John Deere previewed their brand new from the ground up A series of fairways mowers, alongside their new PrecisionCore pedestrian aerators at a special event held at Morely Hayes Golf Club, near Derby this week.

The new mowers which can be ordered from July this year and the aerators which will be available for use in Spring 2015, were put through their paces by the UK and European turfcare press, before heading off on the road for a series of regional events across the UK throughout July and August.

A Model mowers
A complete new range of advanced technology fairway, tees & surrounds and rough mowers were shown at Morely Hayes.


8700A PrecisionCut

Common features across the new A Model range include a brand new TechControl display, LoadMatch, internal wet disc brakes and improved operator stations.

All A Models also feature OnCourse Technology, which intelligently integrates electronic controls with the mowers' mechanical features.

The password protected TechControl display enables the head greenkeeper to quickly set or change mowing, turning and transport speeds, for example, to limit variations in performance by different operators and provide a more consistent, quality finish. The arm-rest visual display also features diagnostics and the ability to set regular service times.

A feature adopted from the company's compact tractor range is LoadMatch, which automatically adjusts the speed of the machine to deliver consistent power to the cutting units during heavy load conditions.

In addition to these systems on every model, the 7500A, 7700A and 8700A PrecisionCut and the 7500AE hybrid electric fairway mowers feature an improved operator station, with multiple step locations making it easy to get on or off the mowers from either the front or rear.

PrecisionCore aerators
Also demonstrated were the new A40 and V40 PrecisionCore pedestrian aerators.


Daniel Barber, European golf product marketing manager, introduced the new PrecisionCore aerators

These featured a patented articulating frame which delivers more consistent hole depth on undulating terrain, and also the ability for operators to now change hole spacing on the move.

They also feature a tighter turning circle, for sharper, quicker turns, and are available with an optional verticutter attachment for aerating and verticutting the turf in one pass.

A redesigned operator station provides easier control of the machines, as well as reduced levels of handlebar vibration.