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Husqvarna introduced power ascender

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Husqvarna introduced power ascender: Husqvarna, a global leader in outdoor power products, is proud to unveil its latest breakthrough for tree professionals: Husqvarna Power Ascender. This revolutionary battery lift is set to transform the way arborists get to work up in the trees. The new product made possible through a strategic partnership with Skylotec, a pioneer in innovative climbing solutions for professionals.

Designed with precision and efficiency in mind, Husqvarna Power Ascender empowers professionals to effortlessly ascend into the treetops, streamlining the process and allowing them to get to work fast. With its unique compact size and capacity, arborists can now reach their work areas with ease and without delay.

Husqvarna introduced power ascender

Husqvarna introduced power ascender

Director of Product Management Chainsaws at Husqvarna, Johan Hallendorff said: ‘We are thrilled to introduce the Husqvarna Power Ascender – a game-changing lift that will revolutionize how arborists approach their work and to an attractive price point. Its innovative design and seamless operation will significantly enhance efficiency in canopy projects.

The new battery lift uses Husqvarna’s powerful and proven BLi-X battery system which means users can use the same Husqvarna battery system with other existing products from Husqvarna. This provides a hassle-free experience for arborists, ensuring they can focus on their tasks without worrying about power supply. Husqvarna is committed to advancing the arborist industry through cutting-edge technology, and the Husqvarna Power Ascender is a testament to that dedication.

CEO at Rinklake, Dr Kai Rinklake, said: “The collaboration together with Husqvarna marks a milestone in our joint ambition to make the workday even better for arborists around the globe.”

Husqvarna Power Ascender will be available at selected partners for purchase early 2024.

For more information about Husqvarna Power Ascender and Husqvarna’s range of specialized arborist equipment, please visit https://www.husqvarna.com/uk/industries-and-solutions/tree-care-professionals/.

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Wroxham’s Husqvarna Automower

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Wroxham’s Husqvarna Automower: Based in the Norfolk Broads, semi-professional football club, Wroxham FC, has swapped hours of manual labour for eco-smart autonomous mowing, to help the club maintain its vast Trafford Park pitch. In just three months, the club has noticed a significant increase in turf quality, and credits Husqvarna Automower® for the change.

Following long hours spent maintaining the pitch, the Wroxham FC team, following a recommendation from agricultural construction and machinery dealer, Ernest Doe, liaised with robotic mowing founders, Husqvarna, and set up a trial using the brand’s Automower® 550 models.

Wroxham's Husqvarna Automower

Wroxham’s Husqvarna Automower

Relying heavily on volunteers from the club, Wroxham’s pitch previously took ten hours of manual labour to mow each time, something which was a big undertaking for the team. Turning to the help of Automower®, the club looked to free up time, save financial resource, create a healthier pitch, and do their part to help the environment. In June 2021, two Automower® 550 models were installed using Automower® Club Solution, to help the team tackle the challenges they were facing.

Barry Letten, committee member at Wroxham FC discussed the club’s move to autonomous mowing: “Following the club’s initial meeting with Husqvarna and Ernest Doe, there was no doubt in our minds that we wanted to test out the Automower® technology, and in just three short months, we’ve already seen some exceptional results.

“To maintain the quality of the pitch we’d regularly spend 10 hours at a time mowing and having to rely on volunteers to do it was a big ask. Automower® has saved us countless hours and has allowed us to redeploy resource on more important and skilful tasks around the club, without having to sacrifice on turf quality.

“We use the Automower® Connect app to control the mowers, which has been absolutely brilliant and has enabled me to track what they’re doing and send them out to mow whenever we want. Better yet, I’m able to do it from the comfort of my sitting room, without the need to make a 20-mile round trip.”

Ever since the first Automower® was introduced in 1995, Husqvarna has been known as the world leader in robotic mowing. With over 2 million sold worldwide, Automower® is renowned for its low energy consumption, zero emissions, low noise and high productivity, whilst featuring the ability to withstand a busy match schedule and hours of intense training.

