For professional turf managers who need a lightweight mower capable of clearing wide swaths of land as quickly as possible, Jacobsen has released its HR800 16-foot-wide rotary mower.
Tipping the scales at 4,801 pounds (without the optional cab), the HR800 weighs as much as 2,000 pounds less than other mowers in its class. And with its 16-foot-wide mowing deck, it can cover 21.3 acres per hour at a mowing speed of 11 mph."What really sets the HR800 apart from its direct competitor are its light weight and an incredibly efficient use of power," said Jacobsen product manager Ben Bruce. "By utilizing a compact chassis design and high strength, high performance steel, there is simply less mass to move around, thus requiring less fuel, hydraulic capacity and power."
Powered by a 74.3 hp Kubota engine, the HR800 is Tier IV compliant, operates at a mowing speed of 11 mph and can reach cruising speeds of up to 20 mph.
The HR800 is the second mower in a new series of wide-area rotary mowers from Jacobsen. In February, Jacobsen introduced the HR700, the world's first and only 14-foot-wide rotary mower. The series is built on a common narrow platform that easily navigates through gates and onto transport trailers. The HR800 is almost two feet narrower than its direct competitor.
The HR800 comes standard with exclusive Tilt Sensor Technology, an advanced safety feature that automatically monitors and adjusts mower decks to prevent rollovers in hilly conditions.
"The whole HR series is centered around the operator experience and nothing is more important than operator safety," Bruce said.
The HR800's optional cab was designed to integrate seamlessly into the traction unit. The comfortable and ergonomic cabin provides reduced noise, vibration and is outfitted with air conditioning and heat, fan, ventilation windows, heated windshield and a premium air suspension seat.
Jacobsen's new SureStrength decks constructed with high-strength, high-performance steel deliver greater durability in a lighter, stronger design, and the Q AMP variable-rate steering provides optimal response to operator input to mow effortlessly around obstacles. In addition, a new AdaptiCut system automatically adjusts mow speed to ensure consistent cut performance, even through the thickest grass.
Individual hydraulic deck motors with self-lubricating integral bearings deliver cutting power to each blade with fewer grease points and require no daily maintenance.