The maker of the RG3 robotic greens mower is expanding its footprint in the turf maintenance business.
Cub Cadet, a division of MTD Products, recently acquired Advanced Turf Technology, a UK-based manufacturer of mowing equipment designed for use on golf courses and athletic fields.The acquisition and continued investment in technology is part of Cub Cadet's commitment to provide turf professionals with innovative power equipment and tools to cover all aspects of precision turf care. This acquisition follows the recent acquisitions of CORE Outdoor Power and Precise Path Robotics.
"The addition of Advanced Turf Technology into the MTD family further demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the professional turf markets," said Rob Moll, CEO, MTD Products, which includes the Cub Cadet brand. "Cub Cadet is dedicated to providing innovative products that enable turf managers worldwide to produce the highest quality playing surfaces. Beyond improving productivity, these products enhance environmental stewardship an increasingly important attribute for many groundsmen and facilities worldwide."
Products from Advanced Turf Technology include the TMSystem and the INFiNiCut, which are used by golf courses and Premier League teams throughout Europe.
The INFiNiCut walk mower combines a lithium power source with user programmable frequency of clip rate and a dynamic return floating head, allowing the operator to optimize machine configuration to turf conditions of the day, and is used at facilities such as the All England Tennis Club, site of the Championships at Wimbledon and doubles as a golf greensmower.
"These are some of the most prestigious tennis courts in the world, so we want the best equipment to help us maintain a championship performance," said Neil Stubley, the club's groundskeeper. "We've seen an improvement in the quality of the playing surfaces since we began using the INFiNiCut."
Since its debut 10 years ago, the TMSystem of interchangeable cassettes for practices such as mowing, verticutting and grooming is compatible with all mainstream makes of triplex greens mowers and lightweight fairway mowers, including Cub Cadet's RG3 robotic mower, and the INFiNiCut. The multi-use cassette system with inserts provides flexibility to mow, aerate, brush, de-thatch, groom, level, and scarify.
"The TMSystem is a very clever design, very practical and easy to swap between the different tools. I would liken it to a Formula One pit stop straight in and straight out," said David Cole, superintendent at Loch Lomond Golf Club.
"The design has been well thought out, not just from a manufacturer's viewpoint, but also that of a greenkeeper and a mechanic."
The ATT lineup will be on display next month in the Cub Cadet booth at the Golf Industry Show in Orlando.