As Automower® cuts the grass every day, the impact on the turf and ground is minimal. The very small, quick-composting clippings provide a constant source of fertilisation and moisture, creating greener and denser turf, which increases the pitch’s ability to withstand a busy match schedule and hours of intense training. Research also shows that the constant cutting allows grass roots to grow 25% deeper, resulting in a healthier and stronger pitch.

Barry continued: “The two mowers were set up using Husqvarna Automower® Club Solution, which allows the two 550 models to work simultaneously alongside each other, enabling faster mowing. The technology also eliminates the need for a boundary wire placed in the middle of the pitch, which allows us to aerate the turf without any worries of damaging wires.

“In addition to ease of use, the Automower® models have been great for the club, both financially and environmentally. In previous years we would have to budget for fuel, which is not an issue with the battery powered Automower®. This in turn has helped our green agenda by reducing our CO2 emissions.

“Husqvarna Automower® has completely opened our eyes to the possibilities of autonomous mowing, and it would now be difficult to imagine going without. The whole process has been a complete breeze, from the seamless setup which took no time at all, to the Automower® Connect app which allows us to control the mower from the tips of our fingers, it’s been a brilliant process.

“It’s not just the Wroxham Committee which has noticed the difference, players and supporters alike have commented on the quality of the turf, with some even turning to Twitter to express their delight. We look forward to the upcoming months with Automower® and enjoying the results which it consistently provides.”

For more information on Husqvarna Automower®, visit: https://www.husqvarna.com/uk/products/robotic-lawn-mowers/

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Nottingham Gun Club credits Husqvarna

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Nottingham Gun Club credits Husqvarna: Nestled in the heart of Sherwood Forest lies Nottingham & District Gun Club, established for over 55 years, the club has turned its attention to robotic mowing, crediting Husqvarna Automower® for maintaining the club’s immaculate grounds.

Directing their attention to innovative mowing in 2019, the Club chose Husqvarna Automower® 550 to maintain four of its shooting layouts. Covering up to an acre of land, the robotic mower has enabled the grounds team to free up hours of time, previously spent mowing.

Nottingham Gun Club credits Husqvarna

Nottingham Gun Club credits Husqvarna

Offering lessons, shooting memberships, events, and stag and hen parties, the Gun Club requires picture-perfect grounds, all year round. With a restricted amount of time to mow, fears of theft, and the limitations of shared equipment, the Club turned to B&B Tractors and Husqvarna Automower®, to help assist with their challenges.

Carl Smith, Owner at Nottingham & District Gun Club, discussed the switch to Automower®: “For many years we’ve worked with the team at B&B Tractors as their service has always been fantastic. When we discussed the idea of turning to robotic mowing, it quickly became evident that it would be the smart thing to do, and Husqvarna Automower® stood out as the obvious choice.

“The Club has always had the challenge of maintaining the grounds when clients are there, which means limited hours in which to do so. Time is the most precious thing that the ground staff has, but with limited hours to work in, it’s never something we’ve had surplus of.

“Trying to keep the layout tidy has always been a challenge we’ve faced, with dandelions and daisies becoming a particular issue in the past. As quick as we’d be at removing them, the quicker they’d be at growing. We knew we needed an innovative solution, and so purchased Automower® 550.

Ever since the first Automower® was introduced in 1995, Husqvarna has been known as the world leader in robotic mowing. With over 2 million sold worldwide, Automower® is renowned for its low energy consumption, zero emissions, low noise and high productivity. Covering everything from smaller urban gardens to challenging areas up to 5,000m2, Automower® can also handle difficult inclines up to 70%.

Carl continued: “Shortly after our Automower® was installed, it wasn’t long until we were seeing the fruits of its labour. Being able to mow day or night, in rain or shine, our layouts looked better than ever. The dandelions and daisies were also no longer an issue, as Automower® keeps the grass at a short length. Just as we need it.”

One of the biggest issues the Gun Club faced was the breakage of garden machinery while being swapped between the grounds team, and the threat of theft while being stored overnight. Carl discussed: “Storing expensive equipment has always been a worry in case of break-in’s, and when tools are being swapped between many different team members, breakages are inevitable, and so it became a conscious decision to stop buying expensive equipment.

