Late Spring saw the launch of 2 brand new Husqvarna semi-professional out-front mowers built on a new compact heavy duty chassis and featuring an innovative drive-in-drive-out attachment frame. The Husqvarna R 419TsX AWD and the Husqvarna R 420TsX AWD are developed for semi-commercial and landowner users who need a compact and versatile mower offering commercial performance and durability. The compact size of the new Riders enables access to tight areas that are hard to reach with larger, less manoeuvrable machines, vastly reducing the need for manual work with walk behind mowers or trimmers.

Both models feature the brand new and innovative X-Change attachment frame. The new frame allows the user to quickly change attachment without the need for belt removal or tools, saving time and adding to the versatility of the machine. The feature also eliminates the need for belt removal when positioning the cutting deck into service position.

A new HMI (Human-Machine Interface) display communicates with the operator, assists in handling and shows real time data and warnings. The new Riders are compatible with Husqvarna Connect and Husqvarna Fleet Services™ through Bluetooth® connectivity. With Husqvarna Connect, the user gets useful information about rider status and operating information in the Husqvarna Connect app as well as relevant accessories, How-to material and dealer contact information. The dealer contact information is particularly useful tool in helping to drive repeat business and helps to strengthen customer relations. With Husqvarna Fleet Services™ data is transferred from the Rider to a desktop or tablet, helping fleet managers have much greater control and insight into their daily operations.

The new Riders also feature all-wheel drive hydrostatic transmissions which vastly improves stability and traction when working in more challenging situations. Both models are also equipped with automotive style LED headlights and smart tool carrier. The tool carrier on the engine hood has an easy access 12V outlet making it convenient to charge handheld battery products whilst the machine is mowing. The carrier can also be fitted with a cargo holder which is available as an accessory.

The new Riders from Husqvarna are equipped with new automotive-style LED headlights with 180-degree coverage to increase visibility near and far from the machine. Following thorough ergonomic studies in the initial development of new platform, Husqvarna created more adjustment possibilities and space for the driver. The updated steering wheel with a fresh, modern design has quick height adjustment as well as comfortable and defined grip areas and a steering wheel knob to increase ergonomics and handling. The articulated power steering makes manoeuvring around obstacles effortless and with an uncut turning circle of 70cm a single pass can be all it takes to navigate around obstacles. The front mounted combi cutting decks allow more to done with the machine, reducing or eliminating the need to carry out follow up work with a trimmer. The Combi decks provide class leading mulch performance recycling the clippings back into the soil improving grass condition. Cutting decks can be easily converted to rear eject for areas of longer grass.

The R 419TsX AWD comes fitted with commercial grade 656 cm3 Briggs & Stratton V-Twin engine and has the option of new X-Change 103cm and 112cm Combi cutting decks. The 400 series range topping R 420TsX AWD is fitted with a powerful commercial grade 724 cm3 Kawasaki V-twin engine and has the option of X-Change 103cm, 112cm and 122cm Combi cutting decks.

A completely new range of X-Change drive-in-drive-out attachments are also available making the Riders true all year round machines for any situation. Front mount attachments include a flail mower, powered broom, snow blade and snow thrower

Prices start from:

• R 419TsX AWD - £9,250 inc VAT (unit only)
• R 420TsX AWD - £10,350 inc VAT (unit only)

To add value and revenue to the Husqvarna Authorised dealer, Husqvarna 100 to 400 series Riders including the new 400 Series can be offered with a 3 year warranty. The product must be registered and serviced annually by an Authorised Husqvarna dealer for the extended warranty to apply.

For further information on the Husqvarna Rider 400 Series and the rest of the Husqvarna Rider range, please visit: www.husqvarna.com/uk/riders or contact your local Husqvarna area business manager.