Update From Greenworks Tools

Update From Greenworks Tools HAY & FORAGE HARVESTING Mowers 38 New and soon-to-be-introduced products from the Greenworks Commercial 82V line illustrate how battery-powered tools keep getting more powerful with longer run times and more options The company which previously had all its products manufactured in China recently opened a centralized factory in Morristown Tenn “We no longer have to rely on importing products with long lead times ” says Per Kvarby Greenworks Ribbon cutting at the new factory was timed with the official launch of the company’s OptimusZ line of zero-turn mowers They include 48 52 and 60-in cutting widths in ride-on and stand-on versions Compact 32 and 36-in stand-ons are also available with 8 kWh batteries Prices range from $10 999 99 to $22 999 99 The new mowers which are being produced at the Morristown plant have a 24 kWh battery pack that can deliver 8 hrs of mowing or up to 21 acres of grass cutting They’re targeted at the professional lawn care and landscape industry “The operator can be confident the OptimusZ mowers have more than enough power to go through any day on the job based on early user reviews ” says Kvarby “They’re a good example of making products that are not just on par with gas machines but better ” The 52 and 60-in cutting-width ride-on mowers now available can operate at up to 16 mph with a tip speed of 19 000 ft per min the top legal tip speed for the industry “OptimusZ mowers are the only ones that can reach and maintain that tip speed ” says Kvarby “If you’re going to mow at 16 mph you need to have a fast-cutting speed ” Even gas mowers bog down in heavy grass “OptimusZ mowers simply power through it ” says Kvarby “Without the gas engine on the rear of the machine weight is distributed more efficiently letting it take hills and inclines more efficiently ” A key feature of the new mowers is their 4G connectivity and control app for fleet management A manager can see where the mower is on their electronic device as well as how long it has been mowing If it’s being driven off-site the app makes it possible to restrict its speed to 4 mph and if it’s shut down disable restart remotely It’s also equipped with running lights for safety due to its quiet operation and for visibility if mowing at dusk or early in the morning Other new tools include a 30-in cutting width walk-behind self-propelled mower a 16-in tiller/cultivator and a new utility vehicle With three 8 Ah batteries the 30-in mower has a 110-min runtime for up to 2 acres of lawn It’s priced at a $2 999 99 kit price with batteries and charger and offers 4G connectivity app control and running lights similar to the OptimusZ line “This is the first battery-powered 30-in mower in the industry with a direct drive cutting system using special hub motors driving the blades ” says Kvarby The 16-in tiller offers up to 1 700 spins per min tilling speed with a 30-min run time on a single 5 Ah battery The tool only cost is $379 99 and claims a 25cc gas power equivalent “It’s designed for the landscaper or homeowner and is one of the most powerful battery-powered tillers on the market ” says Kvarby The new 82V utility vehicle has a 75-mile-per-charge runtime and a maximum speed of 29 mph It features a 16 kWh battery and a charging time of 11 hrs The cargo bed has a 550-lb capacity The hitch has a 1 500-lb towing capacity The regular price with charger is $28 999 99 One area where Greenworks has differed from most of its competitors is its vertical integration of battery assembly “We don’t manufacture the actual cells; however we pack them which allows for very safe and accountable managing of batteries ” says Kvarby “There have been dramatic events with fires due to battery technology Our batteries are 100 percent safe ” Visit the Greenworks Commercial website for online purchases or to locate your nearest dealer Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Greenworks Commercial ph 855-470-4267; customerus@greenworkscommercial com; www greenworkscommercial com

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