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Ransomes Jacobsen Limited Introduces Ransomes MP670

September 10, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Ransomes Jacobsen Limited Introduces Ransomes MP670 Ransomes Jacobsen Limited, a Textron Inc. company and part of the Textron Specialized Vehicles business, announces the Ransomes MP670 Wide Area Commercial Rotary Mower. The Ransomes MP670 is a versatile mowing solution designed to efficiently maintain expansive turf areas, delivering enhanced productivity, performance and operator comfort for municipalities, contractors, […]

Suståne partnership delivers more than just reliable product

September 9, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Suståne partnership delivers more than just reliable product While ground conditions at Ferndown Forest may fluctuate between extremes of wet and dry, one thing that has remained consistent at the Dorset club for many years is the use of granular feed from Suståne. In a greenkeeping career that may not have been conventional, but has […]

Ransomes Jacobsen Limited Introduces Ransomes MP670

September 10, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Suståne partnership delivers more than just reliable product

September 9, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Ransomes Jacobsen Limited Introduces Ransomes MP670

September 10, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Ransomes Jacobsen Limited Introduces Ransomes MP670

Ransomes Jacobsen Limited, a Textron Inc. company and part of the Textron Specialized Vehicles business, announces the Ransomes MP670 Wide Area Commercial Rotary Mower. The Ransomes MP670 is a versatile mowing solution designed to efficiently maintain expansive turf areas, delivering enhanced productivity, performance and operator comfort for municipalities, contractors, sports facilities and other large-area turf maintenance operations.

Ransomes Jacobsen Limited Introduces Ransomes MP670

The MP670 combines flexible cutting configurations, advanced traction capabilities and intuitive controls to help operators maximize productivity across a wide range of applications. The MP670 features three individually controlled rotary decks that allow operators to adapt the machine to varying mowing environments, from large municipal fields and sports complexes to narrower areas where full-width mowing is not required. Available cutting widths of up to 4.39 meters (173 inches) and cutting capacities of up to 5.7 hectares per hour (14 acres per hour) help operators efficiently maintain large turf areas while delivering a consistent finish. The MP670 features a transport width of only 1.72 meters (68 inches), allowing it to move nimbly through large campuses and complexes. Direct-drive hydraulic decks reduce maintenance requirements and provide reliable performance across a variety of operating conditions.

At the heart of the MP670 is a 48.6 kW (65.2 hp) Kubota turbo diesel engine paired with the SureTrac hydrostatic four-wheel-drive traction system, providing the power and traction needed for demanding commercial mowing applications.

Operator comfort is central to the MP670’s design. The machine features an ISO-mounted operator platform with a full-suspension high-backed seat, ergonomic controls, hydraulic power steering and cruise control, and a full-colour display that provides key operating information, diagnostics and machine settings. An available climate-controlled operator cab with SureAir air conditioning and heating further enhances operator comfort throughout long workdays and in changing weather conditions.

To help operators work confidently in a variety of conditions, the MP670 incorporates Ransomes’ Tilt Sensor Technology, which helps maintain safe working angles on slopes.

For more information about the MP670 and the complete line of Ransomes turf maintenance equipment, visit http://www.ransomes.com.

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Suståne partnership delivers more than just reliable product

September 9, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Suståne partnership delivers more than just reliable product

While ground conditions at Ferndown Forest may fluctuate between extremes of wet and dry, one thing that has remained consistent at the Dorset club for many years is the use of granular feed from Suståne. In a greenkeeping career that may not have been conventional, but has so far spanned more than two decades, Jon Hatt praises not just the reliability of the products but the honest, trusted advice from the Suståne team which helps them to deliver proven results season after season.

Suståne partnership delivers more than just reliable product

The picturesque Ferndown Forest course is characterised by its flat terrain, mature surroundings and two streams that border the property. As a former estate agent, Jon knows a thing or two about property, but admits his knowledge of golf course maintenance was rather limited when he joined Ferndown as a seasonal temp 26 years ago! “I had no greenkeeping training or experience but really enjoyed just learning on the job.” Establishing a career for himself on the course, he stepped into the Head Greenkeeper role nine years ago.

Key to his success, he says, has been building a network of knowledgeable people in the industry – with Suståne playing a significant role. “One of the very first people I met when I started here was Dave Smart, a representative for Suståne. We were already using the products then and the relationship has simply carried on ever since” Jon explains. More recently, Suståne’s Russell Riley has been on hand with trusted advice. “He’s always popped in regularly and is on the phone if I’ve got questions. I know with him I’ll get honest, practical advice and while I’m still learning all the time, that level of trust and support makes a huge difference.”

The longstanding partnership between Ferndown Forest and Suståne has seen their products become a key part of the greens maintenance strategy, with Jon using Suståne 5-2-4+Fe granular as the cornerstone to the club’s nutritional programme. “We apply this roughly every four weeks and it just works” he says. “It greens everything up, keeps the soil supplied with the nutrients it needs and delivers reliable results even with the variable weather conditions.”

Suståne 5-2-4+Fe granular provides a steady, balanced release of nutrients, helping to support consistent growth and plant health without excessive flushes of growth. Its organic-based formulation delivers soil health and dependability throughout the growing season.

“It’s easy to apply and, by now, the whole team know exactly what we’re going to get from every bag.” He concludes, “When you’ve got a product that consistently performs and support behind it that is always willing to help, we have absolutely no reason to look at anything else.”

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Ransomes Jacobsen Limited Introduces Ransomes MP670

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