Jacobsen has announced a completely updated TurfCat® out-front rotary in the 60-72" deck class.
The traditional Jacobsen hydraulic-over-belt deck drive has been replaced by individual hydraulic motors on all spindles, which now feature sealed bearings to eliminate grease points. The hydraulic lines have quick couplers for easy implement exchange.
Traction drive has also been updated to all hydraulic. Two- or four-wheel drive options are available. Combined, the new traction and deck drive systems eliminate all belts, pulleys, gearboxes, driveshafts and clutches for reduced maintenance and lower total cost of ownership.
Powerplant is a 24.8hp Tier 4-compliant Kubota diesel. Because it is below the 25-hp threshold, the Kubota engine is considered Tier 4 compliant without all the added filtration and other bells and whistles (and cost) associated with higher horsepower Tier 4 engines.
Deck options include 60" and 72" rear discharge, 63" and 72" side discharge, and the 60" fine-cut flail mower popular for roughs, native areas and core processing.
The weight transfer function previously performed by deck springs has been transferred to the deck lift cylinder, with a dial adjustment.
Foldable ROPS is standard, and a premium suspension seat available as an option to the standard suspension seat. A cab, rotary brush, plow, snow blower and turbine blower are available to extend the utility of the TurfCat to all seasons.
Availability is slated for August, 2014.