“Using lower-quality equipment was okay in the short-term, but eventually we decided it was time to invest in Automower®, thanks to its abilities to avoid these issues.”

Featuring GPS theft tracking which registers the mower’s GPS position every 30 seconds, as well as a high-pitch alarm which starts when moved and can only be deactivated with the mower’s unique pin code, extra security is provided with the Automower® models.

“One of the best things about Automower® is that it never gets ill, doesn’t need any holidays, and can work day or night, in any weather condition. With minimal input needed, the risk of damage is minimal, which has eased my worries about breakages significantly. In addition, the amount of time it has saved our team is incredible and allows us to spend more hours on tasks that require more skill and precision.”

“With the Automower® Connect app, we’ve been able to remotely control the mower through our phones and tablets. We’re able to change its settings, track its movements, and check its status, at any time, wherever we are, it’s really remarkable.”

“I have to admit, I was initially sceptical whether the Automower® would be able to deliver all that it promised, but it has certainly proved its worth. In the future we look forward to expanding our Automower® range and taking further advantage of Husqvarna’s innovation.”

For more information on Husqvarna Automower®, visit: https://www.husqvarna.com/uk/products/robotic-lawn-mowers/

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Dochfour House credits Husqvarna

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Dochfour House credits Husqvarna: Standing at a height overlooking the impressive views of Loch Dochfour, lies Dochfour House, home of the Baillie family for over 500 years. Featuring immaculate lawns and gardens created in the 1880s, Alexander Baillie, estate director of Dochfour, credits 15 Husqvarna Automower® robotic lawn mowers for maintaining its impressive estate. 

First fitted in 2018, Husqvarna Automower® robotic mowers now cover approximately 7 acres of the estate’s formal lawns and landscaped parkland, encompassing ground of all shapes, inclines and textures.

Dochfour House credits Husqvarna

Dochfour House credits Husqvarna

Featured on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes, the estate regularly hosts photoshoots and corporate events, requiring picture-perfect grounds and lawns throughout all seasons. During the summer months the estate experiences the quick speed of grass growth, while the winter months encounter the full force of the Scottish Highland weather, which has proved a perpetual problem over the years.

Alexander Baillie, estate director, explained Dochfour’s switch to Automower®: “For years we used the forest and groundcare department at MacGregor Industrial Supplies to service our mowers and chainsaws, and once they began selling Husqvarna Automower® we knew we wanted to test them out. In total we now have 15 robotic mowers across the Dochfour estate, including the 435X, 450X, 430X and 315X Automower® models.

“The unpredictable Highland weather was a big push into moving towards Automower®, as well as the many steep banks which have long proved a headache in terms of the health and safety issues they present.”

Ever since the first Automower® was introduced in 1995, Husqvarna has been known as the world leader in robotic mowing. With over 2 million sold worldwide, Automower® is renowned for its low energy consumption, zero emissions, low noise and high productivity. Covering everything from smaller urban gardens to challenging areas up to 5,000m2, Automower® can also handle difficult inclines up to 70%.

Alexander continued: “During our first year of using Automower® we tested it on a small area, but after seeing its remarkable results, we rapidly increased the working area and the number of mowers in our fleet. We’ve been immensely impressed by the all-wheel-drive X-Line model which have tackled our steepest banks with ease.

“Installation of the mowers has been very straightforward, and thanks to the generation of our own electricity using hydropower, our lawns require no fossil fuel-based inputs. The Husqvarna Temporary Fences have been a great help to cordon off bulbs and wildflower patches, while still achieving lush lawns on the rest of the areas.

“Automower® has made such a huge difference to the way we work, providing hours of free time to concentrate on other parts of the estate. No matter of the weather or time of day, our Automower® robots take care of the grounds without worry. We look forward to extending our fleet in the future.”

For more information on Husqvarna Automower®, visit: https://www.husqvarna.com/uk/products/robotic-lawn-mowers/

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Husqvarna scoop seven awards

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Husqvarna scoop seven awards: Husqvarna picks up seven awards in this year’s expert reviews by PriceRunner, including; Best Choice and Best Premium Choice robotic lawn mowers, Best Budget Choice Pressure Washer, Best Choice Strimmer, Best Choice Leaf Blower, and Best Choice and Best Choice Premium Ride-On Lawn Mowers.

