same high-quality materials and manufacturing process as Jacobsen's larger commercial models.
Such creature comforts are designed for owners of large lawns who want to mow their own property efficiently and with a high quality of cut. According to the Associated Landscape Contractors of America, 50 percent of Americans still mow their own lawns.
"The Z-Fast Cat Plus ES is everything our customers have asked for," says Tony Weber, product manager, Jacobsen Commercial Grounds Care. "It offers high-end residential customers the same comfort, efficiency and superior quality of cut found in Jacobsen's other commercial mowers."
To locate a local Jacobsen dealer, call 1-888-922-8873 or use the Dealer Locator at www.jacobsen.com.
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 SteinerTM 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 a $10 billion multi-industry company with more than 43,000 employees in 40 countries. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. 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.