Landscape & Urban Design Issue 69 2024 | Page 92

SALTEX SHOW PREVIEW

JACOBSEN ™ FULLY

ELECTRIFIED FLEET

TO PREPARE LE GOLF NATIONAL FOR INTERNATIONAL GAMES

Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd ., a Textron Inc . company and the renowned manufacturer of Jacobsen™ highquality turf maintenance equipment , is proud to announce its support of Le Golf National in Paris , the flagship facility of the French Golf Federation , as they work together to prepare this summer ’ s world ’ s stage for the biggest names in golf . This will be the first allelectric fleet of mowers to maintain an entire course in the world .
Jacobsen equipment has more than 100 years of experience producing the highest quality cut for golf , sports turf , and commercial use . To drive a more sustainable future for turf management initiatives , Jacobsen offers the same precision cut with powerful , long lithium battery life using its ELiTE series of equipment , activated by Samsung SDI technology . These fully electric units enable one to keep up with the needs of the course , and maintain a cleaner , fresher environment without hydraulics , to minimize the risk of spills or tailpipe emissions . This results in a quieter course for golfers , without the addition of harmful chemicals to the land , air and water surrounding them .
“ We could not be more excited to bring this groundbreaking technology to the world ,” said Simon Rainger , Vice President , Turf for Textron Specialized Vehicles . “ This relationship aligns perfectly with our mission to provide superintendents and golfers with exceptional experiences , and we look forward to showcasing our commitment to creating low maintenance and greener solutions for participants and fans on the world stage .”
Jacobsen , with the addition of Pace Technology , is the answer that the world has been waiting for when it comes to golf course maintenance . The Pace Technology systems in place allow Le Golf National to know when , where and exactly what needs to be tended to on the courses at a given moment through a centralized process . Pace Technology can be accessed from any device and features real-time tracking and task management to maximize the effectiveness of your operation . Users can track and measure the power output per hole of the machines to maximize their performance and develop a bespoke picture of how they work on the course . While this is the first facility to go all electric , Ransomes Jacobsen is committed to fully electrifying golf and sports turf facilities across the globe in the years to come .
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