Husqvarna gains full marks in PriceRunner’s 2021 Awards, boasting Best Choice for four of its products, including; Husqvarna Automower® 310, Husqvarna 115iL Strimmer, Husqvarna 525BX Leaf Blower and Husqvarna Rider 214TC.

Husqvarna scoop seven awards

Husqvarna scoop seven awards

Tests were carried out over several months to judge how well the machine’s performed over a long period of time, carrying out demanding challenges in various types of weather conditions, to ensure accurate results.

All products were intensely tested and scored on factors including; performance, reliability, ease of use, build quality, functionality, effectiveness, battery life and charging, and then subsequently judged on how well they performed in comparison to other products available on the market today.

Best Choice Robotic Lawn Mower 2021

The Husqvarna Automower® 310 came out as top choice when compared to 33 different robotic lawn mowers available on the market. Husqvarna Automower® 310 impressed testers thanks to its winning combination of reliability, functionality and user-friendliness, whilst being incredibly reasonable on price. Testers praised Husqvarna Automower® 310 for keeping grass short, both on slopes and in narrow corridors, and were extremely happy with how quick and easy the robotic lawn mower was to install.

View PriceRunner’s robotic lawn mower review here.

Best Choice Leaf Blower 2021

Along with testers being impressed with Husqvarna Automower® 310, Husqvarna’s 525BX leaf blower blew judges away with its power, user-friendly design and functionality. As a result, it was nominated as the best leaf blower of 2021 when compared to 10 other leaf blowers available on the market today.

View PriceRunner’s leaf blower review here.

Best Choice Strimmer 2021

The praise doesn’t stop there for Husqvarna products, as testers labelled Husqvarna 115iL Strimmer as the best battery operated cordless strimmer of 2021 when compared to 11 other models. The 115iL Strimmer was voted Best Choice as a result of its power and ability to cope with almost every challenge it faced, trimming thick and dense tufts of grass and weeds with no problem.

View PriceRunner’s strimmer test here.

Best Choice Ride-On Lawn Mower 2021

In addition, Husqvarna Rider 214TC was noticed and voted ‘Best Choice’ when compared to 12 other ride-on mowers and was named ‘king of the ride-on lawn mowers’ as a result of its excellent comfort and manoeuvrability, superb cutting results and its suitability for many different garden types.

View PriceRunner’s ride-on lawn mower here.

Best Premium Choice Robotic Lawn Mower

In addition to being nominated for four ‘Best Choice’ awards by PriceRunner, Husqvarna has also been awarded ‘Best Premium Choice’ for Husqvarna Automower® 430X.

When comparing Husqvarna Automower® 430X to 33 other robotic lawn mowers on the market, testers admitted that Husqvarna Automower® 430X is ‘still the king among the better equipped models’. Testers were impressed by the model due to its user-friendliness, reliability, intelligence, technology and its value for money.

View PriceRunner’s robotic lawn mower review here.

Best Premium Choice Ride-On Lawn Mower 2021

Alongside Husqvarna Automower® 430X, Husqvarna R 216T AWD was also voted ‘Best Premium Choice’. Testers found that the R 216T AWD was very powerful and had phenomenal terrain-handling abilities, while also being user-friendly, easy to start, and effective at delivering an outstanding cutting result.

View PriceRunner’s ride-on mower review here.

Best Budget Choice Pressure Washer 2021

In addition to the above six awards, Husqvarna also won PriceRunner’s award for ‘Best Budget Choice Pressure Washer’ with the PW 235 pressure washer.

Husqvarna PW 235 impressed testers with its value for money, providing a high pressure wash that handled challenging tasks very effectively, despite the model’s compact sizing. Describing the PW 235 as “an ideal choice if you want a light pressure washer that goes a long way for a good price”, the model received a positive 4.5 rating out of a possible 5.

View PriceRunner’s Pressure Washer review here.

For product information, imagery or product loan requests please contact Husqvarna’s UK PR agency, Wolfstar. Email Francesca@wolfstarconsultancy.com / (0)113 273 7816.

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