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This offers the customer an interesting value proposition – will they be willing to accept a product that can achieve over 80-90 percent of what the LT3340 can , and benefit from the simplified powertrain and lower cost ? Less horsepower could also result in lower fuel consumption and lower operating costs . In contrast , the power of the Toro LT3340 heavy-duty triple mower has been upped from 26kW to 27.5kW , giving customers the option to buy a machine that can now do more .
And with Toro ’ s latest products , such as the Groundsmaster 3000 series , customers don ’ t need to consider how the addition of a Diesel Particulate Filter or a reduction in horsepower will affect the machine ’ s performance , because the design process considered it for them .
With a 24.7hp Yanmar engine , the Groundsmaster 3200 is perfect for applications in smaller estates , schools and colleges . Meanwhile the heavy-duty Groundsmaster 3300 with its powerful 37.4hp engine is a real jungle-buster . Plus with the option of a fine-cut flail attachment , customers can cut two ways with one machine .
Alastair Rowell , UK sales manager for turfcare equipment for Reesink Turfcare , an official Toro distributor in the UK , says : “ The essence of the regulations are , of course , good – cleaner air is something we should all be supportive of and active in achieving , but these changes do have
With a 24.7hp Yanmar engine , the Groundsmaster 3200 is perfect for applications in smaller estates , schools and colleges . Meanwhile the heavy-duty Groundsmaster 3300 with its powerful 37.4hp engine is a real jungle-buster .
a significant effect on the product , particularly those with diesel engines rated above 19kW and fitted with DPF systems .
“ The engines are more complex and follow the type of engine management systems that we associate more with the automotive sector . However , diesel engines in the sub-19 kW category , and SI engines witness much less of an impact , which prompts manufacturers to look at whether a product can meet customers needs with less horsepower or migrate to alternative fuels .
“ In terms of dates , there has been a
12-month extension to the original dates which came into effect on 1 July 2020 and now production of non-stage V compliant machinery must be manufactured by 30 June 2021 , with products placed on the market by 31 December 2021 .”
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For further information on Toro ’ s Stage V compliant machinery , visit reesinkturfcare . co . uk , call 01480 226800 or email info @ reesinkturfcare . co . uk .
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