Charlotte, N.C. (March 11, 2015) – Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the launch of the all-new Jacobsen Truckster™ XD heavy-duty utility vehicle.
Serving as a replacement for the venerable Cushman® Turf-Truckster®, the turf industry’s original heavy-duty utility vehicle, the all-new Jacobsen Truckster XD sets new standards for capacity, power, strength and comfort.
For starters, the new Truckster XD boasts a massive, class-leading 3,550 lb. standard payload capacity, supported by the toughest bed in the industry, with steel up to 75% thicker than comparable boxes and 20% more volume.
Jacobsen’s new utility vehicle also leads under the hood, where it again is at the head of its class with the gas model providing 32.5 HP and 51.6 ft.-lbs. of torque and the diesel 24.8 HP and 52.7 ft.-lbs. of torque.
Although the new Truckster XD was built to handle the daily rigors of a maintenance crew, Jacobsen engineers also put a priority on comfort, giving the cabin 25% more room than the competition.
“When we started this project, the first thing we did was ask hundreds of superintendents and sports field managers what they wanted from a heavy-duty utility vehicle,” said Chris Fox, Product Manager for Jacobsen. “The feedback was unanimous: they told us they wanted a truck with more capacity, power and comfort. Nothing on the market was able to fulfill their needs properly. Based on the extensive field testing and feedback we’ve received over the past year, we’ve delivered exactly what turf professionals asked for.”
“We have two main goals with this new vehicle: to make turf managers’ jobs easier and to satisfy their unmet needs,” said David Withers, President of Jacobsen. “When you look at what is currently available on the market today, there’s nothing as tough, powerful or comfortable as the Jacobsen Truckster XD. As a result, it will serve as a game changer in the heavy duty utility vehicle category.”
Jacobsen officially launched the product two weeks ago at the Golf Industry Show in San Antonio, where it was prominently featured in the company’s booth. Actual production will begin later this spring.
Watch a video about the development of the Jacobsen Truckster XD.
About Jacobsen
With over 90 years of experience in the turf maintenance industry, Jacobsen has built a legacy of precision craftsmanship, legendary quality-of-cut and unmatched expertise. Dedicated solely to delivering perfectly groomed turf, Jacobsen equipment is used on some of the finest golf courses, sports fields and other formal turf areas across the United States and the world, through an extensive distribution network and the international Ransomes brand. Additional information about the company can be found at
www.jacobsen.com.
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About Textron Inc.
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, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. For more information visit: www.textron.com.
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The all-new Jacobsen Truckser XD heavy-duty utility vehicle sets new standards for payload capacity, power and comfort.
The all-new Jacobsen Truckster XD makes your toughest jobs easier with a massive 3,550 lb. standard payload capacity and the toughest bed in the industry.