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ELiTE equipment for an elite golf club

September 25, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

ELiTE equipment for an elite golf club Wildwood Machinery and Ransomes Jacobsen team up to supply Ferndown Golf Club in Dorset with a state-of-the-art, lithium-powered mower. Sometimes a product is just too good to ignore. While Ferndown Golf Club’s Course Manager, Danny Murray, wasn’t actively looking for a new greens mower, he is always looking […]

Makita new product launches prove three is the magic number

September 25, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Makita new product launches prove three is the magic number Makita has launched three new products that adopt its 40V max XGT battery – the UB003G Blower, the UB004G Backpack Blower and the UB005G Blower Vacuum. All three high-quality cordless machines have been designed for trade professionals that require reliable performance, powerful air velocity and […]

ELiTE equipment for an elite golf club

September 25, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Makita new product launches prove three is the magic number

September 25, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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ELiTE equipment for an elite golf club

September 25, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

ELiTE equipment for an elite golf club

Wildwood Machinery and Ransomes Jacobsen team up to supply Ferndown Golf Club in Dorset with a state-of-the-art, lithium-powered mower.

ELiTE equipment for an elite golf club

Sometimes a product is just too good to ignore. While Ferndown Golf Club’s Course Manager, Danny Murray, wasn’t actively looking for a new greens mower, he is always looking for ways to improve the playing experience for his members and guests.

As Danny himself says, “There’s a lot of innovation in the turfcare market right now, and sometimes you feel as though you could be updating your equipment every few weeks. Mostly, of course, these are marginal upgrades. We weren’t actually in the market for a new greens mower, but I kept hearing good things about the Jacobsen Eclipse 360 ELiTE, and when James Bastian of Wildwood Machinery called me, I wanted to know more.”

As a Jacobsen dealership, Wildwood was delighted to recommend, and then demonstrate, deliver and support the Eclipse 360 ELiTE mower. As Ransomes Jacobsen’s Southern England Regional Sales Manager, Ben Rumsey says, “Wildwood has a rapidly-growing reputation as a supplier of state-of-the-art turfcare equipment to prestigious golf clubs and elite football clubs in Hampshire, Surrey and London. The quality of service and support they are offering customers is a perfect match for the Jacobsen brand.”

Powered by a 250Ah lithium battery, the Eclipse 360 ELiTE is capable of covering 143,000 square feet – the equivalent of 50+ typical golf greens on a single charge – so there is no issue with capacity and durability. The real game-changer however, is the adjustable frequency of clip, which lets the team dial in a finer cut-quality, effectively delivering a double-cut in a single pass.

“That facility,” according to James Bastian, “has added a whole foot of speed to Ferndown’s already immaculate putting greens.”

Danny Murray says the elevated speeds they are achieving on the stimpmeter meet elite-level requirements, adding to Ferndown’s reputation, the playing experience for their members, and their capacity to host tournaments.

“The real stand-out benefit of the Jacobsen Eclipse 360 ELiTE is the quality of the cut,” says Danny, “with the added benefit that the greens require less rolling to maintain their speed.” “As an electric machine it also meets our sustainability objectives, and is near to silent which is a big benefit for a Club such as Ferndown where we want to nurture our relationships with neighbours.”

“With our own association with East Horton Golf Club, we know how challenging this summer has been for all turfcare professionals,” says Wildwood’s Managing Director, James Bastian. “It’s been great to see just how well the Jacobsen Eclipse 360 ELiTE has worked for Danny at Ferndown. We’re delighted to be working closely in partnership with Ransomes Jacobsen to introduce their innovative technology across the South of England.”Ferndown Golf Club:

Ferndown’s Old Course – opened in 1913 – is ranked 93rd in Golf Monthly’s Top 100 UK & Ireland list (2025/26).
The Club has hosted events including the Hennessy Cognac Cup, the European Ladies’ Championship, and the Women’s British Open.

Jacobsen Eclipse 360 ELiTE – highlights:

Powered by a 250Ah lithium battery using Samsung SDI cells, with a 5-year battery warranty and 2-year machine warranty.
Zero hydraulic oil, filters, or exhaust emissions — no maintenance downside to going electric.
Frequency of cut is electronically adjustable from 0.91mm to 6.35mm, with consistent results regardless of operator input.
15-blade Jacobsen reels means more cuts per foot of travel, producing a finer, smoother cut quality.
The lighter roller reduces compaction and stress on the surface, protecting greens during high-stress summer periods.

Eclipse 3WD kit — improves traction and spreads the machine’s weight more evenly, reducing wheel marking and scuffing

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Makita new product launches prove three is the magic number

September 25, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Makita new product launches prove three is the magic number

Makita has launched three new products that adopt its 40V max XGT battery – the UB003G Blower, the UB004G Backpack Blower and the UB005G Blower Vacuum. All three high-quality cordless machines have been designed for trade professionals that require reliable performance, powerful air velocity and ease of use.

Makita new product launches prove three is the magic number

The new brushless UB003G 40V Blower XGT can be used as both a blower and vacuum with an easy to disassemble suction pipe and nozzle, and a collection bag that is simple and hassle-free to empty. With variable speed options via a cruise control lever, it is ideal for efficiently tackling the job of blowing and collecting leaves.

Furthermore, the UB003G also comes with a range of practical accessories including a new vacuum kit that offers a 50L capacity, as well as a gutter nozzle set and a gutter nozzle adapter pipe.

Next in the series is the UB004G Backpack Blower, which offers power comparable to a 65 cc-class engine. Benefiting from two BL4080H batteries, it provides a run time of 38 minutes on low mode and 14 minutes on high mode.

Users will also appreciate it is comfortable and easy to use. The 8.8kg backpack blower is 40% lighter when compared to the previous model, designed to be comfortable for the user, with the batteries sitting towards the lower back, removing a lot of the weight and potential back ache experienced when using traditional backpack blowers. Features include a large control panel that offers excellent visibility and operability. Air volume can be adjusted and held by pressing the button at any trigger position, and a one-touch airflow lock via a push button provides cruise control. Two additional accessories are also available to further enhance comfort, which are the 1917R0-0 Battery Holder and the 1917R2-6 Cushion Belt Set.

Concluding the new trio is the lightweight UB005G Blower Vacuum XGT. Designed with a one touch lever, users can change easily between its low vacuum mode, suitable for collecting fallen leaves while avoiding small stones, and its high blowing mode for tackling large amounts of fallen leaves.

With a maximum air velocity in blower mode of 87.0m/s and a maximum vacuum mode of 150W, the UB005G delivers enhanced blowing and vacuuming performance. Available accessories include a handy wide nozzle and charger for the portable pack.

“Power, performance and ease of use are absolutely key when it comes to developing a high-quality blower and vacuum that can live up to the expectations of professional users,” said Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager at Makita UK. “The three latest Makita launches address all three areas; ensuring that the UB003G, UB004G and the UB005G from our XGT battery platform deliver on all fronts.”

For further information please visit: www.makitauk.com or contact a member of the Makita IOS team to arrange a local demonstration.

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