GROUNDSFEST SHOW PREVIEW
MOWING MADE EASY
THE ETESIA HYDRO 80 AT REPTON SCHOOL
Maintaining the expansive grounds of Repton School requires precision , efficiency , and innovation .
For Andrew Butler , Head of Grounds and Gardens , and his team , the introduction of the Etesia Hydro 80 ride-on mower has not only streamlined operations but also revolutionised the way they manage the school ’ s green spaces .
Repton School , nestled in the serene surroundings of Derbyshire , boasts extensive grounds that demand meticulous care . From ornamental gardens to sprawling lawns surrounding boarding houses , every corner of the campus requires attention . However , with limited time and resources , the grounds and gardens team found themselves struggling to keep up with the demands of manual mowing using pedestrian mowers .
Andrew explains , “ There is a lot of mowing carried out around the boarding house where the team were previously using pedestrian mowers . I felt it was just taking too long , and then other jobs were getting neglected because of it . It just felt like the gardening team were out mowing all the time , and less time was being spent on the actual gardening .”
Introducing the Etesia Hydro 80 , a compact yet powerful ride-on mower designed to tackle both long and short grass with ease . Featuring a hydrostatic drive and a robust 15hp twin-cylinder Kawasaki engine , the Hydro 80 offers unparalleled efficiency and output . Its specially contoured deck ensures clippings are collected without clogging , even in wet conditions , while anti-scalp rollers maintain a pristine finish on uneven terrain .
Andrew recounts the transformation brought about by the Hydro 80 , stating , “ Now instead of spending all week mowing , it literally takes just a couple of days . This means that we can concentrate on the gardens instead such as getting more colour into various areas . The time management is significantly better .”
One of the Hydro 80 ’ s most impressive features is its ability to navigate tight spaces with ease . Andrew notes , “ The reason we were using pedestrian mowers is because there was always the problem of getting a ride-on mower in and out of gates , so we thought about taking various gates out to make the job easier , but then we came across the Etesia Hydro 80 . It allows us to get into areas where previously we had to use pedestrian mowers . These areas , which previously would have taken an hour or two , are now taking just 15-20 minutes .
“ Its ability to cut and collect in the rain is amazing ,” continues Andrew . “ Even in the heavy rain the Hydro 80 is going out and cutting , so again it improves our efficiency .”
Beyond its efficiency , the Hydro 80 ’ s durability and manoeuvrability
have earned high praise from Andrew and his team . “ I like the durability of it , how quick it is , how easy it is to manoeuvre it , and how it can get through longer grass with no problem at all ,” Andrew remarks .
As Repton School continues to uphold its reputation for excellence , the Etesia Hydro 80 stands as a testament to the power of innovation in grounds management , ensuring that the campus remains a source of pride and inspiration for all who visit .
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