Ransomes Jacobsen, one of the leading manufacturers of turf maintenance equipment worldwide, is unveiling the Ransomes HR300, an out-front rotary mower for commercial use at IOG Saltex in a few days time.

The HR300 utilises a 3 cylinder turbo-charged 33hp Kubota diesel engine. This is matched with a revised hydraulic transmission system giving more torque and power than the previous model it replaces, the HR3300T. The improved transmission efficiency provides an out-front rotary with superior hill climbing ability. There’s a choice of wheel widths for better stability and an operator platform that has better accessibility.

Three cutting decks are available with cutting widths of 1.5 m (60”), 1.6 m (63”) and 1.83 m (72”), all with three independent hydraulic motors powering individual blades with a constant blade tip speed, eliminating ‘lazy blade’ syndrome, which is caused by slippage on belt-driven decks. These perfectly matched decks with the tractor unit provide exceptional performance in wide range of grass conditions.

The HR300 has been also been designed to accommodate the Wessex ProLine TGX-H flail mower, a robustly constructed hydraulically-powered unit with a 1.5m working width. It cuts long grass on roadside verges with ease, yet also leaves a premium finish on sports turf.

Fewer moving parts and significantly less lubrication points than competitor machines make the HR300 easy to maintain. For the operator there’s reduced noise and vibration, significantly less than with shaft-driven machines; a fully adjustable control pod in the armrest for precise finger-tip control; push-button weight transfer and a suspension seat with adjustable back rest/lumber support. A fully adjustable steering column allows for easy access onto the operating platform.

It’s the leader in its class with 18cm (7”) kerb climbing ability, is highly manoeuvrable and very easy to transport from one area to another. It comes with full CE approval and a two year manufacturer’s warranty

For more information on Ransomes Jacobsen visit: www.ransomesjacobsen.com