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MACHINERY FEATURE

JOHN DEERE LAUNCHES NEW

TRIPLEX MOWERS

uality labour availability and how fast the cutting units raise and lower. and compaction, and the open platform
tightening operating budgets The TechControl system ensures that design makes it easier to access the centre
Qcontinue to be challenges, and regardless of the operator, the end results grass catcher. The grass catchers can be
understanding these customer needs was are the same, providing consistent cut easily removed and installed with one
a key driver behind the development of quality on the course. hand and have a translucent yellow option
two new reel mowers from John Deere – for better visibility of clippings levels.
the 2750 Precision Cut ™ Triplex Mower An industry exclusive on the hydraulic
and the 2750 E-Cut™ Hybrid Triplex model, and available on the hybrid unit, Another notable change on the 2700
Mower. Designed to provide premium cut the frequency of clip can be programmed and 2750 models are improvement to
quality regardless of operator, improved by altering parameters on mowing speed, the steering column, which features two
grass catcher accessibility and reduced reel speed and the number of blades on points of adjustment – the column and
operating costs, the new mowers provide the reel. Adjustable turn speed allows steering wheel – and requires no tools,
a lightweight, open platform machine the superintendent to control how fast maximising operator comfort.
that is further enhanced by the proven the operator is able to turn, minimising
TechControl™ system. Consistent cut chances of turf damage. Additionally, the For further information contact Carla
quality across all operators, contour superintendent or technician can select Engelbrecht on
following, and grass catcher accessibility Eco Mode, which electronically controls engelbrechtcarlac@johndeere.com
are critical needs for customers. The 2750 the engine speed to conserve fuel. With
triplex mowers are designed to tackle Eco Mode, the engine RPM automatically
these challenges and take the stress out adjusts based on the load, saving up to 30
of mowing, with an enhanced TechControl % on fuel and reducing operating sound
system that allows for more precise control levels.
than ever before. Using the passcode
protected TechControl system, managers The 2700 and 2750 triplex mowers feature
and technicians can input commands, a lightweight, open platform frame design
controlling nearly everything regarding with a low centre of gravity for excellent
the operator’s performance, frequency of stability and traction performance. The
clip, turn speed, clean up pass speed and decreased weight reduces tyre tracking

John Deere 2700 and 2750 triplex mowers

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