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Henton & Chattell marks 95th celebrations with momentous expansions

May 13, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Henton & Chattell marks 95th celebrations with momentous expansions Henton & Chattell has announced a major wave of new product launches for 2026 for Cobra, reinforcing its position as one of the UK’s leading lawncare brands. The latest range expansion spans professional sports turf equipment, commercial mowing solutions, cordless rear-roller mowers and new electric roller […]

Kubota update press on expansions and electrification of popular ranges

May 13, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Kubota update press on expansions and electrification of popular ranges Trade media spanning sports turf, landscaping and amenity recently spent two days at the Kubota UK facility in Thame, Oxfordshire, to learn more about the exciting expansions of two popular mower ranges. Together with getting ‘hands-on’ with the latest additions in both the FC and […]

Henton & Chattell marks 95th celebrations with momentous expansions

May 13, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Kubota update press on expansions and electrification of popular ranges

May 13, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Henton & Chattell marks 95th celebrations with momentous expansions

May 13, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Henton & Chattell marks 95th celebrations with momentous expansions

Henton & Chattell has announced a major wave of new product launches for 2026 for Cobra, reinforcing its position as one of the UK’s leading lawncare brands. The latest range expansion spans professional sports turf equipment, commercial mowing solutions, cordless rear-roller mowers and new electric roller machines, demonstrating Cobra’s continued commitment to innovation, lawn performance and dealer-backed reliability.

Henton & Chattell marks 95th celebrations with momentous expansions

Backed by Henton & Chattell’s 95 years of garden machinery expertise, the new introductions reflect Cobra’s strategy to support homeowners, estates, contractors and grounds professionals with high-performance equipment designed for modern lawncare demands.

Among the most significant developments for 2026 is Cobra’s move into new professional segments with the introduction of its Fortis Stadium 34 professional cylinder mower and its first ever zero-turn and stand-on commercial mowers.

Designed for football pitches, cricket squares, golf facilities, bowls greens and sports academies, the Fortis Stadium 34 delivers precision cylinder cutting and the immaculate striped finish required for elite playing surfaces. Available in Honda petrol or EGO battery-powered versions, the Fortis Stadium 34 gives grounds teams flexibility while maintaining professional performance. The mower is also compatible with the Fortis Turf Management Cartridge System, allowing operators to switch between aeration, scarification, verticutting and brushing functions with a single machine.

Peter Chaloner, Managing Director of Cobra, said: “The Cobra range continues to grow year after year, but it’s particularly exciting to be expanding into new sectors such as professional sports turf and commercial mowing. With the Fortis Stadium and our new zero-turn and stand-on machines, we’re bringing Cobra’s reputation for reliability, precision and innovation to customers managing larger areas and professional landscapes.”

This year, Cobra will also be launching its first zero-turn and stand-on mowers. The new ZTR42L and ZTR50L zero-turn mowers deliver exceptional speed, manoeuvrability and productivity for contractors and estate managers maintaining large areas. Complementing these machines are the ZTS32L and ZTS36L stand-on mowers, designed for professional operators who require greater visibility and agility when navigating complex landscapes or working around obstacles.

Cobra has also expanded its ride-on portfolio with the addition of the LT74HRL Hydrostatic Lawn Rider, designed for homeowners managing larger.

Six new rear roller mowers will be added to the range, including the cordless RM4340VX, RM43SP40VX and RM51SP80VX powered by the 40V MAX+ lithium-ion system, as well as the GTRM electric roller range with the GTRM340, GTRM370 and GTRM400 offer varying widths for different garden sizes, combining rotary cutting with Cobra’s signature rear roller for professional-quality stripes in a lightweight, easy-to-use design.

Cobra’s continued product expansion reflects the brand’s commitment to supporting its nationwide network of specialist dealers, ensuring customers receive expert advice, servicing and dependable long-term support.

For more information on Cobra visit www.cobragarden.co.uk or to become a Cobra dealer, please contact Andy Marvin on: 07771 581 296 or call our sales team: 0115 986 6646 today.

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Kubota update press on expansions and electrification of popular ranges

May 13, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Kubota update press on expansions and electrification of popular ranges

Trade media spanning sports turf, landscaping and amenity recently spent two days at the Kubota UK facility in Thame, Oxfordshire, to learn more about the exciting expansions of two popular mower ranges. Together with getting ‘hands-on’ with the latest additions in both the FC and zero-turn portfolios, press were updated on the ongoing investment and growth of the product offering and wider brand across the globe.

Kubota update press on expansions and electrification of popular ranges

The group were welcomed by Henry Bredin, division manager, who discussed Kubota’s new global leadership changes – including a new CEO, President of Europe, and President of the Tractor Business Unit (TBU), who have all been tasked with steering the company to find solutions to the environmental challenges posed by the modern world. Among these solutions, Henry focused on the exciting developments in the autonomous arena, with Kubota working on auto-steer systems which they hope will go some way to address issues associated with labour shortages and field productivity.

Press were then treated to a tour of Kubota’s UK headquarters. With questions regarding global supply chains, export markets and power sources answered, the day concluded with a ‘battery challenge’ – demonstrating the simplicity and speed of switching between batteries in the field.

Matt Wilson, product manager for groundcare, took charge for day two, focussing on the rationale behind the expansion of Kubota’s mower range which now spans across three power sources: diesel, petrol and electric. He cited changes in operator requirements as the main driver for the new FC and zero-turn models, explaining how the bigger range now offers greater choice, confidence and continuity for customers across all key sectors.

New products include the FC4-441, designed to deliver versatile cut and collect performance on large areas such as parks and sports facilities. A true multi-tasker, the FC4-441 is fully customisable with different attachments and a choice of rotary or flail mower deck, meaning it’s as comfortable leaving a fine cut quality throughout the growing season as it is collecting leaves or shovelling snow.

The FC4-441 formed part of a comprehensive line-up of machines available for the media to ‘test drive’, giving everyone the ability to discover first-hand the comfort, control and outstanding manoeuvrability offered across the Kubota range. Driving skills were put to the test on a zero-turn obstacle course, bringing proceedings to a close with some friendly but ever-competitive rivalry!

Commenting on the event, Matt Wilson extended a big thank you to all of those who attended. “It was a pleasure to present the range evolution in line with the market needs and share exciting changes which ensures that Kubota remain at the forefront of delivering the right solutions for todays turf professionals.”

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