Jacobsen Eclipse Hybrid Mowers to Be Used at KLM Open In The Netherlands

July 23, 2009

Charlotte, NC - July 23, 2009 - Jacobsen Eclipse pedestrian greens mowers, supplied by Ransomes Jacobsen's Dutch distributor – Van der Pols – will be used at the KLM Open, which is being held at the Kennemer Golf and Country Club in Zandvoort , Netherlands from 23 rd August until 26 th August. Ransomes Jacobsen is a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.

The Eclipse mower, with its industry leading floating head, is the very latest pedestrian greens mower from Ransomes Jacobsen and uses electric motors for traction and mowing. Power is supplied from a 48 volt drop-in battery pack or, as in the case with the Kennemer machines, by a 48 volt genset powered by a 4.6hp Honda petrol engine. The combination of separate electric drive for traction and mowing allows the frequency of clip (FOC) to be adjusted to the greenkeeper's exact requirements.

Among the 150 participants at this annual European Tour golf tournament are defending champion Darren Clarke, Robert Karlsson, Johan Edfors and Soren Kjeldsen.

Dick Vastenhouw, Head Greenkeeper at the Kennemer Golf and Country Club commented,

“We were very impressed with the demonstration of the Eclipse 122F here at the Kennemer. The fully floating greens cutting cylinder is impressive and ensures that the greens are cut to perfection. We have set the machine to a FOC of 3.3mm, which means we are getting 300 cuts per meter. This is 25% more than our former walking greens mower and translates to increased ball speeds on the greens. The turf groomer, which runs through the front roller, enhances the quality of cut and also helps to keep the roller clean during early morning mowing.”

 

About Ransomes Jacobsen
Ransomes Jacobsen manufactures an extensive range of turf maintenance equipment and utility vehicles to meet the needs of today's grounds care professionals. They provide dedicated support and service training and conduct thorough testing for quality and reliability. The company markets Jacobsen products in the U.S. , Asia, Oceania and South America, and the Ransomes brand through independent distribution in Africa, Europe and the Middle East . Ransomes Jacobsen, headquartered in Ipswich , England , is a Textron company. Additional information about the company, its products and commitment to customer support is available at www.ransomesjacobsen.com .

About Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, 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 Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. For more information visit: www.textron.com .

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