Barrus has announced the addition of the BlueBird brand to its lawn and garden product portfolio.

Caroline Brown, marketing executive, Lawn & Garden at Barrus told Service Dealer this week, "The product will be sold through the established Barrus dealer network but we are also looking for new dealers."

BlueBird sold its first power rake in 1961 and has been producing commercial products built for professionals ever since. 

The new and exclusive 125v Lithium-ion battery and petrol-powered ranges of professional turf care equipment includes aerators, power rakes, overseeders, sod cutters, stump grinders and hover mowers.

“The agreement with BlueBird to become their exclusive distributor for the UK further strengthens our growing product offering in the turf care market and we look forward to launching the range to our customers and dealers at BTME in January.” commented Phil Noble, divisional sales manager, Lawn and Garden, E P Barrus.

The initial range of 125v battery-powered machines includes an 18” and 22” power rake, a 17.5” and 19” aerator and a 20” hover mower for professional use.

Mike Evan, president of BlueBird added, “Our mission is to supply our customers with the best, most durable equipment combined with superior customer service’ and we look forward to working with Barrus to deliver the brand in the UK.”