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Crews Hill Golf Club invest in Jacobsen

September 30, 2020/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Juliet Liddell

Crews Hill Golf Club invest in Jacobsen: Precise contour following, quality of cut and exceptional service from Ernest Doe led North London based golf club, Crews Hill, to invest in their first ever Jacobsen fleet. The Harry Colt designed course features extensive areas of ridge and furrow, making it a challenging cut for Course Manager […]

ECHO makes leaf clearing a breeze

September 30, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Tony Hawkins

ECHO makes leaf clearing a breeze: Take a lightweight carbon fibre frame and build in a 79.9cc two-stroke engine producing an air volume of 1818m3/h, airspeed of 94.5m/sec and a blowing force of 44N. Add a cruise-control throttle, ventilated backpack pad, an anti-vibration system and heavy-duty straps and you have the PB-8010, ECHO’s largest and […]

Crews Hill Golf Club invest in Jacobsen

September 30, 2020/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Juliet Liddell

ECHO makes leaf clearing a breeze

September 30, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Tony Hawkins

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Crews Hill Golf Club invest in Jacobsen

September 30, 2020/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Juliet Liddell

Crews Hill Golf Club invest in Jacobsen: Precise contour following, quality of cut and exceptional service from Ernest Doe led North London based golf club, Crews Hill, to invest in their first ever Jacobsen fleet.

The Harry Colt designed course features extensive areas of ridge and furrow, making it a challenging cut for Course Manager Nick Street and the greenkeeping team. Using a combination of the LF570 high-performance ride-on reel mower and AR522 contour rotary mower has made the job easier while features on the GP400 and the back-up service from Jacobsen dealer Ernest Doe sealed the deal for the Nick.

Crews Hill Golf Club invest in Jacobsen

“It’s the first time we’ve had Jacobsen mowers, but we tried all of the machinery, and we thought they suited our course the best,” Nick explained. “We weren’t looking for specific features, but more at the units. With our ridge and furrow, Jacobsen were the best machines with the best quality of cut.

“I find the staff check the GP400 units a lot better because the back unit swings out, so you’ve got more access to it. We don’t have as many problems as we’ve had with previous brands now, and it gets us out cutting quicker.

“Also, the back-up service is second to none, and it’s one of the reasons why we went with Jacobsen and Ernest Doe. It’s very important knowing that you’ve got someone that can be there in 24-hours because things do wrong and you need someone there straight away to get you back on the course. We’ve had the machines for six months now, and they’ve been perfect, we haven’t had to use the back-up service once.”

The deal for the mowers was set to be completed just before the United Kingdom went into lockdown due to COVID-19, which put the financial viability of the package in question. However, Ernest Doe Field Sales Manager, Eddie Jack, along with his colleagues, put a package together that ensured financial security and set costs for the club.

Eddie explained: “The deal was agreed just as we were going into the lockdown period and we had various discussions with Club Manager, Paul Day, as to how we were going to continue the deal forward. We’ve tailored the finance plan accordingly to help the golf club and see them through the first few months of a difficult period, so obviously they’re open now, and they’re trading well, so it gave them the stability that they needed and the peace of mind to know that the finance deal was going to work for them.

“Along with the machinery, there is also a five-year service plan which is built into this on a monthly basis. David Walker at our head office put the plan together, which again suits Nick very well. He knows he’s got the back-up and support from us every day so he can call us out any time of day and we’ll be on site. We try and get there the same day, if not we’ll be there the following morning to rectify any issues that he’s got. He’s also built five-year warranties into the plan, so he’s got peace of mind that they’ve got set costs for the next five years, which again was another big selling point for the golf club.”

For more information on the Jacobsen range of golf course mowers, visit www.jacobsenbuilt.com.

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ECHO makes leaf clearing a breeze

September 30, 2020/in News, Press Release/by Tony Hawkins

ECHO makes leaf clearing a breeze: Take a lightweight carbon fibre frame and build in a 79.9cc two-stroke engine producing an air volume of 1818m³/h, airspeed of 94.5m/sec and a blowing force of 44N.

Add a cruise-control throttle, ventilated backpack pad, an anti-vibration system and heavy-duty straps and you have the PB-8010, ECHO’s largest and most powerful backpack blower. Delivering an excellent power-to-weight ratio, the PB-8010 weighs just 11.2kg with an output of 4.2kW. Part of ECHO’s X Series range of ‘best in class’ products, the PB-8010 is one of a series of ECHO power blowers designed to make easy the job of clearing stubborn autumn leaves and garden debris.

ECHO makes leaf clearing a breeze

For those seeking a hand-held blower look no further than the ECHO PB-2620 which is ECHO’s most powerful two-stroke blower and one of the highest powered in its class. It’s also packed with features designed to increase the productivity of the professional user, with its 25.4cc pro-grade engine and improved power-to-weight ratio compared to previous models. Rotational control design reduces the gyro effect on the wrist for user comfort and reduced fatigue. Grouped controls are easy to reach and include ‘Cruise Control’ allowing the operator to lock the throttle on a variety of settings. The PB-2620 is also part of ECHO’s X Series, the range of ‘best in class, products that are industry-leading in terms of performance and durability. ECHO says each model has specific features designed to help professionals perform their jobs more efficiently.

What could be easier than ECHO’s ES-250ES Shred ‘N’ Vac^®when faced with piles of leaves to be disposed of? Powered by a 25.4cc two-stroke engine and featuring Easy Start for almost effortless starting, the Shred ‘N’ Vac^® clears leaves and other garden debris quickly and efficiently. It also shreds the material, reducing its volume 12:1 ready for the compost heap. The ES-250ES can also be converted into a blower.

If you’re looking for an eco-friendly zero emissions blower then the ECHO DPB-600 will suit you. It is a lightweight, battery-powered blower and ideal for anyone wanting an easy-to-use product, with low noise, low vibration, low running costs and zero emissions at the point of use. It features a 50V system using the latest Lithium-ion technology. This produces high-density energy, compared to traditional heavier, less powerful battery technology. A professional-grade maintenance-free brushless motor ensures long-lasting performance and the blower comes with a 4Ah battery which offers extended run-times. The rapid charger ensures the 4Ah battery is boosted to 80% capacity in just 48 minutes – meaning you experience less downtime. These blowers and more are part of a complete range of ECHO power blowers designed to meet the needs of the operator. Each comes with a two-year professional or five-year domestic warranty, and a 2-year warranty on batteries, showing ECHO’s own confidence in their machines. Find out more from your local authorised ECHO dealer. You can also visit echo-tools.co.uk or call 01844 278800 for more information.

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Crews Hill Golf Club invest in Jacobsen

ECHO makes leaf clearing a breeze

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Crews Hill Golf Club invest in Jacobsen

Crews Hill Golf Club invest in Jacobsen: Precise contour following, quality of cut and exceptional service from Ernest Doe led North London based golf club, Crews Hill, to invest in their first ever Jacobsen fleet.

ECHO makes leaf clearing a breeze

ECHO makes leaf clearing a breeze: Take a lightweight carbon fibre frame and build in a 79.9cc two-stroke engine producing an air volume of 1818m³/h, airspeed of 94.5m/sec and a blowing force of 44N.

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